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 Design as a Driver of User-centred InnovationThe Commission Staff Working Document on "Design as a driver of user-centred innovation" analyses the contribution of design to innovation and competitiveness.The results are compelling: companies that invest in design tend to be more innovative, more profitable and grow faster than those who do not. At a macro-economic level, there is a strong positive correlation between the use of design and national competitiveness. Although often associated with aesthetics and the "looks" of products only, the application of design is in reality much broader. User needs, aspirations and abilities are the starting point and focus of design activities. With a potential to integrate for example environmental, safety and accessibility considerations - in addition to economic - into products, services and systems, design is an area which deserves public attention. Design as a driver and enabler of innovation complements more traditional innovation activities such as research. In the current economic climate, where resources for innovation are scarce, design and other non-technological innovation drivers, such as organisational development, employee-involvement and branding, become particularly relevant. They often are less capital intensive and have shorter pay-back periods than for example technological research, but still have the potential to drive competitiveness. more ec.euro... (165) added by Levent OZLER |
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 Luksus 09What is luxury today? Design Forum Finland's summer exhibition studies modern varieties and phenomena of luxury."Luxury" has traditionally referred to opulence, abundance and rare expensive products and designer brands. Today's luxury products emphasize above all good design and their focus is shifting from the objects as such to their different, and even surprising, contexts. The concept of luxury has become enmeshed in our everyday lives, while at the same time it is continuously changing. Luxury is being associated more and more with personal choices and traditional, time-consuming skills of the hand and natural, ecological materials but also with new technological applications. Information on the designer and maker, and the working process, makes products unique and desirable. LUKSUS 09, Design Forum's summer exhibition, suggests various perspectives on luxury, through fascinating pairs of oppositions such as Minna Parikka's satin-ribbon shoes in which the element of luxury is the wearer's preparation for a special occasion or Aki Choklat's new and laid-back interpretation of traditional felt footwear. event (ended) current design events more Luksus 09 design directory Design Forum Finland > Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
 Virtual Design: New Ways to Anticipate and Exceed Customer ExpectationsAs a designer, there is no argument that your ability to innovate and connect with consumers is the heart-line of your company and its brand.During times of economic downturn, finding new, cutting-edge ways to deliver meaningful products that empower your creativity while embracing environmental, social and quality considerations will be critical to your success. Sponsored by IDSA and Dassault Systems (DS), this on-demand e-Seminar provides a sneak peek at - and be inspired by - compelling pilot programs being run at well-known French design schools that address these very issues. In this e-Seminar, you'll also discover the intuitive design-dedicated solutions portfolio DS is building to help designers like you express creativity, turn more ideas into real products and develop the innovations your customers are waiting for - while supporting sustainable "green" development. As a bonus, with your registration you will gain access to a white paper written by Quadro Design Associates entitled "Design is the Differentiator." more www.plm... (52) design directory IDSA > Industrial Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
 Tupperware: Red Dot Design Team of the Year 2009The most famous burp in design history and top product quality for over 60 years: Tupperware has been awarded the highest honorary distinction in the design world - the "red dot: design team of the year 2009".Tupperware's design team, lead by Vice President of Global Design, Susan Perkins, has consistently created best-in-class, innovative products which are showcased around the world. With the title "red dot: design team of the year" the red dot annually pays tribute to a design team that has distinguished itself through continuously innovative design and has thus set new standards. Previous winners of the "design team of the year" title include the teams of Bose, BMW, LG Electronics, adidas, Pininfarina, Nokia, Apple, Siemens and frogdesign. The festive awards presentation of the "red dot award: product design 2009" including the tribute to the Tupperware design team will take place on 29 June 2009 in the Essen opera house, the Aalto-Theater. The Tupperware World Wide Design Team is the "red dot: design team of the year 2009". For more than 60 years, the company has pursued a unique design philosophy, which has been embraced all across the globe. Tupperware is universally recognisable, with 90 per cent brand awareness. The simple, colourful products, accompanied by the signature seals, have become characteristic of the Tupperware brand and follow a similar iconographic style since company founder Earl Silas Tupper created the first designs in the 1950s. more en.red-... (94) design directory Red Dot Design Award > Industrial Design Awards added by Levent OZLER |
 Creating the Perfect Design BriefA design brief, also often called a creative brief, is the most essential ingredient for any major design project.However, it is often one of the least understood documents among the various stakeholders involved in a design project. A well-crafted brief can actually shorten the time it takes to execute the design process, and also make the process of having a design solution approved much easier. Instructor Peter L. Phillips will share his extensive knowledge and experience with this subject in a highly interactive seminar. Attendees will receive a copy of Peter's book, Creating the Perfect Design Brief, the first (and to date only) comprehensive body of knowledge on the subject. event (ended) current design events more info www.dmi... (78) design directory Design Management added by Levent OZLER |
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