Hello,
APCI is organising its 8th design and innovation conference next
January in Paris.
Taking forward issues that were approached in the previous years
(design practice, changes in society), this year's edition will
concentrate on specific issues: professional development and design
as a driver of citizenship.
The first day of the conference will focus on the career path of
design professionals. Various speakers will expose their « mid-career
» transformation. What are the motivations and the opportunities that
took them beyond (studio) practice? What does their creative training
and experience bring to their new activities? How did they gain the
skills required to succeed in a new profession ? Why, and how
designers become « entrepreneurs »?
The second day is co-organised by APCI, World Design Capital Helsinki
2012, and the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design
(Icsid).
During the day, the following issues will be addressed:
- the broad impact of the WDC application process on the regional
design resources (professionals, clients, schools, institutions etc.) ;
- an essential axis of Helsinki's project: using design to promote
citizen's welfare. The municipality (and the neighbouring ones)
intend to transform « public service » using design approaches and
design thinking ;
- starting a dialogue between Helsinki, ambassador of a european
spirit of design, and the global challenges of the profession. In
other words, to what extent, and how, design might contribute to
build communities that can evolve in harmony ?
Where? Auditorium, Citι des Sciences et de l'Industrie, Paris. When?
Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 January, 2011. How much?
> 350 for both days (includes lunch) before Dec. 15; 520 after;
> 220 for one day, if registration is done before Dec. 15; 300
after;
> student (student card required): 1 day 40 , 2 days 60 ;
> special « school group » fees: please contact us.
Registration and programme are at the following link: http://
www.weezevent.com/EuropeanConference
Meet exceptional speakers from broad horizons, and get the
opportunity to network with most european design support
organisations and colleagues.
Register before December 15 to benefit from a exceptional discounted
fee (350 instead of 520 after Dec. 15)
I am looking forward to welcoming you in Paris
Jean Schneider
Project manager APCI
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