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 Volvo S60 Concept Awarded Most Beautiful Concept CarEurope has voted: about 200,000 Auto Bild readers from 27 countries have selected the most beautiful vehicles for 2009 in five categories.The Volvo S60 Concept won over 28 renowned competitors in the category of Concept Cars. "We are proud that the daring and exciting design of the Volvo S60 Concept has been honoured with such a significant design award at a European level. This is confirmation of our strong belief that we will be offering an extraordinarily attractive alternative in the highly competitive medium premium segment when the new Volvo S60 is launched on the market in 2010," says Thomas Viehweg, managing director of Volvo Car Germany GmbH. The Volvo S60 Concept was presented to the world public for the first time at the Motor Show in Detroit in January 2009 and opens a new design chapter in the 80-year history of the company. Completely in harmony with the principles of world-famous Scandinavian design, the exterior creates an attractive mix with the coupe-inspired silhouette and the sporty accents. Classic Volvo design elements such as the V-shaped bonnet and the striking shoulders are as much a part of the amazing study as the completely new design elements. These elements include the lean and trim window area graphics and the doors which glide, parallel to the sides of the vehicles, all the way back to the rear wheels at the push of a button. The interior is visually dominated by the glass centre console which flows in a gentle wavefrom the instrument panel to the back seats. design directory Volvo > Transportation Companies added by Levent OZLER |
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 Never Use White Type on a Black Background: and 50 Other Ridiculous Design RulesThe world of fashion and design is inundated with a seemingly endless list of rules.Think of "Less is More", "Form Follows Function", "Keep it Simple", "Dress Your Age" and the list goes on and on. They're familiar sayings that some designers consider to be valuable words of wisdom, which serve as a guiding line and source of inspiration. To others, these rules are mere restrictions: design dogmas and fashion formulae that need to be bended, twisted or broken altogether. Granted, creativity knows no bounds and therefore it seems rather ridiculous to restrict that creativity by sticking to a couple of age-old rules. However, in some cases the rules seem more like the basic principles that every designer should love, honor and obey. Never Use White Type on a Black Background And 50 other Ridiculous Design Rules collects 51 famous and obscure design rules that are accompanied by chronologically placed quotes (courtesy of designers, architects, fashion designers, typographers and other creatives) and an image that either negates or supports the rule. Whichever side of the fence you yourself are sitting on in the rules debate, you're bound to find this book a source of inspiration, comfort, joy or just good old fun. Later this year titles on Ridiculous Fashion Rules, Ridiculous Advertising Rules and Ridiculous Typography Rules will be published. more Never Use White Type on a Black Background: and 50 Other Ridiculous Design Rules design directory Never Use White Type on a Black Background: And 50 Other Ridiculous Design Rules > Design Books added by Levent OZLER |
 Frog Design Strengthens Creative Leadership with New AppointmentsGlobal innovation firm frog design announced that it is expanding its creative leadership team with several new appointments.The new hires underscore frog's commitment to enhancing its diverse expertise and building on its strong growth in multiple practice areas including industrial design, digital media design, and brand strategy. Previously Creative Director for Nike's Tech Lab, Max Burton joins frog's San Francisco studio as Executive Creative Director. In his role at Nike, Burton worked with Nike Digital to provide connected consumer experiences that seamlessly combine product, service and community. His most recent success includes Nike's partnership with Apple for the launch of Nike+. Prior to Nike, Burton worked for OXO International, and as VP of Design for Smart Design in New York, where he led projects for clients including Duracell, HP, Imation, Panasonic, and XM Satellite Radio, among others. Joining frog's New York studio, Hans Neubert has been appointed Executive Creative Director. An expert in brand and digital creative work, Neubert was most recently an Executive Creative Director at Avenue A|Razorfish. Previously, he spent six years at VSA Partners in New York. Prior experience includes roles at AOL and Red Sky Interactive where he worked on projects ranging from digital communications and integrated brand programs to packaging, advertising, editorial, retail and print design. more Frog Design Strengthens Creative Leadership with New Appointments design directory Frog Design > Industrial Design Companies added by Levent OZLER |
 The Fireplate by Radius DesignThe Fireplate by Radius Design creates an atmospheric scene on lukewarm summer evenings.The circular plate is made of black painted steel and comes with a diameter of 29,5 Inches. The attachable grill completes the Fireplate and provides a perfect BBQ experience. more www.rad... (209) added by Levent OZLER |
 Furniture Design Award 2010Registration is now open for the highly sought-after Furniture Design Award (FDA) 2010, organised by the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC).Similar to last year's competition, entries are not confined to any given theme, allowing participants the freedom to fully explore and express their creativity. FDA 2010 consists of three categories - Open, Young Designers and Students. For the first time, participation in the Young Designers category will be extended worldwide. The Open category targets companies, seeking participants from all over the world with entries that have already been manufactured and launched commercially; the Young Designers category caters to local and international participants, aged 35 years and below as of 9 March 2010; and the Students category is open to all full- time students from educational institutions in the ASEAN countries. competition (ended) current design competitions more info www.sin... (1,463) design directory Furniture Design Awards added by Levent OZLER |
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