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 Bits 'n Pieces Exhibit at Material ConneXionGlobal materials consultancy Material ConneXion will premier Bits 'n Pieces, an interactive traveling exhibition exploring the rapidly advancing technologies and new materials transforming the world of design, at its New York City headquarters at 60 Madison Avenue, from November 4 - December 4, 2009.Curated by Dutch and Belgian designers Claire Warnier and Dries Verbruggen of UNFOLD, Lucas Maassen, Jan Habraken and Alissia Melka-Teichroew (byAMT), the exhibition will feature work by an international group of designers, architects, computer scientists and material and technology researchers that anticipates the next phase of the digital revolution. Through objects such as furniture, architecture, jewelry, graphic design and products, by the creative minds of Steve Breman, Doug Bucci, Edhv, Willem Derks, Jan Habraken, Ilona Huvenaars, Joris Laarman, Thomas Lommee, Jennifer Leonard, MakerBot, Lucas Maassen, Alissia Melka-Teichroew (byAMT), Dries Verbruggen, THEVERYMANY, Alex Timmer, UNFOLD, Remon van den Eijnden, and Tyche van Eijndhoven, Bits 'n Pieces will examine how design is both conceived and consumed in the post-digital age. Projects like Lucas Maassen and Dries Verbruggen's Brain Wave Sofa, whose shape was entirely determined by recording Maassen's neural activity while thinking of comfort, and MakerBot's open source 3D printer, which enables individuals to turn out complicated 3D forms quickly and affordably, highlight not only what is possible in the realm of manufacturing and design, but also what is to come. event ends Dec 4, 2009 United States view on map more design events more Bits 'n Pieces Exhibit at Material ConneXion design directory Material ConneXion > Industrial Design Materials added by Levent OZLER |
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 Trek Lime Bike Wins the 2009 People's Design AwardThe Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum presented its fourth People's Design Award to the Trek Lime bicycle Thursday, Oct. 22, at its 10th annual National Design Awards gala in New York.Tyler Florence, host of Food Network's "Tyler's Ultimate," announced the winning design and presented the award to Hans Eckholm, senior industrial designer for Trek Bicycles. After thousands of votes were cast during the course of one month on Cooper-Hewitt's Web site, the Lime―a coasting bike designed for the casual rider interested in biking for recreation and convenience purposes emerged as the public's favorite design. Aimed at the 65 percent of Americans who do not currently own or ride a bike, the Lime features a coasting drive system (a three-speed automatic shift with push-back brakes) combined with an upright riding position and virtually maintenance-free mechanics. The coasting system was developed based on research findings by innovation and design firm IDEO and components manufacturer Shimano. The Lime is manufactured by Trek Bicycle Corp. An ideal urban commuting bike, the Lime bike is available in three sizes and features a storage saddle. "More people on the road with two tires, rather than four, is a big step toward a greener city and world. I'm delighted that the public has chosen to honor the Lime bike," said Caroline Baumann, acting director of the museum. more Trek Lime Bike Wins the 2009 People's Design Award design directory Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum > Design Museums added by Levent OZLER |
 nook: Ammunition Collaborates with Barnes & Noble to Create New E-Book PlatformAward-winning design consultancy Ammunition announced its collaboration with Barnes & Noble to bring a new electronic book (e-book) platform to market.Under the name "nook", the new e-book service reinforces the leadership position of Barnes & Noble and signifies a new era for the bookselling giant by asserting itself in the growing electronic book space. The Ammunition team created a total design solution for nook, encompassing overall service design as well as the product's industrial design, user interface, accessory system, and packaging. The new e-book is a dynamic expression of the Barnes & Noble brand and signifies its continuing commitment to delivering comprehensive retail experiences dedicated to enhancing the pleasure and value of reading. Ammunition creatively solved complex service, industrial, interaction, and brand design challenges to help create the nook platform. The nook device itself is simple to operate, easy to hold, tactile and beautiful. Clean design eliminates the need for virtually all buttons into a simple user interface. Page turn buttons are integrated into the plastic of the front bezel to allow easy use with no visual clutter. The back of the nook is also interchangeable and comes in a variety of colors allowing users to personalize the product according to their tastes. more nook: Ammunition Collaborates with Barnes & Noble to Create New E-Book Platform design directory Ammunition > Industrial Design Companies added by Coralie Langston-Jones |
 Design Life Bali 2009Design Life is a design forum that brings together designers and creative individuals from various design disciplines from Asia and Australia.Keynote speakers for Design Life include Made Wijaya, renowned landscape architect; Richard Hassell & Wong Mun Summ, founders of multiple-award-winning architecture firm WOHA; and John Hardy, well-known jewelry designer and artist. Design Life will be held at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, from 4th to 6th December 2009. The event aims to recharge, rejuvenate and reinvigorate designers through a series of activities which include keynote presentations, design forum, exhibitions, workshops, site visits and publication of participants' work highlights. upcoming event Dec 4 - Dec 6, 2009 Indonesia view on map more upcoming events more info www.des... (207) design directory Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
 EcoTopia Will Highlight Cutting Edge Sustainable Designs: Call for SubmissionsProduct design consultancy Nectar announced today that it is accepting entries for "EcoTopia," a juried group exhibition devoted to new ideas and potential breakthroughs in environmentally friendly product design.The event will be held at its Long Beach gallery March 15, 2010 through April 15, 2010. It will feature designs for new products from designers of all experience levels specifically aimed at fostering a healthy ecosystem and a more sustainable society. The deadline for entries is January 20, 2010. Categories of proposed products to be featured in the show may include transportation, farming and food, household appliances, clothing and footwear, and items that provide shelter. A total of twenty entries from among the submissions will be selected for inclusion in the show. Entries may range from initial concept ideas to finished designs. All media will be considered, including 2D presentations, video, prototypes, scale models, and mockups. There is no entry fee and students, professionals, and independent inventors of all ages are welcome to apply. competition deadline Jan 20, 2010 more design competitions more info www.nec... (411) design directory Design Awards added by Levent OZLER |
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