Nokia Opens Satellite Design Studio in Rio De Janeiro

Nokia has opened a satellite design studio in Rio de Janeiro reflecting the increasing impact Latin American style and culture is expected to have on the future design of mobile devices and services.

Based at the Design School of UniverCidade, it will bring together Nokia designers, students and established local designers to explore new trends and ideas that will influence products for the Latin American and global markets.

The satellite studio is the second in a series Nokia is establishing in the world's hottest new design capitals.

The first was opened in Bangalore, India, last year.

Set up in partnership with leading design schools in each country, the fixed term studios bring Nokia designers directly into contact with local cultures and influences that will help inspire new design ideas and provide local students with hands on experience of working with a world class global design team.

Alastair Curtis, Nokia's Chief Designer, said, "Brazil is an incredibly vibrant and diverse place and one that is constantly transforming and developing itself in new ways.

This makes it a perfect place to inspire designers.

It also has a wealth of emerging new design talent that will play a key role in shaping many of the global design trends we will see in the next few years.

Combining the experience of our global design team with the local creativity and perspective of the students is a very exciting and creative way to explore new ideas in this important market for Nokia."