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iF Design Award 2022
The iF Design Award 2022 is now open for submissions. First awarded in 1953, the iF Design Award is the oldest independent design seal in the world. It is a symbol of outstanding design achievements that focuses on the innovative power of design.
World Lacrosse Sixes Launches with New Brand Identity from Zag
Zag recently partnered with World Lacrosse, the international governing body for lacrosse, to design the brand identity for World Lacrosse Sixes, a new 6 vs 6 discipline of the game.
Nissen Richards Studio Designs Exhibition & Graphics for 'The Human Touch'
'The Human Touch: Making Art, Leaving Traces' is a new, temporary exhibition at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, with all exhibition and graphic design created by Nissen Richards Studio, working closely with the museum's curators.
SHH Designs New Office Premises for KWG BIOVALLEY in Shanghai
SHH has unveiled its designs for the KWG BIOVALLEY, a medical research and development center in Qingpu, Shanghai.
Carl Hansen & Son Debuts Plico Chair by Fabricius & Kastholm
Carl Hansen & Son has debuted Plico Chair by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm; a foldable lounge chair whose light expression is a unique example of a simple and honest design that neither compromises on comfort nor aesthetics.
Tribe Studio Architects Completes Mosman House II
Tribe Studio Architects has unveiled its latest project, a newly completed residential home Mosman House II on Sydney's North Shore.
Vitra Unveils Piet Oudolf Garden in Full Bloom at Switzerland HQ
Vitra has unveiled the Piet Oudolf Garden on its campus in full bloom for the very first time, realizing the vision of one of today's most compelling landscape designers.
WDO to Establish 'World Design Library' in Torino
World Design Organization (WDO) has announced its plans to establish the first World Design Library in Torino, in partnership with the Città di Torino and the Politecnico di Torino. The library is set to be a public, national and international reference for in-depth study and research in the fields of design and environmental sustainability, in addition to a collection of the best design publications and artifacts.
Architecture Drawing Prize 2021
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has announced the call for entries for the fifth edition of The Architecture Drawing Prize. Launched in 2017, the Prize was established to celebrate and showcase the art and skill of architectural drawing.
Airbnb Host Essentials by MUJI
MUJI and Airbnb launched the Airbnb Host Essentials by MUJI: a first-of-its-kind kit featuring an array of affordable products specially curated for Airbnb hosts.
Found Studio Teams up with Orluna and Brave to Bring 'Origin Natural' to Life
Found has designed a series of bold and stylized interiors to showcase the quality and atmosphere of Orluna's latest 'Origin Natural' range.
The New Raw Crafts Beach Furniture from Upcycled Marine Plastic Waste
The New Raw has unveiled The Elements, a limited edition beach furniture collection digitally crafted from upcycled marine plastic waste via robotic 3D printing.
Moooi Debuts Gravity Chandelier, Designed by Paul Cocksedge
Paul Cocksedge has partnered with Moooi on a new interpretation of the classic chandelier.
Gensler Partners with T-Mobile on New Renovations for Enhanced Washington Campus
Gensler Seattle recently partnered with T-Mobile US on a multi-building campus master plan renovation project that spans 1,450,000 sq. ft. of the Un-Carrier's headquarters in Bellevue, Washington.
Ware Malcomb Completes LaunchDarkly Headquarters in Uptown Oakland
Ware Malcomb recently completed LaunchDarkly's headquarters in uptown Oakland, California. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design and branding services for the project.
CuldeSac Transforms B&B Madrid Centro Plaza Mayor
CuldeSac recently transformed a historic 18th-century building located in one of the most popular areas of Madrid into a modern and welcoming space.
Pentagram Designs New Global Identity for Fedrigoni
Fedrigoni has launched a new global identity designed by Pentagram. Inspired by Aldo Novarese's iconic 1968 font 'Forma,' the rebrand celebrates Fedrigoni's Italian heritage and deep-rooted craftsmanship.
Waste Age: What Can Design Do?
Opening at the Design Museum on October 23, Waste Age will explore how new design ideas are redefining the things we use every day. From fashion to food, electronics to construction, even packaging itself - transforming our trash into treasure could provide our path out of the Waste Age.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bodrum by SAOTA
SAOTA has designed the recently completed Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bodrum - the first stand-alone branded residences for Marriott International in Europe, Middle East, and the Africa region.
The Freshman by //3877
//3877 recently designed Arlington's new eye-catching restaurant as part of Amazon's second headquarters: The Freshman.
CHYBIK + KRISTOF Completes Zvonarka Bus Terminal
CHYBIK + KRISTOF Architects has completed the restoration of the landmark Brutalist heritage site, Zvonarka Bus Terminal, in Brno, CZ.
Paolo Cesaretti Designs Three Distinct Stands for Jomoo
Paolo Cesaretti has designed three unique stands for Jomoo at Shanghai KBC 2021.
Taipei International Design Award 2021: Call for Entries
The Taipei International Design Award (TIDA) 2021 is now open for submissions.
EDIT Napoli: Open Call for Young Designers
EDIT Napoli is an innovative design fair created to support, promote and celebrate a new generation of designers. It focuses on the rise of the designer-maker who is at the forefront of a movement that is challenging the traditional chain of production and distribution. The third edition will be held in Naples on October 29-31, 2021.
Fight the Man: Posters & Politics of the 1960s & '70s
The political posters of the 1960s and '70s defined a generation, helping shape contemporary politics. Join Poster House Collections Manager Melissa Walker as she examines mid-century presidential election posters, including the Nixon, JFK, and Reagan campaigns.
IIG Unveils KAORI Restaurant
IIG, working in collaboration with Spazio/Bressan, designed KAORI - a Mediterranean Asian fusion cuisine experience.
Backyard Cottage in Seattle's Central Area by Fivedot
Fivedot recently completed a backyard cottage which is part primary dwelling, part urban oasis.
Forest House by Faulkner Architects
Faulkner Architects recently designed Forest House, a new 4,500-square-foot, four-bedroom residence.
SWA Group Reveals Final Design for Inclusive Memorial at Harvey Milk Plaza
In alignment with San Francisco's Pride Month celebrations, SWA Group has revealed the final design for The Memorial at Harvey Milk Plaza, an evolving, inclusive gathering space in San Francisco in honor of the legacy of visionary civil and human rights leader Harvey Milk.
Gilcrease Museum Reveals Concept Design for New Building
SmithGroup has unveiled its concept design for Gilcrease Museum's entirely new facility.
IIDA NY Debuts Equity Council
The International Interior Design Association's New York Chapter (IIDA NY) has announced its partnership with the newly formed Equity Council, an independent consortium of designers and industry professionals unified in fostering engagement and accountability toward meaningful change in the design industry. The council's mission is to create a more just and equitable design industry by focusing on four key pillars in the workplace: cultures of inclusion, increased racial diversity, education, and communication.
OPUS Debuts SoundBed, Designed by Yves Béhar
Yves Béhar recently designed SoundBed for OPUS, an emotional fitness platform that combines proven self-care practices with modern technology to empower users to feel better on purpose.
Rimowa Soho Flagship Store by MA-MA & Mass Studio
MA-MA and Mass Studio recently completed the design of Rimowa's 800-square-foot retail flagship store in Soho, New York City.
Adobe Launches Substance 3D
Adobe has launched Substance 3D, a suite of powerful 3D tools and services that use the power of artificial intelligence to eliminate much of the technical complexity of 3D design.
Oppenheim Architecture Unveils Jali Hotel and Residences
Oppenheim Architecture has unveiled its designs for the Jali Hotel and Residences.
Closing the Loop: How Systems Enable the Circular Economy
Smart Design has announced a virtual 'Smart Salon' exploring issues around sustainability. When considering the end of life for products and packaging, a lot of focus is on material choice.
Smith&+Village's Bold, Modern Take on the Historic Harrods Mark
The iconic London department store Harrods has just opened its revamped Chocolate Hall. Smith&+Village has redesigned Harrods' own-brand confectionery in a unique way that would stand out in the historic hall among other luxury superbrands.
UCDA Design Conference 2021
The 2021 UCDA Design Conference will be held October 2-5 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Colorado. The event offers an in-depth look at the issues and trends in design and communication communities, both in and out of educational institutions.
Kettal Debuts Giro Armchair by Vincent Van Duysen
Kettal has debuted Giro Armchair by Vincent Van Duysen. The armchair blends into interiors and exteriors due to its tactility and pure lines.
Driven by Design Episode 3: Mathias Hahn
Driven by Design is a video series hosted by Coalesse Global Design Director John Hamilton that explores what drives the international design community.
Free The Birds Designs Inclusive Men's Grooming Brand The Fellowship
Free The Birds has revealed its latest work for a brand-new, inclusive men's grooming brand, 'The Fellowship,' from model and entrepreneur Andrew Cooper, and award-winning marketeer, Duncan Morris.
iF Design Talent Award 2021 Winners Revealed
iF has revealed the winners of its 2021 Design Talent Award. 86 groundbreaking ideas and solutions from 16 nations received the accolade, and the six most outstanding works are rewarded with prize money in total EUR 25,000.
2021 Peace Motion Graphics Competition Opens for Submissions
Submissions are now open for the 2021 Peace Motion Graphics Competition. Organized by the Sunhak Peace Prize Foundation, the competition aims to raise awareness of the various themes of peace around the world and expand the culture of peace.
Pure Design Contest by Wooden Story
Organized by Wooden Story, Pure Design Contest is an international children's furniture design competition, open to professional designers & students.
Posterheroes 2021
The 10th edition of Posterheroes, an international contest about social communication that calls for posters about social and environmental issues, is open for submissions for one more week.
JGMA Completes New SOS Community Center in Chicago
JGMA recently completed a new community center in Chicago for the Children's Villages Non-Profit Organization that serves foster children in the Roosevelt Square Village and the surrounding community.
3form Elements Debuts New Hush Clad Acoustic Panels
3form Elements has debuted new designs for Hush Clad, a line of acoustic panels that accommodates in-person and virtual collaboration.
Architecture at Zero 2021-22
Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity and resilience, open to students and professionals worldwide. It serves to engage the fields of architecture, design, engineering and planning in the pursuit of sustainable design.
UXDA Deep Dive: Minimic by Intuity Media Lab
In UX Design Award's third Deep Dive on June 16th, Henning Falk of Intuity Media Lab will take attendees through the development process of the 2019 Gold Award winning project 'Minimic - the intelligent microscope.'
New Varoom Intimacy Issue is Out
From paranoia-tinged pandemic editorial for the likes of the New York Times to the body-based illustration of make-up artist Athena Paginton, the latest issue of Varoom looks at intimacy in the last year of image-making.
NELSON Worldwide Designs New ALA Chicago Offices
The American Library Association (ALA) recently tapped NELSON Worldwide to design its new Chicago space that would excite and motivate staff.
BraunPrize International Design Competition 2021
Braun has announced the 21st BraunPrize International Design Competition, with a virtual awards ceremony due to take place in October 2021. Established in 1968, the BraunPrize was Germany's first international competition with the aim to promote the work of young designers.
Luxxbox Introduces illi Acoustic Pendant
Luxxbox has launched illi - a new, modern acoustic lighting pendant featuring a powerful LED output and noise absorption performance that's suited for large co-working spaces, office foyers, and other spacious commercial environments.
Arco Debuts Bock
Arco has debuted Bock, a new archetype seating for work, living and hospitality environments.
MBH Architects Completes MBC BioLabs in California
MBH Architects recently completed MBC BioLabs at 930 Brittan, located in San Carlos, California.
Parley Launches 'Clean Waves' Collection with M.I.A.
To celebrate World Ocean Day, Parley for the Oceans has unveiled Clean Waves, a new luxury eyewear collection created from marine plastic debris and reclaimed fishing nets.
Clayton Korte Reveals Design for Herrera Law Office
Clayton Korte has revealed its designs for the Hererra Law Office, a new courtyard-style building surrounded by live oak trees in Austin, Texas.
Slice Design Creates Branding and Packaging for New Vegan Tofu Chips
Slice Design recently created the brand identity and packaging graphics for a new range of Tofu Chips for Pure Nosh.
Symphony of Manufacturing Sounds by Resident
To mark its ten year anniversary, Resident has created a short video entitled 'Symphony of Manufacturing Sounds,' shot with Super 8 film on location in New Zealand.
Talenti Unveils Slam Outdoor Collection
Talenti has unveiled its new outdoor collection designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba.
Vitra Unveils Concept for Future of Office
Vitra has unveiled its new concept for the future of the office with a prototype on its campus - complete with a new suite of office products that are now available across the globe.
Taiwan International Student Design Competition 2021
The 2021 Taiwan International Student Design Competition is now open for submissions. The theme for this year's contest is 'Regenerate' with three categories: Product Design, Visual Design and Digital Animation.
Seymourpowell Transforms Passenger Experience for Flytoget
Seymourpowell has unveiled its latest major transport project for Flytoget - Oslo Airport's famous high-speed rail link.
HUSH Designs In-person Retail Experience for AT&T and WarnerMedia
HUSH recently helped AT&T and WarnerMedia reinvent the in-person retail experience in the post-COVID era.
Leftcraft by Graham Baba Architects
Graham Baba Architects recently completed Leftcraft, a casual yet distinct local taproom, situated in a 1950s-era, single-story building on Main Street in downtown Edmonds.
Fontwerk Releases West
Fontwerk has released West, a brand-new sans serif typeface designed by Daniel Perraudin.
LAMP 2021 International Lighting Design Competition
Submissions are now open for the 7th edition of LAMP International Lighting Design Competition. The contest is devoted to promote and connect emerging talents to new markets in lighting design.
Taiwan International Graphic Design Award 2021
Taiwan International Graphic Design Award (TiGDA) 2021 is now open for submissions. Now in its 10th year, the competition is open to designers from all regions and countries.
ADC 100th Awards Winners Announced
The One Club for Creativity has announced the winners of its 100th Annual Awards, celebrating excellence in craft, innovation and design.
Polestar Design Contest 2021
Polestar has launched its 2021 global design contest geared to inspire and promote automotive creativity. The contest sets out to find the most creative, design-led ideas that drive electric mobility into a more socially progressive and sustainable future - that does not need to be a car.
New Baltic Design Exhibition to Debut at London Design Festival
Tactile Baltics is a new exhibition that will offer an insight into the design scenes of the three Baltic countries: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Shutterstock X Monotype Webinar: 5 Design Trends to Watch in 2021
Monotype and Shutterstock have announced a live webinar to discover what trends are on the horizon and will define creativity in 2021.
NELSON Worldwide Completes ACI Jet Hangar and Office
NELSON Worldwide recently completed its first airport hangar project in San Luis Obispo, California for ACI Jet - an FBO (fixed-base operator) that provides aeronautical services including an executive passenger terminal, private jet charters, fueling, maintenance, and hangaring of its fleet of private aircraft.
San Francisco Design Week 2021: POWER
The 15th edition annual San Francisco Design Week (SFDW), which typically attracts 60,000 visitors yearly from around the world, kicks-off its all-online program June 7-13, celebrating the dynamic theme 'Power.'
Design Thinking & Innovation Week 2021
Future London Academy's Design Thinking & Innovation Week is an immersive program for creative entrepreneurs, innovation directors and business owners - introducing you to London's most innovative businesses and uncovering the latest approaches to design thinking and innovation.
ASID Florida South 2021 Design Excellence Awards
The American Society of Interior Designers Florida South (ASID FLS) has announced its 2021 annual Design Excellence Awards.
Teknion Launches Playful Yet Practical Office Collection 'Routes'
Teknion has launched 'Routes,' a playful yet practical office collection designed in partnership with Pearson Lloyd.
Studio Blackburn Creates Engaging Environment Design System for UCL School of Management
Studio Blackburn has completed a unique design system for wayfinding, interior supergraphics, and connected digital interface at UCL's School of Management at the heart of Canary Wharf.
Pininfarina and Corà Launch Miraggio Wooden Floor Collection
Pininfarina and Corà have unveiled Miraggio, a new wooden floor collection that combines different technologies and materials and features complex geometric patterns inspired by natural elements.
Turner Duckworth Creates New Visual Identity for Dollar Shave Club
Turner Duckworth recently collaborated with Dollar Shave Club to craft a distinctive visual identity and packaging system as the brand expands into omnichannel.
NELSON Worldwide Designs Boutique Hotel in West Midtown Atlanta Inspired by Historic 1900s
NELSON Worldwide recently completed Bellyard, an industrial-chic hotel that melds warm hospitality, culinary excellence and local culture at The Interlock.
IDSA Awards 2021
The 2021 IDSA Awards, a collection of awards presented in recognition of significant contribution to the Society or the industrial design profession, excellence in academic advancement, or personal achievement, are now open for proposals.
Young Guns 19: Call for Entries
The One Club for Creativity is calling for entries for Young Guns 19, celebrating international creative professionals age 30 or younger. Young Guns is the industry's only global, cross-disciplinary, portfolio-based awards competition that identifies and celebrates today's vanguard of young creatives.
RGD In-House Design Awards 2021
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers' (RGD) In-House Design Awards recognizes the excellence of internal creative agencies leveraging effective communication design to achieve the goals of the companies, governments, nonprofits and other organizations and institutions they work for.
Studio d'Armes Unveils Gigi Lamp Collection
Studio d'Armes, in collaboration with Verre d'Onge, has unveiled its new duo of table & floor lamps: Gigi and Gigi Grand.
Here Design Unveils Ice-cream Recipe Book, Gelupo Gelato
Here Design has unveiled a dreamy pastel-colored design for Gelupo Gelato - a new ice-cream recipe book by renowned restaurateur Jacob Kenedy.
We Launch Rebrands MyHealthChecked
We Launch has created a new brand and visual identity for MyHealthChecked, the at-home health testing portfolio from Concepta Diagnostics.
Rolls-Royce Unveils Coachbuilt 'Boat Tail'
Rolls-Royce has unveiled a unique coachbuilt 'Boat Tail' commission. Based on a true commission model, 'Boat Tail' represents a collaborative exploration of luxury, design and culture between the marque and commissioning clients.
Driven by Design Episode 2: James Ludwig
The Driven by Design video series continues as host John Hamilton, Coalesse Global Design Director, drives around Munich with this week's guest: James Ludwig, Global Vice President of Design for Steelcase Product and Engineering.
Umeå Institute of Design Digital Graduate Exhibition 2021
On June 1st, Umeå Institute of Design's graduating students will present their degree projects - ranging from autonomous taxi boats in the year 2086, to a crisis device for producing your own electricity, to a culinary tasting box with edible insects. The grad projects can be explored in the virtual 'UID21 | Project Gallery,' presenting a 360-degree view of all works, including; concept videos, images, interactive 3D models and prototypes.
3form Debuts Horizon Collection
3form has debuted Horizon collection, featuring expertly engineered gradient textiles embedded in the company's translucent resin, Varia, and colored glass panels designed with an etched pattern inspired by the textiles' gradient motif.
Anthem Awards 2021
The Webby Awards and IADAS have announced the inaugural Anthem Awards. Opening June 2021, the awards will celebrate the purpose- and mission-driven work of people, companies, and organisations worldwide.
Winners of 42nd Annual Telly Awards Announced
The Telly Awards has announced this year's winners, including Jennifer Garner's 'Pretend Cooking Show' series, RadicalMedia's 'Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel' documentary series, and Partizan's 'Fantastic Voyage' campaign.
Sleek New Francis Easy Chair by Liqui Group
Liqui Group has launched a new hospitality seating as part of it's Liqui Contracts furniture range.
Mucca Elevates the Future of Storytelling with Identity for Chora
As a former editor-in-chief of Italian newspapers la Repubblica and La Stampa, author and award-winning journalist, Mario Calabresi has spent his accomplished career unearthing and uplifting the stories that matter. But with the success of his newsletter, Altre/Storie, came an opportunity to reach new audiences.
Sustainable Furnishings Council Releases 2021 Consumer Research Report
The Sustainable Furnishings Council has released its 2021 Green Home Furnishings Consumer Study and the results show that virtually everyone is concerned about environmental issues, including global warming, indoor air quality, and deforestation.
Plot by Poltrona Frau x GamFratesi
Designed by GamFratesi for Poltrona Frau, Plot is a decidedly cool series of room dividers made of plaited leather with playful geometric motifs.
Roche Bobois Debuts 3D Printed CORAIL Table
The CORAIL, designed by Antoine Fritsch and Vivien Durisotti, is a dining table featuring a 3D printed concrete and steel base - a world first in the furniture and home market.
Eddie Opara & Pentagram Rebrand Calendly
Calendly, the leading cloud-based scheduling platform, has unveiled a new brand vision and visual identity in collaboration with Pentagram.
RGD's In-House Design Conference Returns Virtually This June
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers' (RGD) In-House Design Conference, taking place from June 7 to 11, has much to offer to creatives acting as in-house design department of one or are part of a design team that spans multiple offices around the world.