Design News
AIGA's New Case Study Competition Helps Demonstrate the Value of Design
How do we measure the success of design's impact? And more important, how can designers be equipped to describe the effectiveness of communication design?
Autodesk ForceEffect App for iPad
Autodesk ForceEffect is a new mobile simulation app for iPad that allows engineers to quickly and easily simulate design options during the conceptual phase.
Seb Chan Joins Cooper-Hewitt as Director of Digital and Emerging Media
The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum appointed Seb Chan as director of digital and emerging media, effective Nov. 28.
Superfad Crafts Animation for New Hertz Campaign
For the new campaign for Hertz's Gold Plus Rewards membership, Superfad bathed cities, cars, flowers, and Hertz's new mascot Horatio in the gilded hue.
Fractal Cafe by Tony Owen Partners
Tony Owen Partners has just completed the Fractal Cafe in Sydney. The cafe is located in the ground floor of the recently completed Boston University Student Housing building.
Brand Memory Game
Trademarks are registred in our heads every day. Not so much in paper contracts, but in our heads.
TYPO San Francisco 2012: Connect
TYPO, one of Europe's most successful design conferences, will add an annual event in San Francisco.
Payload: Mcgarrybowen and Sonic Union Launch High-speed Excitement for Verizon's Droid Razr
NY/Chicago-based mcgarrybowen and Bikini Editorial editor Avi Oron chose NY-based Sonic Union mixer Steve Rosen to deliver futuristic espionage in the new action-packed :60 "Payload" for the Verizon Wireless Droid Razr.
In Studio: Recipes for Systemic Change
In Studio: Recipes for Systemic Change is a free book on strategic design from Helsinki Design Lab.
Royal Designers for Industry 2011
Six of the UK's best designers are to be recognised for their outstanding contribution to design and society by becoming Royal Designers for Industry (RDI) at an award ceremony held at the RSA on November 17.
LAVA Reimagines the Youth Hostel
LAVA has created a new typology for youth hostels with the revisioning of the Berchtesgaden Youth Hostel near Munich, Germany.
Fender Gig Stand by RKS
With its small size, collapsible but durable construction, and weighing little more than the average lead cable, Fender Gig Stand is perhaps the decade's most refreshing innovation in guitar stand mobility.
Adobe Touch Apps Available in Android Market
Adobe Touch Apps, a family of six intuitive touch screen applications, inspired by Adobe Creative Suite software, to bring professional-level creativity to millions of tablet users, are now available in the Android Market.
Occupied Economies: Designing Solutions to Global Problems
Former Toronto Mayor David Miller will join a distinguished panel of leading thinkers in economics, law, and design for Occupied Economies: Designing Solutions to Global Problems.
Arch Schools 2011 Exhibition
The Center for Architecture's seventh annual architecture schools exhibition showcases exemplary student work from 14 New York area schools: The City College of New York, Columbia University, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, Cornell University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New York Institute of Technology, Parsons the New School for Design, Pratt Institute, Princeton University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Syracuse University, State University of New York at Buffalo, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University.
Revolutionary Leadless Pacemaker From Cambridge Consultants
Cambridge Consultants today unveiled how it has collaborated with start-up company EBR Systems to develop the world's first wireless pacing system.
The Conqueror Typographic Games 2012
Conqueror, the global premium paper brand from Arjowiggins Creative Papers of Paris, France, announced its "Typographic Games."
LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System Honored by Renewable Natural Resources Foundation
The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system has been recognized by the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF) with its 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award.
Goodbye 70s: FontShop International Releases Free Dingbats Unicode Font
Erler Dingbats is a complete, contemporary quality font that covers the full encoding range for dingbats (U+2700-U+27BF) for the first time in the entire history of standard Unicode.
1/29 Films Creates Signature Brand Spot for the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Production and design studio 1/29 Films recently completed an iconic, design-driven brand spot for the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
The Compleat Cup: Proverb Helps Reinvent the Coffee Cup
Architect Peter Herman and Daren Bascome, founder / managing director of the brand strategy firm Proverb have teamed up to reinvent the coffee cup.
The VFX Story Behind xBox 360's Sensational The Kinect Effect
The artists and producers from visual effects studio Brewster Parsons detailed their contributions to the sensational Kinect for Xbox 360 spots from advertising agency twofifteenmccann and Anonymous Content director Malcolm Venville.
The Culture Yard: Architects Transform an Old Shipyard Into a Vibrant Cultural Center
The vision behind the 17.000 sq. m. Culture Yard, designed by AART Architects, is to provide settings for a vibrant cultural life and preserve the old shipbuilding yard's identity and historical value.
New Issue of design mind Partners with TEDGlobal to Explore the Stuff of Life
frog today released the latest edition of its award-winning design mind magazine, a special issue dedicated to the TEDGlobal 2011 conference, "The Stuff of Life."
The Printed Picture: A Dynamic History of the Evolving Technology of Image-making
The Printed Picture is a website based on the publication and exhibition of the same name at MoMA that focused on the history of the printing of pictures, from prehistoric cave markings to cutting-edge digital printing technologies.
Evolo Skyscrapers: Limited Edition Book
Established in 2006, the eVolo Skyscraper Competition has become the world's most prestigious award for high-rise architecture.
Amplifying the Value of Technology Through Design
The DesignSingapore International Advisory Panel (IAP) members meet annually in Singapore to discuss issues and propose recommendations that will chart the strategic direction for the future of Singapore's growing design industry.
New Projects Will Develop Innovative Services to Help Older Adults Live Independently for Longer
Three innovative small companies have each been awarded government contracts worth £100,000 to develop new services that aim to help older adults live independently for longer through adopting better approaches to food and nutrition.
Ingenious Remodelling of 1960s London House Wins 2011 RIBA Manser Medal
The ingenious re-design and renovation of a 1960s house in Highgate, north London, by Duggan Morris Architects has scooped the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) prestigious Manser Medal 2011 for the best newly designed house or major extension in the UK.
GoldRun & Clutter Magazine Designer Toy Run
GoldRun has partnered with Clutter Magazine to create the world's first augmented reality scavenger hunt of a curated collection of coveted designer toys, representing the work of 30 acclaimed artists.
Spotify for Windows Phone 7.5
Spotify music app is now available for Windows Phone 7.5. The interaction design team at the design consultancy Ergonomidesign, has been working together with Spotify in the design and development of the app.
Diane Von Furstenberg's The Bearable Lightness of Packing
The art of packing as told by the world traveler herself, Diane Von Furstenberg.
Stamps of Approval Exhibition at the Smithsonian Castle
A traveling exhibition featuring the work of American industrial designers recognized by the U.S. Postal Service in a new series of Forever stamps will open at the Smithsonian Castle.
BMW Guggenheim Lab Berlin to Open in May 2012
The BMW Guggenheim Lab will operate in Berlin from May 24 to July 29, 2012. Berlin is the second stop in the Lab's nine-city tour, which premiered in New York earlier this year.
NYSID to Offer Master of Professional Studies in Healthcare Interior Design, Launching Fall 2012
New York School of Interior Design will offer a one-year Master of Professional Studiesin Healthcare Interior Design, launching in fall 2012.
Stardust Delivers Multiple Realities to Let Consumers 'Coupe' their Lives for Mercedes-Benz
Innovative creative studio Stardust collaborated with the digital visionaries at Razorfish to create an interactive campaign for Mercedes-Benz USA that launched in October 2011.
ZIIIRO Celeste
ZIIIRO is launching its new model "Celeste" in mid November. The Celeste combines the beauty of color and form by displaying time using two transparent colored discs.
Videomapping Extravaganza at Loveland's Promenade Shops
Videomapping, an advanced 3-dimensional projection technique that produces life-like visuals that interact with the contours of buildings, had its Denver-area premiere at Promenade Shops at Centerra, November 4th and 5th.
Edward Linacre Wins James Dyson Award
Edward Linacre won this year's James Dyson Award, a high profile, international student design competition currently running in eighteen countries.
Persistent Financing Crunch Continues to Plague Design and Construction Sector
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a comprehensive report which concludes that the major obstacle holding back job creation in the United States is the persistent lack of construction financing, despite record low interest rates.
Autodesk 123D Catch and Autodesk 123D Make
Autodesk unveiled two exciting offerings in the company's emerging 123D family - Autodesk 123D Catch and Autodesk 123D Make Technology Preview.
USGBC President Rick Fedrizzi Recognized with Olmsted Medal
Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) was recognized yesterday by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for his commitment to environmental leadership and stewardship.
AIA Launches Online Database to Match Stalled Projects with Investor Financing
The American Institute of Architects launched an online database that will let developers and architects network with investors interested in lending to projects that have been stalled primarily due to lack of financing.
iF Closeup: iF Kicks Off Video Podcast Series
iF launched a monthly video podcast series entitled "iF closeup."
Coley Porter Bell Rebrands RBS Coutts as Coutts
Coley Porter Bell has been working with Coutts to create an engaging brand positioning and identity.
House of Moves Develops Eye Tracking Process for Film and Game Animation
House of Moves (HOM) has developed a proprietary process using electrooculraphy (EOG) to capture accurate eye movement for facial animation in films and video games.
Tasume: Revolutionary Cover for new NOOK Tablet by Vim & Vigor Design
Vim & Vigor, the design firm behind the new materials and finishes for Barnes & Noble's just-released NOOK Tablet, has created a new, innovative cover for the product - the Tasume, as part of the growing line of products they've designed for Barnes & Noble.
Cooking Stove for Africa and Future Medical Device Receives the Coveted iF Design Award
Out of 4,322 entries, two products designed by Ergonomidesign, EzyStove and miniME, have each won an iF product design award 2012 and will be recognized with the internationally renowned iF label.
The Wilderness Explores 'What Is Sound?' in Short Film for SoundCloud
What is sound? That's the question that social sound platform SoundCloud challenged The Wildernessto to investigate in a short film to debut at Wired London 2011, October 13.
Saks Fifth Avenue Launches Official Tartan
Saks Fifth Avenue has launched its very own tartan to kick off a special "Best of Scotland" celebration this week.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 and Premiere Elements 10 Available in Mac App Store
Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 Editor and Adobe Premiere Elements 10 Editor is now available in the Mac App Store, providing Mac users with powerful, easy-to-use tools for bringing photos and videos to life.
Thames Hub: An Integrated Vision for Britain
Lord Foster has launched proposals for the Thames Hub - An Integrated Vision for Britain. Foster + Partners, Halcrow and Volterra have worked together on a self-funded study to produce a detailed vision for the Thames Hub.
Interpretations of Africa: Football, Art and Design
Organized by Design Museum and PUMA.Creative, Interpretations of Africa: Football, Art and Design is an exhibition celebrating PUMA's new football kit designs for the ten PUMA partnered African National football teams.
The Jill Chair from Vitra
The Jill chair is the result of the first collaborative work by Vitra and Alfredo Haberli.
Porsche Design Women's Fashion Collection Spring/Summer 2012
For the Spring/Summer 2012 season, Porsche Design is featuring colour in the Women's Fashion Collection. The dominant colours are striking Sulphur and fresh Raspberry.
The Register of Chartered Designers
The Chartered Society of Designers announced that The Queen has approved an Order amending the Royal Charter of the Society granting it the power to award the designation of Chartered Designer and to Maintain a Register of those Chartered Designers.
Camo Bear: Perfect Fools Creates New Online Film for Nikon
Perfect Fools launched "Camo Bear," a fun viral film, as part of an online campaign for Nikon Coolpix AW100.
MyColor Inspired by Pantone
Today Pantone introduced a spirited new collection of grab-and-go paints - MyColor Inspired by Pantone.
Flexi-ject: Cambridge Consultants Creates Easy-to-use Auto-injector
Cambridge Consultants created a novel auto-injector concept that has been ergonomically designed to be easy to hold and use.
Luxury Superyacht Brand Feadship Appoints Amsterdam Worldwide
Amsterdam Worldwide has been appointed as agency of record for the Netherlands luxury superyacht builder, Feadship.
IDSA Catalyst Design Case Study Program Reveals 2011 Winners
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) recognized Bombardier Recreational Products, The Coca Cola Co., Starkey and Oral-B as its 2011 Catalyst Design Case Study winners.
2012 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards Shortlist
After weeks of collating entries and two rounds of rigorous judging, the Design Business Association announced the shortlisted winners of this year's Design Effectiveness Awards.
RIBA Urges Architects to Embrace Localism
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has called on architects to use their skills and expertise to help communities make the most of their new planning powers and create exciting and bold visions for the future of their areas.
PandaPanther Soars with Activision's Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Promotion
PandaPanther husband and wife duo Jonathan Garin and Naomi Nishimura, in conjunction with 72andSunny, directed a 2:00 minute promo spot for Activision's new entertainment property "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure," which was released on Oct. 16th in North America.
EwingCole Receives Grand Award and National Recognition for Innovative Educational Facility Design
EwingCole has received the Grand Award for outstanding educational facility design in the 20th Anniversary Fall 2011 Edition of Learning by Design, the premier biannual guide that showcases innovative school and university design and construction projects.
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects' Airport Terminal Opens in Winnipeg
Canada's greenest airport terminal, designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects in collaboration with Stantec, opened Sunday at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Brandon Gien Named President-Elect of Icsid
Brandon Gien, Managing Director of Good Design Australia and Chair of the Australian International Design Awards has been elected President-Elect of the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid).
The MINI Roadster Unveiled
MINI is pushing ahead with the rigorous expansion of its model family. The latest addition to the range is the MINI Roadster, the sixth model in the brand's current line-up and the first open-top two-seater in its history.
Porsche Design P'9981 Smartphone from BlackBerry
The Porsche Design P'9981 Smartphone from BlackBerry is the luxury brand's first smartphone that delivers engineered luxury and performance.
Inaugural World Design Impact Prize Finalists
Seven projects were named finalists of the World Design Impact Prize, following the online voting by Icsid's international members.
desigNYC 2012: Call for Nonprofit Projects and Pro Bono Designers
desigNYC, a platform that connects talented designers interested in civic engagement with extraordinary nonprofits serving the public good, announced its 2012 Call for Nonprofit Projects and Pro Bono Designers.
Herman Miller and MASS Design Group Partner for a Better World
Herman Miller announced a collaborative partnership with MASS Design Group (MASS), which includes an employee volunteer program where Herman Miller lends resources and employee support to MASS projects in Rwanda and Haiti.
RIAS Announces Strong Shortlist for Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has announced a shortlist of 13 buildings for this year's RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award which is jointly funded by the Scottish Government and the family of the late Andrew Doolan who founded the award.
USGBC President Rick Fedrizzi Elected Chair of World Green Building Council
Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has been elected chair of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC).
World Design Capital 2014: City of Cape Town
The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) announced that the City of Cape Town has been designated the World Design Capital (WDC) 2014.
Winners of 2011 Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Adobe unveiled the winners of its 11th annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA). An awards ceremony was held last night in Taipei, Taiwan, in collaboration with Icograda.
Trish Summerville Brings The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Look to H&M
Trish Summerville is behind the costumes for one of the year's most eagerly awaited films, David Fincher's version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
Winners of the 1st Annual Lovie Awards
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) - the industry leading organisation responsible for presenting the world-renowned Webby Awards, Internet Week New York and Internet Week Europe - today announced the winners of the inaugural Lovie Awards, the European sister of the Webbys.
Packaging Design Goes Hand-in-hand with Stabilo and Burgopak
STABILO International's latest product range, EASYergonomics experts, has been launched on the European market in an appealing, youth-orientated packaging style designed by Burgopak Germany.
Lowes Takes It Apart with BBDO NY
Get to know your home inside and out with this new Exploded spot from BBDO NY for Lowes, directed by Dave Meyers @radical.media.
Pearlfisher Refreshes the Packaging for Help Remedies
Pearlfisher has refreshed the packaging for Help Remedies - the New York City-based boutique pharma company and creator of minimalist medicine - as part of Help's national Take Less campaign.
Decade of Difference: Solid Creates Inspirational Animated Film
Design studio Solid recently collaborated with entertainment network Control Room on an animated film, which premiered during the William J. Clinton Foundation's "Decade of Difference" celebration at the Hollywood Bowl.
RIBA Future Trends Survey results for September 2011
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Future Trends Survey for September 2011 shows that confidence about overall workloads remains fragile.
Memories: 144 Creative Artists Come Together for Limited Edition Art Book
Memories is a collective of 144 British and international artists who have each designed and donated a bespoke work of art to illustrate and interpret 12 true life stories of loss and survival from cancer.
Ingenuity Engine Delivers Smokin' Stereo VFX for A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
Stoner comedy fans have a new reason to celebrate this holiday season, with the release of the first major 3D feature in the genre, "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas."
Winners of 2011 RIBA President's Awards for Research
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of the 2011 RIBA President's Awards for Research which reward and encourage outstanding research in architecture.
The Icons of Versace for H&M: Strong Colour, Wild Print and Glamorous Attitude
Versace's collection for H&M is full of the pieces that have made the house of Versace legendary.
Robots Brought to Life by Xsens
The latest Vestel commercial features an army of robots swiftly dealing with a pirate attack on an ocean-going ship.
Project Color Corps: Volunteer Organization Infuses Color and Energy into Urban Neighborhoods Nationwide
On Thursday, September 29th at the 2011 Cusp Conference in Chicago, IL, experience consultant Laura Guido-Clark, Founder and Principal of Laura Guido-Clark Design launched her newest venture, Project Color Corps.
The New BMW S 1000 RR
Scarcely two years after the launch in 2009, BMW Motorrad unveiled the revised model of the S 1000 RR.
Indonesian Hip Hop's Global Debut in Latest Intel Visibly Smart Film
Amsterdam Worldwide launched "Jogja Hip Hop Foundation" - the fourth instalment in a series of internationally acclaimed profile films for global technology brand Intel.
Autodesk and Gehry Technologies to Work Together to Improve the Way Buildings are Designed and Constructed
Autodesk and Gehry Technologies announced a strategic business relationship today that will help architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals to more fully realize the benefits of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process to meet the demands of today's competitive building industry.
Northern Lights and Graham Elliott Set New York in Motion
New York-based post production boutique Northern Lights teamed up with director Graham Elliott to uncover the passion and innovation that fuels the New York City Motion Graphics Industry in the illustrative documentary New York in Motion.
The Sensorium: A Journey into Scent
The world's first pop-up scent museum The Sensorium: Lucid Dreams from the Sensory World, is an interactive, multimedia experience designed to explore the emotions and instincts behind scent.
Dedication Ceremony for the Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space
A dedication ceremony was held yesterday at Spaceport America in New Mexico - the world's first commercial space terminal.
D-ASH Design Completes New Godiva 5th Avenue NY Flagship Boutique
D-ASH Design completed the new Godiva flagship boutique on New York's 5th Avenue, the first shop in the U.S. featuring Godiva's new global redesign.
Another Drop for Architecture Billings Index
Following the first positive score in four months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reversed direction again in September.
More Collaboration Between Engineers and Industrial Designers Needed
The chairman of British Design Innovation (BDI) has made a public appeal for increased collaboration between engineers and Industrial Designers for the greater good of the UK economy.
mo: A New Mobility System
Under the direction of Munich design agency LUNAR Europe, a "human-centred" design process has been used to develop an innovative mobility system by the name of "mo."
Audio Branding Congress 2011 Unveils Nominees to Present Audio Branding Cases
The Audio Branding Academy has announced the six finalists chosen by the Award Jury to present their cases for the Audio Branding Award 2011.