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International Design Day
Someone designed that.
Next: April 27, 2027
Where it comes from
International Design Day marks the founding of Icograda, the International Council of Graphic Design Associations, in London on 27 April 1963. Two graphic designers, Peter Kneebone and Willy de Majo, brought together 28 design associations from 17 European countries to give their profession a shared international…
How it's celebrated
Each year the council sets a theme, often developed with a host member association, and commissions a poster for it. Designers, studios, schools and design associations around the world hold talks, workshops, exhibitions and livestreams on the theme.
Did you know
The council's founding conference was held at Watney House in London from 26 to 28 April 1963.
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