![[Image: City of Taipei officially joins network of World Design Capitals for 2016]](/web/20140330181618im_/http://www.icsid.org/database/images/display/sb53359dad28a57.jpg "City of Taipei officially joins network of World Design Capitals for 2016")
The designation bestowed upon the City of Taipei as World Design Capital® (WDC) 2016 is now official following the signing of the Host City Agreement with Icsid in Taipei (Taiwan, Chinese Taipei).
![[Image: IDSA leadership meets with students]](/web/20140330181618im_/http://www.icsid.org/database/images/display/sb52fe527283c5b.jpg "IDSA leadership meets with students")
IDSA Executive Director Daniel Martinage visited several college campuses in United States in an initiative to engage young designers on early stages of their careers.
![[Image: SYMBIOZ]](/web/20140330181618im_/http://www.icsid.org/database/images/display/sb5333237e52233.jpg "SYMBIOZ")
The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) is a partner of the International Design Alliance. It strives to create a world where design enhances social, cultural, economic and environmental quality of life.
