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 Red Dot Goes Dubai: Present Your Awarded Product at the Index Dubai 2008At present Dubai is one of the fastest growing metropolises in the world.red dot is now in the position to open this promising growth market exclusively to a small circle of red dot winners. By presenting their award-winning products in Dubai red dot provides its clients an effective springboard for a successful start in the Arabian market and thus the opportunity to maintain a presence in this exciting business location both as company and as red dot winner. As a strategic partner of dmg world media, one of the largest international trade fair organisers and publishing companies, red dot will for the first time present itself with its own large exhibition at the interior design trade fair "Index" in Dubai this coming December. "Design on stage - Index presents red dot winners" runs the title of the big red dot exhibition which disposes of the largest projected surface of 400 sqm and will certainly be one of the intended highlights of the whole event. Together with 1,700 exhibiting companies from 56 nations red dot will introduce itself at the "Index" - the largest Interior Design Fair of the Middle East and Asia. From 3 until 7 December 2008 the Index will take place for the 18th time in the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. more en.red-... (153) design directory Red Dot Design Award > Industrial Design Awards added by Levent OZLER |
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 LG Electronics Opens New U.S. Design CenterLG Electronics today announced the relocation of its U.S. Design Center from Englewood Cliffs, NJ to the heart of New York City.The design center, located in Union Square, will be charged with developing stylish and innovative products that meet the needs of American consumers, while further supporting LG's premium brand positioning in consumer electronics, digital appliances and mobile communications. Focusing specifically on industrial design, the center will look to incorporate U.S. consumer preferences into LG products as well as augment product development and design capabilities. "LG is committed to delivering style with substance across our product categories, and to do that we must constantly push the boundaries of design" said Michael Ahn, CEO LG Electronics North America. "With the relocation and expansion of the design center we are bringing together some of the world's best designers. Through their vision and our holistic product development process we will continue to develop new and innovative products that are refined, trend-setting and contemporary." more LG Electronics Opens New U.S. Design Center added by Levent OZLER |
 Great Response to the First International CAT-iq Student Design CompetitionThere has been a great response to the first International CAT-iq Student Design Competition: The DECT Forum, the worldwide association of the home communication industry, has received registrations from design students from all over the world.To enter the competition, students may present either a concept, or a fully realized prototype. The registration period for the competition closes on September 19, 2008. "It is not only the cash prizes that attract students to participate. It is even more that students and their work get exposed to worldwide industry professionals, a terrific path for beginning a career", says Erich Kamperschroer, Chairman of the DECT Forum. The CAT-iq Student Design Competition solicits innovative approaches for new and leading-edge products and services in the area of home communication. "Students in the field of industrial design, interactive design, gaming design, and electronic engineering,are unique in their ability to impact the quality of people's future in-house communication and cordless telephony", says Erich Kamperschroer. "Hence, we ask students to face many fascinating challenges in designing usable and enjoyable services, applications, and devices for the consumers." CAT-iq, the global technology platform for wireless communication, is the successor of the reliable DECT standard. more Great Response to the First International CAT-iq Student Design Competition added by Levent OZLER |
 New Innermost Collection at 100% DesignInnermost, the London and Hong Kong-based lighting and homewares design group announced the launch of key new products by leading designers at this years 100% Design, London for Spring 2009.The collection will be distinguished by exciting collaborations with designers Peter Mac Cann / Made, designedbyitem and Massimo Fenati. The collaboration with Peter Mac Cann / Made has created two stunning pieces covering both lighting and housewares, Halo and Tie. Both designs are created from aluminium and mix the soft natural tone of the metal with bright paint finishes to create simplistic and stylish pieces. Steve Jones co-founder of Innermost is particularly excited about this new collaboration with Peter Mac Can and Made their designs have a simple but elegant engineered quality that hides the complexity that has gone into creating them. Working with Innermost for the first time, Cedric Ragot part of the design collection designedbyitem, created Mantel Dome a modern rendition of the venerable carriage clock. The design highlights that time is precious and fragile, time should be glorified by placing it under the blown glass dome. Massimo Fenati s Flick is a fun and witty play on the relationship between light and switch. The piece gently diffuses the light within the interior, and you will never again miss the switch. more www.inn... (269) design directory Innermost > Lighting Design Companies added by Levent OZLER |
 Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte Reflects Authenticity and PerformanceNokia today introduced the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte, a new premium mobile phone that marries the timeless design of the Nokia 8800 Arte range with materials that reflect a new exclusivity based on refinement and authenticity.Engineered from carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is for individuals who appreciate uncompromised high performance. Carbon fibre is an ultra light and strong material that expresses a woven pattern that is both high-tech and sensuous. Custom built to ensure the precision engineering that these materials require, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte features 3D patterns that express the inherent performance and lustre of carbon fibre. Inspired by the use of these materials in a range of areas, including architecture, sports cars and aerospace, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte reflects a modern feel through the unique tones, textures and sculpted shapes that carbon fibre and titanium deliver. more Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte Reflects Authenticity and Performance design directory Nokia > Industrial Design Manufacturers added by Levent OZLER |
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