Optimism: Icograda Design Week 2010

Hosted by the International Council of Graphic Design Association and titled “Optimism”, the Icograda design week aims at recognising the contribution of designers to business and community.

BY jesse

April 4th, 2011

Hosted by the International Council of Graphic Design Association and titled “Optimism”, the Icograda design week aims at recognising the contribution of designers to business and community.

Optimism 2010 will provide a platform for discussing design-led thinking and consciousness in a changing world.

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