Launched in November 2008, 3pod is a European project in the framework of the Interreg programme – Nord-Pas de Calais (FR) and Hainaut (BE). Its objectives are fostering integration of design among companies, reinforcing entrepreneurial skills among the design industry, benchmarking the region and developing a cross-boarder online platform.
Tackling Continuous Professional Development, 3pod partners decided to build on the conclusions and recommendations as expressed in the EDTI White Book concerning the audit of training needs.

Throughout the first phase of the project, EDTI has been in close contact with the Cumulus network. Cumulus is a global association to serve art and design education and research. It is a forum for partnership and transfer of knowledge and best practices. Cumulus consists currently of 169 members from 43 countries.

Cumulus has initiated working groups that are a member initiative activity. These working groups address various themes such as Sustainability, Digital Culture, Research, Benchmarking, Staff Development, Virtual University, Glass Art and Design, Fashion and Textile, Industrial design, Interior design…

"The aim of this paper is to review the economic rationale for a national design promotion policy, with reference to the purpose and roles for a national design policy body.

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Leonardo da Vinci contact seminar

On this occasion, they are aiming at creating networking oportunities for institutions wishing to develop LdV Mobility, Partnership and Transfer of Innovation projects on the theme of development of competences for Professionals in Vocational and Education Training.

Prague (cz), from November 17th to 20th, 2010.

Mother Tongue is a healing process – stimulating creative dialogue between indigenous and non-indigenous designers, students of design, poets and writers. Mother Tongue is a cross-cultural platform to open discussion around the role of contemporary indigenous design and to encourage collaborative projects that deepen our understanding of people’s culture in our visual world of this 21 century.