Icograda Design Week July 9-15: Seattle

For those of you in/near the West Coast of the US (who can afford the entry fee), the Icograda Deign Week should well be worth checking out. It's the first time this international event is taking place in this country. From their site:

Icograda Design Week in Seattle is an international forum for discussion about the role of design in the face of incredible change in the world. It will address how designers can contribute to a healthy world economy while being mindful of the cultural, environmental and political impact of design.