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Adobe MAX 2018 Creativity Conference
The 2018 Adobe MAX Creativity Conference will be held October 15-17 in Los Angeles. MAX is the annual gathering of over 12,000 graphic, web, and multi-disciplinary designers; creative and art directors; film, video, and motion graphics pros; photographers; and creative leaders.
iJungle Illustration Awards 2018
The 2018 iJungle Illustration Awards is now open for submissions. The contest is open to illustrators, agencies, representatives, students and teachers from all over the world.
Applied Arts 2018 Advertising Awards
Applied Arts 2018 Advertising Awards is now open for submissions. The contest is international and open to all forms of commissioned, published, unpublished and personal work from professionals and enthusiasts created between January 2017 and August 2018.
Key Colours 2018
The 12th edition of Key Colours, the biennial international contest for illustrators of children's books, is now open for entries.
Prototypo Launches Unique
Prototypo has launched Unique, a web application allowing users to get custom fonts in a few simple steps.
Music Data Drives These Butterflies in Trafalgar Square
Superunion has created a film and campaign with digital artist David McLeod to promote London Symphony Orchestra's annual summer concert in London's Trafalgar Square.
Panasonic Fuses Culture and Creativity with New Design Headquarters in Kyoto
In connection with their 100th anniversary, Panasonic has designed and launched a stunning, new creative HQ in Kyoto, Japan, to draw inspiration from the country's cultural heartland and boost creativity.
David Rumsey Map Center at Stanford University
Noll & Tam Architects has recently completed the David Rumsey Map Center at Stanford University. The project renovated the fourth floor of Stanford University's Green Library to house David Rumsey's rare map collection.
Seymourpowell Unveils Identité: Bespoke Beauty and Grooming Service Powered by AI
With the growing strength of the beauty subscription package market, world renowned design agency Seymourpowell wanted to look at how this market would continue to evolve and how future technology would be able to enhance the consumer experience.
Studio Blackburn Creates Brand Identity for London Development The Fisheries
Studio Blackburn has designed a new brand identity for The Fisheries, a residential and working space in London Fields.
Norman Foster Wins American Prize for Design
The organizers of the GOOD DESIGN Awards have bestowed this year's American Prize for Design to the famed British Architect, Sir Norman Foster.
Bluemarlin Breathes New Life Into Asian Cosmetic Brand Bio-essence
Bio-essence has recently re-launched its six ranges of Cosmetics from Malaysia up to China. Well known for its innovative products and proven efficacy, Bio-essence offers a diverse range of high quality products based on a deep understanding of Asian beauty traditions.
Gentleman Scholar Unveils Original 2018 World Cup Production
In honor of the 2018 World Cup, Gentleman Scholar has crafted an animated tribute, celebrating a handful of different players and their nations.
Mikyoung Kim Honored with 2018 ASLA Design Medal
Mikyoung Kim is this year's Design Medal recipient from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA): one of the highest honors bestowed upon a landscape architect.
Carme Pinós Unveils 2018 MPavilion Design
The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has unveiled the design for MPavilion 2018, the fifth MPavilion in an ongoing series, by Barcelona-based architect Carme Pinós of Estudio Carme Pinós.
Aleksandra Gaca Wins 2018 Dutch Design Award
Aleksandra Gaca has been named the winner in the Best Product category for the 2018 Dutch Design Awards for her custom 3D woven textile BLOKO created for Renault SYMBIOZ.
Harbour for Cultures: 13th International Design Contest Trieste Contemporanea
The Trieste Contemporanea Committee launched the 13th edition of the International Design Contest Trieste Contemporanea with the aim of showcasing the most original design offerings from the countries of Central Eastern Europe.
Muza Lab Refurbishes Ground Floor Public Rooms at Iconic Belmond Mount Nelson in Cape Town
Muza Lab recently refurbished the ground floor public rooms at the iconic Belmond Mount Nelson in Cape Town.
Carl Hansen & Son Opens New Flagship Store in Osaka
Carl Hansen & Son has opened a new flagship in Osaka. Set in the heart of the fashionable Minami-Horie district, the new store features an extensive collection of Danish furniture icons by designers such as Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, and Arne Jacobsen.
DesignThinkers Toronto 2018
DesignThinkers Toronto 2018, a must-attend event for forward-thinking communications design professionals, will be held October 24-25 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts & St. Lawrence Centre.
D&AD Announces Most Awarded Rankings for 2018 D&AD Awards
D&AD has released the Most Awarded rankings based on the results of the 2018 D&AD Awards, including the Most Awarded Advertising and Design Agencies, Production Companies, Network and Country Rankings. Rankings are based on the credits that are submitted along with each piece of work entered in the D&AD Awards.
Architecture MasterPrize 2018
The 2018 Architecture MasterPrize (formerly AAP) is now open for submissions. The competition aims to advance the appreciation and exposure of quality architectural design worldwide.
LA+ Iconoclast International Open Design Ideas Competition
LA+ Journal is calling for submissions from landscape architects, architects, planners, artists, and designers for the LA+ ICONOCLAST design ideas competition.
PINCH x The Future Perfect Present New Bedroom Collection at The Pinch Apartment
Pinch has unveiled its new bedroom collection and The Pinch Apartment at The Future Perfect's newly expanded San Francisco gallery, The Complex. The Complex eschews the traditional gallery format with the addition of an apartment space.
Microsoft Envisioning Center by Studio O+A
Studio O+A recently created a fluid and adaptable prototyping lab for Microsoft. Located on Microsoft's Redmond campus, the facility allows people to experience technology as it will be used in the office and home, helping Microsoft identify new trends and assess their viability.
COLLINS Partners with Ogilvy to Redefine the Company's Brand Experience
Last month, Ogilvy announced its rebranding, complete with new visual identity, logo, and organizational design.
Woods Bagot Unveils Design of Firm's First Grade a Office Tower in Manila
Woods Bagot has unveiled its designs for a 36-storey Grade-A office tower in the Manila's prominent Makati financial district.
Goddard Littlefair Designs Hans' Bar & Grill
Goddard Littlefair recently designed the interiors for Hans' Bar & Grill, a new neighborhood restaurant in Chelsea's Pavilion Road.
International Call for Ideas to Re-imagine London's Grosvenor Square
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has launched an international call for ideas to re-imagine Grosvenor Square in London, seeking ideas from all the creative industries - particularly from the fields of architecture and design - on how to rejuvenate the square particularly making it appeal to a broader range of people.
PAVE 2018 Student Design Competition
Submissions are now open for the 2018 PAVE Design Challenge. The annual international competition is only open to college-level students involved in retail planning, design, visual merchandising, and branding programs.
Future Food Design Awards 2018
The second edition of the Future Food Design Awards is now open for entries. Designers from all corners of the world are invited share their ideas and projects that challenge our conventional view of food.
align Brings 18th Century Twist to Contemporary Workspace Scheme
align recently designed a striking, elegant and highly-contemporary workspace scheme for a financial services company client, with a unique 18th century visual twist.
SOFTlab Creates Interactive Wall Installation for IBM Watson HQ
SOFTlab recently completed Currents, an interactive wall installation for the IBM Watson headquarters in Atlanta.
Equinox Miracle Mile by MBH Architects
MBH Architects recently transformed a former TV studio and office into an airy, natural-light-filled fitness space.
Rundell Associates Unveils New Fine Watches Department for Harrods
Rundell Associates has completed a comprehensive redevelopment and expansion of the Fine Watches department at Harrods, creating a unique haute horology destination in Knightsbridge that allows a rare public glimpse into the level of exquisite craftsmanship that the practice delivers for its private clients.
Carter Wong Creates Bold New Identity for Protean Electric
Carter Wong has designed a new brand identity for innovative Automotive Technology company Protean Electric.
D&AD Launches New Blood Shift 2018
D&AD is calling for applications for its free night school in London for young people without further education to get into the creative industries. Shift London, now in its third year, aims to stimulate creative excellence by nurturing young creatives and working towards a fairer, more diverse industry.
KAAN Architecten Completes Utopia: Library and Academy for Performing Arts
KAAN Architecten recently completed Utopia, a Library and Academy for Performing Arts in Aalst, Belgium.
Princess R35 Performance Sports Yacht Designed by Pininfarina
Pininfarina has designed the exteriors for the first Princess R Class performance sports yacht that will make its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2018.
Kokuyo Design Award 2018
The 2018 Kokuyo Design Award is now open for submissions. The competition was established in 2002, inviting innovative and ingenious ideas that will contribute to the creation of user-oriented products.
B&B Studio Refreshes Packaging for Pip & Nut
B&B has refreshed the packaging for Pip & Nut, the UK's fastest growing all-natural nut butter brand, created by the agency back in 2015.
New Study from Volvo Shows Scandinavian Design is a Sign of Modern Luxury
Volvo and Harris Poll have released a new study that revealed major shifts in Americans' perceptions of the luxury space and modern design.
Yves Behar Opens CANOPY Jackson Square
Yves Behar, Amir Mortazavi and Steve Mohebi have recently opened CANOPY Jackson Square, featuring impeccable contemporary design, a cultured and diverse community, and a serene, distraction-free environment in an elegant and expansive setting complete with an innovative outdoor terrace for up to 300 members to concentrate, connect and do their best work.
Samsung Design Prize 2018 by iF
Submissions are now open for the inaugural Samsung Design Prize by iF. Design students and young designers who graduated no more than 2 years ago are welcome to submit their creative concepts to the competition.
Pigsty by Phoenix Wharf Opens in Bristol
Pigsty, a new neighborhood restaurant and bar on Bristol's Gloucester Road, has opened for business, with all interior design and graphics on the scheme created by Phoenix Wharf.
Brandon Haw Architecture Designs Bespoke New Flagship for NYDG Integral Health and Wellness
Brandon Haw Architecture has designed a new flagship facility for the world-renowned New York Dermatology Group (NYDG).
Popp Studio Creates Identity and Packaging Design for Experimental Perfume Club
Popp Studio has created an identity and packaging design for the first collection of fragrances from Experimental Perfume Club (EPC).
Torino Graphic Days 3
The third international Torino Graphic Days, an international festival dedicated to visual communication, will be held October 11-14 in Turin. Four days of workshops, talks, performances, exhibitions and a market fair will bring to Turin the best of the visual design field.
The Harland West Hollywood
R&A Architecture + Design has unveiled The Harland - a series of 37 signature residences in West Hollywood.
Make Completes High Rise Luxury Residential Tower in Wan Chai
Make Architects recently completed the Luna at 18 Lun Fat Street in Wan Chai. The new residential tower sets a new standard for high-quality serviced apartments in Hong Kong.
Camp + King Rebrands Del Taco
Camp + King recently updated the visual identity of Del Taco to give it a more unique and contemporary look. The clean, bold, silk-screened aesthetic uses a splash of spot color.
Our Design Agency 'Colour My World' with Brighton Gin's Pride Limited Edition
Our Design Agency (ODA) has created a bold design and strategy for Brighton Gin's latest Pride Limited Edition, inspired by this year's Brighton Pride theme - Colour My World.
Make Art Great Again: International Project Uses Trump's Messages to Fight Climate Change
The Swiss-based art collective "insertname" is releasing an illustration book called #MakeArtGreatAgain, featuring a selection of tweets by Donald Trump seen through the eyes of different artists.
Nex- Completes Multi-million-pound Refurbishment of RAF Museum
Nex- has completed a large-scale redevelopment program at the RAF Museum in Hendon. Opening to coincide with the Royal Air Force centenary in 2018, the multi-million-pound project is the realization of a masterplan by Agence Ter and Nex-, and the result of an international competition win in 2014.
Rusztowanie by mode:lina
mode:lina has recently completed interior design of a new Poznań's culinary spot - Rusztowanie.
International Design Awards Launches 12th Annual Global Design Competition
The International Design Awards (IDA) is calling designers and architects from around the world to submit their most innovative designs to its 12th annual design competition. The competition is open to architects, interior designers, product designers, graphic designers and fashion designers.
Nude Brand Creation Unveils Design for Copperfield London Dry Gin
The Surrey Copper Distillery has launched its first product, Copperfield London Dry Gin, with brand identity and packaging developed by Nude Brand Creation.
Oppo Expresses 'Good Temptation' with Redesign by Path
Path has redesigned the identity for Oppo, a premium range of healthy ice creams. The refreshed new look will support the brand's expansion into the mainstream and its extension into ready-to-eat desserts.
IDC Turns Up Heat on Chesneys' Barbecue/Outdoor Heater Design
IDC has worked with high-end stove manufacturer Chesneys on the development of one of the most inspired new products to hit the 'outdoor living' market.
WW Armchair Colour Series by Hayche
Hayche has added three new products to its popular WW Collection. The new additions consist of the WW Armrest chair in both solid woods and in the vibrant color series designed in collaboration with Studio Makgill.
Bluemarlin Designs Branding and Packaging for Wainwrights Honey
bluemarlin has created the identity and packaging design for Tropical Forest Products' new premium brand 'Wainwrights Honey.' Wainwrights Honey has recently launched nationwide in select specialty grocers including Waitrose.
Formist Designs Gemma Smith's Found Ground
Formist has unveiled the first comprehensive survey of Gemma Smith's celebrated practice, Found Ground. A luscious 176 page hardcover volume featuring work from throughout Smith's career.
Chips Collection by Studio Pastina
Sleek and slick, the Chips collection is a true eye-catcher, with its unmistakably upbeat, trendy style.
BE: Journal of the Built Environment Trust Wellbeing Issue
From Charles Jencks on the extraordinary life-affirming design of the Maggie's Centres, to Arup's Tristram Carfrae on the collaborations in completing Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, to Mads Mandrup reflecting on the architectural and political journey C.F. Moller's Storstrom Prison, the second issue of the award-winning BE: Journal of the Built Environment Trust explores how materials, spaces and atmospheres create that amorphous sense of self we call 'Wellbeing.'
Vision Style Awards 2018
Back for 2018 with seven brand new categories and six brand new judges, the Vision Style Awards are now open for entries.
BLOOOM Award by WARSTEINER 2018
BLOOOM Award by WARSTEINER 2018, Germany's largest open international young artist award, is open for submissions through July 31, 2018.
Hariban Award 2018
Presented by the Benrido Collotype Atelier, the Hariban Award, now in its fifth year, combines a 150-year-old analogue technique with the new vision of digital-age photography.
Archiboo Web Awards 2018
Archiboo is calling for entries for its 2018 Web Awards. The Awards celebrate architects and their collaborators who best use online to communicate great architecture.
Vault49 Encourages People to Talk About It
A designer at New York ideas-led brand design agency Vault49 who wants to encourage more open discussion of mental health issues created an Instagram animation to mark the end of Mental Health Month in the USA.
Kettal Opens New Showroom in New York City
Kettal has opened a new showroom in New York City. Its 600-square-metre layout and spacious terrace allow for all the collections from Kettal's new catalogue to be put on display.
Trollbäck+Company's Main-On-End Titles Draw the Final Curtain on 2018 Motion 'Un-Conference'
Trollbäck+Company created the "main-on-end" titles for Motion 2018, which took place June 5th-8th in Santa Fe, NM.
Fabulous Fashion: From Dior's New Look to Now
Featuring over seven decades of feminine fashion, from haute couture and ready-to-wear garments to accessories, 'Fabulous Fashion: From Dior's New Look to Now' will present masterworks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection.
Legends Aquatic Center by ELS Architecture and Urban Design
ELS Architecture and Urban Design recently completed the new Legends Aquatic Center for the University of California, Berkeley (Cal).
Monotype Restores Classic Walbaum Typeface
Monotype has released its latest typeface restoration project from the Monotype Studio: Walbaum. The modernized typeface features a serif design that can be used across a wide range of applications, from small caption text to massive display headlines, making it an ideal fit for publishing, advertising and brandings, in both digital and print.
Adobe Revives Fonts from Legendary Bauhaus Design Masters
Adobe has launched 'The Hidden Treasures - Bauhaus Dessau,' a campaign that will bring to life nearly century old original typography sketches and unpublished letter fragments from legendary Bauhaus design masters that were rediscovered and completed to inspire the next generation of creatives.
Type Directors Club Awards Medal to UK Typographer Fiona Ross
The Type Directors Club has presented the TDC Medal to UK typographer Dr. Fiona Ross, who has been responsible for some of the world's most influential typefaces for over five decades.
London Design Fair 2018
The 2018 London Design Fair will take place September 20-23 in the one and only Old Truman Brewery. The Fair provides a valuable forum for showcasing international design and will host 13 country pavilions this year, surpassing previous years.
Lab101 Designs Interactive Touchwall for Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp Featuring Crowdsourced Animations
Lab101 has created a digital wall for the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp. Visitors are invited to start their discovery by touching one of the selected pieces on display on the six screens at the museum entrance.
Battery Energy Drink Rebrands with Positively Striking New Identity by Bluemarlin
bluemarlin has rebranded Battery Energy Drink, a portfolio of energy drinks from Finland's leading brewery Sinebrychoff.
Biles Hendry Takes Tisserand and Ascot on an Exhilarating Ride
Biles Hendry has created a vibrant and evocative identity for a bespoke range of bath, body and homecare products by Tisserand and Ascot Racecourse.
Fueling the Future of Footwear Design Competition
Pensole, in collaboration with Foot Locker, has launched the 2018 edition of 'Fueling the Future of Footwear,' a hands-on, intensive design competition created to discover and develop the future of the footwear industry.
IDSA International Design Conference 2018
The Industrial Designers Society of America's 2018 International Design Conference will take place September 19–22 in New Orleans, LA. The conference aims to celebrate the diversity, overlap and undeniable power of design.
frog Challenges Community to Redesign the Skateboard
As part of the annual NYCxDesign, frog challenged NY-based designers and companies to redesign and rethink a favorite sport, hobby and mode of transportation - the skateboard. The 2nd annual design competition attracted submissions from the likes of Karim Rashid and Makerbot.
Axelrod Wins AIA SF Award 2018 for Basix HQ
Axelrod Architects has received a AIA SF 2018 Merit Award for Interior Architecture for its Basix HQ project in Tel Aviv.
Woods Bagot Unveils Hongqi Zhen Sugar Factory Town Master Plan
Woods Bagot has unveiled its master plan for a disused sugar factory in Zhuhai's Jinwan District, set to be revitalized into an integrated cultural, tourism and leisure park.
Bernhardt Design Unveils Diego Chair
Bernhardt Design has unveiled Diego, a new chair series by Salvadorian designers Harry & Claudia Washington.
PB Creative Designs Brand Identity and Packaging for Titsey Brewing Co
PB Creative has created the brand identity and packaging design for Titsey Brewing Co, a micro-brewery located on the Titsey Estate in Surrey.
Frida Medrano Named Winner of 2018 Catalyst Award
The Society of Typographic Aficionados has announced Frida Medrano of Nuevo León, México as the recipient of the 2018 SOTA Catalyst Award.
2018 Taipei International Design Award
The 2018 Taipei International Design Award is now open for submissions. Organized by Taipei City Government, the competition invites designers around the globe to create design works with commercial potential.
Rado Star Prize Winner Announced at NYCxDESIGN
Rado has announced Sussanah Weaver as the winner of its 2018 Rado Star Prize. The winning project, 'Felted Concrete,' combines solid concrete and wool, creating a mixture of materials that are juxtaposing, yet complimentary.
SFC's 2018 Get Your Green On Competition Now Open for Submissions
The Sustainable Furnishings Council is calling for entries for its third annual interior design competition, #GetYourGreenOn. This competition honors interior designers who specify sustainable and healthful home furnishings for their clients' residences.
Grain & Cane Debuts in NJ with Interiors by Puccini Group
Puccini Group spearheaded the interiors of Grain & Cane, the new restaurant for The Embassy Suites by Hilton in Berkeley Heights, run by the Connells, that just opened earlier this month.
Sleep + Eat 2018
Sleep Event, which is recognized around the world as Europe's leading and uniquely curated hotel design and development event, is evolving to become Sleep + Eat Event. This next stage in the event's life recognises the growing interdependence of restaurants, bars and hotels in creating the full hospitality design experience. As well as the addition of the R&B design element, this year's event will be relocating to the National Hall in Olympia.
Denomination Designs Canned Wine Range for Fourth Wave Wine
Denomination recently designed and developed strategy for Fourth Wave Wine's new collection of 250ml canned wines.
ASID Releases Interior Design Billings Index Report for 2018 Q1
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its Interior Design Billings Index (IDBI) Report for the first Quarter of 2018. The report shows improvement from the previous end-of-quarter scores.
Kurppa Hosk Develops New Brand Design and Strategy for Tink
Kurppa Hosk has developed a new brand design and strategy for Tink, a personal finance management service headquartered in Sweden.
Concourse Golf 'Smart Wheels' Receives Good Design Award 'Best in Class'
Concourse Golf has been awarded the Good Design Award 'Best in Class' in the Product Design, Sport and Lifestyle category for their 'Smart Wheels,' the world's first self-propelled wheels capable of delivering both powered mobility and precision control to anything they are attached to.
Vue d'Eiffel by ARRCC
ARRCC recently completed Vue d'Eiffel, a fourth floor, three bedroom apartment situated along the River Seine in the quiet 16th Arrondissement of Paris.
Ascenders 2018: Call for Entries
As part of its goal to support young designers and excellence in typography, the Type Directors Club is inaugurating Ascenders 2018, a portfolio-based competition to recognize outstanding type-oriented work of designers who are 35 years of age and under.
Good Science Beauty Branding by Almighty
Almighty has created the name, branding, packaging and promotional content for new brand Good Science Beauty.