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 Japan Airlines Nabs Two Good Design Awards for 2009Japan Airlines has been awarded two Good Design Awards this year.The winning products are JAL Shell Flat Neo - the airline's newest international executive class seat, and Soraben - the innovative "resort-feel" economy class in-flight meal served onboard flights to Guam. Sponsored annually by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO), the Good Design Award is Japan's only comprehensive design evaluation and commendation system, and is a mark of true quality. The JAL Shell Flat Neo, awarded under the category of Society , is a JAL original product that features the popular shell-shape seat. Based on customer feedback and the concept of Universal Design, practical and aesthetic enhancements were made to its predecessor, resulting in the new JAL Shell Flat Neo which boasts a bigger size personal TV screen and increased stowage area among other improvements. It was inaugurated in August 2008 on the Tokyo (Narita) - New York route (JL005/006), followed by service to San Francisco and will soon be available on routes to Los Angeles and Chicago by 25th of this month. A winner under the Network category, Soraben, a Japanese style lunchbox first served in economy class on JAL's short haul flights to Korea in July 2008, was introduced in March this year on the route to Guam. more Japan Airlines Nabs Two Good Design Awards for 2009 design directory JIDPO > Industrial Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
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 Design The 4th Bin WinnersValiant Technology announced the winners of the "Design The 4th Bin" competition.The competition sought ideas and concepts from around the globe for a public domain e-waste logo and a licensed collection bin for e-waste. Initially conceived in response to New York City Local Law 13, which prohibits electronic waste disposal in the regular trash, the concept of the 4th bin has ignited a response from the design community and ecologically conscious firms around the world. The respondents ranged from design students to internationally recognized industrial designers and architects. First prize for the collection bin went to Springtime of Amsterdam. First prize for the e-waste logo went to Two Twelve of New York City. There were three runner up projects for the collection bin, Baharash Bagherian of London, AM/PM Studios of New Hampshire, and Alistair Bramley. First runner up for the e-waste logo was Kevin Elliot James of Toronto. more 4thbin.... (193) added by Levent OZLER |
 Coroflot Creative ConfabEvery creative person is looking for great work. Every creative organization is looking for great people.This event matches these two groups for an intense 3 hour networking and recruiting experience focused on making productive connections for growing a design team. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with leading creative and technical professionals and meet with hiring representatives from companies looking for great talent. event (ended) current design events more info www.cor... (87) added by Levent OZLER |
 Nissan EPORO Robot Car: Collision-free Driving by Mimicking Fish BehaviorIn 2008, it was the flight of the bumblebee that inspired Nissan's Biomimetic Car Robot Drive "BR23C" concept.In 2009, fish-inspired technology takes center stage in Nissan's new Nissan "EPORO" robot car concept, which is designed to travel in a group of like-vehicles, mimicking the behavioral patterns of a school of fish in avoiding obstacles without colliding with each other. Nissan will demonstrate this breakthrough technology with a group of six EPOROs when they make their world debut at the CEATEC JAPAN 2009, October 6 - 10 at the Makuhari Messe. In addition to displaying the futuristic EPORO, Nissan Senior Vice President Minoru Shinohara will deliver a keynote speech, titled "The Future of the Automobile with Electric Vehicles and Car Robotics Evolution," and participate in a panel discussion on "EV leads to a society of 'All Electrification' and 'All Mobilization.'" Nissan will also exhibit the new Skyline Crossover's current collision prevention technologies and provide test drives of an eco-drive diagnosis system utilizing an iPhone application. more Nissan EPORO Robot Car: Collision-free Driving by Mimicking Fish Behavior added by Levent OZLER |
 Design Chicago 2010: Exhibit Featuring Chicago ArtistsDesign Chicago 2010 will feature new work by Chicago-based or originated, graphic, industrial, and interior designers.An exhibition of all things design, Design Chicago 2010 will blur the lines between art and design, design as model for the betterment of humanity, and the multi-faceted nature to the practice and professional responsibility of a working "designer." Participating in the exhibition are Studio 1 a.m., Project H Design, Craighton Berman, Perkins+Will, and Rotofugi, each bringing a unique perspective to what design is today and how it affects our daily lives. In conjunction with the exhibition, the Gallery of Art and Design will present three design-based lectures scheduled throughout the exhibition and will feature a mini-book launch in honor of Emily Pilloton of Project H Design's new book, Design Revolution. 100 Products that Empower People. event (ended) current design events more info www.ucm... (48) design directory Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
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