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DESIGN at WORK 09: registration is now open.

A unique trade show concept for everyone involved in product development, design and innovation.

Kortrijk, 19 january 2009 -

DESIGN at WORK 09 is an international trade show for productdevelopment, design and innovation. From 6 to 10 December 2009 at Kortrijk Xpo, companies and organisations will be on display who excel in innovative product development and good design. Making innovation visible is the aim of the new event.
Innovation mainly takes place during the development and introduction to market stages in the life cycle of a product. Among the exhibitors will be patent offices, industrial design studios, branding agencies, alongside many companies who offer products, materials and services in various sectors, such as communication, interiors, leisure, mobility, work and care.

With a 40 year experience and know-how in organising the international Interieur Biennale, the Interieur Foundation is behind the new event, offering an international platform for making innovation visible.
Companies and organisations who engage in design and innovation are invited to register for the event. All information about Design at Work is online at www.designatwork.be

News

Design at Work offers companies and organisations an opportunity to take centre stage with their activities in product development, design and innovation.
European Commissioner Jan Figel', responsible for 2009, European Year of Creativity and Innovation supports Design at Work with an important message.
In times of economic hardship, innovative enterprise and the power of design and product development are essential weapons in companies' arsenals.
A series of roadshows in cooperation with various companies and organisations will introduce Design at Work to the relevant audiences.

Quotes

"Such a trade show which puts design and innovation central, has not been seen before. We recognise the need, however, and believe the time is right." -- Joost Vanhecke, project manager Design at Work.
"The Interieur Foundation's forty years experience in organising one of the top European design events means that Design at Work will not go unnoticed." – Moniek E. Bucquoye, commissioner Design at Work & board member Interieur Foundation

About Design At Work

Design at Work is an initiative of the Interieur Foundation. The Interieur Foundation was founded in 1967. Its aim is the promotion of creativity in the field of product development and design, through the organisation of major international events offering an overview of the best and most recent achievements in product development and design. The members of the Interieur Foundation are in high demand as public speakers and jury members.