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The Design Foundation of the Valencian Community and the Association of Designers of the Valencian Community (ADCV) sign a collaboration agreement
The Design Foundation of the Valencian Community and the Association of Designers of the Valencian Community (ADCV) sign a collaboration agreement
- The objective of the framework agreement is the joint development of initiatives and projects of interest to the sector and its professionals.
- It will be complemented with agreements identified by projects, in those cases in which, due to their objectives, size or scope, it is deemed appropriate.
València, July 17, 2024 – The Design Foundation of the Valencian Community and the Association of Designers of the Valencian Community (ADCV) have signed a framework collaboration agreement, which will be the basis for the joint development of initiatives and projects of interest to the sector and for its professionals.
The collaboration between both organizations will focus on shared objectives, among which the promotion of design stands out, both nationally and internationally, highlighting its economic, cultural and social relevance; reflection on your practice; ensure and promote ethics and good practices; collaborate for better preparation and collaboration among design professionals, and support and explore changes in the profession.
All of this, with the common global goal of contributing to the strengthening of the Valencian design ecosystem, seeking alliances and synergies with other related entities.
In practice, all this implies the joint carrying out of activities in different areas. The agreement expressly includes the joint organization of cultural, educational and editorial activities; collaboration in research projects, as well as cooperation and technical assistance in the field of new technologies; the establishment of agreements on the provision of services of mutual interest, and the reciprocal transfer of facilities for the development of specific activities, upon request for authorization and availability. Likewise, dialogue for common purposes will be maintained.
For each of the initiatives or projects, the optimal collaboration formula will be jointly defined. The formulation of individualized agreements is also contemplated in those in which it is deemed appropriate, due to their size, scope or objectives.
Good hiring practices
One of the common lines of action of the ADCV and the Fundació del Disseny is the defense of professional ethics and good practices in the contracting of design work. In this agreement, both ratify their union to ensure that they maintain a position against speculative calls or any that are contrary to the ethical standards of the profession.
In this sense, they agree to maintain a proactive attitude in the creation or reformulation of calls that are respectful of the design profession, as well as to disseminate and promote them both among the agents of the sector themselves and among Public Administrations, institutions, companies and all types of organizations. that hire design jobs.
Example of alliance: Valencia Design Month
The first example of joint collaboration after the signing of the new agreement is the promotion and dissemination of the activities and events that will shape the ‘Design Month’ of Valencia, which will take place this year from September 10 to October 10. In these four weeks, the 15th edition of València Disseny Week, a reference initiative organized by the Association of Designers of the Valencian Community (ADCV), the València Design Fest, promoted by the Fundació del Disseny de la Comunitat Valenciana, will converge in the city. , and the large events Feria Hábitat València, Textilhogar Home Textiles Premium and Espacio Cocina SICI.
These events will bring together professionals, companies and national and international institutions in Valencia who, together with citizens, will enjoy local talent, the creative effervescence of our city and the latest trends in design from the Mediterranean.