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ASID Partners with Mission Zero for a Greener 2009
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is partnering with Mission Zero's new online community to facilitate the growth of sustainable practices and environmental advocacy.
October Results of the RIBA Future Trends Survey
The Royal Institute of British Architects announced the October results of its monthly Future Trends Survey, which was established in January 2009 to monitor business and employment trends affecting the architecture profession.
Green Buildings for Cool Cities
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Sierra Club's Cool Cities program today announced the launch of the "Green Buildings for Cool Cities" collaboration.
Pierre Yves Panis Joins DMI's Advisory Council
DMI (Design Management Institute) announced that Pierre Yves Panis joined the DMI European Advisory Council.
The Sustainable Sites Initiative Rating System
The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SSI) announced the release of the first rating system for the creation and maintenance of sustainable landscapes, a system that will likely have significant impact on the design and development of the nation's public parks and recreation areas.
T.27: All-electric Three-seater City Car
Gordon Murray Design and Zytek Automotive announce an all-electric three-seater city car, made possible through a £4.5m investment from the government-backed Technology Strategy Board.
Stuart Karten Design Wins Two 2010 CES Innovations Awards
Stuart Karten Design (SKD), Southern California's premier industrial design firm, receives accolades on the global stage today as the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announces the 2010 honorees of its prestigious CES Innovations Awards program.
Tata Elxsi and Narayana Hrudayalaya to Develop Affordable Healthcare Devices
Tata Elxsi and Narayana Hrudayalaya announced a strategic alliance to develop affordable, high quality healthcare solutions.
Fifty Percent Increase in Green Building Programs Since 2007
In the wake of an extended global economic slump, local communities are pushing ahead and expanding their green building programs.
Green Building Creates Green Jobs for a Green Economy
Despite a challenging economic outlook, green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy - including $396 billion in wages - over the next four years (2009-2013), according to a new study from the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Designism 4.0: Explores Role of Creatives and Designers in Social Activism
The Art Directors Club will hold Designism 4.0, its annual forum exploring the responsibilities and experiences of creatives and designers to drive social and political change through their work and career focus.
Red Dot Exhibition in China Inspires International Audience
Red Dot presented the worldwide best design achievements in an exclusive exhibition at one of the currently most dynamic business locations from 24 October to 1 November 2009.
Air Flow: the Helmet That Defies the Wind
It is called "Air Flow" and has been designed by Pininfarina the new concept of helmet that Newmax, leading company in the segment of luxury helmets, presents on its stand at the International Motorcycle Exhibition.
Material Short Stories: a Small Design Booklet with Big Materials Ideas
Material Short Stories is a new service for manufacturers, agencies and designers who want to advance their products with innovative materials.
365: AIGA Annual Design Exhibition 30
AIGA, the professional association for design, recently mounted its annual survey of communication design, "365: AIGA Annual Design Exhibition 30," at the AIGA National Design Center at 164 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Wallpaper* Wallspace: Design Supermarket in la Rinascente
Wallpaper*, the international design, fashion and lifestyle magazine, is opening its first retail store within the new Design Supermarket in Milan's la Rinascente department store.
Designit Expands with New Office in London
Designit is expanding its international presence with the opening a new office in London.
ATTIK Relocates Leeds Studio, Gears Up for Grand Return to London
In 1995, armed with the very first edition of their experimental design book entitled Noise, the principals of Yorkshire-based graphic design company ATTIK took the bold step of opening a new studio in London.
Photoshop.com Mobile for Android
Adobe today introduced the Photoshop.com Mobile for Android, extending Adobe industry-leading digital imaging technology to users of the Google Mobile operating system.
LaCie Network Space 2: Designed by Neil Poulton
LaCie today announced Network Space 2, design by Neil Poulton, a major update to its popular network-attached storage (NAS) and media server.
Scoop High Chair by Seymourpowell: Innovative Baby High Chair
Leading British design company Seymourpowell, in conjunction with brand partner Brother Max, has recently designed the award winning Scoop High Chair focused on child comfort, simplicity and product innovation.
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2010
Red Dot is once again calling designers and companies from all over the world to register their products for the "red dot award: product design."
TheAlloy Helps Bring Beacons for Innovation to the Creative Industries
Leading design consultancy TheAlloy today announced that it is working with the Creative Industries Knowledge Transfer Network to help the creative industries share information and shape a future vision of how customers will experience content and how content will be distributed in the future digital marketplace.
RKS Wins Three 2009 Spark Awards
Spark has announced that three of the 2009 Spark Awards winners featured in a new exhibition at San Francisco's Autodesk Design Gallery were awarded to world-recognized strategy, innovation, and design consultancy RKS.
FDJ: Francaise Des Jeux Creates a New Company-wide Commercial Brand
Française des Jeux recently announced the creation of its new commercial brand: FDJ.
Digieffects Launches Falloff Lighting Plugin for After Effects
Digieffects today announced that Falloff Lighting is available for purchase.
Print in Motion: Print's Competition Dedicated to Motion Graphics
Print magazine is currently accepting entries into Print in Motion, a new competition entirely dedicated to motion graphics.
PARCS: Bene Launches New Meeting Environments Developed by PearsonLloyd
PARCS is an innovative furniture programme developed in collaboration between Bene and PearsonLloyd, set to change the design of the workplace.
Pantone 2011 Multi-Discipline Forecast
Pantone announced the release of the summer 2011 edition of the PANTONE VIEW Colour Planner, its cross-discipline color forecasting tool, titled "Symmetry."
Burgopak Named Design Company of the Year
Burgopak has been awarded Design Company of the Year at the prestigious 2009 UK Packaging Awards.
Herman Miller's Twist LED Task Light Earns Spark! Award
The Twist Light from Herman Miller, designed by Yves Behar from fuseproject, received the "Spark!" award at the premier SparkAwards exhibition on October 29, 2009.
Siegel+Gale Designs New Brand/Visual Identity for Phoenix House
Siegel+Gale has completed a brand revitalization project for Phoenix House, one of the country's leading non-profit drug and alcohol addiction, prevention, and treatment organizations.
User Centric Focus Key to Successful Redesign of Urine Monitoring Device
PDD's innovative, integrated approach to medical device development has paid off with the announcement that it has won a Gold Award for Unomedical's UnoMeter Safeti Plus urine monitoring device, at the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards held on 22 October 2009.
Latis: the Luxurious and Sculptural New Bathroom Collection From Omvivo
Latis, the latest bathroom creation from Omvivo, is inspired by the fundamentals of tradition and quality.
ID4A: Industrial Design for Architecture
Politecnico di Milano unveiled first level university Master program organised by the polytechnic's POLI.design Consortium in collaboration with Giugiaro Architettura.
United Nude's New Amsterdam Flagship Store
United Nude, a brand founded by architect Rem D Koolhaas and Galahad JD Clark opened a flagship store in Amsterdam on October 22, 2009.
New Branding System for Art Directors Club Embraces Both Heritage and the Future
The Art Directors Club today unveiled a rebranding that both accentuates its commitment to currency and relevancy in the emerging world of marketing and celebrates its authenticity as the original organization for global creative professionals.
Renault and Biotherm Present ZOE Z.E.
Biotherm, the skin care company in L'Oreal's Luxury Products division, has joined forces with Renault to develop an all-new 100% electric "spa" concept car, ZOE Z.E.
Eight Inc. Shortlisted at World Architecture Festival
Architecture firm, Eight Inc. is shortlisted in the Future Education category at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, Spain, November 4 - 6, 2009.
New Rieju RS3 to be Unveiled in Milan
Rieju has announced that it will unveil the replacement for their RS2 range of small capacity sports bikes at the EICMA 2009 International Motorcycle Show in Milan on November 9.
KMS Team is the Red Dot: Design Agency of the Year
A tree, a sky, and always a whole world - more precisely, a new brand world - this is what the leading company for brand strategy, brand design and brand communication, KMS Team from Munich, creates and designs for its international clients.
Herman Miller Select
In 2008 Herman Miller created Select, a once-a-year limited edition release for those with good taste and an eye for design.
The Nica Headset and Dock by Speck Design
Speck Design, Silicon Valley's leading product design firm was chosen by Maverick CEO Craig Janik to re-think the design of the Bluetooth headset.
Polish Architect Designs Copenhagen Bridge
Cezary Bednarski, a Polish architect living in Britain, has won an international competition to design a bridge to be built over Copenhagen's Inner Harbour.
Nurture and Mayo Clinic Study: Room Design Can Enhance Patient Care
The design of a consultation room can improve the quality of an outpatient visit.
The Kaj Franck Design Prize of 2009 to Hannu Kahonen
Industrial designer, Artist Professor Hannu Kahonen (born 1948) has been chosen to receive the Kaj Franck Design Prize of 2009.
Rising Currents: Projects for New York's Waterfront by MoMA
Rising Currents: Projects for New York's Waterfront is a major project organized by The Museum of Modern Art in cooperation with P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center that will bring together four teams of architects, engineers, and landscape designers to address and create infrastructure solutions to make New York City more resilient in response to rising water levels and to protect eco-systems.
PhilippeBecker Receives San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Ebbie Award
PhilippeBecker, a San Francisco branding and package design agency, today announced it has been honored by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce with an "Excellence in Business" (Ebbie) Award in the "Small Business" category.
AIA Selects 2009 Upjohn Research Initiative Projects
The jury for the Upjohn Research Initiative, a joint program of the College of Fellows and the Board Knowledge Committee to support knowledge sharing between practitioners and academicians, has announced the four projects selected to receive grants.
Snowball: Finnish-Chinese Design Industry
On November 3-5 2009, Design Forum Finland will present "Snowball / Finnish-Chinese Design Industry" in Shanghai.
Herman Miller Highlights Energy Efficiency and Flexibility at NeoCon East 2009
Herman Miller, Inc., will bring together at NeoCon East an array of recently introduced products designed to promote both energy efficiency and flexibility within work environments.
Positive Economic News Continues for Landscape Architecture Firms
For the first time in 18 months, the majority of landscape architecture firm leaders reported normal or above levels of work compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Business Quarterly survey.
Duravit Collaborates with Phoenix Design and Hansgrohe to Launch PuraVida
Duravit has launched PuraVida, a complete bathroom suite designed in collaboration with Phoenix Design and fittings manufacturer Hansgrohe.
Sustainable Minds Introduces LCA Software for Greener Product Design
Sustainable Minds, a greener product design software and information services company, today announced the general release of Sustainable Minds 1.0, a comprehensive SaaS software and information service that enables companies to create more environmentally sustainable products.
Rafael Vinoly Architects' 121st Police Precinct Station House Officially Breaks Ground
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg joined New York Police Department Commissioner Ray W. Kelly, Department of Design and Construction Commissioner David J. Burney FAIA along with Staten Island elected officials on Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of Rafael Vinoly Architects' 121st Police Precinct Station House.
The Legal Aid Society Honors Siegel+Gale CEO Alan Siegel for Rebranding the Society
Alan Siegel, Founder and CEO of pioneering strategic brand consultancy Siegel+Gale, received a Pro Bono Publico Award from The Legal Aid Society.
Asylum Helps Draw The Porsche Family Tree
Asylum, in collaboration with ad agency Cramer-Krasselt / Chicago and @RadicalMedia Director Jeff Zwart, completed a major VFX feat for a new TV spot introducing the Porsche Panamera - the first four-seat sports car from the iconic carmaker.
Adobe Reveals 2009 Design Achievement Award Winners
Adobe announced the winners of the ninth annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA), recognized as one of the world's most prestigious student design and film competitions.
Trek Lime Bike Wins the 2009 People's Design Award
The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum presented its fourth People's Design Award to the Trek Lime bicycle Thursday, Oct. 22, at its 10th annual National Design Awards gala in New York.
nook: Ammunition Collaborates with Barnes & Noble to Create New E-Book Platform
Award-winning design consultancy Ammunition announced its collaboration with Barnes & Noble to bring a new electronic book (e-book) platform to market.
Resin Produced CG Car Commercial for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Resin, Australian visual effects and animation studio, recently completed a completely CG car commercial "Defy Physics" for Mitsubishi Australia's Lancer Evolution.
The Ultimate Party Wardrobe From Jimmy Choo at H&M
When Jimmy Choo's exclusive collaboration with H&M lands in stores on 14th November, a glimpse of the brand's glamorous world will be available to all.
Art Directors Club Names ADC Young Guns 7 Winners
The Art Directors Club, the leading organization for integrated media and the first global creative collective of its kind, last night announced the 50 young creatives from 14 countries to claim the prestigious ADC Young Guns 7 title.
Norra Norr Creates Bespoke Headphones for WeSC
In an era where fashion companies are stepping beyond their traditional domain into the world of industrial design, Swedish street fashion company WeSC has brought in Norra Norr to develop a range of bespoke headphones, Maraca and Pick-up, which have already hit the stores around the world.
Not Business as Usual: A Guide to Government Incentive Programs for Small Business
The economy has changed radically throughout the world in the last year.
Foster + Partners Stone Collection for Luce di Carrara Launched
Foster + Partners has created an exclusive range of stone for Italian supplier, Luce di Carrara, which will be officially launched at the Cersaie exhibition in Bologna in September.
Art Directors Club Presents Grandmasters Awards to Four Distinguished Educators
Four distinguished educators who have inspired generations of creatives will be honored as ADC Grandmasters by the Art Directors Club.
The Dieline Awards
The Dieline, the world's leading package design website, launched the Dieline Awards, an international design competition recognizing the world's best package design.
Bonfire and Phoenix Editorial Create Short Film for IDEO's Living Climate Change Initiative
Sister companies Bonfire and Phoenix Editorial announced that they have collaborated with global innovation and design firm IDEO on the welcome video for the Living Climate Change website, an initiative developed by IDEO.
Typotheque: Bringing Fine Typography To the Web
Typotheque has become the first commercial type foundry to license its entire font collection for use on the World Wide Web.
AIA Launches New Documents-on-Demand Service with Free Trial
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced that it is re-launching its AIA Documents-on-Demand service, a Web-based service for both PC and MAC users that grants easy online access to download, electronically fill out and print 16 of the most popular AIA Contract Documents anytime, anywhere with access to the Internet and a printer.
Thornberg & Forester Revisits the Old West for Efficiency Vermont and Kelliher Samets Volk
Jesse "Fewer" Watts is back in action for Efficiency Vermont, thanks to two fresh spots produced by design and production company Thornberg & Forester and ad agency Kelliher Samets Volk.
Centrifugal Villa by OBRA Architects
OBRA Architects recently completed The Centrifugal Villa - a residence located in Southampton, New York.
God Comes to Earth: Designing Sacred Spaces for Environmentally Sensitive Times
For many religious groups, caring for the environment is not an option but a spiritual imperative.
Andrew Ritchie Wins Prince Philip Designers Prize in Its 50th Anniversary Year
The designer of the iconic Brompton folding bicycle, Andrew Ritchie, has been named the winner of the 2009 Prince Philip Designers Prize, awarded annually to recognize a lifetime contribution to design.
Good Design Awards 2009 Results
Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO) announced the results of the 2009 Good Design Awards on October 1.
ASID Announces 2010 Board of Directors
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) 2010 Board of Directors took office Oct. 1, 2009.
Foster + Partners' Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House Opens in Dallas Today
The new Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House in Dallas redefines the opera house for the 21st century, breaking down barriers to make opera more accessible for a wider audience.
Design Green Roadshow
Sustainability is more than just the latest buzzword.
Laurenz Schaffer: New President of the BMW Group's Subsidiary DesignworksUSA
Laurenz Schaffer, since the year 2000 director of the Munich studio of the BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA, will be taking on the position of the President of the California based company on 1 December 2009.
Design Council Searches for Exceptional Design Talent in New Chief Design Officer
The Design Council has launched the search for a new Chief Design Officer to head up its design strategy, direction and partnerships.
OSRAM Sylvania and College for Creative Studies Announce Lighting Design Challenge
OSRAM Sylvania, the world's leading manufacturer of automotive lighting and College for Creative Studies (CCS), one of the world's preeminent schools of transportation design announced the kick-off of the first annual OSRAM Automotive Lighting Design Challenge on Oct. 8, 2009.
solidThinking Introduces morphogenesis Form Generation Technology
solidThinking announced a breakthrough in digital product development with the release of morphogenesis, a new technology dedicated to providing industrial designers and architects with the capability to explore virtually countless design options.
Europe 40 Under 40 Awards 2010
In a bold attempt to identify the next, upcoming generation of European design practitioners, The European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies announced the 2010 submission date for the European-wide Awards Program that identifies, promotes, and exhibits the next generation of European architects, landscape architects, urban planners, industrial, graphics and fashion designers under the age of 40.
September Results of the RIBA Future Trends Survey
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced the September results of its monthly Future Trends Survey, which was established in January 2009 to monitor business and employment trends affecting the architecture profession.
Beyond Design Thinking: Smart Design Offers Fresh Ideas at Barcelona Design Week
Matt Barthelemy, Vice President at Smart Design, will join others from IDEO, Philips Design, and Design Connect in a spirited conversation about the concept of design thinking and its role in business today.
CalArts Completes Construction of Innovative New Music Pavilion
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) President Steven D. Lavine announced the completion of The Wild Beast -- a shape-shifting, multi-use music pavilion on CalArts' campus designed by the Los Angeles-based architectural firm Hodgetts+Fung.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents Works by Designer Marcel Wanders
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will present a multimedia exhibition of works by Marcel Wanders, whose unique fusion of technology, artistry, and wit have established him as a leading figure in international design.
Design Council and British Chambers of Commerce launch Business Growth Clubs
In the first phase of the programme, 12 Design Council workshops will offer help to up to 300 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
The First Issue of the SEE Bulletin
Design Wales announced the official launch of the SEE bulletin - the only publication fully dedicated to discussing promotion, support and government policies for design.
The Sami Knife II at Design Forum Finland
Global design and local Finnish design and production meet at The Sami Knife II exhibition at Design Forum Finland.
Simple and Clever Head for the BMW Museum
In the course of its history, BMW has repeatedly provided impulses for the further development of personal mobility through innovative vehicle and drive concepts.
Photoshop Mobile App for iPhone
Adobe introduced Photoshop Mobile for iPhone application, delivering Adobe industry-leading digital-imaging technology to users on the go.
Infinite Radius: Founding Rhode Island School of Design
RISD announced the publication of Infinite Radius: Founding Rhode Island School of Design, the first anthology about the establishment of America's best-known college of art and design in 1877.
Classics for Kids: The Special Edition of the Thonet Classics 214 and S 43 for Kids
Great classics for little people: the Thonet company will be producing two icons of furniture design in a special edition for children.
Norman R. Foster Visiting Professorship Established at Yale University
Pritzker-Prize laureate and Yale School of Architecture alumnus Norman Foster and his family have donated $3 million to Yale School of Architecture to fund a visiting professorship in his name, Yale University President Richard C. Levin has announced.
BMW C1-E: Concept for a Higher Level of Safety in the City
This is what a safe, environment-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like in the future.
Wallpaper* Produces 11 Separate Covers for November Special
Wallpaper*, the international design, fashion and lifestyle magazine, is celebrating the very best and brightest from 10 global superpowers of style and innovation in a special November issue.
Gert Dumbar Wins BNO Piet Zwart Award
This year, the BNO - Piet Zwart Life Time Achievement Award of the Dutch Design Awards 2009 is awarded to graphic designer Gert Dumbar.
Motion504 Invents Kinectic Type for Aicp Minnesota Show Reception Sponsor Reel
Minneapolis broadcast design & animation studio motion504 recently completed the reception sponsor reel for the Minneapolis screening of the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the American Commercial.