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Lifescapes International Brings Touch of Las Vegas to South Korea
Lifescapes International has designed the landscape environment for Paradise City, a $1.1 billion, fully integrated entertainment and gaming resort complex totaling 83 acres in Incheon, South Korea.
Wacom to Expand Cintiq Pro Line with Large Models
Beginning 2018, Wacom will expand the Cintiq Pro lineup with two large creative pen displays.
Philippe Starck Designs Two New Products for FLOS
FLOS has added two new products, designed by Philippe Starck, to its Bon Jour collection.
The Beak Chair by Ole Wanscher
Carl Hansen & Son has added the Beak Chair, designed by Ole Wanscher, to its Wanscher collection.
Absolut Launches Limited Edition LGBT Bottle
Absolut has launched a new limited edition bottle. The new rainbow design is the third and consecutive bottle to support the LGBTQ community, with this year's interpretation of the flag at the centre of a high-impact, media campaign.
Milán 44: Auto-parts Warehouse Transformed Into Vibrant Local Market
Designed by Francisco Pardo Arquitecto, in collaboration with architect Julio Amezcua, Milán 44 is an urban-regeneration project located in Colonia Juarez, Mexico City.
Sedley Place Brings Believe in Better to Life for Sky with Seven New Food Spaces
Sky has unveiled Sky Street, its new food and beverage space designed by Sedley Place. Sky Street comprises of seven bespoke eateries, all housed within Sky's latest edition to its Osterley media campus, Sky Central.
Sound and Matter in Design Exhibition at Design Museum Holon
On view at the Design Museum Holon through October 28, Sound and Matter in Design explores the multidimensional relationship between sound and design.
Sleep 2017: Europe's Hotel Design and Development Event Returns to Explore Loyalty
Sleep returns for 2017 with the provocative theme 'Loyalty: Lessons in Love' shaping the direction of the two-day event on November 21-22 at the Business Design Centre in London.
Focus17
Focus/17 will bring together the design world at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour for an impressive six-day event.
2018 eVolo Skyscraper Competition
eVolo Magazine is calling for submissions for the 2018 Skyscraper Competition. The competition recognizes outstanding ideas that redefine skyscraper design through the implementation of novel technologies, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organizations along with studies on globalization, flexibility, adaptability, and the digital revolution. It is a forum that examines the relationship between the skyscraper and the natural world, the skyscraper and the community, and the skyscraper and the city.
Accept & Proceed Creates Brand and Identity for Hansine
Accept & Proceed has created a new brand identity for Hansine, a new luxury fashion label launching this week in the UK.
SONNEMAN Abstract Panels
SONNEMAN has unveiled Abstract Panels. This new collection of sculpturally artistic sconces features LED illumination emitted through the layered voids of abstract-shaped panels.
Caruso St. John Refurbishes Kvadrat Soft Cells Design Studio
Caruso St. John recently completed the new Kvadrat Soft Cells studio in Copenhagen.
MoMA Design Store Opens Its Second Standalone Japanese Outpost in Kyoto
The MoMA Design Store opened its second standalone store in Kyoto, designed by Lumsden.
SEGD Signage and Wayfinding Event Comes to Boston
Transportation, urban and campus environments are complex spaces, which have an increasing need for innovative signage and wayfinding solutions employing best practices and the latest technology. The SEGD Wayfinding event is poised to bring together a range of experts to tour, connect, discuss and discover over two days this August.
Kokuyo Design Award 2017
Submissions are now open for the 2017 Kokuyo Design Award. The competition was established in 2002, inviting innovative and ingenious ideas that will contribute to the creation of user-oriented products.
Finalists Announced for Driverless Future Challenge
Blank Space has revealed the four finalists for the Driverless Future Challenge, which invited teams from around the world to help New York City plan for autonomous transportation.
F Chair by Rasmus Bækkel Fex for Brdr. Krüger
Brdr. Krüger has collaborated with Rasmus Bækkel Fex to create the F chair, a contemporary take on the classic Shaker chair.
2017 Taipei International Design Award
The 2017 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.
Globe-Trotter Launches F1-Inspired Carbon Fibre Case
To mark its 120th Anniversary, Globe-Trotter has launched a new limited-edition 20" Carbon Fibre Trolley Case.
JOI-Design Creates Two New Signature Suites at Radisson Blu Frankfurt
JOI-Design has partnered up with Wohnidee Magazine and Radisson Blu to create signature suites that are distinct in personality.
Seymourpowell Creates Bespoke Mechanical Art Piece for Heston Blumenthal's Dinner Restaurant
Seymourpowell created a bespoke, mechanical art piece for the Dinner by Heston Blumenthal restaurant in London.
Nescafé Azera and Twelve Launch Range of Iconic Tins
TWELVE has developed a multichannel campaign for Nescafé Azera, with a range of iconic and desirable limited edition tins, created in collaboration with emerging design talent from the University for the Creative Arts.
Mondaine Helvetica Regular: 2nd Time Zone
To honor the 2nd anniversary of Mondaine's Helvetica collection, Mondaine has launched Helvetica 2nd time zone in the Regular style 40 mm case. Its concept and design is fully appreciative of the restrained design codes of the font.
Communication Arts 2018 Typography Competition
Communication Arts is calling for entries for the 8th annual Typography Competition. The competition celebrates the best use of typography as the primary visual element in design and advertising, plus new typeface designs, calligraphy and handlettering.
In2Sports Ontario Retail Store by Unfold Creative Studio
Unfold Creative Studio recently designed a new retail space for In2Sports, a brand fueled by the passion for the sport of football/soccer.
Interior Designer Advocates Defeat Proposed Sales Tax in Ohio Budget
A proposed sales tax in Ohio, introduced in the state budget bill (HB49) in January 2017, sought to tax interior design and decoration services.
Volvo x Barbara Davidson
Volvo has teamed up with three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and artist Barbara Davidson for a world-first - using the on-board safety cameras of the new Volvo XC60 to create a special collection of photographs.
Winners of 11th Spark Product & Concept Design Awards
The Spark Design Awards has revealed the winners of the 11th edition.
PINC Pavilion at University of Porto
PINC - Pole for the Creative Industries of Park of Science and Technology, University of Porto - quickly became a space of great dynamism of Porto. A recognized center for the creation and production of events.
RIBA Future Trends Survey for May 2017 Shows Signs of Steady Demand for Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) monthly survey shows signs of a steady demand for architects in the UK.
Peloponnese Relaunches with Revitalized Visual Identity to Appeal to a New Generation of Taste Adventurers
Bulletproof has created a new visual identity for Peloponnese, aimed to establish the brand as leader in its category and appeal to a new generation of consumers looking for culinary adventure.
4th International Green Interior Awards Shortlist Revealed
The International Green Interior Awards has revealed the shortlist for 2017.
HENN Wins the International Competition for the New Continental AG HQ in Hanover
HENN recently won an international competition for the new company headquarters of Continental that will consolidate all the facilities formerly spread across the city in one location.
Design Exchange Emerging Designer Competition
The Design Exchange is calling for submissions for the third edition of the Emerging Designer Competition.
Type Directors Club Awards Medal to Dutch Typographer Gerard Unger
The Type Directors Club has announced that the TDC Medal is being presented to Dutch typographer Dr. Gerard Unger, who has created some of the world's most influential typefaces for over five decades.
A Century of Prints in Britain
A Century of Prints in Britain is an essential guide showcasing over 200 highlights from the Arts Council Collection's renowned print holdings.
Bonser and Mathers: UK Product Design and Manufacturing Companies Need More Funding to Stay Competitive
John Mathers, ex-CEO of the Design Council, and design entrepreneur Damon Bonser have called for more investment in early stage UK product design and manufacturing companies to give the UK a fighting chance of staying ahead of international competition post Brexit.
Storefront IS Hong Kong
From July 7 to 9, 2017, Storefront for Art and Architecture will present Storefront IS Hong Kong, a three-day series of events that take place in contested sites across the city of Hong Kong. Events seek to address the nature of urban public life, and to highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by Hong Kong residents.
Woods Bagot Designs ADCO's Melbourne Headquarters
Woods Bagot has completed a new workplace for ADCO in Melbourne, delivering a contemporary workplace environment for one of Australia's leading construction companies.
hOUR City Student Competition
Around the world, rural, suburban, and isolated urban communities are left behind by the global economy. The Van Alen Institute is seeking ideas to better connect these areas to the social and economic opportunities in cities.
Chalet Whymper Cottage by Chevallier Architectes
Chevallier Architectes recently completed Chalet Whymper, located in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France.
Lightemotion's Exterior Lighting Design Highlights Architectural Beauty of 180 Wellington
Lightemotion recently completed the lighting design for 180 Wellington. The building represents a unique expression of Beaux-Arts design, enhanced with a lighting design plan which not only brings the subtlety of its grand architecture to light, but also sets a tone for the luminous environment in the capital region at night.
adidas Originals x Kvadrat Launch Stan Smiths
Kvadrat collaborated with adidas Originals on a new pair of Stan Smiths. Inspired by Copenhagen, the city where utilitarian design, Japanese aesthetic and modernist values collide, the new collaboration with Kvadrat and adidas creates a truly special edition take on the iconic Stan Smith silhouette.
SONNEMAN Unveils Waveforms
SONNEMAN recently unveiled Waveforms, the latest addition to its 2017 collection, designed by Robert Sonneman.
ICON10 Education Symposium: Call for Papers
ICON is calling for papers for its 10th Education Symposium. The open call is for contributions that broaden the understanding of how illustration is changing in the classroom and in practice. Unusual avenues of practice and inquiry are welcome, including both theory and practice-based researchers, academics, illustrators, typographers, designers, painters and artists.
Blacksheep Designs The Cooking Library, Seoul
Blacksheep has completed work on The Cooking Library in Seoul, for Hyundai Card (HC), one of Korea's largest credit card companies.
Vienna Design Week 2017
The 11th edition of the Vienna Design Week will take place September 29 - October 8, featuring more than 100 events all over the city.
KAAN Architecten Unveils Faculty of Medicine of the Universidade Anhembi Morumbi
KAAN Architecten has unveiled the design for the new Faculty of Medicine of the Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM) in São José dos Campos, a city in the greater metropolitan area of São Paulo State.
Flying Spur Design Series by Mulliner
Bentley has unveiled the new Flying Spur Design Series by Mulliner. Comprising a selection of five interior and exterior accent colour splits - Mandarin, Pillar Box Red, White, Kingfisher and Azure Purple - this new limited edition delivers a unique and exclusive design take on Bentley's luxury sedan, curated by Mulliner.
The American Society of Interior Designers Releases Five Design Sector Briefs
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has published five sector brief reports that explore the various influences affecting the interior design industry, and in turn, the work of interior designers.
The Design Museum Acquires Rainbow Flag and Space Cup
The Design Museum has acquired the rainbow flag, David Bowie's Blackstar album, a coffee cup for astronauts and Oculus Rift's virtual reality headset for its permanent collection.
World Design Organization to Present 2017 World Design Medal to Hartmut Esslinger
The World Design Organization has named Hartmut Esslinger, founder of frogdesign, as the recipient of the 2017 World Design Medal.
Sandler Seating Unveils New Up Stool
Sandler Seating has unveiled the new Up Stool with wooden frame. Designed by Martin Ballendat, the Up Stool has been created for comfort and longevity in public spaces.
MoMA Adds Original-Condition 1968 Fiat 500 to Collection
The Museum of Modern Art has acquired an original model of the Fiat 500F "Berlina," commonly referred to as the Cinquecento.
2017 SEGD Fellow and Achievement Award Winners
The Society for Experiential Graphic Design has unveiled the winners of the 2017 SEGD Achievement Awards.
PB Creative Designs New Brand Identity for Lifeplus Be
PB Creative has created the new brand identity for Lifeplus Be, a natural sports supplements range. Lifeplus approached the agency to create a new sports nutrition brand that would provide the company with an ownable and credible space within the UK, Europe and US sports nutrition markets.
Seymourpowell Wins Gold Cannes Lions Award for Fairphone 2
Seymourpowell's Fairphone 2 design has been awarded a GOLD Product Design Award for Sustainability & Environmental Impact at the 64th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Adobe MAX 2017
The 2017 Adobe MAX Conference will be held October 18-20, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual event offers a unique opportunity to gain ideas and inspiration from leading photographers and Adobe experts who will share their tips, techniques, and workflows in valuable sessions and hands-on labs.
Winners of Fifth Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has revealed the winners of its 5th Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge.
Making Policy Public 2017: Call for Proposals
The call for proposals for the 10th anniversary year of Making Policy Public is now open. CUP seeks organizations who are working to address a policy issue that would benefit from a visual explanation, and where the lack of understanding of this issue is leading to social injustice.
Universal Everything Creates Video Artworks for Hyundai Motorstudio
Opened in March, Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang is South Korea's largest centre dedicated to car culture. Universal Everything created five large-scale works of video art for the new centre.
Us & Coutumes Unveils B3 Storage Bench
Us & Coutumes has unveiled B3 storage bench. Originally conceived as an entryway unit, the B3 has evolved into the ultimate storage bench and is now available in four standard sizes to accommodate a variety of configurations, including multi-level shelving.
AIRO by Entwurfreich
Entwurfreich has unveiled AIRO, a simple and high-quality soundbar, developed to provide an individual solution for various requirements, targeting a design-oriented audience.
X2 by Wewood
Designed by Laurindo Marta for Wewood, X2 is a versatile bookshelf that can be composed freely.
KAAN Architecten Unveils B30
KAAN Architecten recently transformed a historical building in The Hague, housing five unique agencies including the independent planning bureaus (CPB, SCP, PBL), the Council for the Environment and Infrastructure (Rli) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA).
Le Drugstore Brand Identity by Design & Practice
Design & Practice designed the brand identity for the newly opened restaurant "Le Drugstore," with interiors designed by Tom Dixon.
New York Times Magazine Typography: New Exhibit at Type Directors Club
Type Directors Club has recently opened its new summer exhibition "New York Times Magazine Type: 2015 - Present," highlighting brand-new typography and innovative design used by an energetic team to bring a fresh graphic approach to this weekly's must-read journalism and commentary.
iJungle International Illustration Awards 2017
The 2017 iJungle Illustration Awards is now open for submissions. The contest is open to illustrators, agencies, representatives, students and teachers from all over the world.
Canyon is Red Dot: Design Team of the Year 2017
The Canyon Design Team has been named the 2017 Red Dot: Design Team of the Year. Since 1988, Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen has been selecting a team each year that produces excellent product design year after year.
Destination America On-Air Refresh
Destination America has recently pivoted to become the only network that aims to bridge the gap between true life experiences and the unknown.
SST Typeface Goes Global
Monotype has announced the widespread availability of the SST typeface, which was originally designed in exclusive partnership with the creative department of Sony Corporation to be used on a global scale.
MPC Creative Opens AICP Next Awards with Evocative Short Film
MPC Creative created the short opening film for the 2017 AICP Next Awards presentation. The film was a visual representation of the prestigious competition's search for new and unexplored forms of communication.
EAJY Unveils Beams Chair
EAJY has announced the launch of their first product Beams Chair. Stylish and functional, the Beams Chair is a lightweight and durable wooden armchair.
ASID DC Office Named Healthiest & Greenest in the World
American Society of Interior Designers' (ASID) Washington DC headquarters is the first in the world to receive both LEED and WELL Platinum Certification under WELL Building Standard v1, making it the greenest and the healthiest office on the planet.
Greenbuild 2017 International Conference and Expo
Taking place this year in Boston, Mass. at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.
Herman Miller Launches Live OS
Herman Miller has today unveiled Live OS, a new system of cloud-connected furnishings, app, and dashboard, to enable more personalized experiences for employees, and provide organizations with real-time data analytics.
ButterflyCannon Redesigns No7 Lift & Luminate and Restore & Renew
ButterflyCannon have rejuvenated the packaging of the No7 Lift & Luminate franchise, following the successful launch of the redesigned anti-ageing serum in 2016.
Robot Food Creates New Branding for Bulk Powders
Robot Food designed the branding, website and packaging for Bulk Powders in 2013, and were asked back to unify and progress the brand to accommodate the growing product range.
E20 House by Steimle Architekten
Steimle Architekten recently completed E20 House, located on the outskirts of the small town of Pliezhausen, about 30 kilometers south of Stuttgart.
RIBA Launches Inaugural International Week
RIBA International Week will take place July 3-7, featuring a wide array of events and keynote speeches around the theme of the New Urban Agenda - the United Nation's global strategy on goals for sustainable development and housing over the coming two decades. The Week's program will facilitate engagement with the UN's Agenda for architectural practices of all sizes, and architects at every stage of their career.
Denomination Gives Fazzoletto a Disruptive Design
Denomination has unveiled packaging and brand identity for Fazzoletto, a new wine from Piedmont-based wine co-operative Araldica.
Jump Studios Completes Cloudflare's First UK Office
Jump Studios designed the first UK office for Cloudflare in London. Working closely with Cloudflare, Jump Studios' design transformed a former paper factory in London's Southwark area into a bright, efficient space.
2017 ASID Foundation Transform Grant Recipients Announced
The American Society of Interior Designers Foundation (ASIDF) has announced the recipients of its sixth annual Transform Grant.
Thick by Maxi Spina
Thick by Maxi Spina, on view at the SCI-Arc from July 7, attempts to expand on the problems of material thickness through the topic of sections, ruins, fragments, constructions, figurations, simultaneity, and representation.
House 2: Counter City
House 2: Counter City is a 240 square metre public architectural installation situated next to the Toni-Areal in Zurich.
2017 City of London Building of the Year Award
8 Finsbury Circus by WilkinsonEyre has been named winner at the 2017 City of London Building of the Year Award.
Yonder Rebrands Scramble
Yonder has rebranded and refurbished Scramble, the Soho-based sound design and post-production company.
C.A.R.L. Auditorium at RWTH Aachen University by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects recently completed one of the largest and most modern lecture facilities in Europe on the campus of RWTH Aachen University in Germany.
Farmbird by //3877
Farmbird, the latest eatery completed by //3877, exudes style as fresh as its menu.
2017 Creative Time Summit: Of Homelands and Revolution
Featuring over 50 international and local participants, Creative Time Summit: Of Homelands and Revolution, co-produced with The Power Plant, will take place in Toronto, Canada from September 28-30.
PNCA/PENSOLE Design Intensive
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), in partnership with Pensole, has launched PNCA/PENSOLE Design Intensive - a new 15-credit, one semester program designed to ready students for careers in the footwear industry.
FORMA by Pininfarina
As part of the Signature Series, FORMA is the second collaboration between Ronbow and Pininfarina.
Key Center Lobby Reposition by SkB Architects
No longer merely pass-through spaces, lobbies have become destinations in their own right; hotelesque settings suitable for impromptu meetings and alternative work places for building tenants.
Ted Moudis Associates Designs Mediabrands' New NYC Office
Ted Moudis Associates (TMA) recently completed IPG Mediabrands' new, 95,000-square-foot office at 100 West 33rd Street in New York City.
Trollbäck+Company Creates 2017 AICP Show Opening Titles
Trollbäck+Company created the 2017 AICP Show Opening Titles. The animated piece unveiled the new AICP logo -- its first in 45 years -- which was designed by Brian Collins.
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Designs Reformation's New Concept Store
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) has completed the design of a new concept store for Reformation in the vibrant Mission neighborhood of San Francisco.
House Lachance by ACDF
ACDF recently completed House Lachance located on the shores of Lake Memphremagog in the Eastern Townships.
From the Bay Launches New Collection Designed by Jonas Wagell
From the Bay launched its first collection designed by Jonas Wagell during NYCxDesign in May.