“Experiencing cultural differences and getting a bird’s eye view of the diversity of design in the UK and the others finalists’ countries helped me to feed and develop my creativity and business methods.” ——Hernan Braberman, Argentina

“The highlight of the IYDEY experience was meeting so many interesting and talented people from such different backgrounds and to have such a wonderful opportunity to present my work in such a creative and important platform as 100% design and London itself.” “IYDEY is a unique and outstanding opportunity for professional and personal development at all levels.  It is also a great opportunity to visit the city which gave birth to the ‘creative industries’ and to really get things moving on an international level with your work and profession.” ——Nika Zupanc, Slovenia

“IYDEY broadened my scope about the importance of design; its social and economic nature in the whole scheme of things… it made it easier to understand that it is hugely viable as an economic tool and can create massive industries from scratch.” ——Lanre Lawal, IYDEY 2005 winner, Nigeria

“UK is centre of design. Impressed by opportunities available in the UK. The British Council chose developing countries for the award. The talent we have is worldclass. Envious of UK design environment. Impressed by the group which represents the best. Absolutely, aside from exploring each other’s cultures, we also realised many similarities in terms of the design sectors in our respective countries.” ——Jay Aldeguer, Philippine

“Process of thinking, mind maps, think bubbles, colleagues guide you to a successful outcome. Collaboration. Creation is to be able to solve or create new design solutions. I can’t say I am a creative person, but I can guide as well as lead (others) to a point.” ——Peerachat Prajeeyachat, Thailand