In June 1988, Thaxton held a conference titled "Sources of Information Content in DNA" in Tacoma, Washington, and in December decided to use the label "intelligent design" for his new creationist movement.
En 1988 Thaxton organizou unha conferencia titulada "Sources of Information Content in DNA" en Tacoma, Washington , e en decembro decidiu usar o termo deseño intelixente para o seu novo movemento creacionista .