The Institute of Designers in Ireland
is the professional body representing the interests of Irish designers.
Its function is to promote high standards of design, to foster professionalism
and to emphasise designers' responsibility to society, to the client and
to each other. ...more
IDI NEWS & EVENTs
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PROMOTE DESIGNMay.28.2009 Following InterTradeIreland’s recent report on Design Services on the Island of Ireland it has commissioned some preliminary work to build a design promotion campaign. The IDI is contributing to this as part of the steering group and we are looking to collect a small number of recent case studies. ...more |
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The IDI AGMMay.11.2009 The Annual General Meeting of the Institute of Designers in Ireland took place on Saturday the 2nd of May at 2.30pm in DIT, Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1. ...more |
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IDI ANNUAL REPORT 2008May.02.2009 IDI Annual Report 2008, designed by Penhouse and printed by Print Media (018602222) is now available to members. is now available to members. If you have yet to receive your copy please contact Rachael in the IDI Office. ...more |
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The Best of Irish Design book 07/08Apr.07.2009 The Best of Irish Design Handbook 07/08 is now available and will be sent to all IDI members. Following on from the IDI Awards 2008, the handbook includes the shortlisted work from the awards, the winning Graduate Designers work and the membership directory. |
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IDI member NICK MERRIGAN WINS IIA NET VISIONARY WEB DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDMar.18.2009 Congratulations to IDI member Nick Merigan of New Media who is this years winner of the Irish Internet Associations Net Visionary Web Design Excellence Award. ...more |
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IDI member Peter Mac Cann awarded best lighting product 2009 at Homes and
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UPCOMING design Events
OFFSET 2009Nov.06-08.2009 OFFSET is a 3 day creative conference taking place in Dublin from 6th - 8th November. The lineup will bring together the best in International and Irish creative talent from graphic design, illustration, street and fine art, film, photography, motion graphics, and more. ...more |
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Icsid World Design Congress 2009Nov.23-35.2009 This year's Congress, themed, "Design Difference - Designing Our World 2050", will directly address today's global challenges in an attempt to deliver powerful propositions that will shape the world of 2050. Early Bird discount of 45% off before available until 31 July 2009. ...more |
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design News
Exciting Learning Opportunity – ‘Designing Dublin – Learning to Learn’ Project LaunchedJun.19.2009 DesignTwentyfirst Century are holding an exciting new learning project called ‘Designing Dublin – Learning to Learn’, which will run from September – November this year. ...more |
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MSc in Medical Device DesignJun.19.2009 The National College of Art and Design invites applications for a new 12 month masters degree course in medical device design. ...more |
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A Study of the Design Services Sector on the Island of IrelandFeb.13.2009 InterTradeIreland have published the results from a study of the Design Services sector on the island of Ireland. The study can be downloaed from the InterTradeIreland website. ...more |
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EUROPEAN YEAR OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION 2009Jan.12.2009 European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009 has been launched with the slogan “Imagine. Create. Innovate”. The aim of the Year is to promote creative and innovative approaches in different sectors of human activity and help equip the European Union for the challenges ahead in a globalised world. ...more |
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DO GOOD DESIGN: A CALL TO ACTIONJan.07.2009 Do Good Design: How Designers Can Change the World, is a provocative book that explains why the largest crises we are facing today have design at their core. Author and Icograda Treasurer David B. Berman offers a powerful and hopeful message that will inspire readers to do good design in 2009 and beyond. ...more |
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DESIGN COMPETITONS
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ICOGRADA GALERIAProfessionals and students from Icograda Member Organisations are invited to submit communication designs to the Icograda Galeria. This exclusive benefit to members of the Icograda network provides international exposure and recognition. ...more |
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WOLDA '09 is open for entrieSWOLDA, the Worldwide Logo Design Annual are offering the '09 annual free of charge to all entrants of WOLDA '09. Visit their website for full details and online entry form. Deadline extended to 15 July 2009 ...more |
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The EESC Design Zero Nine competition is now accepting entriesThe purpose is to create an innovative design product with packaging for a modern, mobile and international audience, which will be officially adopted by the EESC as a promotional gift for its president, vice-presidents and members to use during official visits and on other selected occasions. The winning design will be produced in a limited edition in 2010 as part of the EESC’s communication |
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iF product design award 2010Registrations for the iF product design award 2010 are now being accepted. Deadline 15 Sep 2009. ...more |
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