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 Ravi Sawhney Inducted Into the IDSA Academy of FellowsRKS announced that Ravi Sawhney, RKS founder and CEO, was inducted in the Industrial Designer's Society of America's Academy of Fellows at the opening ceremony of IDSA's Project Infusion in Miami.While the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced their latest inductees yesterday, the Industrial Designer's Society of America (IDSA) prepared to bestow their highest honor on their own "hall of fame" worthy members. Following tradition, the names of IDSA's Academy of Fellows inductees were kept secret as hundreds of IDSA members gathered in Miami at Project Infusion, the IDSA's 2009 national conference. Then, during opening night ceremonies, Ravi Sawhney, RKS founder and CEO, was inducted into the Academy along with fellow IDSA member Tim Fletcher. more Ravi Sawhney Inducted Into the IDSA Academy of Fellows design directory RKS > Industrial Design Companies added by Levent OZLER |
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 British Design Innovation Appoints Four Regional DirectorsBritish Design Innovation (BDI), the trade body for the strategic design industry in the UK, has announced the appointment of four new regional directors to its national board as part of its ongoing Design and Innovation Outreach programme.The appointments were confirmed at the organisation's annual all-regions meeting held at the Victoria & Albert Museum during the London Design Festival. BDI is co-hosting business-to-business matchmaking services at the Festival with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), on behalf of dozens of companies from as far afield as South Korea who have asked to meet BDI member companies. BDI is the representative voice of many of the most qualified top-end product, brand, digital, service and innovative 3D packaging designers in the world, each with over a decade of experience in sectors such as aeronautics, biotechnology, consumer health, electronics, food and drink, medical, nanotechnology, telecommunications and transport. more www.bri... (53) design directory BDI > Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
 Render Demo Sneaker Design ContestRender Demo announced a design competition for a basketball shoe design for a professional basketball player.The design needs to be futuristic and something that's very unique. Select an athlete and create a signature shoe for them based on their position, skills and attitude. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2009. competition (ended) current design competitions more info renderd... (1,083) design directory Industrial Design Awards added by Levent OZLER |
 WIPO Report Shows Growth in IP Rights Before Onset of Economic CrisisA new WIPO report monitoring recent trends in intellectual property (IP) activity shows that demand for IP rights continued to increase prior to the onset of the global economic crisis.In the Report's Foreword, WIPO Director General Dr. Francis Gurry said "History has shown ... that companies and countries which continue to invest in new products and innovation during times of economic recession will be those that will be best positioned to take advantage of the recovery, when it arrives." He noted that "IP statistics help us to understand the role of the IP system in stimulating and diffusing innovation, promoting markets for new products, and rewarding creativity. They also contribute to discussions and to the formulation of effective IP policies for addressing a wide range of public policy concerns." more www.wip... (23) added by Levent OZLER |
 Ziba Sets Stage for Chinese Shoe Giant's Global PushZiba Design Inc., Portland's hottest product-design consultancy, is pulling the wraps off a makeover of China's biggest athletic-footwear and sports-apparel company.Ziba has worked secretly for two years to begin transforming Li Ning Co., an expanding domestic Chinese competitor of Nike Inc. with $1 billion in annual sales. Design sessions held in cloistered Ziba brainstorming rooms are revamping products and shaping more than 7,000 stores to be opened or remodeled across China. "There's an incredible amount of Chinese pride and hunger for an authentically Chinese brand," said Jeremy Kaye, Ziba creative director. "There's no brand loyalty because no one is speaking to them in a language that resonates." more www.ore... (224) design directory ZIBA Design > Graphic Design Companies added by Levent OZLER |
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