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Pioneering Hospice by Ryder Architecture Brings Glasgow to Forefront of Modern Care
Designed by Ryder Architecture, The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is the first palliative care facility in the UK to follow the Sengetun model of healthcare design.
Dedalo Minosse International Prize for Commissioning a Building 2018/2019
Ala Assoarchitetti has announced the eleventh edition of the Dedalo Minosse International Prize for Commissioning a Building 2018/2019. The Prize is unique among international awards programs for honoring the client's role in the design process along with the architects.
A Life Extraordinary by Moooi
Moooi presented 'A Life Extraordinary' at Salone del Mobile 2019. Hosted at a new location in Brera: Mediateca Santa Teresa, Moooi showcased novelties, such as The Party, the world's first singing chandelier, by Kranen/Gille, The BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders and the Meshmatics Chandelier Small by Rick Tegelaar.
IIDA NY Agents of Change: Deepti Sharma
The IIDA NY will host Deepti Sharma on April 30 as part of the organization's 'Agents of Change: Pioneering Design 2019' series. A lifelong entrepreneur, Sharma is the CEO and Founder of FoodtoEat, a community-minded catering concierge service.
Tom Dixon Opens The Manzoni
Tom Dixon's Design Research Studio has created a new 100-cover restaurant, opened this week to coincide with Milan Design Week.
Bang & Olufsen Debuts Beovision Harmony at Salone del Mobile Milan
Bang & Olufsen has unveiled Beovision Harmony, a discreet piece of furniture that transforms into an impressive entertainment center, at the 2019 Salone del Mobile Milan.
Lexus Announces Lisa Marks as Grand Prix Winner of 2019 Design Award
Lexus has announced Lisa Marks as the Grand Prix winner of this year's Lexus Design Award at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2019.
Hida Furniture Award 2019
Submissions are now open for the 2019 Hida Furniture Award. Entrants are asked to design wooden products that utilize Japanese domestic lumber and Hida's wood techniques, with the aim of commercialization.
Studio Rodrigo Creates New Branding for Context Travel
Studio Rodrigo has revealed a rebrand for Context Travel with an evolved brand strategy, positioning and identity to help the travel company share its walking tours with travelers who love to learn.
German Design Awards 2020
The 2020 German Design Awards is now open for submissions. Organized by the German Design Council - the German center of competence for design, the Awards honors the best design achievements at an international level, drawing unique public attention to design and brand expertise.
INPHANTRY Creates Immersive AR App for PUMA's LQDCELL Technology
INPHANTRY recently developed an AR app for PUMA's new LQDCELL Origin shoes. The app brings LQDCELL Origins to life by recognizing the shoe to unlock filters and add special effects to photos and videos.
Blattner Hall at 75 Arkansas by LMSA
In response to the critical unmet need for affordable student housing near the San Francisco campus of the California College of the Arts (CCA), a board trustee has developed a new mixed-use student apartment building that integrates affordability, community, and sustainability with great design.
Sandvik Creates Smash-proof, 3D Printed Guitar
Sandvik has created a smash-proof, 3D printed guitar, then challenged rock legend Yngwie Malmsteen to smash it.
RIBA Names Designers of 2019 Summer Installation
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has selected You+Pea to create an installation at the RIBA's landmark HQ building in central London. The studio's proposal was selected from 75 submissions to an open call on the theme of 'Boundaries.'
Bentley Celebrates Centenary with Limited Edition Chair, Foot-stool and Desk
Bentley Design has created a limited run of 100 special edition pieces of chair, foot-stool and desk to celebrate its centenary.
Projects in Planning: Pier 55
On Tuesday, April 23, Open House New York will present Projects in 'Planning: Pier 55,' a special presentation with Paul Westwood, Project Lead, Heatherwick Studio; Signe Nielsen, Principal, Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects; and Celine Armstrong, Executive Project Manager, Pier 55.
Varoom Nostalgia Issue is Out
The latest issue of the Varoom magazine looks at nostalgia and the impact the past has on illustration today. Is our love of images from the past holding us back, or can we use nostalgia to innovate?
BIO 26: Designathon Open Call
The Museum of Architecture and Design has launched an open call for participation for the 26th Biennial of Design, BIO. BIO 26 will take on one of the greatest challenges of our time: 'Information.'
Panasonic Design Unveils Vitrine at Salone del Mobile
Panasonic Design has debuted the Vitrine prototype - a glass cabinet that evolves into a OLED screen - at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2019.
Carlo Ratti Associati Develops Architectural Structure Made of Mushrooms for 2019 Milan Design Week
Carlo Ratti Associati, in partnership with global energy company Eni, has developed an architectural structure made of mushrooms.
Gagarin Designs Heart of Iceland Exhibition at Thingvellir National Park
Þingvellir is a natural wonder, situated on the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and also the place where Iceland became a commonwealth when the parliament was established there in 930.
Seed and Signal by Hypersonic
Hypersonic has unveiled Seed and Signal, a kinetic sculpture that explores how tiny changes in behavior can alter the balance of the group between order and chaos.
IED Barcelona 2019 Scholarship Contest
The Istituto Europeo di Design - IED Barcelona invites students from all over the world to participate in its 2019 Scholarship Contest.
Everdure By Heston Blumenthal 4K Wins 2019 Red Dot: Product Design Award
Following in the footsteps of their HUB, FUSION and FURNACE barbeques - all designed by D+I, Everdure by Heston Blumenthal have been awarded a 2019 Red Dot Award for their new 4K Outdoor Oven.
Istanbul International Fabric Design Contest 2019
Istanbul Textile and Raw Material Exporters' Association (ITHIB) has launched its 14th fabric design contest. Open to international students, this competition offers entrants the opportunity to see their designs realized and featured on the catwalk during a fashion show.
Kinnersley Kent Design Creates Captivating Flagship Parlour Concept for Peggy Porschen
Award-winning cake designer Peggy Porschen has just launched a new flagship Parlour at 219 King's Road in London's Chelsea, with a deliciously photogenic interior by Kinnersley Kent Design.
Avec Creates Brand Identity for New DTC Skincare Brand 'Care'
Avec has created the brand identity for direct-to-consumer (DTC) skincare start-up Care, showcasing the simplicity and efficacy of the new product line.
Floodfonts Releases Pulpo Typeface
Floodfonts has released Pulpo, a Clarendon style typeface with the skeleton of Century Schoolbook. Longer extenders give the text a bit more air to breathe and improve legibility in small text sizes.
Communication Arts' 2019 Design and Advertising Competitions
Communication Arts is calling for entries for its 2019 Design and Advertising Competitions. With an acceptance rate of less than 5%, these competitions are among the most exclusive major creative competitions in the world and inclusion is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry.
Dolby Laboratories Honored with 2019 Red Dot Product Design Award for Dolby Dimension
Dolby Laboratories was recognized with a 2019 Red Dot Award for Product Design for Dolby Dimension - the first wireless headphones perfected for entertainment at home. Dolby received a Best of the Best award within the Audio category for Headphones.
Make Your Mark: How Can Women Get Ahead in the Design Industry?
As we celebrate Women's History Month, Dexigner asked women working as senior creatives within the design industry what advice they would give to other women looking to succeed.
Eye on Design: Worth Issue #04
The new issue of Eye on Design magazine is now out. The 'Worth' issue is filled with stories that explore the way we value design-measured in money, power, influence, and feelings.
FutureBrand UXUS Designs New Retail Experience for Triumph
FutureBrand UXUS was commissioned to design a space for Amostyle, a newly rebranded label by established lingerie brand Triumph launched in LaLaport shopping center, Yokohama.
Bang & Olufsen Reveals Spring Summer 2019 Collection
Bang & Olufsen has revealed its Spring Summer 2019 collection, featuring a host of limited-edition colorways and Ria fabric by Kvadrat/Raf Simons in a premium product range of headphones, speakers and accessories.
Ennead Architects Completes Denning House at Stanford University
Ennead Architects has completed Denning House, the new home for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University.
Ventura New York: The Dutch Edition Returns to NYCxDESIGN
Ventura Projects has announced the third edition of Ventura New York - the Dutch edition, taking place May 19-22, 2019 at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) during NYCxDESIGN.
Influencers: The Pritzker Architecture Prize
Influencers: The Pritzker Architecture Prize, on view at the Carnegie Museum of Art from May 4 through September 2, celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the Prize. Founded in 1979 by the Pritzker family, the international prize is awarded annually to a living architect or architects for significant contribution to the art of architecture.
Beazley Designs of the Year 2019: Public Nominations Now Open
To mark its 30th anniversary, the Design Museum is asking public to help with the Beazley Designs of the Year selection process by nominating their favorite designs from the past twelve months.
Kokaistudios Designs Assemble by Réel Shanghai
Kokaistudios recently designed the interiors for Assemble by Réel concept store in Shanghai.
Mode Fest 2019
Motion Design Education Summit invites students and emerging designers to submit to the second biennial MODE Fest taking place during the Summit in Wellington, NZ, May 30 - June 1.
Golden Pin Design Award 2019
Submissions are now open for Taiwan's 2019 Golden Pin Design Award. The Award offers a golden opportunity for companies, design teams, and individuals from all around the globe to demonstrate design excellence in Taiwan, Asia, and beyond.
Agents of Change: Abrima Erwiah with Studio 189
The IIDA NY will host Abrima Erwiah with Studio 189 as part of the organization's 'Agents of Change: Pioneering Design 2019' series.
DesignLSM Creates Outstanding F&B Destination for Felix Restaurants
DesignLSM recently transformed a former brick and tile Essex pub into the premium-dining destination - Felix Warley.
RIBA Launches Open Call to Design London Festival of Architecture Installation
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has launched an open call for architects and architecture students to design a temporary installation for the Architecture Gallery at the RIBA at 66 Portland Place, London. The installation will be on show from June 4 through to August 2019, alongside a programme of talks and events, as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA).
Lee Broom Debuts 'Park Life' Exhibition in Sydney
Lee Broom has created one of his most significant landmark exhibitions to date with a presentation with Space Furniture in Australia.
Here Design Creates Brand Identity for The Fife Arms
Here has recently created the branding for The Fife Arms, a reimagined Victorian coaching inn in Braemar, Scotland owned by internationally-renowned gallerists Iwan and Manuela Wirth (founders of Hauser & Wirth).
Adobe and Moleskine Launch Creative Cloud Connected Paper Tablet
Adobe and Moleskine have launched the 'Moleskine Paper Tablet - Creative Cloud Connected,' a notebook that seamlessly turns hand-drawn sketches into digital artwork that appears in real time in Adobe Illustrator on the desktop when used with the Moleskine Pen+ Ellipse.
Seymourpowell Unveils Intelligent Make-up Printer Élever
Seymourpowell has unveiled an intelligent make-up printer concept, which allows users to recreate their favorite looks from social media in real-time.
How to Research Trends - Workbook
Out now is the How to Research Trends Workbook, a DIY guide that has been developed to show you the way in the trend research cycle.
9th Annual Lovie Awards Opens for Entries
The 9th Annual Lovie Awards is now open for submissions. The Awards honors work across Websites, Internet Video, Online Advertising, Apps, Mobile, Podcasts & Voice, and Social.
Vipp Releases its First Chair Ever
Vipp has released its first ever chair, Vipp451. Made with powder coated aluminum and leather upholstery, the Vipp451 carries the Vipp DNA.
Junghans Unveils max bill Automatic 100 Jahre Bauhaus
Junghans has unveiled 'max bill Automatic,' a self-winding watch created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bauhaus.
Herman Miller to Present 'All Together Now' in Milan
Coinciding with the 2019 Salone del Mobile, Herman Miller will present 'All Together Now,' an immersive exhibition that explores the expanding and nearly endless design possibilities offered by Herman Miller Group's growing global family of brands.
Poppin Introduces The Key Chair
Poppin recently added 'The Key Chair,' an all-purpose seating solution designed for elevated collaboration spaces and break-room cafés, to its collection of furniture for the workplace.
Residence Le Nid by Anne Carrier architecture
Anne Carrier architecture recently completed the 'Residence Le Nid' in Baie St Paul, Quebec. This second home is perched on high ground in Cap-aux-Corbeaux, a place made famous by the classic novel Menaud, maitre-draveur.
Swarovski and MASS Beverly Launch 'The Brilliance of Design' Competition
Swarovski and MASS Beverly have launched a design competition that challenges designers to create a concept that incorporates Swarovski crystal in creative work, fitting to one of three categories: Lighting, Home Décor or Architectural Surfaces.
Studio O+A and IA Interior Architects Design McDonald's New HQ in Chicago's West Loop
Studio O+A and IA Interior Architects recently designed McDonald's new central office in Chicago's West Loop.
Moxon Architects Revives The Fife Arms
Moxon Architects recently renovated The Fife Arms, a landmark building in the Scottish village of Braemar.
Crown Heights Brownstone by BFDO Architects
BFDO Architects recently completed a Crown Heights Brownstone, which features spaces defined by built-in graphic millwork compositions and vivid three-dimensional color treatments punctuated by skylights, fireplaces and bold lighting choices sourced from Innermost Lighting.
Design Bridge Draws on Eclectic English Folklore to Reignite the Appeal of Fortnum & Mason Classic
Design Bridge has injected new appeal into Fortnum & Mason's classic County Biscuits, with packaging design that depicts quirky English folklore from the counties each biscuit originates from - Cornwall, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Shropshire.
Le Jardinier by ADHOC Architects
ADHOC Architects recently completed Le Jardinier (The Gardener), a project accomplished in collaboration with the developer Knightsbridge.
Adobe XD Announces New AI Integrations
Adobe XD has announced two new plugins that leverage artificial intelligence, providing new ways for designers to enhance their design work and create dynamic user experiences.
Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2019
Red Dot is now calling for submissions for its '2019 Brands & Communication Design Award.' Designers, firms, and agencies from around the world are invited to submit their design and creative projects to this international design competition.
2019 Hello Wood International Summer School and Festival
For its tenth year running, Hello Wood is once again hosting its popular international summer school for young architects to help foster a 'thinking through making' mentality. The studio is putting out an open call for the jubilee event, which is themed around the folklore tradition of Carnival and will give would-be attendees an opportunity to pitch what they feel are the most pressing issues facing our society and how architecture can solve these concerns.
Rapt Studio Makes Salone del Mobile Debut at Ventura Centrale
Rapt Studio will make its debut at Salone del Mobile with Tell Me More, an interactive, immersive installation at Ventura Centrale.
Cool Gardens 2019: Call for Submissions
Storefront Manitoba and The Forks invite design teams to submit proposals for a temporary, contemporary garden installation to be located at The Forks in Winnipeg. Entrants are asked to put their skills to work and challenge the concept of garden and cool(ing), and create an intervention that has the power to stop people in their tracks!
Capdell Debuts A-Collection by Fran Silvestre
Capdell has debuted the A-Collection, designed by Fran Silvestre. The chair breathes design and comfort and connects with Silvestre's philosophy of 'Wood vibrations,' in which he prioritizes wood, its texture, qualities and warmth in the configuration of each and every one of his pieces of furniture.
Heath Ceramics 2019 Summer Seasonal Collection
Heath Ceramics has unveiled its new 2019 Summer Seasonal collection. The mood for the palette is bright and optimistic with matte Canary yellow, a soothing Nicasio green, an electric Emerald blue-green and a grounding earthy-white Sand.
'The World's Best Typography' Exhibition from TDC Set to Debut in New Zealand
Type Directors Club's 'The World's Best Typography' exhibition is coming to Auckland, New Zealand for the first time, courtesy of award-winning a design firm Osborne Shiwan and the School of Art and Design at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Habitare Reveals Four Emerging Designers to be Featured in Talentshop
Habitare, the largest furniture, design and interior decoration event in Finland, has revealed the four young emerging designers to be featured in Talentshop.
'Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition' at Design Museum
The Design Museum has announced a new exhibition that celebrates the work of Stanley Kubrick, one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century. Marking the 20th anniversary of Kubrick's death, the exhibition explores his unique command of the whole creative design process of film making, from storyteller to director to editor.
Taktik Renovates Main Floor of Collège Sainte-Anne
Taktik recently renovated the main floor of the Collège Sainte-Anne, to create an innovative and dynamic place that encourages spontaneous encounters while also integrating the history of the institution founded in 1861 by the Sainte-Anne Sisters in Lachine.
Kokaistudios Designs Interiors for Mia Fringe Shanghai
A space in which to see and be seen, Mia Fringe is Shanghai's newest multi-brand retail and dining destination.
Morpholio Adds AR SketchWalk Feature to Trace
Morpholio has released AR SketchWalk, a new feature that lets users jump into a sketch. With Apple's iOS12 ARKit and Trace, you can now teleport into your sketch through your iPad, using AR to walk around a scaled plan and, even bring others with you.
B&B Studio Partners with Dalston's for Soda Lights Range
B&B studio has created the design and branding for Dalston's new 'Soda Lights' range, which includes two sparkling sodas that pack a flavor punch without the added sugar.
Future Lions 2019: Call for Entries
The 2019 Future Lions, AKQA's global student competition to unearth the next generation of talent, is now open for entries.
Go Green in the City 2019
The 9th Go Green in the City challenge is now open for entries. Organized by Schneider Electric, this annual global student contest is aimed to find bold ideas and innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient and sustainable cities.
Rookie Awards 2019
The 2019 Rookie Awards is now open for submissions. The competition is open to young creatives in visual effects, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics, and 3d visualization.
Design Council Spark Launches The Home Innovation Challenge
The call for applications for the 2019 Design Council Spark - 'The Home Innovation Challenge' is now open. This year, entrants are required to create innovative product ideas that will make life at home easier and better for all.
Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2019
Submissions are now open for the 2019 Adobe Design Achievement Awards, the world's premier digital media competition for students and emerging creators.
Core77 Design Awards 2019
The 2019 Core77 Design Awards is still open for entries. Recognizing excellence in all areas of design enterprise, the Awards celebrates the richness of the design profession and its practitioners.
Packaging Innovation Awards 2019
Dow is calling for entries for the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards. The packaging industry's longest running, independently-judged competition honors innovations in packaging design, materials, technology, and processes across the entire packaging value chain.
International Visual Identity Awards 2019
The sixth annual International Visual Identity Awards is now open for submissions.
Andreu World International Design Contest 2019
Submissions are now open for the 19th Andreu World International Design Contest. The competition is open both to design students and to professionals, without age limit.
Sunseeker Unveils High-Performance Day Boat Hawk 38
Sunseeker has unveiled its brand-new high-performance day boat, 'Hawk 38,' featuring a dynamic stepped hull created in partnership with Fabio Buzzi Design.
Hórama Rama by Pedro & Juana Wins 20th Annual Young Architects Program
Hórama Rama by Pedro & Juana has been named the winner of The Museum of Modern Art and MoMA PS1's 20th annual Young Architects Program.
Vectary Releases 3.0
Vectary 3.0 is now out and the latest version introduces the first embeddable viewer that can be edited with a full stack 3D design tool and updated on the site instantly.
LOLIWARE Launches World's Most Environmentally Friendly Straw
LOLIWARE is now shipping its first product, the LOLIWARE Straw, made from their proprietary seaweed-based plastic alternative.
Le Grand Prix du Carré Hermès: Scarf Design Competition
Hermès has launched an international scarf design competition, open to designers, artists, and illustrators. Hermès will purchase the competition winners' designs for reproduction in one of its future collections.
Ennead Architects Wins Competition to Design the Shanghai Yangtze River Estuary Chinese Sturgeon Nature Preserve
Ennead Architects has been announced winner of an international design competition for the Shanghai Yangtze River Estuary Chinese Sturgeon Nature Preserve.
CAKE Wins 2019 iF Design Award
CAKE has won a 2019 iF Design Award in the product category. The all-electric high-performance off-road motorcycle brand is designed for exploration and discovery.
Allsteel Debuts Altitude A8
Allsteel and MNML have partnered together to create an innovative new system, Altitude A8. The collection is made up of several components that work together to provide ease of use and movement for the individual user using a height-adjustable table.
Austrian Design: Pleasure & Treasure
More than 40 top designers and furniture producers from around Austria will be represented at the 2019 Salone Internazionale del Mobile/Fuorisalone.
JDO Takes Nordic Hair Care Brand Cutrin Back to Its Roots
JDO recently rebranded Cutrin Nordic Expressions, a comprehensive range of expert haircare products specifically formulated to enhance the beauty of Nordic hair.
Goddard Littlefair Completes Presidential Suite at the Lowry, Manchester
Goddard Littlefair has renovated the Presidential Suite of the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, the largest both currently available or planned in the city at 2,228 square feet.
Urban Zoo Coworking Design Challenge Winners Announced
Bee Breeders has announced the winners of the Urban Zoo Coworking Design Challenge. Urban Zoo Coworking was looking for a signature style for their co-working spaces, an interior design that could be applied to each new venue and customised to suit the creative needs of its users, from freelancers to startups and small businesses.
Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die: Punk Graphics, 1976-1986
Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die: Punk Graphics, 1976-1986, on view at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) from April 9 through August 18, will explore the punk and post-punk movements through the lens of graphic design. The exhibition will feature more than four hundred of punk's most memorable graphics, including flyers, posters, album covers, promotions, zines, and other ephemera.
Inaugural Uenoland Conference Announces First Speakers
Uenoland, the creative gathering masterminded by Ueno, has announced its first speakers for the two-day event: Sierra Tishgart, writer and co-founder of culinary start-up Great Jones, designer and writer Robyn Kanner, and Windy Chien, the artist behind The Year of Knots.
Maison&Objet Rising Talent Awards 2019
Maison&Objet has announced that the next Rising Talent Awards will focus on the United States by honoring up-and-coming American designers. An exhibition of products by this group will be a highlight of the next edition of the international trade fair, which is scheduled for Sept. 6-10, 2019.
2018 Clean Energy Challenge Winners Announced
The What Design Can Do platform has announced the winners of its 2018 Clean Energy Challenge, focused finding creative solutions for pressing energy issues in México City, São Paulo, Nairobi, Delhi and Amsterdam. The international jury selected 20 winners out of 452 submissions.