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Regional Meeting 2026 Sofia
Regional Meeting 2026 Sofia
Regional Meeting 2026 Sofia
An international organisation representing the professions of design. The Council was founded as Icograda in London in 1963 and will celebrate its 60th anniversary on 27 April 2023. It is a non-profit, non-partisan, member-based network of independent organisations and stakeholders working within the multidisciplinary scope of design.
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On Design
What is design?
What is design?
Examining design as a discipline of study and practice focused on the interaction between ‘user’ and man-made environment.
Professionalism for designers
Professionalism for designers
‘Being a professional' is a combination of a commitment to a high standard of performance and integrity, with a perspective on the needs of individuals as well as society.
Identifying professional design
Identifying professional design
Despite certification or accreditation for designers, the profession is not tightly regimented. As a result, not all “designers” are professional designers.
‘Good’ design is rare
‘Good’ design is rare
Good design is most always defined as design that effectively achieves a purpose, usually a purpose defined by a client. But what if this purpose is at odds with the well-being of people?
Designing with Humanity
Designing with Humanity
While there is a human capacity to detach from the larger systems in which we work, we know that design, as a profession, is more committed to tuning in and designing for humanity. We are inspired to see a range of new design communities around the world organising themselves to make positive change.
Resources
Professional Code of Conduct
Professional Code of Conduct
An international organisation representing the professions of design. The Council was founded as Icograda in London in 1963 and will celebrate its 60th anniversary on 27 April 2023. It is a non-profit, non-partisan, member-based network of independent organisations and stakeholders working within the multidisciplinary scope of design.
Best Practice papers
Best Practice papers
An international organisation representing the professions of design. The Council was founded as Icograda in London in 1963 and will celebrate its 60th anniversary on 27 April 2023. It is a non-profit, non-partisan, member-based network of independent organisations and stakeholders working within the multidisciplinary scope of design.
ICoD position on unpaid work
ICoD position on unpaid work
An international organisation representing the professions of design. The Council was founded as Icograda in London in 1963 and will celebrate its 60th anniversary on 27 April 2023. It is a non-profit, non-partisan, member-based network of independent organisations and stakeholders working within the multidisciplinary scope of design.
The 'Pro Bono' Primer
The 'Pro Bono' Primer
When it comes to Pro Bono design, the line between designing for free, and ‘for good,’ isn’t always clear. Here’s a quick guide on navigating Pro Bono design.
Say no to speculative design competitions
Say no to speculative design competitions
Speculative design award competitions would not thrive without the designers that submit work to them. This is why designers should choose to take a stance and not support this practice and why design organisations should play a role in educating them.
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Members
Members
ICoD is a Council of independent Member organisations—a global network that shares common issues, commitments and standards.
About ICoD
A timeline
A timeline
An overview of the Council's history and timeline, from its founding in London on 27 April 1963 by two graphic designers, Peter Kneebone and Willy de Majo, to the present.
Who we are
Who we are
ICoD is a Council of independent Member organisations—a global network that shares common issues, commitments and standards on design.
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