IDC News 24 (February 1999) highlights preparations for the Design Degree Show ’99, Windows To Thousands, including sponsorship initiatives and exhibition planning at the Nehru Centre, Mumbai. The issue also covers academic activities, placement and outreach efforts during IIT Bombay’s Techfest ’99, visits by scientists and industry professionals, and discussions on design applications of stainless steel. In addition, it features senior student Nikhil Pandit’s project on Marathi typography and updates on special project presentations by product design and visual communication students in areas ranging from folk instrument documentation to web and internet-based design explorations.