Design News
Adobe Adds Touch Bar Support to Photoshop CC
Adobe has today released an updated Photoshop CC that features custom support for Apple's Touch Bar on the MacBook Pro.
World Illustration Awards 2017: Call for Entries
The 2017 World Illustration Awards is now open for submissions. The Awards program is open to all illustrators working in any medium, context or geographical location. Work must be entered as either a New Talent entry or a Professional entry.
Brooks England x Vault by Vans Collection
Brooks England has collaborated with Taka Hayahsi's Vault by Vans to create a unique collection of cycling saddles and footwear.
IIDA 2017 Interior Design Competition and Will Ching Design Competition Now Open
Submissions are now open for the International Interior Design Association's (IIDA) 44th annual Interior Design Competition and the 25th annual Will Ching Design Competition.
Khanna Reidinga Creates Brand Identity for New VW Venture MOIA
Khanna Reidinga has created the logo and the brand identity for Volkswagen Group's new mobility company MOIA.
Adidas 3D Runner: First Commercial Drop of 3D Printed Running Shoes
Adidas will release a limited run of 3D printed runners through its adidas Confirmed app. The shoes will be available for pick-up at adidas NYC, and will also be available in London and Tokyo.
Boardfish: Production-Proven Page Layout Tool Designed Specifically for Storyboards
Boardfish is a stand-alone page layout application designed specifically for the purpose of storyboarding. Boardfish instantly assembles panels into a professional storyboard layout with the flexibility to easily edit and customize layouts.
The Arrivals Pop-Up Store by Lotte van Velzen
Lotte van Velzen recently completed 'The Arrivals Pop-Up Store,' located in SoHo, NYC. The contemporary retail space emphasizes the architecturally inspired identity of the brand through the use of familiar geometries paired with graphic textures creating a playful take on the retail experience.
Design for Good by Aquent
Aquent is calling for submissions for its Design for Good grants program. The program will offer five $5,000 grants to nonprofits to hire graphic designers who are passionate about the nonprofits' work and propose design projects.
2017 O'Reilly Design Conference
The second O'Reilly Design Conference will be held March 19-22 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. The event aims to arm designers with the skills, connections, and inspiration to create the products and services of today and tomorrow.
Young Package 2017: Open & Play
The 22nd Young Package competition is calling on designers to create a package that consumers would like to play with. Create an interactive package box and prove that even protective packaging can be fun.
PANTONE Color of the Year 2017: Greenery
PANTONE has revealed the 2017 Color of the Year, Greenery, a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade symbolizes new beginnings, evoking the first days of spring when natures greens revive, restore, and renew.
JaK Studio Unveils New Private Aviation Hub for Gama Aviation
JaK Studio has today unveiled its designs for a new private aviation hub for Gama Aviation at Sharjah International Airport.
Nude Brand Creation Rebrands Royston
Nude Brand Creation recently rebranded specialist label maker Royston to broaden its reach within the drinks market.
AIA|LA 2017 Residential Architecture Awards
The 2017 AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards are now open for submissions. The Awards celebrate architecture designed and lived in today.
A Sneak Peak of Modern by Dwell Magazine
Target has collaborated with Dwell Magazine to launch a home look book, Modern by Dwell Magazine, to be released on December 27. The book features more than 120 items, including furniture, decor, tabletop and accessories.
Halo Crystal Chandelier by Manooi
Manooi presented Halo at the Light and Building trade fair in Frankfurt this year. Designed by János Héder, Halo gets his name from the optical phenomenon that one can sometimes observe in the sky, forming a circle encompassing the Sun or occasionally the Moon.
Winner of Inaugural Walker Zanger Kaza Design Competition
Walker Zanger has named Aybars Asci as the winner of the inaugural Kaza Design Competition for his original design "Liquid Forms."
Berlin Fashion Film Festival 2017
Submissions are now open for the 2017 Berlin Fashion Film Festival. Entrants are invited to submit film productions that are well crafted, based on a strong concept, are emotionally engaging and push the boundaries of how stories are told via moving image.
RGD Announces Recipients of Inaugural In-House Awards Program
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) has revealed the recipients of the 2016 In-House Design Awards, an inaugural awards program showcasing the best design being done in-house.
Main Street at eBay Headquarters by ESI Design
eBay's corporate campus in San Jose has unveiled a new "front door" to the company with Main Street, a 20,000-square-foot hub designed by ESI Design that brings the brand to life through massive interactive installations and displays in a bright, airy setting.
FITC Amsterdam X
Now in its 10th year, FITC Amsterdam returns to host the groundbreaking design and tech event on the future of innovation, design and all the cool stuff in between.
Acoustic Research Flash 1.0 Speakers by Martin Postler & Ian Ferguson
American high tech audio equipment pioneer Acoustic Research tasked PostlerFerguson to help them to relaunch their brand with the Flash 1.0 Bluetooth speaker series.
Winners of Architecture at Zero Announced
PG&E and the American Institute of Architects, California Council, have announced the winners of the sixth annual Architecture at Zero competition for zero net energy (ZNE) building design.
British Fashion: Google and BFC Launch Online Exhibition
Google and the British Fashion Council have launched an online exhibition to bring to life the creativity, heritage and craftsmanship of British fashion.
Emma Maxwell Designs Revolutionary French Restaurant in Hong Kong
Emma Maxwell recently completed 12,000 Francs, a revolutionary French restaurant specialized in in-house preserved dishes, located in Elgin Street, Hong Kong.
4th International Green Interior Awards
Entries are now open for the 4th International Green Interior Awards. The competition aims to showcase world leading, innovative and inspirational interior spaces that are packed with interior products that have a positive affect for people and environment.
Thonet Side Table S 18 by Uli Budde
Thonet has unveiled Side Table S 18 by Uli Budde. Reminiscent of an infinite loop, the linear tubular steel frame forms a pendant corresponding to the tabletop and the central motif of the circle.
Fence House by mode:lina
Mode:lina Architekci recently completed 'Fence House,' located in Borówiec, Poland. The singular house consists of two blocks with a pitched roof and an asymmetric cube for the garage.
2017 Toronto Design Offsite Festival
The 2017 Toronto Design Offsite Festival (TO DO) will showcase talent throughout the city from January 16-22, featuring self-produced work from over 400 independent, local, national, and international designers and artists.
2017 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition: The Convergent Future
The 22nd edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the most influential and comprehensive lighting and LED event in Asia, is set to take place from June 9-12, 2017 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.
Paramount by The Office Space Wins Best Office at 2016 WAF INSIDE
Paramount by The Office Space, designed by Woods Bagot, has been awarded the best designed workplace at the prestigious World Festival of Interiors (INSIDE), winning the competitive Office category in Berlin.
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Recognized by the Urban Land Institute
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized with a 2016 Global Award of Excellence as one of the top civic design projects in the world by the Urban Land Institute.
La Casa by MXMA
MXMA designed the interior for a duplex, located in the heart of Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, to create an innovative living space with abundant wood surfaces.
Boos Beach Club Restaurant by Metaform
Metaform recently completed the Boos Beach Club Restaurant located in Bridel, Luxembourg. The new structure, interwoven around the existing house, is inspired by the Japanese art of origami.
Toymail Talkies
Toymail has unveiled Talkies, a quirky plush line that let friends and family exchange voice messages with kids.
Design Shanghai 2017
Design Shanghai, Asia's leading international design event, will return to the historic Shanghai Exhibition Centre from March 8 to 11, 2017. Reinforced by the success of a record-breaking 2016 edition, Design Shanghai has successfully matured and, in a few short years, earned its place alongside the most established design events in the world.
TechnoArt Conference 2016
TechnoArt, an international conference on innovation and creativity, will take place in Tel Aviv on December 13-16, 2016. The 3-day conference will celebrate the world of innovation in the digital era and will be hosted by the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
California at Design Museum
The Design Museum's new exhibition 'California' will bring together political posters, personal computers and self-driving cars to reveal how this culture of design and technology has made us all Californians. The exhibition will also look beyond hardware to explore how user interface designers in the Bay Area are shaping some of our most common daily experiences.
Barilla Smart Pasta: 3D Shapes with a Purpose
Barilla launched an international design competition for the designs of new pasta shapes to be 3D printed through their exclusive technology to be presented at Expo 2015 and Cibus 2016.
Zazz Boutique by Hatem+D
Hatem+D created the entire concept for the first Boutique Zazz located in Quebec City. The Hatem+D team created the new concept, branding and web presence.
13th International Mobile Gaming Awards
The 13th International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA), the mobile entertainment industry's leading showcase for groundbreaking innovations, displaying exceptional quality and new trends in mobile entertainment, is now open for submissions.
2017 Creative Conscience Awards
Creative Conscience, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to improve the communities in which we live and work and in turn help transform the wider world, has announced a call for entries for its 2017 Creative Conscience Awards. The Awards scheme accepts entries from around the world for all creative disciplines.
Penguin Random House Design Award 2017
The 2017 Penguin Random House Design Award will open for submissions on January 18, 2017. The contest offers students an opportunity to engage in design for publishing during their studies and to experience real cover and page layout design briefs first-hand.
Dean & DeLuca and Ole Scheeren Unveiled STAGE at Design Miami
Dean & DeLuca and Ole Scheeren unveiled STAGE at Design Miami/16. The introduction of this new format will expand Dean & DeLuca's offerings beyond the group of existing gourmet markets.
Canada's Most Iconic Airport Takes Flight
The Calgary International Airport's (YYC) new international terminal is officially open, moving all U.S. and global flight operations to the new terminal facility.
Equinoxe Residence by APPAREIL Architecture
APPAREIL Architecture recently renovated a young family's Montreal town house and gave it a nordic and green signature.
figure3 Designs Small Format Bookstore for Penguin
figure3 was tasked with designing an Instagram-friendly retail space for Penguin in a footprint of just 158sf.
Emtype Releases Geogrotesque Slab
Emtype has released Geogrotesque Slab, the ideal companion of the popular Geogrotesque.
Bloom Miami Creates Shiseido's First US Retail Activation at LAX
Bloom Miami created and installed Shiseido's first U.S. Activation at LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Interstellar Dining Table by Resident
Resident has unveiled Interstellar, a carbon fibre dining table featuring an ultra low-profile, which makes it appear floating in the air.
2017 SEGD Global Design Awards
The 2017 SEGD Global Design Awards is now open for submissions. Since 1987, the SEGD Global Design Awards have set the standard of excellence for environmental graphic design and experiential graphic design, honoring design work that connects people to place by providing direction, content and compelling experiences in public spaces.
Winter Light Installation at Television Centre by Tom Dixon
Tom Dixon designed the spectacular and festive suspended light installation in the welcome lane of Television Centre, the former home of the BBC in London's White City.
Galvin Greenman by DesignLSM
DesignLSM has recently completed work on the launch of the Galvin Greenman pub in Chelmsford, Essex.
International Design Excellence Awards 2017
The 2017 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is now open for submissions. IDEA is a premier international design competition sponsored annually by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and judged by renowned design experts from around the world.
LightArt Casper Pendant
LightArt has unveiled the newest addition to its Casper collection, a line of minimalist, linear pendants.
Nex Unveils Plans for New Royal Air Force Museum
Nex- recently unveiled its plans to transform RAF Museum in London into a world-class visitor facility as part of the Royal Air Force's 2018 Centenary Programme.
J.C. Architecture Wins 2016 AAP American Architecture Prize for H&M Taiwan Office
J.C. Architecture won a 2016 AAP American Architecture Prize for H&M logistic office and warehouse, set among the mountains of Ruifang, on the outskirts of New Taipei City.
Nemo Tile Unveils Patchwork Collection
Nemo Tile has unveiled its new Patchwork collection designed by Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni, known for his contemporary furniture design.
Seymourpowell Designs New Branding and Packaging for Lypsyl
Seymourpowell has created a new brand strategy, brand mark and packaging for Lypsyl to make their products stand out from competition in an increasingly crowded category.
Brandimage Designs Macallan's Double Cask
Brandimage has created the branding for the first edition of the global relaunch of The Macallan's Double Cask.
Misfit Phase Hybrid Smartwatch
Misfit recently released Misfit Phase, an advanced timepiece that merges the design of an analog watch with the functionality of a smartwatch.
Kinnersley Kent Design Redesigns Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
Kinnersley Kent Design has completed the multi-million-pound refurbishment of one of London's most iconic hotels - The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences - remodeling the interiors and adding new layers of warm and subtle glamour to this family-run, five-star, thoroughly-independent jewel in the heart of Mayfair.
Onyx Coffee Lab
Bradley Edwards Studio recently completed a tenant finish out in downtown Bentonville AR. Onyx Coffee Lab is a 2,300 square foot coffee bar located in the Midtown Building on the Bentonville Arkansas Downtown square.
Jaswig StandUp Nomad
Jaswig is an ergonomic, sustainable furniture manufacturer that recently introduced the first wooden standing height desk, StandUp Nomad, to the market.
Diana Yakeley Receives OBE From Prince William for Services to the Interior Design Profession
Past President of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) Diana Yakeley, has been presented with an OBE by HRH Prince William in recognition for services to the interior design profession.
Valspar Colors of the Year 2017
Valspar recently unveiled its 2017 Colors of The Year, a curated collection of 12 hues to help consumers choose the perfect paint for revitalizing their homes.
CANOPY by Yves Behar
Yves Behar designed CANOPY's first location in San Francisco's prestigious Pacific Heights neighborhood.
Paris Navigating Gym
Carlo Ratti Associati has today unveiled Paris Navigating Gym, a fitness vessel that moves along the Seine River by harnessing energy from passengers' workouts. The project was developed in partnership with Technogym, Terreform ONE and URBEM.
Pirelli Calendar 2017
Pirelli has released its 2017 Calendar, created by noted photographer Peter Lindbergh.
Jaguar I-Pace Ad by Frame
Jaguar's new ad features a hypnotic ride through an abstract and hypnotic universe to launch it's all new electric sports car: the I-Pace Concept.
The Luxury of Home: 4th Edition Now Out
The fourth edition of The Luxury of Home, an annually published book series showcasing a stunning selection of the award-winning residential design professionals across North America, is now out.
Carl Hansen & Son Unveils Embrace Lounge Chair
Carl Hansen & Son has extended its Embrace Series with a lounge chair designed by EOOS. The softly upholstered Embrace Chair, which was presented last year, is being joined by the Embrace Lounge Chair - a relaxed, exceptionally comfortable addition that naturally supplements Carl Hansen & Søn's furniture collection.
Sisecam Flat Glass Showroom by Demirden Design
Demirden Design recently completed the Sisecam Flat Glass Showroom, which invites visitors into an impressive journey, an exploration towards the nature of glass itself.
Barbarito Bancel Wins Silver American Architecture Prize for Dior Flagship
Barbarito Bancel Architectes has won silver at the 2016 American Architecture Prize for the new Dior Flagship.
Alessi Unveils New (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition Ornament by Marcel Wanders
Alessi has unveiled the newest addition to its (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition collection, a tree ornament in red blown glass and porcelain, designed by Marcel Wanders.
Gluckman Tang Unveils Design for Museo del Prado Expansion
Gluckman Tang Architects has unveiled its design for the Museo del Prado's new expansion into the Hall of Realms.
Sheridan&Co Unveils Brand Identity for OPUS
Sheridan&Co has created the brand identity for trendy fitness studio OPUS - a boutique fitness studio in London's Notting Hill founded by renowned personal trainer David Kingsbury.
Ragged Edge Creates Brand Identity for Hipchips
Ragged Edge has developed a bold brand and visual identity for Hipchips, London's first gourmet crisps restaurant, which launched in Soho this month.
Book Illustration Competition 2017
The House of Illustration and The Folio Society have announced a call for entries for the 2017 Book Illustration Competition. The competition aims to identify and promote new talent in illustration.
Biomimicry Global Design Challenge 2017
Entries are now open for the 2017 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge. The contest calls for design concepts addressing any aspect of climate change adaptation, mitigation, and reversal in any sector of the economy.
3rd Annual Typography & Lettering Awards
The final deadline for PRINT's 3rd Annual Typography & Lettering Awards is December 2, 2017. The awards focus on three categories: Typographic Designs, Typeface Designs, and Handlettered Works.
Stickbulb: Minimal, Sustainable Lighting Made in NYC
Stickbulb is a young lighting brand with a deep-seated sustainable mission and deep-rooted connection to New York's heritage.
iF Design Talent Award 2017
Entries are now open for the 2017 iF Design Talent Award. Organized by iF, the competition aims to promote smart and innovative concepts in all areas of design.
CLUE Lighting Competition 03
The Community Lighting for the Urban Environment (CLUE), a group of professionals whose mission is to encourage the next generation in this industry to develop ground-breaking lighting concepts, has launched the third edition of its international design competition.
Wacom Cintiq Pro
Wacom recently unveiled Cintiq Pro 13 and Cintiq Pro 16, new digital pen displays that bridge the gap between inspiration and expression, empowering professional and serious creators of digital content to take their artistry to the next level.
Google Play Indie Games Contest for European Developers
Google has launched a competition for European game developers that aims to build awareness of the awesome innovation and art that indie developers are bringing to users on Google Play.
IBM + AIGA Partner on Design Leadership to Amplify Design's Role in the Profession
IBM and AIGA have announced a partnership to develop programs that promote how design improves the human experience, reinforcing that design is integral to the civic and business agenda.
V&A Illustration Awards 2017
Entries are now being accepted for the 2017 V&A Illustration Awards competition. The competition is organized by the V&A's National Art Library and is free to enter for illustrators publishing within the UK market.
HOW Design Live 2017
The 2017 HOW Design Live will be held May 2-6 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL. For more than 25 years, HOW Design Live has been the premier event and one of the largest gatherings of creative professionals in the world.
2016 European Product Design Award: Call for Entries
The 2016 European Product Design Award is now open for entries. The Awards program aims to recognize and promote legendary design visionaries and emerging talent in product design.
Turdetano by TSMGO
TSMGO has created the branding for Turdetano, a wine range composed of two red and two white wines. Its image was inspired by the ceramic vestiges of Turdetania, the most prosperous region of the Iberian village settlements in the Aljarafe region of Seville.
Look Inside: Cutaway Illustrations and Visual Storytelling
Look Inside features infographics that cut up or take apart their subjects and make them transparent. The resulting cross sections and interior views present precise detail in multiple layers.
Kastella T110 Table
Kastella has unveiled the T110 dining room table, the most recent addition to its collection.
Hemmingford House by SIMARD Architecture
SIMARD Architecture has recently completed the Hemmingford House, located in the vast rural fields south of Montreal.
Winners of 2016 SBID International Design Awards
The Society of British and International Design has announced the winners of the 2016 SBID International Design Awards.
Sheridan&Co Unveils Build and Installation Work for Christian Louboutin Beaute Concession in Selfridges London
Sheridan&Co recently revealed its latest work in refining the design, specifications, build and installation for Christian Louboutin Beaute, opened last month in Selfridges&Co's London department store.
2016/2017 RSA Student Design Awards
The Royal Society of Arts is calling for entries for the 2016/17 RSA Student Design Awards. Now in its 93rd year, The RSA Student Design Awards is the longest-running global student competition and is open to all undergraduate, postgraduate or other higher education students around the world.
A World of Feathers by Kossmann.dejong
Kossmann.dejong designed the new temporary exhibition 'A World of Feathers,' on view at the National Museum of Ethnology through March 5, 2017.
Last Week to Enter Cradle to Cradle Design Challenge IV
Entries are still open for the fourth Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge. The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute invites designers and students worldwide to submit designs for innovative, sustainable products developed with Cradle to Cradle principles in mind.