Design News
The S 160 Chair Series for Auditorium Spaces
The S160 chair series perfectly meets the requirements for commercial spaces where setting up seating has to be carried out within a short space of time.
Autodesk Plant Design Suite 2011
Autodesk released Autodesk Plant Design Suite 2011, a new software suite for plant designers who need powerful plant design and whole-project review capabilities in a single integrated package.
Latest RIBA Future Trends Survey Predicts Tougher Times Ahead for Architects
Architects are set to face much tougher prospects for procuring work, according to data from the Royal Institute of British Architects' monthly Future Trends Survey.
RIBA Announces Research Funding Recipients
The Royal Institute of British Architects announced the recipients of research funding from two of the trust funds it manages, to support architectural research.
Arup Associates' Insect Hotel
City of London's Bug Hotel Contest asked designers to propose a sustainable "insect hotel" for City of London Parks.
New Balance: Running Green
Five nights of filming on a New York City street, a VFX studio willing to take a leap into the unknown, a young start-up director with a time lapse camera rig he built himself, all for an unforgettable spot.
The Field Signs Editor Barrett Heathcote
Editing and graphic design company The Field announced that it has signed editor Barrett Heathcote for exclusive US representation.
Lateral Office Wins the Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture
Lateral Office is the winner of the $50,000 Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture for 2010.
Positive Posters 2010: A Glass Half Full
Positive Posters, a bunch of young Melbournians are on a mission to show that graphic design can help people, is asking graphic designers all over the world to submit a positive design in response to the 2010 theme "a glass half full."
New Directions in Exhibition and Environment Design: Innovation
Explore new directions in exhibition design, navigate new design processes, experience dynamic discussions, and see cutting edge methodologies.
WattStation: fuseproject Designs Electric Vehicle Charging Station for GE
fuseproject announced the worldwide unveiling of the GE WattStation, designed by fuseproject for GE's ecomagination initiative.
mono Partners With Parsons The New School for Design
mono is taking its understanding of design to the frontier of design education.
Stone Island Shadow Project: Autumn Winter 2010 2011
Buoyed by the ongoing research and development of its four previous seasons, the fifth Stone Island Shadow capsule resurfaces with newfound richness and character.
Mudpie Releases the First Trendbooks for the Spring Summer 2012 Season
Mudpie announced the release of mpd active and mpd print & pattern for the Spring Summer 2012 Season.
PLET Table by Reinier de Jong
Designed by Reinier de Jong, PLET is a low table which refers to Japanese interiors through its modest size and pure expression.
New Practices New York 2010
New Practices New York 2010 is the third biennial juried competition and exhibition sponsored by the New Practices Committee of the AIA New York Chapter.
Bavaria Introduces New Sport 34
For the past two years, Bavaria has worked with the design team from BMW Group DesignworksUSA to give a modern face to the previous motorboat line.
Royal Asscher Collaborates with Designer Reena Ahluwalia
Reena Ahluwalia partnered with Royal Asscher to complete the iconic brand's Stars of Africa by Royal Asscher collection and design necklaces, pendants and earrings.
Third Annual Henry Wolf Summer Photography Workshop
The Art Directors Club will hold its third-annual Henry Wolf Summer Photography Workshop, an introductory photography and video course designed to give a group of New York public high school students the opportunity to meet and learn from top photographers and producers.
Woods Bagot Re-Design University of Sussex Library for the New Agile Student
Woods Bagot will add the University of Sussex's Library interior revitalisation to its expanding portfolio of new age designs for the "agile student," supporting progressive pedagogy, due to be completed in Spring 2011.
Regent Street Launches a Walking and Shopping Tour Designed by Applied Information Group
Regent Street, Europe's first purpose built shopping street (1830), has launched a walking tour App to illustrate an exciting and informative route along Regent Street.
Cutwater & Rabbit Directors + Jacksonkarinja Imagines a Skate Park with a Pulse
Bicoastal Rabbit directing team + jacksonkarinja morphs an entire city into a living skate park in the new 2-minute, live-action trailer "Transform" for Ubisoft's new Shaun White Skateboarding out of Cutwater, San Francisco.
Made in New York: Subway Exhibition Open Call
Building on the success of last year's New York Now! subway exhibition, the AIA New York Chapter / Center for Architecture will open Made in New York in October of this year at the West 4th Street subway station.
Woods Bagot Floats Modular Icebergs Design for Frozen Construction Sites
Woods Bagot New York has debuted a never before seen super-green building system that reimagines and revitalises stalled construction sites as 100% recyclable, high performance inflatable "Icebergs."
Open Studios at Budapest Design Week 2010
Open Studios, an initiative by Design Terminal, aims to bring people closer to the work of the Hungarian representatives of the profession and show them through real examples how designers work.
The New Audi Heartbeat: Sound Logo Reinterpreted
For the last 14 years every Audi commercial, product and brand film has closed with an image of the four rings and the sound of a heartbeat.
Note Lamp
Note is the new lamp collection designed by Oriol Llahona and produced by AlmaLight.
Braun Announces Expansion of its World Recognised BraunPrize
Braun announced that its BraunPrize will undergo a significant expansion and, moving from its recent two year rotation to the former three year rhythm, will return in 2012.
Nike Executive John Hoke to be Among a Premier Lineup at IDSA's DIY Design Conference
Nike executive John Hoke will be just one of the keynote speakers at the Industrial Designers Society of America's (IDSA) international conference, DIY Design: Threat or Opportunity to be held August 4 - 7 at the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower.
AIGA Panel: The Dilemma of Spec Work
Is speculative (spec) work productive and fair? Can it enable clients to achieve goals that are not possible with traditional work-for hire practices?
Louwman Museum Opens to the Public
One of the world's largest and most famous collections of historic automobiles will be on public display in the new Louwman Museum in The Hague.
Kjaer Weis Makeup by Marc Atlan
After 2 years in the making, Marc Atlan finally introduced Kjaer Weis, high-end organic makeup brand, the first fully refillable make-up system in the world.
Renault DeZir: Renault Design's New Vision for the Future
Renault has provided a preview glimpse of its new concept car, DeZir, ahead of this year's Paris Motor Show.
Mountain Dew Debuts Green Label Art Shop Series Spot
Shilo announced their role in producing an engaging new broadcast/web spot for Mountain Dew's new Green Label Art Shop Series campaign.
Claire McInally Unveiled New Collection at New Designers Show
Claire McInally, a new textiles designer from Scotland showcases her latest collection at the prestigious New Designers Show in London.
Megacity Vehicle: First Volume-produced Car with a Passenger Cell Made From Carbon
The BMW Group is once again breaking new ground with the Megacity Vehicle (MCV), due to come onto the market in 2013.
Smart Environments Awards 2010
IIDA announced the 5th Annual IIDA/Metropolis Smart Environments Awards.
Zoic Studios Helps Launch the Return of Twisted Metal
Sony Computer Entertainment reached out to Zoic Studios to produce a compelling live-action teaser trailer to launch the return of Twisted Metal in what proved to be the ultimate E3 surprise.
Jay Lichtman to Run Method Studios New York Operation
Method Studios has brought Jay Lichtman on board as Executive Producer for its New York facility.
Studio Lawrence Wins Europe 40 Under 40 Award 2010
The European Centre for Architecture, Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design announced the selection of the most important emerging European design talent for 2010; this year's 40 Under 40.
Frog Design Joins Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative
Frog Design announced that it has become a member of the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative (SGCC).
Applications Open for Design Council Grants to Help Promote Value of Design
Applications open today for the Design Council's new grant to help designers get the message across to business about the benefits of design, drive up demand for design services and put design at the heart of economic growth.
Lee Broom Wins Prestigious Commission
Lee Broom, one of the UK's fastest rising interior and product designers, has won the Studio East Product Design Commission for Westfield Stratford City.
Factory Russia: Russian Pavilion Exhibition at the 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale
Sergei Tchoban, a distinguished Berlin and Moscow-based architect will speak about his curatorial project Factory Russia at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale.
Ammunition Expands Team with New Senior Appointments
Ammunition announced the appointment of four new senior staff members: VP Client Services Nick Barrett; VP Interaction Design Darcy DiNucci; CFO Peter Rack; and Director of Strategy David Summers, to its San Francisco-based office.
Porsche Design Fashion Collection for Fall Winter 2010 2011
Porsche Design announced its third fashion collection for fall/winter 2010/2011.
Winners of the Ten Images for Ithaca 2010
The ninth edition of the international poster competition Ten Images for Ithaca brought together 1207 young & distinguished artists.
Erick van Egeraat Wins International Competition for Dynamo Stadium in Moscow
Erick van Egeraat has been awarded the first prize in the closed international design competition for VTB Arena Park in Moscow on the initiative of the VTB Bank.
Blind Celebrates Dr. Martens' 50th with Cinematic Orchestra Video
Dr. Martens recently turned 50, and what better way to celebrate a company that has been a cult favorite across the alternative music spectrum than with a musical extravaganza?
Iris van Herpen x United Nude
After two successful collaborations with Dutch fashion designer Antoine Peters, United Nude and Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen joined forces to create shoes for van Herpen's Autumn Winter 2010 collection.
Beyond Architecture
An increasing number of architects are expanding their practices into allied disciplines such as interior design and contract furnishings.
PSLAB: Burgundy Wine Bar/Restaurant, Beirut
PSLAB completed a lighting project for a wine bar/restaurant having a substructure of wooden arched beams cutting through a wire mesh covering the ceiling.
TypeGallery 2010: Call for Submissions
The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) announced a call for submissions for the TypeGallery 2010, an annual showcase of new typeface design.
Seed Cathedral Wins RIBA Lubetkin Prize
The UK Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai by Heatherwick Studio has scooped the Royal Institute of British Architects' prestigious RIBA Lubetkin Prize for the most outstanding work of international architecture by an RIBA member.
Victorian Architecture Medal Awarded to Woods Bagot and NHArchitecture
Joint Venture Architects Woods Bagot and NHArchitecture's Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been honoured with four accolades at the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Victoria Architecture Awards, in addition to receiving the prestigious Victorian Architecture Medal as a "unique project which reveals a number of design ideas that make it a leading project in contemporary world architecture."
Aria by Massimo Iosa Ghini
Aria is a new lamp designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Murano Due.
Lilly Pulitzer Designs Nook Covers
Barnes & Noble announced its new designer collaboration with Lilly Pulitzer for accessories for its popular NOOK e-reader.
SKD Wins Two Silver IDEA Awards for 2010
Stuart Karten Design received accolades from one of the most prestigious industrial design award programs, the 2010 International Design Excellence Awards.
Continuum Opens New Milan Studio in Fashion and Design District
Continuum announced that effective July 1, 2010, they will be opening a new Milan studio in Milan's emerging Fashion and Design district.
Herman Miller Awarded Multiple IDEA Gold, Silver, and Bronze
The Ardea light has earned both Gold and Silver honors from the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), while the Twist LED task light earned dual Bronze awards.
New Holmes Designed Healthcare Facility Sets One Stop Shop Therapeutic Design Benchmark
Scottish based architects Holmes have unveiled their latest healthcare project, Renfrew Health and Social Work Centre.
Carbon Captures Three 2010 IDEA Awards
Full-service product development consultancy Carbon has been awarded three IDEA awards by the Industrial Designers Society of America.
New Bosch Power Box Offers Advanced Features
Bosch recently released the new and upgraded Power Box, an advanced jobsite stereo with a CD player, an MP3 player port, AM/FM radio, and a remote control.
Ammunition Receives Four Industrial Design Excellence Awards
Multidisciplinary design studio Ammunition has been awarded a total of four International Design Excellence Awards - two Gold and two Bronze awards - for outstanding industrial design.
Bigsmack Teams with A&E Network for Comprehensive Promo Campaign for The Glades
The Glades, A&E Network's new offbeat original scripted drama, which premiers July 11, has been the beneficiary of some great buzz, thanks in part to the comprehensive teaser/promo campaign created by Bigsmack, led by Creative Director Andy Hann.
JDi Design Wins Eco Design Award
JDi Design has been recognised for its commitment to design excellence with the award of the prestigious International Design Excellence Award.
Teague Wins Five IDEA Awards
Acknowledging the company's outstanding product and transportation design capabilities, Seattle-based design consultancy, Teague, recently accepted five International Design Excellence Awards.
Greenbuild 2010: Generation Green - Redefining Our Future
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2010 will be held November 16-19, 2010 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Living Principles for Design: Creative Action for the Collective Good
The design community is invited to co-create for the collective good with the debut of The Living Principles for Design website, the online home for the sustainability framework created in October 2009.
RIBA President Ruth Reed Takes Action to Tackle Student Hardship and Low Pay
The President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Ruth Reed today presented a suite of proposals to the RIBA Council to further support architecture students, graduates, and young practitioners during this difficult economic situation.
Design and Design Book of the Year Volume Two
Design and Design Book of the Year Volume Two features 730 innovative designs, 440 designers from more than 160 countries.
Audi Lighthouse Wins NSW Award for Commercial Architecture
Audi's Lighthouse building in Australia has won a major NSW award for Commercial Architecture at the 2010 Architecture Awards.
New Autodesk Design Suite Family
Autodesk unveiled a family of software suites for visual, factory and plant design.
L'essence des Notes Paris: A Brand Concept and a Global Identity Created by Dragon Rouge
L'essence des Notes - Paris is a new brand targeting an audience of both men and women that combines the elegance and know-how of French haute parfumerie with a resolutely contemporary lifestyle.
AIGA/LA Announces Its New Board of Directors for 2010-2012
AIGA/LA, the Los Angeles chapter of AIGA, elected a new Board of Directors for 2010-2012.
IDSA Announced IDEA 2010 Winners
IDSA announced the winners of the 2010 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
Architecture Billings Index Falls Back After Three Months of Improving Conditions
After three straight months of improving conditions, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell nearly three points.
Blind Swoops Into Shanghai World Expo with American Airlines
With Shanghai expecting 70 million visitors for its historic 2010 World Expo, some of the world's most prominent companies are staging memorable ads at the 242 displays, representing 192 nations and 50 international organizations.
DUCK Signs Ben & Julia
In the latest move in their ongoing expansion, DUCK has signed French-Swiss directing and art directing duo Ben & Julia.
Zaha Hadid Named UNESCO Artist for Peace
Zaha Hadid has been named to the roster of artists who use their influence and prestige to promote the ideals of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Brand New School Expands Into Europe
Creative design and production studio Brand New School (BNS) announced the forthcoming debut of their new London-based studio, as well as the addition of veteran agency producer Kayt Hall as the UK studio's executive producer.
Robert Brunner in Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business
Ammunition founder and award-winning Industrial Designer Robert Brunner has been named in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business," as part of the top business publication's annual lineup of individuals who use creativity to help solve some of today's most immediate global issues.
5th Annual Pixel Awards: Call for Entries
The Pixel Awards announced its fifth annual call for entries.
Scottish Government Sustainable Housing Competition
As part of the Scottish Government's Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative (SSCI) the RIAS is managing a design competition based around the SSCI exemplar site at Whitecross, near Linlithgow.
The State of the Nation's Housing 2010
The U.S. Green Building Council has co-sponsored a report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University entitled The State of the Nation's Housing 2010, which studied the affordability, energy and location efficiency within the existing U.S. housing stock.
Homes Sizes and Lots Continue to Decrease
The prolonged economic downturn in the housing market, coupled with growing concerns about rising utility costs has resulted in greater interest in smaller homes and lot sizes.
Latest RIBA Future Trends Survey Predicts Possible Double-dip Recession
In its latest Future Trends Survey, the Royal Institute of British Architects has predicted the possibility of a "double-dip" recession, with the situation for architects likely to worsen.
Conran's First Foray Into Phone Design
Japan's leading mobile phone operator NTT DOCOMO has announced late June/early July 2010 launch plans for the new Conran-branded mobile phone in the docomo STYLE series.
Nice Shoes Hires Bowman to Run Design Division
Nice Shoes has significantly enhanced their design division with the addition of Brian Bowman to head the department as the company's new creative director.
Mixology Award Recognized Woods Bagot as Design Practice of the Year
Cementing their strong hold as one of the world's leading design studios, Woods Bagot has been recognized as Mixology's prestigious "Design Practice of the Year" in London; celebrated for its ongoing pursuit and implementation of forward-thinking, research-driven commercial office interiors.
Thomas Balsley Associates Design New Park for Downtown Dallas
Thomas Balsley Associates announced the completion of Main Street Garden, Dallas' first new urban-core public park.
Electrolux Design Lab Semi-finalists: Innovative Compact Living Solutions
The 2010 edition of the Electrolux Design Lab competition received 1,300+ submissions from around the world, with all manner of creative solutions for compact living.
Asylum Makes The Assembly Line Hum for GMC
Asylum has created an epic :30 introducing GMC's new Sierra HD pickup truck.
Jeffery Potter Elected 2012 AIA President
Delegates to the American Institute of Architects National Convention in Miami elected Jeffery Potter, FAIA, (AIA Dallas) to serve as the 2011 AIA first vice president / president-elect and 2012 Institute president.
David Worthington Announced as New Chair of Bigger UK Design Alliance
David Worthington has taken over from Jonathan Sands as the new chair of the UK Design Alliance, promising a renewed drive to encourage the design sector organisations to pull together and achieve a stronger, well supported, well-trained industry.
Impact: Motivating Energy-Efficient Behavior Through Design
Full-service product development consultancy Carbon and design consultancy Artefact unveiled Impact - a suite of four concepts designed to motivate energy-efficient behavior in the home.
3XN Wins Landmark Project in Sweden
The softly shaped building symbolizes the human values characterizing the revival of Vallingby Parkstad in Stockholm, Sweden.
Where is My Vote? Posters for the Green Movement in Iran
School of Visual Arts announced "Where Is My Vote? Posters for the Green Movement in Iran," an exhibition of over 125 political posters by graphic artists world wide created in support of the protests in Iran that followed the 2009 presidential election.
New Cambridge Consultants Platform Brings Mobile Health One Step Closer
Cambridge Consultants announced a new platform for enabling wireless connectivity from a medical device to online health services, compliant to the Continua Health Alliance standard.
Winners and Finalists of the 11th Annual National Design Awards
Cooper-Hewitt Director Bill Moggridge announced the winners and finalists of the 2010 National Design Awards, which recognize excellence across a variety of disciplines.