Design News
Antares: Photovoltaic Charging Station Designed by Pininfarina for Metalco
Pininfarina introduced Antares, a photovoltaic charging station for Metalco, during the MoTechEco of Rome, the Sustainable Mobility Show hosted on the premises of Rome's Environment Department.
Mirada Collaborates with Director Chris Milk to Create 3 Dreams of Black
Mirada has teamed up with radical.media director Chris Milk on an interactive music video experience called "3 Dreams of Black" for Danger Mouse and composer Daniele Luppi's Spaghetti Western-inspired concept album ROME.
Boccalatte Puts Sydney Film Festival in the Spotlight with the Launch of the 2011 Campaign
Sydney Film Festival launched a TVC and cinema commercial to promote the 2011 event, part of an integrated marketing and advertising campaign created by Boccalatte.
Crouwelclock: Design Museum App
The Design Museum has launched its first App to celebrate current exhibition Wim Crouwel: A graphic odyssey.
Nine West Shoelaborations Collection Fall 2011: Giles Deacon
Nine West announced the introduction of its "Shoelaborations" collection with renowned designer Giles Deacon.
A 360 Degrees Overview with Psion and Unilever
The fourth of the Creative Barcode's 360 Degrees event will feature John Conoley, CEO, Psion and Dr. Jonathan Hague, VP Open Innovation, Unilever Research and Development.
The New Industrial Revolution: Autodesk at Wired Business Conference
Autodesk President and CEO Carl Bass joined Wired editor-in-chief Chris Anderson for a conversation about "The New Industrial Revolution" on May 3, 2011, at the Wired Business Conference in New York City.
Thornberg & Forester Creates Experiential Campaign for Gel Conference
For the second year in a row, creative studio Thornberg & Forester was asked by the people behind the innovative Gel Conference to help them brand their exciting two-day event.
Framestore Restructures New York Office
Framestore announced that it has restructured its New York office. The restructure addresses recent changes in the industry, an increased demand for the studio's CG services as well as the Framestore expansion into the digital and production arenas.
Florida Senate Votes to Protect Registered Interior Designers
Late in the evening on Friday, May 6 the Florida Senate defeated H.B. 5005, the "Deregulating of Professions and Occupations" bill, by a vote of 32-6.
BMW Guggenheim Lab to Launch in New York City
BMW Guggenheim Lab will launch in New York City from August 3 to October 16. Following the New York installation, the BMW Guggenheim Lab will travel to Berlin in spring/summer 2012, and to a city in Asia to be announced later this year.
Autodesk SketchBook Pro App Reaches Next Level on iPad 2
Autodesk introduced a new version of the Autodesk SketchBook Pro for iPad app, designed to take full advantage of the new features and processing power of iPad 2.
Joseph Deane of the RCA awarded RIBA Stephen Williams Scholarship 2011
Joseph Deane, a student at the Royal College of Art (RCA), has been awarded the third RIBA Stephen Williams Scholarship to complete his MA in Architecture.
Autodesk Buzzsaw Mobile App: Access to Building and Construction Data on iPad or iPhone
Autodesk Buzzsaw Mobile app provides Buzzsaw collaboration software users with more secure, remote access and exchange of building project information.
In Congressional Testimony, AIA Expresses Concern About SBA Proposal
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) testified on a proposal by the Small Business Administration (SBA) that would increase the number of enterprises that qualify as a small business, stating that such a move would harm the already struggling architecture profession.
Kartell's Magic Garden Blooms During ICFF
Kartell's flagship store in Soho will be in full bloom this spring with the installation of "Kartell's Magic Garden," a special presentation to take place during the 23rd annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF).
Moon Life United Nude Flat Pack Shoe
Spanish performance-artist Alicia Framis initiated the "Moon Life" project which is about space travel and the speculation of future living in space.
McCarthy Begins Construction on Scripps Cardiovascular Institute in La Jolla
McCarthy Building Companies has construction under way for the new 383,000-square-foot Scripps Cardiovascular Institute and adjacent 26,000-square-foot Central Energy Plant on the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus.
ATTIK Expands Interactive Team with New Additions
The principals of ATTIK announce three new hires for the global creative agency's San Francisco office.
Your Art Here: H&M Helps Aspiring Artists and Designers Kick-start Their Careers
"Your Art Here" is a arts and fashion design contest by H&M.
Construct Designs Mulberry Book to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Luxury Fashion Brand
Mulberry, the luxury fashion brand, unveiled a celebratory book to mark its 40th Anniversary year.
Nissan NV200 Selected as New York City's Taxi of Tomorrow
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission selected Nissan to design and supply the next-generation "Taxi of Tomorrow."
Call for Submissions for MONU 15: Post-Ideological Urbanism
MONU's new call for submissions invites uncompromising visions, normative thoughts, radical essays, daring criticisms, visionary ideas, society-changing manifestoes, non-conformist concepts, revolutionary projects, captivating photography, meaningful artwork, and breathtaking infographics on the topic of "Post-Ideological Urbanism."
Absolute Gets Verizon Out of a Jam
Think your internet connection can do everything but drive you down the road? Well, check out Absolute's latest post work for Verizon FiOS and you'll start to believe it can do even that.
H2Hotel by David Baker Partners
H2, a new eco-conscious hotel designed by David Baker + Partners, has recently opened its doors to guests.
Nice Shoes Helps Timex Reposition Nautica and Ecko Unlimited Brand Watches
Nice Shoes has made a foray into re-branding with an in-store film and two spots for Timex that made their premier Baselworld 2011, the World Watch Jewelery Show in Switzerland.
CannesAlso to Showcase World's Biggest Book Guinness Record Attempt
The Brand Union and Lambie-Nairn will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the world's "Biggest Book" at this year's CannesAlso.
IDSANYC, IDEO and Objeto Brasil to Host Events at ICFF
The Industrial Designers Society of America's New York City Chapter (IDSANYC) and IDSA's Furniture Section will exhibit for the sixth year at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF).
Design for Everyone: Early Highlights From the State of Design Festival's Public Program
Taking place from July 20 - 31 2011, the State of Design festival is the largest and most innovative design event in Australia and the heart of design thinking and design activity each year.
The Acura x Thor S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Desk by Dror
Acura and Studio Dror have collaborated to design a limited-edition desk inspired by the luxury automaker's role in "Thor," the new Marvel film starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins.
Leading Design Researcher Linda Wagner Joins Carbon Design Group
Design thinker, researcher, and strategist Linda Wagner joined Carbon Design Group as Director of Research.
SHH Combines the Contemporary and the Classic for International Shipping Company Offices
SHH has completed an office interiors project, set within a 5-storey early Georgian terrace in the West End of London, for an international shipping company.
Digital Domain Helps Dodge Rebel Against the Sci-Fi Robot Future
Digital production studio Digital Domain was tapped by RSA director Carl Erik Rinsch to help Dodge envision what the future holds for those who love to drive.
There Was an Effects Studio That Made a Great Shoe
When the Canadian Real Estate Association decided to craft a spot portraying an old woman and her dozens of children living in a shoe-shaped home, they turned to Dashing to craft the colossal structure, inspired by the classic nursery rhyme about a matriarch raising her brood in a shoe.
ASID and IIDA Urge Lawmakers to Remove Measures Impacting Registered Interior Designers from HB 5005
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and International Interior Design Association (IIDA) today urged lawmakers to remove a provision from House Bill (HB) 5005 that would impact registered interior designers.
The Green Ribbon Program to Advance Sustainable Schools
The Green Ribbon Schools program will recognize schools that have taken great strides in greening their curricula, buildings, school grounds and overall building operations.
AIA Conducting Design Assistance Project in New Orleans
The American Institute of Architects' Center for Communities by Design, in accordance with the AIA's long-standing commitment to public service, will conduct a pro-bono design assistance project on the Elysian Fields Avenue Corridor in downtown New Orleans.
Autodesk TinkerBox App Comes to iPhone and iPod touch
Autodesk TinkerBox App, a free game designed to playfully spark interest in physics and mechanical engineering, is now available on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch.
Bentley Motors Creates a Luxury Limited Edition of the New James Bond Book, Carte Blanche
To celebrate the release of Carte Blanche, the new James Bond book by Jeffery Deaver, publisher Hodder & Stoughton has partnered with Bentley Motors to create an exclusive Bentley special edition: the ultimate luxury edition of the highly anticipated new James Bond adventure.
Lamborghini Aventador: Triumph
The new image film by Philipp & Keuntje and Sehsucht introduces Lamborghini's new super sports car Aventador with his 700 PS bull power, powerful and classy just like his namesake, Spanish bull legend Aventador, relentlessly fighting the forces of nature in a 3-minute special effect thunderstorm.
Architecture and the Law: Innovation, Liability and Risk
Architecture and the Law: Innovation, Liability and Risk is the second in a series of debates by RIBA, exploring ideas that help architects face and resolve diverse professional challenges in the context of contemporary social, economic and political conditions.
Design for All Helps BT to Number One Phone in UK
When BT set out to relaunch its successful range of Freestyle handsets they wanted to continue to create a phone that would appeal to a large market, and be usable by those with physical impairments.
OgilvyAction Creates Cheeky Royal Wedding Ad Campaign for Post-it
OgilvyAction, the brand activation arm of the Ogilvy Group, has created a tactical Royal wedding-themed outdoor campaign for 3M's Post-it Super Sticky Notes.
Foreclosed: Rehousing the American Dream
Foreclosed: Rehousing the American Dream is a 14-month initiative to examine new architectural possibilities for American cities and suburbs in the context of the recent foreclosure crisis in the United States.
LA Plaza Media Walkway: Dynamic Signage System Shares Stories in Real-Time
Apologue, an experience design studio founded by Tali Krakowsky, created a dynamic signage project based on cloud computing and real-time generative graphics.
LMN Wins National AIA COTE Award for LEED Platinum Certified Vancouver Convention Centre Project
LMN-designed Vancouver Convention Centre West (VCCW) has been selected as one of the Top Ten Green Projects awarded by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE).
MapQuest Debuts New Green Office Space
MapQuest celebrates its 15th anniversary on April 25 and will blow out the birthday candles in their new, cutting-edge office space unveiled in the LoDo (Lower Downtown) neighborhood in Denver.
Ear Goo Founder Paul Goldman Partners with Matt Giulvezan to Launch The Goo
Paul Goldman, founder of Ear Goo, and the design studio Element, has partnered with Matt Giulvezan, formerly of MTV Networks, to launch The Goo, a new multimedia company with a primary focus on creating content for television, film, web, mobile and emerging media.
SCI-Arc Buys Its Downtown Los Angeles Campus
The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) has acquired its campus located in the Arts District on the eastern edge of downtown Los Angeles.
To Each Their Own: All-New Honda Civic Ad Campaign
A fully integrated national advertising campaign for the launch of the all-new Honda Civic began April 20.
New York School of Interior Design to Present Green Design Awards
For the third consecutive year, the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) will present the Green Design Awards on May 4, to acknowledge individuals and businesses who have made outstanding contributions toward advancing the cause of sustainable design.
DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2012
Good design means good business. The DBA Design Effectiveness Awards recognise the return on investment a coherent, well-thought-out and professionally executed design strategy can achieve.
The MINI on Two Wheels: Car Boot-compatible Folding Bike for Urban Mobility
MINI presents the eco-friendly solution to the parking space problem in city centres.
Guide to 311 Green Colleges: Downloadable Book Profiles Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges
As the nation gears up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, The Princeton Review, in collaboration with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), released the second annual edition of its unique, free guidebook saluting the nation's most environmentally responsible "green colleges."
AIA Architecture Billings Index in Holding Pattern
The first quarter of 2011 has seen the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remain virtually unchanged and right at, or slightly above, the break-even level.
Leslie Armstrong Designs Interiors for Scali Caffe
Alfio Ruocco and Luigi Russo, owners of Il Postino and Scalinatella, two of the New York's finest dining establishments, unveiled Scali Caffe, New York's newest Italian "Tavola Calda," located at 245 Bleecker Street in the West Village.
Mudpie Unveils Latest Editions of Trend Books for Autumn Winter 2012 2013
The latest editions of Mudpie's four Trend books for Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear and Babies reveal the overarching theme "Nations Rising" for AW 12/13.
RIBA Future Trends Survey Results for March 2011
The latest results from the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) Future Trends Survey reveal that there has been little overall change in the figures from last month.
Ammunition Crafts Identity and Launch Campaign for Kohler Numi
Ammunition today unveiled its work for the launch of Kohler's new Numi toilet.
Top Three Designs for the Make Your Mark Bioplastics Symbol Competition
Cereplast unveiled the top three designs in the running for the new symbol that will be stamped on products to identify that they are made from bioplastics.
RIBA Hub: RIBA Opens New Local Architecture Centre in Manchester
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is opening the first ever RIBA Hub in Manchester; a flexible city centre space offering a dedicated area for architects, students and those with an interest in architectural design to meet, collaborate and learn.
BMW Group DesignworksUSA Opens New Studio in Shanghai
To further take advantage of its understanding of Asia's growing influence on design, BMW Group DesignworksUSA, the California-based strategic design consultancy with studios in Los Angeles, Munich, and Singapore, will open a new studio in Shanghai in the second half of 2011.
Command: Absolutely Impossible - and of Course Flawlessly Done
Wireless has put the world at our fingertips - to an almost literal degree. In a spot for CTIA (The Wireless Association), that is built upon a visceral, larger-than-life representation of wireless technology in our everyday lives, Absolute artfully shows us the power of innovation to control many things by unleashing the capabilities of our wireless devices.
VW Globe for Earth Day
For Earth Day, Volkswagen Canada wants people to know that a little air in their tires can make a big impact on the environment.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors: Celebrating 25 Years of City Design
Mayors and design and development experts will convene at the Chicago Hilton April 27-29 for a National Summit on City Design to identify challenges, opportunities and funding sources for cities that work well.
1stAveMachine & Stink Defy Gravity with Nike in Nike Lunar for Foot Locker
The door to a modern flat opens as Manchester City's Mario Balotelli casually invites the viewer in like an episode of MTV's Cribs.
Zoic Studios Helps Create Groundbreaking Fringe Episode
Friday night's Fringe episode entitled "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide" is one of the most unique and compelling productions to air on television.
Pantone Plastic Standard Chips Let Designers Reproduce 3,400 Pantone Colors in Plastic
Pantone today released large-format Pantone Plastic Standard Chips, that provide designers across industries - from industrial and product design to fashion accessories and toys - with an internationally recognized color language for plastics.
The Bella Chandelier by 3XN: a Light Sculpture with More Than 7000 LEDs
The Bella Chandelier is a living scenography of light and color created by GXN, the R&D department of Danish architects 3XN, for the Bella Sky Hotel, Copenhagen.
London International Awards 2011: Call for Entries
The London International Awards 2011 is now open for entries.
Hispanic Professionals in the Arts: Mesa Redonda
The Division of Continuing Education at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) announced Hispanic Professionals in the Arts: Mesa Redonda, the inaugural event in a series of lectures and panel discussions featuring some of New York's most accomplished Latino creative professionals.
DIA: Say No to Free Pitching
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) has created a comprehensive document discouraging the use of free pitching.
Akiko Iwakawa Joins Cut + Run
Akiko Iwakawa has joined Cut + Run's roster of editors. Akiko is known for such compelling commercials such as Nike "Classic," AT&T "Up & Up," Reebok "Migration," and LG "World of Steam," and provocative and original music videos for Lou Reed, Johnny Cash, Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, Bright Eyes, and Depeche Mode.
President's Design Award 2011
The 2011 President's Design Award, Singapore's highest design accolade, is open for nominations.
Become Someone Else: Posters for Mint Vinetu Bookstore by Love Agency
Lithuania based Love Agency has created an engaging series of posters for Mint Vinetu Bookstore.
The Mission Harnesses Equine Power for Nike Golf
Venice-based effects house, The Mission brings a black stallion to the links in an adrenaline-charged new :30, "The Arrival" out of Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, and directed by Park Pictures' Ellen Kuras.
Ford's Third Age Suit Helps Architects Design Homes for the Elderly Population
Given the greying population in Europe and around the world, Ford several years ago created the "Third Age Suit" - a specially designed suit that when worn by engineers provides a visceral glimpse into the golden years.
Furniture Design Summit 2011: Re-Defining American Design
The Savannah College of Art and Design's furniture design department will host the first-ever university-sponsored furniture industry conference, "Furniture Design Summit 2011: Re-Defining American Design," May 9-10 at SCAD Savannah.
Troika Partners with The CW & Ford on Co-Branded Campaign
Troika Design Group has teamed up with longtime client The CW to create a weeklong co-branded on-air and web campaign for the 2012 Ford Focus, featuring several of the network's primetime stars.
Cumulus - DRS 2011 Paris Symposium: Researching Design Education
Registration is now open for the 1st International Symposium for Design Education Researchers, organized by Cumulus and Design Research Society.
Stardust and UFO Collide
Bi-coastal production company Stardust has added Gallic directorial collective UFO to its roster for exclusive North American representation in commercials, music videos and network packaging.
SensoWash Starck: High-Tech Shower Toilet by Duravit
SensoWash Starck is the latest ground-breaking innovation from Duravit and Philippe Starck.
3D Becomes Lyrical in Nice Shoes' Poetically-inspired Short Films
New York-based creative studio Nice Shoes is premiering two lyrical 3D short films conceived, shot and produced entirely in-house.
yU+co Teams With Ubisoft To Craft Gritty CG Trailer for Call of Juarez: The Cartel
Looking to imbue the just-released trailer for Call of Juarez: The Cartel - the next chapter in their popular western themed shooter franchise - with a modern look and a powerful "Hollywood blockbuster" feel, game developer Ubisoft again tapped the multi-disciplined creative design/visual effects studio yU+co to execute the project's complex motion capture, design, 3D animation and visual effects.
D-ash Design Completes First Candy Rox Store
d-ash design has completed the first outlet for sweets-retailer Candy Rox in the town of Rye, New York.
Australian International Design Awards Records Highest Number of Entries
Good Design Australia has received a record number of submissions to the Australian International Design Awards with a staggering 232 innovative products entering the 2011 program.
The First D-Crit Chapbook: At Water's Edge
D-Crit launched its first Chapbook, At Water's Edge. The D-Crit Chapbooks present work written and edited by students in the School of Visual Arts MFA in Design Criticism.
SKD Introduces DownWithDenim: A Solution for Childhood Obesity
In Los Angeles County, one in five students in 5th, 7th and 9th grades is obese.
Varoom 15: Knowledge
The Association of Illustrators released Varoom 15. For Varoom 15 they have travelled from the Land of Blind Faith, through Imagination County and ended up at Resolution Mountains.
Fashion First with Bentley
Student designers from London's Royal College of Art (RCA) have created a cutting-edge series of inspirational designs for women in a unique project with Bentley.
H&M Conscious Actions Sustainability Report 2010
Today H&M has published its Conscious Actions Sustainability Report for 2010. Both the report and a summary are available to read online.
Tronic, GoldRun and ADstruc Create Billboard with Feelings in New York
Partnering with Tronic the billboard sits near the entrance to the Holland Tunnel and reads, "Today I'm Feeling _____." Using a the GoldRun GPS augmented reality app, passerbys or drivers stuck in traffic can see if the billboard is happy or sad or, whether it feels like dancing or cheering on its favorite team.
FLO Light Launches at Milan Furniture Fair
Foster + Partners has worked with specialist Italian lighting manufacturer, Lumina, to develop FLO, a reading light that integrates the latest dimmable LED technology within a streamlined, curving form.
Crytek Uses New Autodesk Scaleform Features to Create Crysis 2
Crytek used Autodesk Scaleform software in the development of "Crysis 2," a new science fiction first-person shooter video game published by Electronic Arts (EA).
Transhumanism Meets Design: The Role of Design in Transcending and Transforming Human Potential
Humanity+, the world's leading nonprofit organization advocating the ethical use of technology to expand human capabilities, today announced its first conference in partnership with Parsons The New School for Design.
Material ConneXion Expands Global Reach with New Location in Istanbul
Material ConneXion is expanding its worldwide reach with the launch of its latest location, this one in Istanbul, Turkey.
New Designs by Pininfarina at Milan Furniture Show 2011
Pininfarina is launching three interior design projects at the Milan Furniture Show 2011.
Aniden Interactive Designs a Multi-Touch Interactive Experience for IFC
Marking the first collaboration between IFC and Aniden Interactive, the digital design agency created a user interface for IFC's multi-touch interactive experience inside the network's IFC Crossroads House at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival.
56 Cities Show Interest in World Design Capital Designation for 2014
The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) announced a landmark for the World Design Capital (WDC) initiative as a record 56 cities in 24 countries have expressed interest in the 2014 designation as applications closed on March 31, 2011.
MINI Inspired by Goodwood
MINI Inspired by Goodwood, characterised by top-grade materials, the highest level of workmanship and stylish supremacy, will be making its world debut at the Auto Shanghai 2011.