IDC News 20 (September 1998) highlights the national and international academic engagements, conferences, design philosophy discussions, and upcoming events at IDC IIT Bombay. The issue documents Dr. Vasudha Athreya’s presentation at the Global Ergonomics Conference in South Africa and Prof. Munshi’s visit to Sweden as a visiting faculty member at Lulea Institute of Technology. It also features details about the Second National Conference on Technology for the Visually Handicapped and emphasizes IDC’s commitment to inclusive design and ergonomics research. A special feature on Prof. Kirti Trivedi reflects on his approach to incorporating Indian traditions and cultural identity into design education, influencing generations of IDC students. The newsletter additionally covers placement activities for the graduating batch and the early preparations for Design Degree Show 1999, titled Windows to Thousands, envisioned as a major platform connecting students, alumni, industry, and the public through exhibitions, lectures, and design-awareness initiatives.