Co-chair Lita Talarico will speak about The Design Entrepreneur at ICOGRADA’s “Optimism” conference during Design Week in Brisbane, Australia (Oct 11 – 17). And then again at The Designer Entrepreneur Workshop at Wollongong University outside of Sidney.

Co-chair Steven Heller will speak on Nostalgia for the Future and other Design Dreams.

From ICOGRADA: “Through the theme of ‘Optimism’, Icograda Design Week Brisbane 2010 aims to promote dialogue on issues shaping the nature and relevance of communication design practice today.

Optimism 2010 will recognise the valuable contribution designers make to delivering benefits and results for business, community and culture. It will showcase businesses that embrace the power of good design to gain a competitive edge. Icograda Design Week Brisbane 2010 will provide a platform for conversation regarding design-led thinking and consciousness for a changing world.”

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