Design News
Reimagining San Francisco's Boeddeker Park by WRNS Studio
San Francisco's Tenderloin is the City's densest neighborhood, and most of its residents live below the poverty line in small apartments without access to back yards or green space.
IdeaWork Studios Brands Chef Zarate's Rosaliné
IdeaWork Studios has recently created the brand for acclaimed Chef Ricardo Zarate's West Hollywood eatery, Rosaliné.
Ricebean Studio Creates Branding for Barnabé Café
Ricebean Studio recently created branding for Barnabé Café, a coffee shop in the city of Campo Grande, capital of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil.
FutureProof: A Public Space Symposium by NXT City
What's the future of public space? How can cities get ahead to position themselves as global leaders? From civic innovation to disruptive ideas that challenge red tape, meet the top leaders pushing the limits of public space around the world.
NXT City Prize 2017
The NXT City Prize is a celebration of bold, visionary ideas for public space. This year, we've shaken things up with four site-specific public space challenges to make your mark on our city's public realm.
DEX Studio Announces Grand Opening Of Frame Venice Loft Building
DEX Studio recently completed the 'Frame Venice Loft' building. Lead by Glen Bell, the project is the fourth collaboration between DEX and Frame, having completed the Frame Hollywood Loft building earlier this year.
Studio Output Updates BBC Sport Identity
With a quiet year between the Olympics and World Cup, BBC Sport embarked on a plan to harmonise the brand.
UXUS Designs Bloomingdale's Kuwait Store
UXUS recently designed Bloomingdale's second international location in Kuwait. The store offers a next-level luxury experience by weaving together hospitality, retail and service.
Pantone Unveils Prince Purple
The Pantone Color Institute and the Prince Estate have today unveiled Love Symbol #2, a custom purple shade developed to pay tribute to Prince's indelible mark on music, art, fashion and culture.
SarasotaMOD Weekend 2017
The Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF) will hold its fourth annual SarasotaMOD Weekend on November 10-12, 2017.
Built Environment Trust Launches BE Journal
The Built Environment Trust has launched the first issue of its new journal 'BE.' The journal offers original, radical takes on the ideas, people and projects that will shape the built environment of tomorrow.
Mr. Pip's Double Cross
Designed by Pip Tompkin Studio, Mr. Pip's Double Cross is a twist on the most popular dice game in the world, "Liar's Dice."
Communication Arts' 24th Annual Interactive Competition
Communication Arts is calling for entries for its 24th annual Interactive Competition. This juried competition celebrates the best work being done for the Web, Desktop, interactive installation and handheld devices. Student work is also being accepted.
Glen Coben Completes Design for Ames Boston Hotel & Ground-Floor Restaurant, Cultivar
Glen and Co. Architecture recently completed the re-design of the historic Ames Boston Hotel, spearheading the design of the hotel's public spaces, including the lobby, The Library, Ames and Oliver & Oakes rooms, and Cultivar restaurant.
Green Room Creates Launch Campaign for ASICS JYUNI Collection
Green Room has created the launch campaign for ASICS's new limited premium, sports-fashion collection JYUNI.
2018 Lexus Design Award Open for Entries
Lexus International is calling for entries for the 2018 Lexus Design Award. Launched in 2013, the award program offers an international platform to identify and recognize the next generation of global creators and designers.
Cyclehoop Parklet Shortlisted for 2017 Healthy Streets Awards
Cyclehoop's Parklet in Hammersmith and Fulham has been shortlisted for the Best Innovation category in the Healthy Streets Awards. Cyclehoop worked with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to deliver the project earlier this year.
Jose Luis Salon & Boutique by lauckgroup
lauckgroup recently completed the Jose Luis Salon & Boutique's new Austin, Texas location. The luxurious storefront location at the Domain merges the salon and retail experience.
Tom Dixon Unveils Micro Wingback
Tom Dixon Studio recently unveiled the rescaled version of Wingback, designed for the home and confined spaces.
New Cradle to Cradle Certified Foundations Program Offers Free Guidance for Achieving Certification
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has launched a new guidance program for manufacturers and designers looking to create and certify products according to the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard.
2017 Victorian Premier's Design Awards
The 2017 Victorian Premier's Design Awards is now open for submissions. The annual awards program celebrates Victorian designers and businesses that use design to create better products, services, businesses and ultimately a better state of Victoria.
Photographer's Loft by Desai Chia Architecture
Desai Chia Architecture recently designed a loft for a photographer who was seeking a serene live-work environment.
Denomination Named Design Agency of the Year at Harpers Design Awards
Denomination was named Design Agency of the Year for the second year running at the Harpers Design Awards, scooping a total of 12 awards.
NBBJ Unveils New Designs for Abcam Global Headquarters at Cambridge Biomedical Campus
NBBJ has unveiled designs for a new headquarters building for Abcam at Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC).
WSU PACCAR Environmental Technology Building by LMN Architects
LMN Architects recently completed the PACCAR Environmental Technology Building at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, WA.
Outside Material: The Cover Art of Preservation Music
In 2001 friends Andrew Khedoori and Mark Gowing founded an independent record label with a singular aim: to provide like-minded listeners with good music and congruous design.
SND London '17
The Society for News Design (SND) will hold its first-ever conference in London. The conference will bring together the most creative minds in the industry to talk about what's going on in their professional life, what are the challenges of designers and how they succeed.
Bedales School Art and Design Building Wins 2017 RIBA National Award
Bedales School Art and Design Building won the 2017 RIBA National Award. Designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, the School is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of the South Downs National Park in the village of Steep near Petersfield.
wHY Wins International Design Competition to Revitalize Nationally-Important Site in Edinburgh
wHY has won the Ross Pavilion & Gardens international design competition. wHY's organic landscape-focused scheme respects the historic setting yet brings new energies, opens up views, transforms access and increases overall green space within West Princes Street Gardens.
Abvent Launches Twinmotion 2018
The Abvent Group has launched Twinmotion 2018, the latest version of its award-winning 3D immersion software developed especially for architects, designers, landscapers and urban planners.
Future Portrait by PRISM at Panorama Music Festival
PRISM created an installation for the Panorama Music Festival that transformed participants' motion into an amazing dynamic film.
2017 Midas Awards Are Now Open for Entries
The 2017 Midas Award for the World's Best Financial Advertising is now open for entries. Founded in 2001, the Midas Awards is the only awards show to recognize excellence in financial advertising and marketing on a global scale.
Slipstream Opens in Washington, D.C.
Designed by local firm //3877, Slipstream features a marriage of modernity and refined details and mirrors the unique coffee-to-cocktails concept for which the establishment is known.
2017 SBID International Design Awards Finalists Announced
The Society of British and International Design has revealed the finalists of the 2017 SBID International Design Awards.
Adobe Releases Exclusive Instagram + Photoshop Tutorial from Jaxson Pohlman
Adobe has released an easy and shareable step-by-step tutorial from fine art photographer Jaxson Pohlman. The Instagram tutorial shows how to create a composite dreamscape in just a few steps.
Concepts Releases New Update Focused on Apple Pencil
Concepts, a digital design sketchbook app for iPad Pro, released a new update that focuses on the Apple Pencil, further blurring the lines between art and technology.
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Black Edition
Bentley has today unveiled the new Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Black Edition. The suite of striking exterior and interior features have been created by the British brand's designers to reflect the car's sporting character.
Seventh Annual Architecture at Zero Competition Opens for Entries
The seventh annual Architecture at Zero competition for zero net energy (ZNE) building designs is now open for entries from students and professionals worldwide.
RIBA: Architects' Confidence Dips in June 2017
The Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) monthly Future Trends workload index dipped significantly in June 2017, falling to +10 (down from +23 in May 2017).
PubCoder 3 Released in Beta for Mac
PubCoder 3, a desktop application that allows users to design and distribute interactive content for mobile in any digital format, is now available in beta.
Demoiselle by Galvin
DesignLSM recently completed work on the launch of Demoiselle by Galvin, the latest venture from Michelin-starred chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin in Dubai's newest urban living destination - CITY WALK 2.
Gemma Observatory by Anmahian Winton Architects
Designed by Anmahian Winton Architects, Gemma is a private astronomical observatory is located on a remote mountain summit in central New Hampshire.
Detroit Design 139
The Detroit Design 139, an architecture advocacy platform that organizes thought-leadership design initiatives focusing on Detroit's future built and natural environment, has announced an open call for submissions that will result in an exhibition showcasing exceptional architecture and design work within the City of Detroit.
Kerning for a Cause 2017
The Chicago Chapter of The Architecture Lobby is calling for submissions for its second annual design competition, Kerning for a Cause. The competition is open to all architects, designers, and those who self-identify as laborers, to redesign the Federal Labor Laws poster that is legally mandated to hang in any business with employees.
LISA Airplanes Unveils AKOYA
LISA Airplanes has unveiled AKOYA, a small private plane that can land on water, snow, and land. When it arrives at its destination, the aircraft's wings can be folded in an instant, enabling it to be stored in a garage.
Stantec Brings Wynwood to Coral Gables Office Space
Stantec has completed the interiors for Hemisphere Media Group, a Spanish-language media company located at 4000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables, Florida.
SO-IL and Laisné Roussel Selected for Place Mazas
SO-IL and Laisné Roussel have won the international competition for the Place Mazas site in Paris with their proposal, 'L'Atelier de l'Arsenal.'
Lion's View by ARRCC
ARRCC recently renovated the Lion's View, a two-storey Cape Town property, originally designed by SAOTA a decade ago.
Lake Chelan by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer recently completed Lake Chelan, a family retreat in scenic Washington state. This family hideaway was designed for modern, easy living inspired by the essence of "camp life" and a family's love for the outdoors.
3form Unveils Textiles Collection
3form has unveiled its brand new Textiles Collection, a series of exquisite interlayers that blurs the line between art, design and fashion.
Depot Designs Branding and Packaging for Beanopini Lupini Beans
Depot Creative designed the branding and packaging for Beanopini, a new start-up snack food business. The snack category is saturated with all types of offerings but few are nutritionally comparable to this Mediterranean 'ancient' superfood.
Robot Food Rebrands Saxa
Robot Food recently rebranded Saxa's core range of salts, including two new grinder products. Saxa has been around since 1907 and is one of the UK's better known heritage brands.
Telly Awards Unveils New Branding
The Telly Awards has today unveiled a new visual identity, designed by Rob Trostle. Trostle developed a dynamic identity that also links the award to the idea that video can now be seen everywhere and on screens of all shapes and sizes.
Agent by Mixer Design Group: 360° Automotive Security
Mixer Industrial Design and UX teams recently created Agent, a connected video surveillance camera that will monitor your parked car and alert you when the vehicle is disturbed.
2018 Warming Huts Competition
The 2018 Warming Huts Competition is now open for submissions. Supported by the Manitoba Association of Architects, the competition seeks proposals for a warming hut or art installation.
Issho Leeds by DesignLSM
DesignLSM recently completed the interior work for the launch of Issho - a new Japanese led dining concept by luxury restaurant group D&D London.
DesignThinkers 2017 Toronto
DesignThinkers 2017 Toronto conference will be held November 7 & 8 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.
Converge Europe 2017: Explore the Intersection of Design and Technology
solidThinking has announced that the 2017 European Converge conference will take place October 17 at the SANAA building in Essen Germany. The conference will bring together industrial designers, design engineers, architects, and others active in product creation to explore the growing creative middle ground shared by both designers and engineers.
The Architect's Newspaper 2017 Best of Design Awards
The Architect's Newspaper's 5th Best of Design Awards is now open for submissions. The competition aims to showcase great buildings and building elements.
Brandpoint Rebrands McCambridge Bread Tin Bakery Range
Brandpoint recently revived and reinvented McCambridge's classic home bake bread kit range to appeal to the modern market.
KORplus: Hydrogen-Rich Antioxidant Water On The Go
KOR Water has announced the Indiegogo launch of KOR+, the world's first reusable water bottle capable of upgrading regular water into hydrogen-rich antioxidant water on-demand.
typotherapy Redesigns University of Toronto's English Magazine
typotherapy recently redesigned the University of Toronto's 'English' magazine. The purpose of the magazine is to act as a voice, communicate opinions, and to inform students and faculty about what's happening in the Department of English.
Sanlorenzo SX88 Crossover Motoryacht Concept
Sanlorenzo recently unveiled its new crossover motoryacht concept SX88. The new 27m motoryacht features a semi-displacement grp hull and carbon fibre superstructure.
Ted Moudis Associates' Foot Locker Project Awarded CoreNet NYC 2017 Commercial Interior Project of the Year
Ted Moudis Associates recently recognized by CoreNet Global New York City Chapter for its design of Foot Locker's new headquarters. The project won the 2017 Commercial Interior Project of the Year over 75,000 square feet.
Demirci Restaurant by Caglayan Architects
Caglayan Architects recently designed the interiors for the Demirci Restaurant in Istanbul.
Thomas Heatherwick to Receive 2017 ACADIA Design Excellence Award
The Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) has named Thomas Heatherwick as the recipient of the 2017 ACADIA Design Excellence Award.
JOI-Design Creates a Mountain Hub for the Hilton Munich Airport
JOI-Design recently completed the new guestrooms in the extension of the Hilton Munich Airport. The rooms has been realized through their 'Mountain Hub' concept inspired by the nearby Bavarian Alps.
Plywood: Material of the Modern World
On view at the V&A through November 12, Plywood: Material of the Modern World explores the near-ubiquitous material's global impact and history from the 1850s to the present day.
Graphic Means: A History of Graphic Design Production
Up until just over 30 years ago, when the desktop computer debuted, the whole design production process would have been done primarily by hand, and with the aide of analog machines.
Jaguar Unveils New E-PACE
Jaguar has unveiled the all-new E-PACE, a compact performance SUV featuring an all-wheel-drive system that is packed with technology designed to ensure the joy of driving a Jaguar whatever the conditions.
Designers Fiesta 2017
The eight Designers Fiesta will be held September 15 at the Hackney Picturehouse, London. Designers Fiesta features key speakers and international instructors from print, web, video and new media work-flows.
Prodigious' New Office by M Moser Associates
M Moser Associates recently designed a new office space and studio for Prodigious, the French Media company belonging to Publicis, who just moved from Manhattan to the new Industry City campus in Brooklyn.
Bulletproof Creates Visual Identity and Packaging for Apetina
Bulletproof recently created a contemporary new brand, visual identity and packaging design for global cheese brand Apetina.
Luminothérapie 2018-2019 Competition
Submissions are now open for the 2018-2019 Luminothérapie competition. The aim of this multidisciplinary competition is to enhance the public space and bring it to life with participatory works and architectural video projections.
Robot Food Rebrands Seabrook
Seabrook and Robot Food recently collaborated to reposition the brand, bucking mainstream norms to bag more penetration.
Fire Station #5 by STGM & CCM2 Architectes
Located in the borough of Pintendre on the outskirts of Lévis, the new 1,500 sq. m. fire station houses eight fire trucks.
1st Avenue Residence by Architecture Microclimat
Architecture Microclimat recently completed the 1st Avenue Residence. This new sun-filled home is part of Montreal's urban narrative yet offers all the advantages of a residential community.
Likelihood by Best Practice Architecture
Best Practice Architecture recently completed the retail footware & fashion space Likelihood.
GRAY Launches First Regional Awards Program Focused on the Pacific Northwest
GRAY Magazine is calling for entries for the inaugural GRAY Awards - the region's first cross-disciplinary, regionally focused design awards program.
Walnut Creek Downtown District Welcomes MoMo's
Opened in February, the new MoMo's 7,700-square-foot restaurant matches the upscale expectations of Walnut Creek's high-end downtown district, allowing guests to dine on classic American fare within chic interiors.
PAVE 2017 Student Design Competition
The 2017 PAVE Design Challenge invites students to re-invent the experience of Chick-fil-A on a college campus.
Lodovnia: Ice Cream Pop-Up Shop with Unique Facade by Mode:lina
Mode:lina recently completed Lodovnia, a new mobile ice cream pop-up shop with a unique façade.
Wynwood 25 by Kobi Karp
Known for its vibrant artwork, restaurants, breweries and boutiques, Miami's Wynwood neighborhood is now on its way to adding residential and business elements to its already culturally-rich scene.
TIRPITZ: A Hidden Museum on Danish Westcoast
Varde Museums, BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, and Tinker Imagineers recently completed TIRPITZ - a sanctuary in the sand that acts as a gentle counterbalance to the dramatic war history of the site in Blåvand on the west coast of Denmark.
Moxie Sozo Creates New Look for Icelandic Provisions
Moxie Sozo designed the new look for Icelandic Provisions. Boulder-based creative agency created a new packaging that would evoke the cultural, creative and geographic history of Iceland.
EUROPA: Connecting Ideas Across Borders
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the L.K.E Ozolins EUROPA talks series. EUROPA focuses on the relationship between the UK and other European countries.
Sandler Seating Unveils Unnia Soft
Sandler Seating recently added Unnia Soft to its popular Unnia collection. Designed by Simon Pengelly, Unnia Soft provides a unique approach to color by allowing separate seat and back components to be combined in up to two leathers or fabrics.
Public Square by FXFOWLE & Sam Schwartz Engineering Wins the Driverless Future Challenge
Blank Space has announced that Public Square by FXFOWLE with Sam Schwartz Engineering has been named the winner in the Driverless Future Challenge.
AIGA Announces 50 Books | 50 Covers of 2016 Competition Results
AIGA and Design Observer have announced the results of 50 Books | 50 Covers of 2016. Book designers and publishers entered nearly 700 book and cover designs from more than 23 countries.
WAF Architecture Drawing Prize
The World Architecture Festival, in partnership with Make architects and Sir John Soane's Museum, has launched a new prize for architectural drawing. The prize will recognize the continuing importance of hand drawing, whilst also embracing the creative use of digitally produced renderings.
Laguarda.Low Architects Awarded First Prize in Master Plan Competition for OCT Bao'an Waterfront Development
Laguarda.Low Architects was awarded first prize in OCT Group's international competition for the design of OCT Bao'an, a new large-scale planned waterfront development in Shenzhen's Bao'an district in China.
MUJI Unveils Found MUJI Germany Collection
MUJI has launched 'Found MUJI Germany,' the latest addition the brand's popular Found MUJI series developed by Naoto Fukasawa.
New Aesthetic Filters Let Designers Search Adobe Stock Images Using Attributes
Adobe recently added a new feature to Adobe Stock that lets designers search images using attributes.
New Identity for NASA Hybrid Reality Lab
Lucas Benarroch and Gonzalo Hergueta have unveiled the new identity for NHRL (NASA Hybrid Reality Lab), developed through a collaborative partnership between the NASA HRL Team and Fusion.
Garden of the Four Seasons by Carlo Ratti Associati
Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled 'Garden of the Four Seasons,' a covered garden in Milan where spring, summer, autumn, and winter coexist at any moment of the year, thanks to an innovative, zero-net-energy climate control system.
The Working Assembly Unveils Branding and Design for NYC Restaurant Week's 25th Anniversary
The Working Assembly (TWA) recently collaborated with NYC & Company to rebrand New York City epicurean staple NYC Restaurant Week, providing a new brand identity to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the famed event.
imm cologne's 15th Pure Talents Contest
imm cologne's 15th Pure Talents Contest is now open for submissions. The internationally renowned competition provides a career springboard for many young designers.
WDO Announces World Design Capital 2020 Shortlist
The World Design Organization (WDO) has announced that Lille, France and Sydney, Australia have made the shortlist to become World Design Capital 2020, for their effective use of design to drive economic, social, cultural, and environmental development in their cities.
RACE Robotics Lab by MOD
MOD was commissioned to design the branding and spatial experience for Robotics Application Centre of Excellence (RACE), a new robotic facility aimed at educating, and introducing robots into automating existing manufacturing industries.
The Flash Light by Ilanel
Ilanel has unveiled 'The Flash Light,' a linear luminaire, fitted with LED strip and available in various sizes and finishes.