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 Coventry University' Budding Car Designers Given Ultimate Teaching AidWhen Universities talk about the use of teaching aids to assist with students' studies, they do not usually include a brand new car for budding automotive designers, but that is exactly what Coventry University has been given.Poalo de Luca, Special Projects Manager for GM Motors in the UK, came to Coventry to personally hand over the keys of the Vauxhall Insignia to David Browne, Course Director of automotive design in the School of Art & Design. The Vauxhall Insignia is the current European "Car of the Year" and it was donated to the University because of Paolo de Luca's awareness of the University's prominence in automotive design. "This is a pre-production car and it is actually more usual for these to be crushed!" said David Browne. "We are delighted to have been given this for our students to work with. It is not something that we will be able to drive on the road but it will be a valuable teaching aid and used extensively to raise awareness of the many aspects of car design, build and assembly." more Coventry University' Budding Car Designers Given Ultimate Teaching Aid added by Levent OZLER |
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 Sustainable Design Seminar Starting at the Israeli Design Center Next WeekThe Sustainable Design Seminar, which will conduct one class per week beginning on Tuesday June 9, is intended for designers, students, and those interested in the field of sustainability.The five session seminar will be lead by Adital Ella and Yair Engel, both of whom are sustainable designers and experts in the field of sustainable design and industry. more greenpr... (33) added by Levent OZLER |
 Design to Make Seoul a Global CityFor Seoul City, design is leverage not only to upgrade its appearance but also innovate its administration.And Chung Kyung-won, the chief design officer at the Seoul Metropolitan Government, is the man who is leading the drive to make the capital truly global. Inaugurated on 1 June 2009, Chung is now busy trying to make his mark on the city's cosmetic initiative, dubbed Design Seoul. His resume would appear to suggest he is suitably qualified: He is also a professor in the Department of Industrial Design at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and has participated in Seoul's design affairs as an outside committee member for the last two years. Design is one of the major projects initiated by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to make the city a charming global city. It is Chung's job to ensure projects are coordinated effectively. "Design is a shortcut to become a global city and the mayor knew it," he said. To realise the dream, Oh launched the Design Seoul Headquarters in May 2007. Since then it has been spearheading the capital's facelift, carrying out efforts to remold city scenery and support the design industry. more www.ics... (89) added by Levent OZLER |
 Banat Acrobat: The New Patented Toothbrush Designed by Kilit Tasi DesignDesigned by Kilit Tasi Design Team under the leadership of Kunter Sekercioglu, the new Banat "Acrobat" toothbrush has two international patents.With the unique and patented body structure, which also gives the toothbrush it's name, the "Acrobat" balances on the rim of the toothbrush holder instead of resting inside the cup. This structure allows for an increased hygiene by preventing toothbrushes from touching each other. Another unique feature of the "Acrobat" is the flexible head structure, which was inspired by the 2-boned system between our elbows and wrists. This property provides extra flexibility to the head of the toothbrush around the body axis, minimizing the pressure of the bristles on the gums. more Banat Acrobat: The New Patented Toothbrush Designed by Kilit Tasi Design design directory Kilit Tasi > Industrial Design Studios added by Levent OZLER |
 Design, Complexity, and Change: DMI Design / Management Annual 34In the midst of widespread turmoil, there are thought leaders and practitioners-in industry, government and academia-who are demonstrating the way forward.They're using design to solve the new challenges of profitability, sustainability and well-being. In times of change, design managers need to think, work and execute beyond the normal-to drive business and industry in new directions and be better equipped as change agents. We need to help solve complex problems, rebuild systems, find new meanings, tell new stories, and drive organizational change. No longer is yesterday's "normal" the standard to achieving success. Leading in the future requires a deeper involvement to tackle both daily issues and the big picture. Design, Complexity, and Change is about the people and practices who are designing at the edge of change. This conference will highlight their stories, and draw out lessons for how design can help us to reframe, rethink and reinvent our future. event (ended) current design events more info www.dmi... (70) design directory DMI > Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
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