IDC News 23 (January 1999) highlights academic activities, visiting faculty lectures, placement initiatives, and preparations for the Design Degree Show ’99 at IDC IIT Bombay. The issue features visits by Prof. Abir Mullick from SUNY Buffalo, photographer Prof. Roland Furst from Germany, and IDC alumnus Chandan Gokhale, who shared insights on design research, photography, ergonomics, and global product development. It also introduces Mr. Anirudha Joshi as a new faculty member in visual communication and documents updates on student projects, placement activities, and preparations for DDS ’99, Windows to Thousands.

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.

IDC News 25 (March 1999) highlights seminars, workshops, student projects, and international collaborations at IDC IIT Bombay. The issue features a seminar on business models for the Internet and the formation of the Interactive Media Designers Guild, along with visits by architect Nitin Killawala and renowned photographer Philip Jones Griffiths. It also showcases senior student Aneesha Pitale’s award-winning project Visualization for the Blind, updates on alumnus Abhinav Dapke’s training at FIAT Research Center in Italy, ceramic workshops with international experts, and the collaborative Solaris ’99 project connecting students across countries through computing technology and design interaction.

IDC News 26 (1999) captures the academic achievements, student activities, workshops, and cultural transitions taking place at IDC IIT Bombay. The issue highlights international research presentations by Prof. Athavankar and students Anshuman Singh and Sudesh Balan, along with collaborative projects such as Eclipse ’99 and bamboo craft workshops conducted with YUVA. It also reflects on the success of Design Degree Show ’99, student summer training programmes, placement achievements, and discussions around changes in IDC’s orientation culture. The newsletter presents a lively picture of student life, interdisciplinary learning, and the evolving creative environment at IDC during the turn of the millennium.

IDC News 27 (August 1999) highlights guest lectures, placement updates, student reflections, and creative workshops at IDC IIT Bombay. The issue features talks by industry professionals, academicians, and designers on subjects ranging from animation, design management, IT incubation, ecodesign, and Indian philosophy. It also includes placement opportunities from leading industries, reflective student writings from the new millennium batch, and a memorable “Callimarks” workshop by Prof. R.K. Joshi that explored Indian scripts, symbols, and typography beyond conventional letterforms.

IDC News 28 (September 1999) documents the wide range of events, lectures, workshops, cultural celebrations, and student discussions taking place at IDC IIT Bombay. The issue highlights activities such as Teacher’s Day celebrations, the web-based interactive event Castles in the Air, a bamboo-dyeing workshop, and the revival of the IDC Film Club. It also features lectures by filmmakers, designers, academicians, and industry experts on subjects including filmmaking, typography, semantics, and design strategy. Alongside updates on senior students’ Project II work, the newsletter reflects on student culture, involvement in academics, and the importance of preserving Indian traditions and festivals within the creative environment of IDC.

IDC News 29 (October 1999) highlights the vibrant cultural, academic, and workshop activities at IDC IIT Bombay. The issue documents celebrations of Ayudha Puja and Vishwakarma Puja, discussions on Indian traditions and sustainability, and lectures on environmental movements, Indian classical music, and green design. It also features student and staff achievements, a puppetry workshop for junior students, faculty participation in international conferences, and placement opportunities in the design industry. The newsletter reflects IDC’s blend of cultural values, creative learning, and interdisciplinary design education.

IDC News 30 reflects on design education, student thought processes, achievements, and major academic events at IDC IIT Bombay during the close of the millennium. The issue discusses questions around design presentations and the value of process versus outcomes, while also featuring student reflections on socially responsible design. Highlights include the selection of Raja Subramaniam’s film Dance of the War Lords for MIFF 2000, the transition of department leadership from Prof. K. Munshi to Prof. Ravi Hazra, updates on the upcoming IEA 2000/HFES 2000 ergonomics conference, and an interactive session with IDC alumnus and entrepreneur Mr. Suhas Kakde. The newsletter captures a period of transition, introspection, and evolving design aspirations at IDC.

IDC News 31 captures the transition into the new millennium at IDC IIT Bombay, reflecting on the department’s 30-year journey, future directions in design, and the beginning of a new academic semester. The issue features talks on Mandalas by renowned scholars, Prof. A.G. Rao’s reflections on bamboo research and industrial practices in China, and updates on preparations for the Design Degree Show 2000. It also highlights visits and workshops by international designers and experts, including sessions on toy design for disabled children, basic design, bamboo crafts, and collaborative design workshops. The newsletter presents an engaging mix of academic discussions, cultural exchange, design exploration, and community-oriented initiatives at IDC.

IDC News 32 highlights workshops, academic visits, industry interactions, and discussions on the evolving culture of design education at IDC IIT Bombay. The issue features a pottery workshop under the Continuing Education Programme, participation in the “Doors of Perception” interaction design workshop at NID Ahmedabad, and presentations by international designers on ecological and human-powered design practices. It also documents student visits to industries and professional studios for exposure to production and photographic techniques. Alongside these activities, the newsletter presents an introspective discussion on the Design Degree Show (DDS), raising questions about design quality, communication between faculty and students, institutional culture, and the future direction of design education at IDC.

IDC News 33 captures the vibrant academic, cultural, and creative activities at IDC IIT Bombay during March 2000. The issue highlights Holi celebrations, senior project presentations, and IDC’s recognition as the Information Distribution Centre in India by the International Ergonomics Association. It features workshops on Raku pottery and animation, lectures and presentations by artists and designers, and educational visits by product design and visual communication students to industries and printing facilities. The newsletter also documents Prof. Kirti Trivedi’s participation in the ICOGRADA (International Council of Graphic Design Associates) Design Education Manifesto workshop in Seoul and the preparations for the milestone 10th Design Degree Show, marking three decades of IDC’s journey in design education.