Press releases
01
Dec
2006
World Design Capital 2010 competition launched
Release Category: Bid process.
Montreal (Canada) – The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) announced on behalf of the International Design Alliance (IDA) the opening of the WDC 2010 competition – a biennial international event created to showcase cities in recognition of their design excellences and their focus on design as a driving force for economic, social and cultural development.
13
Feb
2006
Torino appointed first WDC
Release Category: WDC Torino 2008.
Torino (Italy) — On behalf of the International Design Alliance (IDA), the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) and the City of Torino are honoured to announce today the designation appointed to the City of Torino as the first “World Design Capital™” following the signing of the agreement. Icsid announces the designation during the XX Winter Olympic Games.
