8th. Design-Innovation conference, Paris, Jan.10-11

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 dialog 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, Cité 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
conf.apci@free.fr