IDC News 18 highlights the vibrant academic, cultural, and professional activities at IDC IIT Bombay during the beginning of a new academic year. The newsletter documents important events, such as the visit of Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, the farewell and convocation ceremonies for the graduating batch, and the Orientation '98 programme for incoming students. It also features seminars on packaging and visual communication design, guest lectures by visiting faculty member Mr Iko Avital from Israel, student achievements in international design competitions, summer training presentations, and developments in workshop and prototyping facilities. The issue reflects IDC’s active engagement with design education, industry collaboration, and creative experimentation during the late 1990s.