Conference 2005

Theme
"Design Education in a creative economy"

22 and 23 September 2005
SA Reserve Bank Conference Centre, Pretoria

Conference Programme Highlights

• Prof Carlos Hinrichsen, Board Member of the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID)
  Study of design and its impact as an economic factor
  
  
• Michael Thomson, President Elect of the Bureau of European Design Associations (BEDA) and an independent consultant
  Importance of design for the creative economy
  
  

Topical issues

• Making the difference through design
  Seton Vermaak, Marketing Manager: Woolworths
• Role of design education within the creative economy
  Mohammed Jogie, Adobe SA and Design Evangelist
• Further Education Training
• Design education teacher training for secondary education

Workgroup discussions on:

• Ceramic Design
• Design Education Management
• Fashion and Textile Design
• Graphic Design
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Jewellery Design
• Photography
• Professional Practice
• Research

On 21 September, there will be a feedback session on Interdesign 2005. DEFSA's Annual General Meeting will also take place during the 2005 Conference.

Cost
The seminar fee is R125,00 per person (VAT incl) (R60,00 for bona fide full-time students) and includes attendance, refreshments, lunch and complete documentation. Students will be required to produce their student cards to benefit from the student rate.

The seminar fee is payable beforehand by bank deposit, internet transfer or cheque made out to DEFSA. Mailed cheque payments must reach DEFSA before 20 September 2005.

DEFSA
ABSA Bank
Adderley Street branch  
Acc: 1508178723
Ref: Delegates name plus the Registration No (which will be allocated immediately when you register online)

Enquiries:
DEFSA Secretariat
Tanya Smit
P O Box 12313, Clubview 0014
Tel / fax: 012 644 1075
email: smitta@telkomsa.net