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goCstudio Transforms Century-old Building into Richly Textured Tech Office for Substantial
goCstudio has transformed a century-old building into richly textured tech office for Substantial, a digital product studio founded in 2006.
Tate Harmer Selected to Design New Arts Centre at York St. John University
Tate Harmer has won a competition to design a new arts, design and performance centre for York St. John University.
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Wins Competition to Design Historic Kimmel Quarter
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects won a competition to design Kimmel Quarter, an 11,500-square-metre area that assumes nearly an entire city block in Riga's Central District.
Sunreef Yachts Unveils 40 Open Sunreef Power
Sunreef Yachts recently unveiled the 40 Open Sunreef Power. The luxury day cruiser was premiered at the 2018 Dubai International Boat Show.
LRXD Designs Packaging for New Sugar Substitute Sola
LRXD has designed the packaging for Sola, a sugar substitute that is being introduced on store shelves as an additive and a line of low-carb and low-sugar branded products.
BDG Creates Engaging Workplace Environment for Finsbury
BDG recently created an engaging and dynamic workplace environment for Finsbury, a global leader in strategic communications.
Brave New World: Nagami Re-thinks Design in the New Age of Technology
At 2018 Milan Design Week, Nagami will make its official debut with a pioneering project, 'Brave New World: Re-thinking Design in the New Age of Technology,' combining computational design and large-scale robotic 3D printing.
2018 dmi:Design Value Awards
The 2018 dmi:Design Value Awards are now open for entries. The Awards are distinctive in that they recognize the value of design as a strategic asset; honoring teams that have delivered significant value through design or design management practices expressed as positive financial gain, value to the user/customer, improvements in organizational capability or culture, and positive impact on social issues / environmental sustainability.
Communication Arts' 59th Design & Advertising Competitions: Call for Entries
Communication Arts is calling for entries for its 59th annual Design and Advertising Competitions. With an acceptance rate of less than 5%, this competitions are among the most exclusive major creative competitions in the world and inclusion is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry.
SaloneSatellite 2018
2018 marks the 21st edition of SaloneSatellite, the world's leading event for talented young designers. Set to reflect on the future of design and explore the delicate balance between craftsmanship and new technology, this year's event will be held April 17-22.
Disappear Here: on Perspective and Other Kinds of Space
RIBA has commissioned Sam Jacob Studio to create a new exhibition that explores how perspective drawing has been applied to the art of building for centuries and used as a tool to evoke illusory architectural spaces.
Poppin Unveils QT Collection
Poppin has unveiled its new collection of privacy lounge seating, the 'QT.' Aptly named for the collection's ability to inspire and cultivate collaboration, all the while providing a distinctly separate zone within a larger, open space, the QT Collection differentiates itself in function, form, and most importantly price.
Dwell on Design 2018
The 2018 Dwell on Design will be held April 5-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Now in its 13th year, the fair will be filled with three exciting days of programming curated for both design enthusiasts and industry professionals.
Kanpai by Vudafieri-Saverino Partners
Vudafieri-Saverino Partners recently completed Kanpai, a new restaurant in Milan that features Izakaya rites and atmosphere, with dishes from Japanese cuisine.
mode:lina Designs Fair Stand for CustomForm
mode:lina has designed a unique exhibition stand for furniture brand CustomForm. Inspired by the CustomForm's online success, mode:lina created a huge shipping box, featuring CustomForm's latest products.
Svart Powerhouse Hotel by Snøhetta
Snøhetta has unveiled its designs for 'Svart,' the world's first Powerhouse hotel, at the foot of the Svartisen glacier that runs through Meløy municipality in northern Norway. The hotel is situated just above the Arctic Circle.
RDHA Named Recipient of 2018 RAIC Architectural Firm Award
RDHA, a Toronto-based architecture studio that has specialized in public buildings for almost a century, has been named the recipient of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's 2018 Architectural Firm Award.
Dezeen Awards 2018
Submissions are now open for the inaugural Dezeen Awards. This new annual Awards program will recognize the best architecture, interiors and design projects of the year, as well as the most exciting architecture and design studios from around the world.
Steven Holl to Design New Angers Collectors Museum
Steven Holl Architects, in partnership with Compagine de Phalsbourg, has won an international design competition for the new Angers Collectors Museum.
Trailers Released for First Feature Documentary About Dieter Rams by Gary Hustwit
Gary Hustwit has released three teaser trailers for his upcoming movie Rams, a documentary portrait of Dieter Rams, one of the most influential designers alive - a man of contradictions by design.
3rd Annual Phil Patton Lecture: Natasha Jen
The SVA MA in Design Research, Writing and Criticism will host Natasha Jen with respondent Khoi Vinh for a lecture on March 28 at the SVA Theatre in New York City.
Restio River House by SAOTA
SAOTA has designed an authentic holiday home in Pringle Bay, South Africa. The Restio River House has an easy living permanence that shakes off the salty winds and lets in the sun and the natural beauty of the surrounding indigenous vegetation and mountain valley.
Open Plan Offices Are Damaging Workers' Ability to Concentrate, According to Report from Unispace
Unispace has released a new research report on workplace design. According to the report, the noise and distraction of open plan workplaces are preventing employees from focusing on individual tasks requiring high levels of concentration and minimum disruption.
China Good Design 2018
The 2018 China Good Design is now open for submissions from designers and manufacturers from all over the globe. Now in its 4th year, the aim of the competition is to make high-quality products manufactured by international companies visible to the Chinese market and recognize their quality.
Prague Seeks New Designs for Transport Shelter and Railing
The city of Prague is looking for a new design for the city public transport shelter & railing, and has launched a 'negotiation procedure with publication.'
BAMO Completes Sun City Kobe in Japan
BAMO recently completed the Sun City Kobe, a luxury residence for the elderly with a nod to Japanese traditions and culture.
Zara to Launch Augmented Reality App
Zara will launch Zara AR, an augmented reality app geared to its Studio Collection, on April 18 across 120 flagship stores around the world.
Design Week Awards Deadline Extended
The deadline for the 2018 Design Week Awards has been extended to March 27. Now in its 27th year, the Awards are the leading accolade in the design industry, catering for every area of commercial design.
Sandler Seating Unveils Fl@t
Sandler Seating has unveiled Fl@t, a new chair designed by Cuno Frommherz and made from a thin, flat, flexible, and padded material, which is bent to obtain a unique shell.
L/AND/A Designs Switchback House in Brooklyn
Light and Air (L/AND/A) recently completed a gut renovation of an existing 1880s Brooklyn row house. The Switchback House is a new prototype for contemporary urban living that inverts and opens up the traditional row house by replacing a stacked stair with a switchback stair and inserting a dramatic skylight atop the new vertical stair volume.
DesignLSM Creates a Destination Dining Experience for Prime Beaconsfield
DesignLSM has completed the Beaconsfield location for steak house Prime. Set in a former furniture shop, the third restaurant for the chain is the most impressive to date, with DesignLSM delivering an opulently designed interior, housing a 200 cover restaurant, private dining room for 30 and a show stopping central curved bar, for a further 60 people.
BMW i: Visionary Mobility
A new temporary exhibition opening March 23 at the BMW Museum will focus on the BMW i brand and its protagonists BMW i3 and BMW i8.
Global Architecture & Design Awards 2018
Rethinking The Future has launched the 2018 Global Architecture and Design Awards. The competition is open to professionals and students worldwide.
Sergio Mannino Studio Designs Medly Pharmacy in Brooklyn
Sergio Mannino Studio has designed Medly, a new neighborhood pharmacy in Brooklyn, owned by Marg and Sahaj Patel.
Hyatt Place Debuts in Germany with Interiors Created by JOI-Design
JOI-Design has created the interiors for the newly opened Hyatt Place Frankfurt, the lifestyle brand's first property in Germany.
Ragged Edge Rebrands Trussle as the Home of Home Ownership
Ragged Edge has unveiled the rebrand of fintech start-up Trussle as the 'home of home ownership.' Trussle enlisted Ragged Edge to create a brand reflective of their ambition to become the number one brand for home ownership.
TypeCon2018: Call for Programming
The Society of Typographic Aficionados is now accepting programming proposals for presentations, panel discussions, full- and half-day workshops, tours, exhibits, and other special events for TypeCon2018.
Future Lions 2018: Call for Entries
AKQA has today announced the Call for Entries for the 13th annual Future Lions competition, the undergraduate competition to discover a new generation of creative talent and showcase inspirational and innovative thinking. The global student competition is in collaboration with the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
Pepsi Love It. Live It. Football. Campaign
Pepsi recently partnered with soccer's most popular players, local artists and world-renowned photographer Danny Clinch to launch their 'Love It. Live It. Football.' campaign.
Helmm Launches Architecturally-Inspired Standing Desk Alternative S-Desk
Helmm has launched S-Desk, a new collection of surface elevators for people working from home and wanting to improve their home-office set-up.
True AR Challenge
WayRay is calling designers, developers, and digital creatives to create new augmented reality solutions for cars.
Glass House by David Price Design
David Price Design recently completed the Glass House for a British client on the Cap d'Antibes. The plot is a rarity in the area; not only facing the sea-front, but also east-facing and on an almost-flat piece of land, covering 2,000 sq m.
Monotype Releases Madera & Unitext
Monotype has today released two new sans serif typefaces, Unitext and Madera, designed specifically for the varied use cases and touchpoints of brands.
RMJM Appointed to Design Ningbo Agricultural Bank of China
RMJM RED has been appointed by Agricultural Bank of China as the Architectural Consultant of their Ningbo Branch.
2018 In-House Creative Management Report
InSource and inMotionNow have released their 2018 In-House Creative Management report. According to the survey, which queried 400 marketing and creative professionals, most businesses measure and value creative work based on its impact to the business.
Adobe XD Announces Integrations with Photoshop CC and Sketch
Adobe has today announced new time-saving features for XD. Notably, users can now bring their Photoshop and Sketch assets and design files directly into XD, enabling designers to automatically convert to XD files and more quickly create interactive prototypes.
Omni Louisville by waldrop+nichols studio
waldrop+nichols studio has designed the interiors for the newly opened Omni Louisville. Considered the tallest hotel in the city, the 30-story Omni Louisville Hotel is located within one block from the Kentucky International Convention Center.
Double or Nothing: New Campaign Promises to Double Number of Women in Design Leadership Roles
AIGA has launched a new campaign to ultimately double the number of women leaders in design. Spearheaded by AIGA's Women Lead Initiative and a coalition of the best and brightest from Blue State Digital, Decker Design, IBM, Lippincott, Pentagram, and Quartz, Double or Nothing intends to catalyze massive change by confronting the ingrained biases that exist within the design industry.
Tom Mark Henry Designs Mullenlowe Profero's Sydney Office
Tom Mark Henry has created a rich and colourful workplace for MullenLowe Profero, a global digital marketing agency that, in the words of the company, creates experiences that gets it clients an unfair share of attention.
2018 COMPUTEX Design and Innovation Awards
The 11th COMPUTEX Design and Innovation Awards are now open for submissions. The annual award program honors products that stand out through excellent design.
Winners of 2018 iF Design Award
iF has unveiled the winners of its 2018 Design Award at the BMW Welt in Munich. The competition received 6,402 entries from 2,955 participants from 54 countries.
L'OCCITANE's First London Flagship Store by FutureBrand UXUS
FutureBrand UXUS have recently created L'OCCITANE's first London flagship store on Regent Street. The studio was briefed to create a new immersive experience that offers customers a luxurious and sensorial exploration of L'OCCITANE's full range of natural beauty products.
2019 Passive House Conference China
In 2019 the Passive House Conference will be held in China for the first time. Energy efficient construction and retrofitting experts will convene in the Chinese city of Gaobeidian next year.
Brand Design Conference 2018
Brand Design Research will hold inaugural 2018 Brand Design Conference on September 21-22, as part of the London Design Festival.
Balkrishna Doshi Named 2018 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate
Professor Balkrishna Doshi has been selected as the 2018 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. Architect, urban planner, and educator for the past 70 years, Doshi has been instrumental in shaping the discourse of architecture throughout India and internationally.
The Print Center's 93rd Annual International Competition
The Print Center's 93rd Annual International Competition, one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions in the United States, is now open for entries to artists who use printmaking and/or photography as critical components of their work.
2018 Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Submissions are now open for the 2018 Adobe Design Achievement Awards. The Awards celebrate student achievement at the intersection of technology and creativity.
Golden Pin Design Award 2018: Call for Entries
The call for entries for the 38th Golden Pin Design Award is now open. For the first time, the annual competition is open to companies from anywhere in the world. The Award specializes in huaren design - design for and within the Chinese-speaking community.
Interieur Awards 2018
Submissions are now open for the 2018 Interieur Awards. This year the competition focuses two categories: 'Objects' for a new object that is relevant to the living environment; and 'Spaces' for a cutting-edge bar and restaurant concept for the Biennale Interieur 2018.
Oslo Airport City by Haptic Architects and Nordic Office of Architecture
Haptic Architects and Nordic Office of Architecture have unveiled their winning design for the masterplan of Oslo Airport City (OAC), a sustainable smart city located adjacent to Oslo Airport.
Swift Creatives Unveils New Wearable AR Concepts
Swift Creatives has unveiled four new Wearable AR concepts designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life.
London Loft by StudioAVC
StudioAVC recently completed the refurbishment of a terraced house in south west London. The brief was to enlarge an Edwardian period house and redesign the interiors within a very tight budget.
MPC Creative Captures Soul of Skateboard Culture for Loke
MPC Creative created and entirely produced the launch film for a new skateboarding app called Loke. Loke was created by the New York-based digital studio Attaboy makes, a side project of Andrei Juradowitch, whose full-time job is Creative Director at MPC Creative.
SIA Announces Results of Archi-Skin Design Competition
Singapore Institute of Architects has announced the results of the inaugural Archi-Skin Design Competition.
me&dave Uncovers London's Romantic Soul with Barts Square Branding
me&dave has created the new identity for Barts Square, a low-rise mixed-use quarter in the heart of London.
Peopledesign President Kevin Budelmann Appointed Global Vice President of IxDA
Kevin Budelmann, co-founder and President of Peopledesign has recently been promoted to IxDA Global Vice President at its most recent gathering in Lyon, France.
mw|works Renovates Canyon Barn in Eastern Washington
mw|works has completed the renovation of Canyon Barn in Eastern Washington. Located in the eastern foothills of the cascades, this 3,900-square-foot renovation converted a turn of the century working barn into a three-bedroom retreat from the city.
Karim Rashid Launches Hip Bottle
Karim Rashid and Richard Smiedt have launched Hip, a reusable water bottle with sleek, flask-like shape, which enables it to be carried more easily in a bag or handbag.
Biles Hendry Designs New Brand Identity and Packaging for Boutinot
Biles Hendry has created a new brand identity and packaging for UK wine importer and producer Boutinot's trio of Riojas, called Vega del Rayo.
2018 San Francisco Design Week: Start Here
The 2018 San Francisco Design Week, an essential week-long city-wide festival that showcases the unique intersection of ideas, design, business & entrepreneurism that makes the Bay Area the birthplace of the future, will be held June 7-15.
60th Annual Good Design Awards Unveils New Sustainably Designed Trophy
Good Design Awards has today unveiled a new sustainably designed trophy designed by Evolve Group, winners of the 2016 Good Design Award of the year for the FLOW Hive.
NeoCon 50
The 50th edition of NeoCon, the world's leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial design industry, will take place from June 11-13, 2018 at The Mart in Chicago.
SAOTA Completes Bora Headquarters in Mallorca, Spain
SAOTA has completed its first built project in Mallorca, Spain. The Bora Headquarters is a relaxed resort-style home and work environment that reflects a contemporary take on Mallorca's architecture.
2017 MPavilion Gifted to Monash University
MPavilion 2017, designed by Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of OMA, has been gifted to the people of Melbourne and will be relocated from its temporary site at the Queen Victoria Gardens to its new home at Monash University, Clayton.
Philadelphia Design District Officially Launches
The Philadelphia Design District officially launched this week, initiated by independent business owners in an area spanning Second and Third Street to Market and Race. This eclectic community of shops, boutiques, art galleries and bistros is a community presenting the best in creativity and design in the vibrant and dynamic neighborhood of Old City.
2018 Vizzies Challenge
The National Science Foundation has announced the 2018 Vizzies Challenge. The competition honors the most beautiful visualizations from the worlds of science and engineering.
Women in Architecture Award 2018 Winners Announced
The Architectural Review and Architects' Journal have announced the winners of the 2018 Women in Architecture Awards.
Create the Future Design Contest 2018
The 2018 Create the Future Design Contest is now open for submissions. The annual contest brings together engineers, entrepreneurs, and students to find solutions that benefit society and the economy.
2018 REBRAND 100 Global Awards Winners Announced
REBRAND has unveiled the winners of the 2018 REBRAND 100 Global Awards. The highest recognition for excellence in brand repositioning, and the only global competition of its kind, the Awards are held every two years.
What I've Learned: 28 Creatives Share Career-defining Insights
What I've Learned, based on the eponymous section in Frame magazine, opens the door for readers to discover more about their favorite designers and architects.
Map Designs Connected Motorcycle Navigator for KPIT
Map has collaborated with KPIT, a leading global technology company from India, to create a new connected motorcycle navigation device, MaximusPro the world's first integrated, connected and digital platform for 2-wheelers.
Future of the Workplace Report by Moreysmith Reveals What Offices Will Be Like by 2025
MoreySmith, in partnership with The Future Laboratory, has released 'Tomorrow's Workspace,' a report that looks at the psychology of the future workforce and how employers will need to adapt the design of workplaces as a result.
RIBA Future Trends Survey for January 2018 Shows Confidence Climbing Gradually
The Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) monthly Future Trends Workload Index continued to recover in January, rising further from +8 in December 2017 and rebounding back to +12 in January 2018.
ARCHITECT's 12th Annual R+D Awards
ARCHITECT magazine is now accepting entries for its 12th Annual R+D Awards. The Awards program is open to architects, engineers, fabricators, manufacturers, researchers, faculty, and students worldwide.
Renault Unveils EZ-GO Concept Car
Renault has unveiled EZ-GO, a robo-vehicle and ride-hailing concept, featuring an iconic design meant to integrate into the environment, and maximize new ways of moving around congested cities.
National Cathedral of Ghana by Adjaye Associates
Adjaye Associates has unveiled its designs for the new National Cathedral of Ghana. Conceived as a physical embodiment of unity, harmony and spirituality, the Cathedral will be the nation's ceremonial landmark where all faiths will be welcomed to gather, worship, and celebrate in spiritual accord.
HEX Unveils Spring 2018 Collection
HEX has unveiled its new Spring 2018 collection of bags, backpacks, and phone cases. New fabrics in the collection include crinkle poly, coated denim, and re-visioned camo.
NIO House by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects has completed the first phase of NIO House, an unconventional showroom for electric car company NIO in Shanghai.
Pollen Designs New Website for Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Pollen recently designed the new website for the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA). Conceived in collaboration with the MCA's digital, curatorial, marketing and leadership teams, Pollen also worked closely with the Museum's Artists and Indigenous Advisory Groups.
3D Hubs Student Grant 2018
3D Hubs has launched a call for submissions for its 2018 Student Grant. The brief is simple: show us your use of 3D printing in your architecture project.
Land Rover Unveils SV Coupe
Land Rover has unveiled the Range Rover SV Coupe, the world's first full-size luxury SUV Coupe. The limited-edition two-door Range Rover was created by Land Rover Design and Special Vehicle Operations.
UX London 2018
The 10th UX London, the internationally renowned UX conference, will be held May 23-25. The conference will bring engaging industry leaders from around the world together to present a combination of inspirational talks and lively, hands-on workshops.
Philippe Starck Designs Power Dock for Bentayga Hybrid
Philippe Starck has created a unique and intelligent recharging unit concept for Bentayga Hybrid. The Bentley by Starck Power Dock is designed to keep charging cables neat and safe at home.
Greenbuild Europe 2018
The 2018 Greenbuild Europe will take place April 17-18 in Berlin, Germany at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Meeting Center. The conference offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues, such as air quality, human health, energy use and global climate change.
me&dave Designs Branding for One Crown Place
me&dave recently created a fresh brand and identity for one of London's most impressive mixed-use developments, One Crown Place in EC2, with apartments, communal living and work spaces, destination restaurant, hotel and private members' club.
Yves Behar Unveils Designs for Second CANOPY Location in Jackson Square
Yves Behar, Amir Mortazavi and Steve Mohebi have unveiled designs for the CANOPY Jackson Square.
Jaguar Unveils Electric I-PACE SUV
Jaguar has unveiled its new all-electric SUV, the Jaguar I-PACE. Designed from the outset as a premium electric vehicle (EV), the mid-size Jaguar I-PACE SUV offers a bold aerodynamic design and interior space comparable to a larger vehicle.
Ampersand 2018
The 2018 Ampersand conference will be held June 29 at the Duke of York's Picturehouse, Brighton, UK.
AIA Brooklyn + Queens Design Awards 2018
The American Institute of Architects Brooklyn and Queens chapters in collaboration with AIA Bronx are calling for entries for their design awards program to recognize work developed and renovated in the past five years.
Sausalito Outlook by Feldman Architecture
Feldman Architecture recently completed renovation of Sausalito Outlook in Sausalito, California. The original space, a 70's era home with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, lacked the unique charm and character desired to match the client's eclectic tastes.