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AIA Home Design Trends Survey
Consumer preferences for community design that once preferred areas removed from metropolitan hubs is moving increasingly towards infill sites that have greater access to public transportation options.
Shade and De Motu Align for HP Launch Courtesy of Mccann
Creative Design and Visual Effects companies Shade and De Motu teamed up with their EP Shira Boardman of Red Magnet to collaborate on a pair of visually explosive :30s launching HP's latest innovative products.
WhizKid Games: Online Portal Helps Children with Autism
A series of free online computer games designed for children with autism has been created by a group of final year multimedia students from Swinburne University, in collaboration with Bulleen Heights Autism School and the National eTherapy Centre.
Eight VFX is on Fire and Ice for Wrigley's Solstice 5
Produced by Eight VFX and directed by Jean-Marc Demmer and Fred Hopp, the new, all-CG "Solstice 5" for Wrigley's conveys the "warm and cool winter" flavor with a playful show of extremes.
RIBA: November Results of the Future Trends Survey
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced the November results of its monthly Future Trends Survey, which was established in January 2009 to monitor business and employment trends affecting the architecture profession.
Crossroads Shows What Time It is with Swatch
Crossroads Director Harvey in collaboration with RH Advertising, just completed a beautiful spot for watchmaker Swatch.
Brickyard VFX Lends a Hand to Sprint for Pass the Pixi
Brickyard VFX recently completed compositing, color grading, and CG work on a new spot for Sprint's webOS Palm Pixi - a smartphone that falls squarely into the "for fun" camp.
The Fluxus: a Fabric of Glass and Fluid Energy
The Fluxus, a wavering Murano glass sculpture has been created for White Gallery, the new luxury lifestyle store due to open in Rome.
Sergio Mannino Studio Creates the New Shoebox Store in Wheatley Plaza
Sergio Mannino Studio's design for the new Shoebox store in Wheatley Plaza is a combination of mainstream and offbeat, creating a unique environment where colors and subtleties abound to make shopping an exhilarating experience.
IIDA Student Mentoring Week 2010
In times of change, of paradigm shifts, of realigned priorities, there is a group of optimistic dreamers that relentlessly seek inspiration behind every single door; students.
Neu Architects Hit the Mark for the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
Neu Architects have completed the remodelling of the Assay Office, London, part of one of Britain's oldest and most prestigious organisations, The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
Rhino Supervises Entire Assembly Line for Mazda
Rhino CD Vico Sharabani recently collaborated with director Jason Smith of Industry on an elegant new :30 for Mazda via Doner, Detroit.
Andre Kikoski Architect Designs New Restaurant for Restaurant Associates in Guggenheim Museum
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum's Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building, New York City's newest restaurant The Wright opened to the public on December 11 in the famed museum.
Aspen Design Summit Pairs Designers with Nonprofits to Solve Social Problems
Last month the Aspen Design Summit, with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation, gathered a small group of experts, NGO leaders, funders and designers in Aspen, Colorado, to propose human-centered solutions to problems that challenge the quality of life.
Woods Bagot Opens the Doors of Its Latest Studio in Shanghai
Global architecture practice Woods Bagot is expanding its presence in Asia to capitalise on its success in the Chinese market.
Winners of the Future of Urban Parking Design Competition
An international design competition, launched by Nissan, has seen designers from across the world submit their own creatives to showcase their interpretation of the Future of Urban Parking.
Tata Nano to be Featured at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
The Tata Nano, designed to be the world's most affordable car, will be on view at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum from Feb. 18 through April 25, 2010.
Philips e-Paper: Philips Electronic Skin Enables New Chameleon-like Ambience Designs
Philips Research has developed a novel color e-paper technology that opens up new design opportunities for personalizing electronic devices.
Pininfarina Elected Best Designer of the Year 2009
Pininfarina is the best designer of the year 2009.
AOL Brand Identity Created by Wolff Olins
Wolff Olins unveiled AOL's new brand identity at The New York Stock Exchange.
Fashion Summit 2009
On December 9th 2009, the global fashion industry, CSR experts and politicians gather at the Copenhagen Opera House in Denmark to kick-start the ambitious initiative Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical - NICE.
Nissan V2G: Winner of the Youthmobile 2030 Design Challenge
Nissan V2G was announced as the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show's 2009 Design Challenge.
DUCK Handles Stop Motion for Spongebob's 10th Anniversary
Stop-motion animation pros Screen Novelties, the latest talent addition to DUCK Studios, created a jolly opening sequence for children's favorite SpongeBob SquarePants' 10th anniversary special on Nickelodeon.
SUSPECT Animates Richard Wilde's World
Thirty-five years ago, Richard Wilde launched the BFA Advertising and Graphic Design Department at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
Color of the Year for 2010: PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise
Pantone today announced PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the color of the year for 2010.
Nice Shoes Adds Design Division by Joining Forces with Freestyle Collective
In a major addition to their core business, NY-based VFX and color grading studio Nice Shoes will add a high-end design division by merging with sister design and animation company Freestyle Collective (FSC).
Stardust Lights Up Holiday TV Campaign for RadioShack
Bi-coastal creative production studio Stardust has put its unique and quirky spin on the holidays in a TV campaign for RadioShack via ad agency Butler, Shine, Stern and Partners (BSSP).
Herman Miller's Embody Chair Receives FX International Interior Design Award
Herman Miller's Embody chair has been recognized with the 2009 International Interior Design award in the Best Workplace Seating category from FX magazine.
Foster + Partners Designs Major New Health City Masterplan in Mexico
Foster + Partners has been appointed to design the 71-hectare Campus Biometropolis masterplan in the south of Mexico City.
George H. Miller Inaugurated as 2010 AIA President
George H. Miller, FAIA, partner at Pei Cobb Freed & Partners LLP, was inaugurated as the 86th president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) during ceremonies held on December 4th.
Bent Creates Abundant World For Tetra Pak
Lovingly hand-crafted sets merge flawlessly with lifelike CG in Tetra Pak's latest spot, directed by Bent Image Lab's Rob Shaw in collaboration with the Philipp und Keuntje agency of Hamburg.
Itoki Design's CC Table by Jeff Miller Wins Interior Design Magazine's Best of Year 2009
Itoki Design's CC Table by Jeff Miller won the Best of Year 2009 award for the Furniture / Contract Table category last night at a ceremony held at the Guggenheim Museum.
Jack Daniel's Label Story Campaign from Arnold Boston Draws on Brand New School
Brand New School announced the debut of their latest project work, a cross-media campaign for Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey.
Art History of Games Conference
The Savannah College of Art and Design, in conjunction with the Georgia Institute of Technology Digital Media program, will host the first Art History of Games conference Feb. 4-6.
INDEX: Wins Hong Kong's Design Leadership Award
Kigge Hvid, CEO of INDEX: Design to Improve Life - Denmark's unique global humanitarian outreach program - has been named winner of the Hong Kong Design Centre's 2009 Design Leadership Award.
Big Changes at BIGSMACKtv: Creative Boutique Adds Three Directors
On the heels of its impressive first two and a half years in business, which included the multi-award winning, Discovery Channel "The World Is Just Awesome" talent ID's, the creative agency/production studio BIGSMACKtv has added directors Manuel Miranda, Jeff Phillips and Scott Whitham to its roster.
Center for Architecture Call for Exhibition and Graphic Designers
The Center for Architecture, as part of its ongoing mission to promote design excellence, is planning its first-ever Graphic Designer Shortlist.
Statement by the International Federation of Landscape Architects
Dr. Diane Menzies, The President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects, released this statement on Friday, 4 December in advance of the meeting of leaders from around the world for the United Nations Climate Change conference in Copenhagen.
Sisu Redesigns Paramount Pictures Website
Sisu just launched a complete website overhaul for the Paramount Pictures website that included a fresh look and feel, reorganization of site content, and new interactive experiences all backed by a comprehensive Drupal content management system.
Troika Design Group Teams Up with CableVision Networks MSG and MSG Varsity
Troika Design Group has been tapped by Cablevision properties MSG Network and newly launched MSG Varsity, to elevate the brand identities of these two networks.
Michael Graves Awarded AIA Topaz Medallion
The Board of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) named Michael Graves, FAIA, as 2010 recipient of the Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education.
Management Buy-out at PDD
The board of product design consultancy PDD has completed a management buyout of the company.
Pugh + Scarpa Architects to Receive 2010 AIA Architecture Firm Award
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board of Directors (BOD) voted today for Pugh + Scarpa Architects to receive the 2010 AIA Architecture Firm Award.
2010 AIA Gold Medal Awarded to Peter Bohlin, FAIA
The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) voted today to award the 2010 AIA Gold Medal to Peter Bohlin, FAIA.
Aurora Borealis by Ambiances & Ex Machina
Aurora Borealis is a permanent and kinetic architectural illumination on the 600m long by 30m tall facade of the Bunge's grain silos, located in Quebec City's old port.
Camp's New Treehouse Provides Play and Educational Opportunities
Come take a walk on the "Wild Side"... or a roll, a climb, a slide or a swing.
Zoic Launches Design Division: Adds EP Miles Dinsmoor
Zoic Studios, renowned for its visual effects work in Commercials, Features and Episodic Television, has been growing its creative offerings, officially launching a talent-backed Design Group, which complements their recent expansions into Gaming and Integrated Media.
Make/Think: AIGA Design Conference Videos
More than 1,500 design professionals, educators and students converged in Memphis this fall for the biennial AIGA Design Conference to connect with each other, with ideas, and with the power of the community.
Radius Creates Stunning New Brochure for Mikimoto
Radius, the Loewy-owned catalogue and advertising production facility, has designed and produced the latest brochure for Mikimoto, the Japanese luxury pearl specialists.
Christmas: Not Again!
Construct are clearly dreaming of a Black Christmas - with a touch of gold.
Austin Fonacier: 72andSunny Adds Tech Talent to Support Digital Growth
72andSunny announced today that Austin Fonacier has joined the company as Sr. Digital Developer.
2009-2011 Icsid Executive Board Elected in Singapore
The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) Executive Board of Directors for the 2009-2011 term was announced at the close of the Icsid General Assembly on 27 November 2009.
The Fennia Prize 2009 on Display in Seoul in December
The winning entries of the Fennia Prize 2009 competition will be shown in Seoul at the World Best Design Exhibition.
International Design Excellence Awards 2010
One of the world's most prestigious industrial design competitions is open for submissions.
Ferrari Coinages by Pininfarina
Bolaffi, Pininfarina and Ferrari came together in Milan to present Ferrari Coinages by Pininfarina, a collection of art realised by Bolaffi.
Varoom: Expanded Content and Brilliant Imagery Illuminate Issue 11
Following the successful re-launch of issue 10, Varoom returns with another bold cover.
Norra Norr Makes a Statement Within Audio Fashion Wear with Urbanears
Norra Norr, a Stockholm-based industrial design consultancy, is the design and development team behind the much anticipated Scandinavian headphone brand Urbanears, which will hit stores around the world on December 1st.
Material Trends Award 2010
The Material Trends Award 2010 is a new competition for design, architecture and interior design students & recent graduates.
2010 Adobe Design Achievement Awards: Call for Entries
Adobe today announced the call for entries for the tenth annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA).
AIGA 50 Books / 50 Covers of 2008
Since 1923, AIGA's "50 Books/50 Covers" competition has recognized excellence in book design and production.
Rafael Vinoly Designs New Carrasco International Airport
Rafael Vinoly Architects has designed the new Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Two Gwathmey Siegel Designed Higher Education Arts Facilities Make the LEED Grade
The completely renovated and expanded Paul Rudolph Hall at Yale University, designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects (GSAA) has received a LEED Gold certification.
Mudpie Releases the First Two Trendbooks Under New Mudpie / Denimhead Collaboration
Mudpie announced the launch of the first two trendbooks within the Denimhead series; The Bottom Line and Denimhead East.
Euro Energy Labelling for Tyres with Information Design by Applied Information Group
In three years all tyres on sale in Europe will be classified and labelled for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise performance.
2009 British Fashion Awards Nominees Announced
The British Fashion Council announced the shortlist of nominees for the 2009 British Fashion Awards.
Trends at H&M for Spring 2010
The design team offer a diverse mix for H&M's spring collection.
Titan 2000: TECAtech Creates Sexiest Remote
UK Design Company TECAtech have designed a new range of universal remote controls with a stunning sleek aquiline form.
Glenn Howells Architects Appointed on National Memorial Arboretum
Glenn Howells Architects has been appointed as the lead team to remodel one of the most important recognitions of sacrifice in the country, The National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) in Alrewas in Staffordshire.
Helsinki Named World Design Capital 2012
Helsinki will be the World Design Capital of the year 2012.
The 2030 Commitment: Setting and Achieving Energy Goals with Integrated Design
Integrated design and project delivery processes are a vital tool architects are using to lead the sustainable design revolution.
Design at Work 2009 Winners
Visual communications materials must engage, promote and persuade, to resonate with consumers, especially in this economy.
Cepezed Designs New Headquarters for Environment Brussels
Cepezed Architects will design the new headquarters of Environment Brussels, the former Brussels Institute for Management of the Environment.
Design Exchange Award 2009 Winners
The Design Exchange (DX) announced the 2009 winners of the Design Exchange Awards.
Finnish and Chinese Design Industries Meet at Snowball Shanghai
During the first week of November, the Snowball / Finnish-Chinese Design Industry event in Shanghai brought together a large number of Finnish designers and design agencies interested in the Chinese market and members of the Chinese design community.
2010 SEGD Design Awards
Designers, fabricators, clients, and students have until 29 January 2010 to submit their work to the SEGD Design Awards program, organised by the Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD).
Speedshape Names Steven Spieczny as Managing Director
Digital production studio Speedshape has named Steven Spieczny as Managing Director.
First Annual MEDIUM Award for Material of the Year
Material ConneXion announced today the launch of its first annual MEDIUM Award for Material of the Year, naming UK-based company Concrete Canvas's Concrete Cloth as the inaugural winner.
Herman Miller Reintroduces the Dowel-Leg Base to the Eames Molded Plastic Chairs
Herman Miller is returning the dowel-leg base to the popular Eames molded plastic chairs.
SKD Designs Hearing Industry's First and Only Touch Interface for Starkey
Inspired by research that showed users' difficulty operating hearing aid controls, industrial design firm Stuart Karten Design (SKD) and Starkey Laboratories, Inc. have developed the first hearing aid to bring touch technology, which has revolutionized the consumer electronics industry, to a medical device.
OBMI Selected as Lead Architecture Firm for The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt
OBMI, the leading international architectural design and consulting firm specializing in master planning, hotel and resort design, announced its appointment as lead architects for The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt.
The 26th Icsid World Design Congress to Commence in Singapore
Over 500 creative thinkers from almost 40 countries around the world, set to build a better-designed future, are converging in Singapore for the 26th Icsid World Design Congress themed "Design Difference, Designing Our World 2050".
Panthalassa: Luxury Sailing Yacht Designed by Foster + Partners Launched
Foster + Partners has designed a new sailing yacht Panthalassa, which launched at Perini Navi's boatyard in Viareggio, Italy.
Architecture Billings Index Sending Most Positive Signals in Over a Year
Amidst a continued high level of inquiries for possible new projects, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reached its highest mark since August 2008, just before the serious credit problems emerged in our economy.
Collaboration in the City
This seminar, organised by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland and the Urban Design Group, aims to show the complexities of the stakeholders dealing with the creation of our cities.
SCAD and Jittery Joe's Coffee Release Slam-N-Study Blend
The Savannah College of Art and Design and Jittery Joe's Coffee announce the release of a unique, university-specific blend of coffee with product packaging that features the artwork of SCAD sequential art student Andy J. Hirsch.
Adobe Enhances Acrobat.com with New Productivity and Collaboration Capabilities
Adobe unveiled the next release of Acrobat.com, which includes several major updates designed to make working together across organizations even easier than before.
Sonic Union Gives Water a Voice for Poland Spring
NY-based Sonic Union mixer Steve Rosen takes water on a melodic journey back to its source in the new CGI-rich :30 "Born Better" for Nestle Waters' Poland Spring, out of McCann Erickson, NY, NY.
Troika Design Group Shines a Spotlight on Polsky Films
Troika Design Group, a strategic branding and design agency for media and entertainment companies, has been tapped by Polsky Films, an independent feature film production company, to produce its signature logo animation.
Lexus Engages ATTIK to Support Global Launch of Much-Anticipated LFA Supercar
Attendees of the recent 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and automotive enthusiasts worldwide were thrilled to witness the launch of the 2011 Lexus LFA.
DIVE's VFX Precision Brings Authenticity to The Road
When Director John Hillcoat wanted to create the post-apocalyptic world of Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" which premieres nationwide November 25, 2009, he chose DIVE as lead visual effects house for the skill and authenticity required to replicate the mood of the novel.
Illuminate: Portfolio Show For Young Designers 2009
For the first time in Singapore, the top 3% of the graduating class of 2009, across 10 educational institutions in Singapore, will come together to showcase their portfolios.
Burgopak and GR/DD Create Pop-up Package for Sony's EyePet
Burgopak & GR/DD have created an engaging pop-up package for a promotional version of Sony's new augmented reality PS3 game EyePet.
Wine DJ: 72andSunny Creates 1st Mobile App for a Winery
Hope Family Wines, a family wine producer with over 30 years of growing experience in Paso Robles, CA, is inviting consumers to drink to a new beat.
DesignSingapore's International Advisory Panel Shares Insights
Members of the DesignSingapore Council International Advisory Panel (IAP) explored how design can play an integral role in shaping future healthcare systems during the fifth annual meeting in Singapore this week.
Architects Around the World Join Forces to Call for Copenhagen Commitment
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Australian Institute of Architects, Architecture Canada and the Commonwealth Association of Architects joined forces to deliver a 15 point "Call for Action" at next month's United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen (COP15, 7-18 December 2009) in an effort to lobby world leaders to deliver an ambitious and effective international response to climate change.
Toward Anarchitecture: a Conversation Between Architects and Artists
Matta-Clark stipulated that the term did not imply anti architecture but was, rather, "an attempt at clarifying ideas about space which are personal insights and reactions rather than formal socio-political statements..."
World Design Capital 2012
The World Design Capital is a biennial designation given to a city based on its achievements and commitment to design as an effective tool for social, cultural and economic progress.
Stuart Karten Design Celebrates 25 Years of Connecting Creativity
Stuart Karten Design announced its 25th anniversary with the launch of an online retrospective celebrating the people and events that have shaped the firm.
Seasons Cooktop Ventware: Seasons of Change
World-recognized strategy, innovation, and design firm RKS introduced an innovative cooking vent concept designed to bring breakthrough levels of customizability to kitchens everywhere.
The Future of Integrated Health Care
The future of Health Care is a subject that has been under intense speculation and debate in recent times across different forums.