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About IDA
The International Design Alliance (IDA) is a strategic venture between the international organisations representing industrial design, communication design and interior architecture/design. The alliance was created by its founding partners, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) and the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda) in 2003. In 2008, the IDA welcomed the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) to the alliance as the third partner.
About the IDA Congress
The IDA Congress is the primary event for dialogue between designers and non-design stakeholders in a summit format. The 2011 IDA Congress marks the alliance's inaugural event since its establishment in 2005. Taipei was selected as the host city after an international competitive bid process.
Design at the Edges
‧ the edge between the design practices and other fields having a stake in design, including: science, technology, government, business and non-governmental humanitarian organisations;
‧ the edge between design disciplines, especially industrial, communication and interior architecture/design-what do they share in common and what sets them apart;
‧ 'cutting edge' work and ideas in design and in other fields: radically new, controversial, experimental, pushing the boundaries of the discipline.

- 2011/02/17 Intersection of design & Issues of global relevance [Keynote speakers announcment]
A maverick among Taiwanese businessmen, and the man responsible for the development of urban strategies to transform East London during and...Read More
- 2011/02/14 Early bird savings of 60% on IDA Congress registration until 31 March 2011
Early bird registration includes a three day Congress Pass, lunch, Congress kit and admission to the Welcome Party, Culture Night and Taipei Night....Read More
- 2011/01/23 2011 IDA CONGRESS EARLY BIRD RATES EXTENDED UNTIL 31 MARCH 2011
Taiwan Design Center, have extended their early bird registration rates until 31 March 2011. By booking early, visitors can earn a 60% discount for theRead More
- 2010/12/20 Youth Hostels Provide You with Friendly and Inexpensive Accommodation!
book youth hostels and get a special discount without HI card. Please book hostels online and confirm your reservation before the end of ...Read More
- 2010/12/10 Taiwan is Ready to Show its Prowess as an Island Dedicated to Design
A Design Magic Tour Bus to debut and promote Island-wide Aesthetic Awareness of Design: Hosting an international design conference together withRead More
- 2010/09/18 Seoul Design Foundation signs 2011 IDA Congress MOU with Taiwan
Seoul Design Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Taiwan Design Centre, to become a global partner of the 2011 InternationalRead More

Dr. Mark Breitenberg
Icsid President
I really think the 2011 IDA Congress Taipei is going to be a cutting-edge event.
Mr. Russell Kennedy
Icograda President
We are looking forward to having designers from all backgrounds, from all around the world, coming together here in Taiwan.
Ms. Shashi Caan
IFI President
It is a unique, exciting and innovative congress model for the 21st century of design.
Jae-Jin ShimCEO, Seoul Design Foundation
I think the fact that the first IDA Congress since the establishment of IDA(International Design Alliace) is held in Taiwan and in Asia is really...
Albert Ng, O. Ont.Founding President, RGD
Taiwan, a beautiful leaf‐like island floating on the blue Pacific Ocean…Upholding her traditional values, coupled with her unique diverse cultures and the essence of Eastern and Western art, Taiwan has nurtured...
Sanja RoccoIcograda Vice President 1999-2001
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT MISS 2011 IDA* Congress TAIPEI...
Brandon GienManaging Director, Good Design Australia
Design at the Edges is set to be a thought provoking and a very unique design event – the first ever congress of its kind....
Apisit LaistrooglaiManaging Director, (TCDC)
Insightful presentations, thought-provoking discussions and stimulating workshops. The 2011 IDA Congress Taipei is a must go to destination this October. It promises to ...
Chen DongliangDirector of Beijing Industrial Design Center
I haven't been to Taipei, but I have a lot of work matters involving Taipei. since 1995, I started to get acquainted with Chen Wenlong...
Ralph WiegmanniF Managing Director
Taiwan’s design scene will once again prove its hospitality and awareness of top design with the 2011 IDA Congress Taipei, where issues of...
Mitsuo KATSUIDirector, President, JAGDA
aipei is well known as a miracle-like city in the world that still preserves its own traditional culture in a sound way. It has also formed a...
Liu YongliManaging director, City of Design, China
As an international city, more and more creative design gathering in Taiwan. As the first world congress of IDA, it involves almost every field...
