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The Business of Design: 2011 IDSA Southern Conference
The theme of the 2011 IDSA Southern Conference is the Business of Design - Starting, Sustaining, Evolving.
Eduardo Souto de Moura Wins Pritzker Architecture Prize 2011
Eduardo Souto de Moura, a 58 year old architect from Portugal, is the jury's choice for the 2011 Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Natural Inspirations Packaging Created by Duffy & Partners
Internationally revered design and branding firm, Duffy & Partners, have created exquisite packaging design for Natural Inspirations, a new line of bath and body products launching this October.
Big Name Retailers Turn to FITCH in North America for Customer-Centric Design
Across North America, savvy retailers, and those who sell at retail, are aggressively returning to store expansion and/or category re-invention, in addition to ambitious exploration of totally new, customer-centric concepts.
Stardust's Holographic Worlds for Blackberry & BBDO Moscow
Stardust has been tapped by BBDO Moscow to create eye-popping holographic video content for client Blackberry MTS that will be shown on a unique, new mixed-reality "presentation station."
The Open Parliament of Albania by Coop Himmelb(l)au
Coop Himmelb(l)au announced that the new "Open Parliament of Albania" in Tirana which incorporates fundamental democratic values such as openness, transparency and public co-determination is officially confirmed.
Click 3X, MTV Join Obamas in Pushing Back on Bullies
The scene is all too familiar to students these days: one person posts a taunt to another on a social networking site.
Weatherhaven Deploys Portable Shelters with Help from Autodesk Inventor Software
Autodesk has named Weatherhaven as the Autodesk Inventor of the Month for March 2011.
Nanne de Ru of Powerhouse Company Awarded Maaskant Prize for Young Architects
The Dutch architect Nanne de Ru has been awarded the Rotterdam-Maaskant Prize for Young Architects 2011.
International Contemporary Furniture Fair 2011
The 23rd annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair, May 14-17, 2011, will turn New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center into a global summit for what's best and what's next in design.
DesignInquiry: DesignCity Montreal
DesignInquiry: DesignCity Montreal is an expedition exploring a landscape that flags itself as developed and designed.
Design the Future: The 2011 School of Design Lecture Series
Design the Future is a lecture series that features a star-studded lineup of speakers who transcend boundaries between professions and academic disciplines.
2011 IDSA Northeast Conference
Why do we need new designs? Is it simply to create another version of last year's gizmo? Ideally, the goal is to improve the world we live in.
ESPA at the Istanbul Edition by HBA
Hirsch Bedner Associates' (HBA) recently completed design for the much-anticipated ESPA spa located in the Istanbul EDITION hotel.
Fruit Bowl by Thomas Feichtner
Fascinated by the history of Viennese Silver, Thomas Feichtner created a fruit bowl for the renowned Wiener Silber Manufactur.
Contemporary Design Typologies in India: Housing, Airports, and Mixed Use Developments
In the past decade the Indian development and construction industry market has grown tremendously.
April Font Night at the Design Museum
Letterforms are no practical joking matter, but they can be fun. With a first chance to see Wim Crouwel: A graphic odyssey, be inspired to graphically design your way around the Design Museum.
The Nine West Espadrille
It's the straw that kicked the stiletto's ass. This season it's all about the must-have shoe - the espadrille.
T+Co Digital: Trollback + Company Launches Digital Division
Creative Studio Trollback + Company launched its digital division early March to expand its experience design capabilities and provide integrated digital solutions and interactive media for advertising / branding campaigns and public space installations.
RIBA Launches Conservation Register
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) launched Conservation Register, which will enable those looking to commission work on heritage buildings to easily find architects with specific skills and experience in historic building conservation, repair and maintenance.
Orbital by Pininfarina: Extendable Table Made of Transparent Glass
Avant-garde design and technology meet in the extendable table Orbital designed by Pininfarina in collaboration with Calligaris, who developed the ingenious opening mechanism.
The Intermarine 55 Luxury Yacht by BMW Group DesignworksUSA
BMW Group DesignworksUSA has collaborated with Intermarine, Brazil's leading shipyard for luxury yachts, to create the elegant, powerful and refined Intermarine 55.
Foster + Partners Completes First Project in Africa with BMCE Branches in Morocco
The first regional headquarters branches for Moroccan bank, BMCE (Banque Marocaine du Commerce Exterieur) have opened in Rabat and Casablanca, with a further branch in Fez due to complete shortly - they are the first buildings by Foster + Partners to be completed in Africa.
Interest in Kitchens and Bathrooms Beginning to Build
Economic pressures and the overall decline in home values resulted in the more modest design of kitchens and bathrooms in recent years.
RIBA President Ruth Reed Takes Action Against Unacceptable Low Pay for Students
The President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Ruth Reed today announced an important change in the RIBA's Chartered Practice criteria, which will commit every RIBA Chartered Practice to paying the statutory minimum wage to those students undertaking work that is eligible to count towards their PEDR requirement.
Tian Fang Tower: Kevin Kennon Creates New Bio-Diverse Tower
Kevin Kennon Architects has designed a new 90,000 square meter mixed-use commercial building for Eco-City, Tianjin, China, a joint development between China and Singapore.
Mothership's Vernon Wilbert Delivers Sci-Fi Fascism in 3D for Killzone 3 Game Cinematic
Digital Domain's hybrid production company Mothership was tapped by Guerilla Games to create an immersive science fiction universe for the latest installment of its marquee game franchise, Killzone 3, released.
Inspiring, International Speakers Design the Difference at 2011 SEGD Conference
A multidisciplinary, international roster of speakers including Andreas Uebele, Ruedi Baur, David Gibson, Garth Walker, Michel Dallaire, and Sylvia Harris will keynote the 2011 SEGD Conference+Expo+Awards in Montreal June 1-4.
Tronic Creates Cool Hunter Video
The story follows a group of Cool Hunters, evolved humans who used to live among regular humans, but as time passed, they infiltrated the global wired infrastructure system and live connected within the technology.
AIA Architecture Billings Index Shows Nominal Increase
During the first two months of 2011 the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is not exhibiting the strength of business conditions that were seen in the final quarter of 2010.
Unleashed: How New Consumers Will Revolutionize Brands and Scale Sustainability
BBMG released a comprehensive study, Unleashed: How New Consumers Will Revolutionize Brands and Scale Sustainability.
FITCH Puts Beijing on Its Map
FITCH announced the opening of its first office in China. The 12th office in its international network, the new office in Beijing embeds the design consultancy's position as the leading global branding network specialising in retail design.
United Nude Spring Summer 2011
For Spring Summer 2011, architectural footwear brand United Nude unveiled many new styles, updating existing concepts and will launch its first men's collection.
Jean Nouvel Designs for Wittmann
Wittmann Mobelwerkstatten unveiled the result of a very special collaboration with Jean Nouvel.
Foster + Partners Small Monographs
Foster + Partners Small Monographs are a highly focussed series of architectural publications designed by Thomas Manss & Company, published by Prestel and going to be distributed worldwide.
Life at the Speed of Rail: Call for Design Ideas
How will high-speed rail change American life in the coming decades? At this critical moment for American infrastructure, Van Alen Institute: Projects in Public Architecture announced Life at the Speed of Rail, an open call for design ideas that envision the cultural, environmental, and economic impact of a new rail network in the United States.
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center to Provide Mediation Service for Creative Barcode Disputes
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) will provide its mediation service for registered Creative Barcode members operating under the Trust Charter Agreement, who allege that their concepts, disclosed to a third party in business development activities, have been used without permission.
AIA Adds 13 New Contract Documents to Documents on Demand Service
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) added 13 documents to AIA Documents on Demand, bringing the total number of documents available through this service to 48.
The Colour of Harmony: Andromeda Presents Sublime
Andromeda introduced Sublime, a brand new collection characterized by natural and smooth lines and by a chromatic research defined by welcoming and harmonic suggestions.
BrandLogic Designs 2010 CFA Institute Annual Report for Mobile, Tablet, Web and Print
BrandLogic designed and implemented the 2010 CFA Institute annual report.
L220G Volvo Wheel Loader Wins Red Dot Award
The L220G wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment was selected to be the recipient of the Red Dot Award in the vehicle category. The L220G wheel loader is part of Volvo's new G-series range.
Adidas Group Presents Environmental Strategy: 100% Better Cotton by 2018
Adidas Group presented its Environmental Strategy, a five-year plan to reengineer the company's approach to environmental management by focusing on significant improvements along the entire value chain.
Latest RIBA Future Trends Survey Reveals Growing Confidence Amongst Practices
The latest results from the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) Future Trends Survey reveal that architecture practices are growing in confidence about their future work prospects.
Florida House of Representatives Passes Two PCBs to Deregulate Interior Design Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and its members oppose two proposed committee bills (PCBs) passed by the Florida House of Representatives Subcommittee on House Business & Consumer Affairs on March 15, 2011.
The Third Annual Creative Week NYC
The One Club has announced the event line-up for the third annual Creative Week New York from May 9th - 15th.
Material ConneXion Opens Exhibition of its 2011 MEDIUM Award for Material of the Year
An exhibition showcasing the year in material innovation is now open at the New York City headquarters of Material ConneXion.
Parsons Presents Aftertaste and Radical Shifts Exploring Evolution of Interior Design
Parsons The New School for Design will explore the future of interior design and look back at a pivotal moment in its history with the exhibition Radical Shifts: Reshaping the Interior at Parsons, 1955-1985 and the symposium Aftertaste: Immaterial Environments.
Artek to Offer Two Classic Lighting Designs in New Colors
Artek introduced two classic lighting designs, the A110 or "Hand Grenade" and the A330 or "Golden Bell" in two new colors: all black and all white.
Luminaire Adds Alternative to Their Collection
Luminaire announced it's new collection Alternative by Spanish designer Joan Lao.
The 2011 APDF Exchange
Where is the business of design heading? Association of Professional Design Firms will tackle that question and many others at the 2011 Annual APDF Exchange in San Francisco.
Coley Porter Bell Gives Brand Overhaul to Global Giant DSM
UK brand design agency Coley Porter Bell has rebranded Dutch multinational DSM, providing it with a new corporate identity and positioning, including a new visual language, new logo, new brand architecture and a new strap line.
HUSH: The Babies Are Trying to Say Chicco
Following the recent success of their Toyota Prius installation at the Detroit Auto Show and a gesture-based installation for Infiniti, HUSH is back with a multi-faceted interactive project smack in the symbolic center of the world.
Besturenraad BKO: A Bright Translation of Christian and Catholic Values
COEN! created a new working environment and identity layer for the Besturenraad / BKO.
Dig: A Performance Installation by Daniel Arsham, Snarkitecture
Dig is an installation and performance by Daniel Arsham/Snarkitecture at Storefront for Art and Architecture and made possible by OHWOW that explores the architecture of excavation.
Crystallization Collection: Iris van Herpen for United Nude
United Nude announced their second collaboration with Iris van Herpen for Spring Summer 2011 Crystallization Collection.
Faraone: The Shop of Via Montenapoleone
The concept behind the new Faraone jewellery shop in Milan, Via Montenapoleone was carried out by architect Massimo Iosa Ghini.
Galoupet: Blacksheep Designs Wine Store and Restaurant
Blacksheep has designed the first ever restaurant for the owners of the award-winning Provencale vineyard "Chateau du Galoupet" in Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge.
Lab Store: Live & Breathe Works with Morrisons to Create the Store of the Future
Creative agency, Live & Breathe has been appointed by Morrisons as part of the grocer's fresh foods pilot currently trialling at its Kirkstall store in Leeds.
Horn: New HI-MACS Art Piece for iPhone - iPod
Horn is the new HI-MACS hand-made art piece, designed by the renowned Korean architect Shi-hyung Jeon - from Jeon Associates - in collaboration with the HI-MACS team at LG Hausys.
London Associates Wins Red Dot Design Award 2011 with Purelab Flex
London Associates has won a prestigious international Red Dot Product Design Award 2011 for its work on the PURELAB flex, the high-end water purification product designed for client ELGA Labwater.
Villa Geldrop by Hofman Dujardin Architects
Hofman Dujardin Architects designed a large villa set in the Dutch countryside.
V2 Studios Scoop 2011 Red Dot Award for Unified Remote Control
London based product design consultancy V2 Studios has been awarded a coveted Red Dot award in this year's product design category for their design for Virgin Media's Unified Remote Control.
Garia Awarded Red Dot Design Award 2011
The Garia Luxury and Leisure Vehicle has been awarded an "Honourable Mention" in the Red Dot Design Award 2011.
Valins&Co. Sets the Stage for Comedy Central Presents 2011
Valins&Co. teamed up with Comedy Central to design custom 3D animated environments for the 2011 season of Comedy Central Presents.
Construct Newspaper Wins Three Awards in One
An exclusive newspaper series designed for three luxury hotels by London graphic design boutique Construct was voted overall winner at the Antalis McNaughton Review Design Awards 2010.
Font Aid V: A Call to Action
The Society of Typographic Aficionados is organizing Font Aid V - a collaborative project uniting the typographic and design communities with a goal of raising funds to expedite relief efforts after the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Present Tense: The 2011 D-Crit Conference
School of Visual Arts (SVA) announced Present Tense: The 2011 D-Crit Conference, conceived and organized by graduating students of the MFA Design Criticism Department (D-Crit) at SVA.
SHY Light by Bec Brittain
SHY Light is a new modular LED light fixture from designer and artist Bec Brittain.
New Solutions to Residential Bicycle Theft Unveiled
The Residential Bike Theft Challenge was aimed to address the prolific theft of bicycles (two thirds of all stolen bicycles) from in or around people's homes.
Smart Design Wins Red Dot Best of the Best for Oxo Tot Sprout Chair
The OXO Tot Sprout Chair designed by Smart Design has been selected by the judges for a "best of the best" from red dot.
The Plumen 001 Wins the 2011 Brit Insurance Design of the Year
British designer Samuel Wilkinson and product design company Hulger, have won the Brit Insurance Design of the Year 2011 for their stunning redesign of the low energy light bulb.
Elsa Smith Wins Red Dot Product Design Award
Earning the highest recognition from the red dot jury, Elsa Smith's Element Collar won "best of the best" red dot product design award 2011.
2011 ADAA Jury and Semifinalists Announced for Period I
The Adobe Design Achievement Awards announced its panel of judges for 2011.
Artisan for Bolon by Form Us With Love
Form Us With Love interpreted Bolon's new Artisan collection in a huge flooring installation.
Pantone View Colour Planner Fall Winter 2012 2013
Pantone announced the Fall/Winter 2012/2013 edition of Pantone View Colour Planner.
BIID Retrofit Conference and Awards
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) held its first conference on March 11, which revealed the secrets to lowering the carbon emissions of the UK's older housing stock.
Making the Case: Competition to Demonstrate the Value of Design
You know from experience that good design is effective design. But how do you prove it?
PSFK Conference New York 2011
On April 8, 2011, PSFK will host its fifth annual conference celebrating new ideas. An audience of creative professionals from across advertising, design, marketing and technology industries will listen to a mix of inspirational speakers curated by the PSFK editorial team.
Method Design Lab: Business Accelerator to Drive Design-led Innovation
Method and Central Saint Martins (CSM) have come together to create Method Design Lab, a new business accelerator, which aims to bring up to 20 new innovations to market each year.
CB'a Design Solutions Refreshes the Look & Feel of Loux's Soft Drinks
The European branding & design agency CB'a Design Solutions revamped the brand identity and created a sparkling transversal graphic style, to express the uniqueness of the products of Loux, the leading Greek brand of juices and sodas.
The New BMW 6 Series Coupe
The hearts of sports car aficionados with an eye for beauty and a thirst for luxury and innovative technology will beat a little faster with the arrival of the new BMW 6 Series Coupe.
Fiona Jenvey: Leading Trend Forecaster at Ideal Woman Event at the Ideal Home Show
Mudpie CEO Fiona Jenvey will join the first-ever trend panel to discuss SS11 womenswear trends at the Ideal Woman event at the Ideal Home Show on Friday 25th March - Earls Court, London.
IDSA's 2011 International Conference and Education Symposium
The Industrial Designer Society of America's (IDSA) National Education Council, along with the National Conference Committee, invited submissions for papers, presentations, panel discussions, charrette workshops and poster proposals for the 2011 IDSA International Conference hosted this year in New Orleans from September 14 to 17 at the Roosevelt New Orleans.
2011 Game Developers eXchange
The Savannah College of Art and Design will host the 2011 Game Developers eXchange, the Southeast's premier game development conference, May 13 in Savannah.
BMW M Bike Carbon Racer: A Super-Fast Lightweight Racing Bike
BMW M Bike Carbon Racer unites the highest level of riding comfort with an exceptional design.
CULTURE by Stefan Sagmeister
The BMW Group is celebrating 40 years of cultural commitment and is currently supporting more than 100 projects throughout the world.
Autodesk Technology Helps Conjure Movie Magic for Academy Award Honorees
The remarkable transformations of cityscapes in "Inception" were achieved with the help of visual effects software from Autodesk, marking the 16th consecutive year that Autodesk Digital Entertainment Creation tools were used on a Best Visual Effects Oscar-winning movie.
Core77 Design Awards
Core77 announced its first annual international awards program, the Core77 Design Awards, which pushes the envelope of competitions by employing an innovative, web-savvy format for submissions, judging and award presentation.
RIBA: Housebuilders Need to Think Outside the Box
Speaking today in response to Housing Minister, Grant Shapps' comments on identikit Legoland homes, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Ruth Reed said: "It is encouraging to see Government Ministers berating the banality of many new homes and challenging the house development industry to up its game.
NMdaily: Neiman Marcus Launches Fashion Blog
Neiman Marcus launched NMdaily, a fashion blog providing daily updates from the front lines of the design world. NMdaily delivers exclusive information and advice on women's and men's fashion, beauty and lifestyle.
Studio Parris Wakefield Design New Logo for Citizen Records
Studio Parris Wakefield designed a new logo for French techno label Citizen Records, marking their 10th anniversary.
Boccalatte Puts National Play Festival Centre Stage
Boccalatte has created the name, identity and marketing campaign for PlayWriting Australia's National Play Festival for 2011.
Mudpie Release New Look Trends Area on Mpdclick
Mudpie announced the launch of a major development of its online forecasting service Mpdclick.
Electrolux Design Lab 2011: Intelligent Mobility
Electrolux Design Lab 2011 invites industrial design students and recent graduates of industrial design to compete for a six-month paid internship and prize money by submitting ideas that consider intelligent mobility for home appliances of the future.
World Industrial Design Day 2011 Student Poster Competition
To celebrate World Industrial Design Day 2011, design students from Icsid Member Schools are asked to create a poster that illustrates how industrial design improves the lives of individuals and communities around the world.
Interior Design Excellence Awards 2011
Entries to the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2011 are now open.
The New Holographic CitizenCard Debuts on the Market in a Smart Slider Pack
The new Holographic CitizenCard has been presented onto the market this month in a smart and compact slider pack, designed by Burgopak.
2011 Peter and Muriel Melvin Debates
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced the Peter and Muriel Melvin Debates, a series of three events in 2011 featuring leading commentators and practitioners.
NYSID and Sotheyby's Institute of Art Launch Collaborative Master's Degree Program
Dr. David C. Levy, President of Sotheby's Institute of Art, and Dr. Christopher J. Cyphers, President of New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) announced a collaborative 2-year graduate program leading to both a Master's Degree from Sotheby's Institute and an interior design Certificate from NYSID.
IDEO.org: Human-centered Design Throughout the Social Sector
IDEO announced that in the fall of this year, it will launch a new organization aimed at spreading human-centered design throughout the social sector in order to improve the lives of people in low-income communities around the world and focus on challenges related to poverty.