Design News
Thankful. Promotional Package by typotherapy
Creative Director Noël Nanton and the team at typotherapy created a holiday promo for all their suppliers and clients that expressed how thankful they are working closely with them.
The Nest Collection by Form Us With Love
Form Us With Love recently created the Nest Collection for +Halle. The series provides an unpronounced divider to the traditional lounge area, by simply creating layers of both high and low seating.
2016 Adobe Design Achievement Awards
The 2016 Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA) is now open for entries. Each year the ADAA competition aims to launch the next generation of student careers.
SEGD Wayfinding Event 2016
SEGD will hold its annual Wayfinding event in Miami this April, hosted by Miami International Airport.
Hennessy VSOP Privilege Collection
Appartement 103 worked with Peter Saville to bring Hennessy's latest V.S.O.P Privilege Collection Series to life.
Start-Up Kids: Encouraging Entrepreneurship from a Young Age
RKS led a workshop at Westlake Elementary School as a part of the Start-Up Kids enrichment program encouraging students to develop entrepreneurial mindsets. Cal Lutheran University Dean and long time RKS friend, Dr. Gerhard Apfelthaler, initiated this program fulfilling its mission that it is never too early to inspire.
Houses in Motion Teams with Nick Jr. for a Warm & Fuzzy Stop-motion Package
Houses in Motion was called upon by Nick Jr. to produce a playful broadcast package that brightens its young viewers' winter with a 'Warm & Fuzzy' feeling.
DesignX Event at DSE
SEGD will hold the DesignX event at the Digital Signage Expo this March, hosted by DSE at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Cartils Redesigns Grolsch
The Dutch Grolsch brewery was founded in 1615 and Grolsch beer has evolved into an international player within North European lagers.
KVA's Tozzer Anthropology Project Receives 2016 Hobson Award
KVA's Tozzer Anthropology Building at Harvard University has just won the 2016 Hobson Award, given by the AIA for the best new architecture project.
Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2016
The 2016 Red Dot Award: Communication Design is now open for entries. From Corporate Design and Apps to Retail Design, the competition aims to showcase the excellent communication solutions in the design industry.
KNOF Creates Spectacular 360° Sunrise-Sunset Penthouse in Sofia
KNOF Design has completed its first major commission: the remodelling of a spectacular 360° penthouse in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, uniting two separate apartments into a single 3,600 sq ft space.
SAH/Mellon Author Awards
The SAH/Mellon Author Awards are designed to provide financial relief to scholars who are publishing their first monograph on the history of the built environment, and who are responsible for paying for rights and permissions for images or for commissioning maps, charts or line drawings in their publications.
Renault Unveils Alpine Vision
Renault has today unveiled the Alpine Vision show car, combining sensual design with outstanding agility, true to the great Alpine A110 Berlinette.
La Cantina by A4A Rivolta Savioni Architetti
A4A Rivolta Savioni Architetti Studio has designed the La Cantina, a new wine cellar concept. The project redefines the area reserved for wines in the hypermarket by equipping it for tastings of wines, cheeses and cured meats, and offering the support of qualified staff to advise clients on their purchases.
The District Creates Brand Identity for Cooke Curtis & Co
The District created the identity for Cooke Curtis & Co, a new estate agency that wants to make an impact with a brand that is very fresh and stands out in the sector, while still holding onto the heritage of its founders who bring over 30 years of experience.
Dencity 2016
The 2016 Dencity competition is now open for submissions. The competition aims to foster new ideas on how to better handle the growing density of unplanned cities. Now, more than ever, architects and designers need to play a central role in the development of substandard neighborhoods.
Coming Soon to the District: Radiator
The man behind D.C.'s restaurant scene, Griz Dwight of award-winning firm GrizForm Design Architects, has a new project in the works.
European Design Awards 2016
The 2016 European Design Awards is open for entries for three more days. The annual competition celebrates the best of graphic design, illustration and digital design in Europe.
Bentley Receives Gold at German Design Awards for EXP 10 Speed 6
Bentley has won the Gold for EXP 10 Speed 6 at the 2016 German Design Awards. EXP 10 Speed 6 earned the award for its timeless, iconic Bentley design, clever use of new materials and aesthetic dynamism.
Super Jay Saison by PWW
Super Jay Saison is the second craft beer brewed and branded by PWW. The beer has a light and rustic taste, and has been bottle conditioned for natural carbonation.
WWI Centennial 2018 Commemorative Coin Design Competition
The United States Mint has announced the World War I Centennial 2018 Commemorative Coin Design Competition. The competition offers an exciting opportunity for American artists to design a coin that will preserve an important time in American history and convey a sense of pride.
First Annual Call for Clarity Conference
The first annual Call for Clarity conference will be held March 30, 2016, in New York City. The event is organized by Alan Siegel and Irene Etzkorn, pioneers of bringing simplicity to business and government.
New York New Design 2016
The 2016 New York New Design, AIA New York's Annual Member Show featuring the work of more than 100 NYC architects, is on view at the Center for Architecture through May 28, 2016. The exhibition celebrates the work of AIA New York, AIA Brooklyn, AIA Bronx, AIA Queens, and AIA Staten Island members, providing a snapshot of the diverse work being produced in the city.
VECTARY: Online 3D Design Tool
VECTARY, to be launched this Spring, is a browser based 3D design tool for modeling, customization and sharing, that provides easy ways to create complex models.
Real Ale Bombers
Real Ale Brewing Co. is one of the most beloved craft brewers in all of Texas. They're also one of the most prolific with a product line that boasts nine year-round beers, five seasonal beers, and numerous special offerings and limited releases.
St. Patrick's Island: A Biodiverse Haven
St. Patrick's Island, a revitalized 30-acre island in downtown Calgary's Bow River, has recently been rescued from decades of neglect and now provides multiple ways for area residents to connect with nature.
DMI Academic Design Management Conference 2016: Call for Papers
The Design Management Institute has announced a call for papers for its 20th DMI:Academic Design Management Conference (ADMC16).
Design Talent 2016
The 7th Design Talent international competition is now open for entries. The competition is open to designers under 30 years of age.
Los Angeles-Based Design Duo Felderman Keatinge to Receive Design Legends Award
Stanley Felderman and Nancy Keatinge of Felderman Keatinge + Associates, will be honored with the award title of Design Legends at the 37th Annual Interiors Awards in New York City on Friday, January 29th. The Interiors Awards are the architecture and design industry's most prestigious recognition of singular and collective design achievements, and are hosted by Contract Magazine.
Perplex by Fig40
Fig40 and GRIP Metal have developed a collection of furniture centred on using a new manufacturing methodology - a process that treats the surface of any metal allowing it to bond to any other material enabling new capabilities.
Bramo Wins 2015 Good Design Award
Bramo, the vase / watering can designed by Alessandro Loschiavo in collaboration with Marco Paiani, has received a 2015 Good Design Award.
Winners of 2015 Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has announced the winners of Fall 2015 Product Design Challenge.
IIDA Forms Interior Design Diversity Council
The 19th International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Industry Roundtable tackled the topic of diversity and inclusion in the Interior Design industry. IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, LEED AP, moderated a lively, engaging, and useful discussion that culminated with the 29 designers and manufacturer representatives who participated in the event forming the Interior Design industry's first-ever Diversity Council.
Team A Receives AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Award for By the Hand Club for Kids
By The Hand Club For Kids is a new 26,300 SF after-school center in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago for kids grades 1-12.
Szczecin Summer Theatre by Flanagan Lawrence
Flanagan Lawrence has won an international competition to design a Summer Theatre in Szczecin, Poland.
Euravenir Tower by LAN
The Euravenir Tower project occupies the last free parcel of Phase One of the Euralille Area, which began in 1998 with OMA's project built in association with François Delhays.
John Lutz to Lead Experiential Graphic Design Community
Award-winning graphic designer John Lutz, partner in the Chicago office of Selbert Perkins Design, will lead the global community of experiential graphic designers as president of SEGD, the Society for Experiential Graphic Design.
2016 City of Dreams Pavilion Competition Winner Announced
Hanger Barn by Folio has been announced as the winner of the sixth annual City of Dreams Pavilion Competition.
Different is Beautiful: Oilily's Catwalk Show at Amsterdam Fashion Week
Oilily presented its Women's Fashion 2016 Winter Collection on Amsterdam Fashion Week's catwalk last week.
RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship 2016
The 2016 RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship is now open for applications. A £6,000 grant will be awarded to one student by a panel of judges which includes Lord Foster and President of the RIBA Jane Duncan.
Design Origin: France
With a notion to compare the diverse visual landscapes of different cultures, Design Origin is a brand new design reference collection that examines the creative works of one country at a time.
Singapore Design Week 2016
Organised by the DesignSingapore Council (Dsg), SDW 2016 will bring together a collection of local and international design trade shows, conferences, exhibitions and workshops at the National Design Centre (NDC) and other locations around the island.
Humanscale QuickStand Lite
Humanscale has released QuickStand Lite, bringing movement and flexibility to the home office.
Herschel Supply Spring 2016 Classics Collection
Herschel Supply has released its Spring 2016 Classics Lookbook. Premium finishes and evocative materials like vibrant woven straw, ballistic fabric, innovative self-healing ripstop and lustrous nylon adorn this extensive Spring offering.
United Nude Stealth Silicon Watch Collection
United Nude has launched the Stealth watch collection, offering two designs in multiple color options.
TSMGO Creates Packaging for Abadía Española
TSMGO recently created the branding and packaging for a new range from Abadía Española, one of the first artisanal breweries in Spain.
Adidas Golf Launches Geared for More
Venables Bell & Partners has created the launch campaign for adidas' new 'Geared For More' platform.
Hanergy Renewable Energy Exhibition Center
TRIAD Berlin and TRIAD China recently created a unique showroom that showcases both the history and future of energy production.
SHLA Wins Competition to Design a New Residential Development in the Heart of Aarhus' Cultural Centre
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects won the competition to design a new residential development in the heart of Aarhus' cultural centre.
Aardman Nathan Love Animates Revved Up Intro for New Camaro App
To help unveil a new app that touts the aesthetic beauty of the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro, Aardman Nathan Love has infused its trademark flourish in an all-digital intro film that showcases the multi-hued models in the mysterious confines of a hangar space.
Sketchfab Goes VR
Sketchfab, the leading platform to publish and find 3D content, has announced the release of a VR Button in its 3D player.
Lake Jasper House by Architecturama
Architecturama recently completed the Lake Jasper House. Whether visiting alone, with a large group of guests or as a family, the owners were looking for a relaxed, welcoming environment, conceptually similar to a cottage yet more refined, particularly in the relationships among spaces and between people.
MPR: Class Notes Series by Crash+Sues
About three years ago, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) began a program called Class Notes, designed to teach children about the different aspects of music based on standards set by the MN Department of Education.
Young Ones 2016
The 2016 Young Ones is now open for entries. The competition challenges creative students to show off their skills by developing advertising campaigns for clients chosen by The One Club.
One Show 2016
The 2016 One Show, one of the most prestigious awards competitions in advertising and design, is now open for entries.
160 Leroy by Herzog & de Meuron
Herzog & de Meuron designed the 160 Leroy, Ian Schrager's highly sought after new luxury residential development in New York City. The project will be completed in 2017.
Henge Atelier at 7 Via della Spiga
Henge opened the doors of its Atelier in via della Spiga 7, Milan. The showroom illustrates the discreet charm of the brand and presents its first monograph.
Autodesk Unveils Cloud-based Forge Initiative
Autodesk has launched Forge, an initiative to accelerate a cloud connected ecosystem in support of the future of making things. The initiative consists of three major components - a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering, a robust developer program, and a $100 million investment fund - all geared toward advancing the next wave of innovative technologies that will transform how products are designed, made and used.
Russell A. Davidson, FAIA, Inaugurated as 2016 AIA President
Russell A. Davidson, FAIA, Managing Principal & President of KG&D Architects, was inaugurated as the 92nd President of the AIA during ceremonies held last month at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Green Economy Through Open Innovation
Green Economy Through Open Innovation conference, to be held on February 22 at Alte Kongresshalle in Münich, will introduce the findings of the Open Innovation for Sustainability Platform established by the Sustainability Maker project.
2016 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
The 2016 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, a globally recognised competition dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces, is now open for entries.
New Signature Touch for Bentley Smartphone
Bentley has unveiled the new Signature Touch smartphone, created in partnership with Vertu.
Run Colors Warsaw by Mode:lina Architekci
Mode:lina Architekci recently completed the new Run Colors store in Warsaw. The store is located in the zone of UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.
Bonaldo Wins 2015 GOOD DESIGN Award for TL Table
Bonaldo won a 2015 GOOD DESIGN Award for its TL Table. Designed by Giuseppe Viganò, the table gets its name from the singular shape of the central leg, comprising two inclined elements which with the table top form the two letters T and L.
FLOS Wins Three 2015 GOOD DESIGN Awards
FLOS won three 2015 GOOD DESIGN Awards for the Shade lamp designed by Paul Cocksedge, the Ipnos lamp by Nicoletta Rossi and Guido Bianchi and The Running Magnet 2.0 architectural lighting system.
Graphis Design Annual 2017: Call for Entries
Graphis is currently accepting entries for its 2017 Design Annual. The largest and most anticipated competition, Design Annual 2017 will feature the most visually compelling design work of the year from the world's most renowned in the industry, across forty different categories.
Studio Parr Creates Exciting New Look for UPM Raflatac Wine & Spirits Swatchbook
UPM Raflatac partnered with Studio Parr with a brief to showcase their knowledge, innovation, craftsmanship and sheer passion for the production of self-adhesive wine and spirits label materials.
LRXD Creates Packaging for New Natural Sins Line
To reintroduce its unique line of crispy mango, pineapple, coconut, and beet chips, Natural Sins needed a packaging design that could show retail customers and health-conscious consumers that it was much more than a chip off the old block.
2016 Lumen Awards: Call for Submissions
The 2016 Lumen Awards are now open for submissions. Organized by the Illuminating Engineering Society's New York City Section, the Lumen Awards celebrate excellence in lighting design.
Ipanema with STARCK
Ipanema has partnered with Philippe Starck for Ipanema with STARCK, a Spring/Summer 2016 collection that reimagines footwear.
Kodak Revives Super 8 Camera
Kodak has unveiled an early prototype of a new Kodak Super 8 camera that combines the classic features of a Super 8 with digital functionality.
2015 International Store Design Competition
The Retail Design Institute has extended the deadline for its 45th Annual International Store Design Competition. The competition celebrates exceptional retail experiences across more than 20 categories from full-line departments stores to restaurants and pop-up shops.
Jaguar F-TYPE British Design Edition
Jaguar has unveiled the F-TYPE British Design Edition. Based on the F-TYPE S Coupé and Convertible, and featuring a range of visual enhancements and additional equipment, the British Design Edition is offered in a specially-selected colour palette inspired by the Union Jack: Caldera Red, Glacier White and - new to the F-TYPE range - Ultra Blue.
Nike Partners with the City of Portland on BIKETOWN
Nike just entered a new partnership with the City of Portland as the sole sponsor of the City of Portland Bike Share Program called BIKETOWN.
BMW Motorrad Concept Helmet with Head-up Display
BMW unveiled a concept helmet with a head-up display that projects necessary or desirable traffic or vehicle information directly into the rider's field of view, allowing him to maintain constant observation of the traffic on the road, with no distraction.
BIID Conference 2016: Interior Identities
The BIID Conference 2016: Interior Identities will take place June 16, 2016 at a brand new venue - London's Royal Geographical Society. This year, the conference will explore the theme of cultural, social and individual identities in interior design.
The Optic Cloak: A New Commission for the Greenwich Peninsula by Conrad Shawcross
The renowned British artist Conrad Shawcross has been commissioned by Knight Dragon to create a major new architectural intervention for the Greenwich Peninsula.
Sumiyoshido Kampo Lounge: Clinic for Acupuncture and Moxibustion
id recently designed Sumiyoshido Kampo Lounge, a clinic for acupuncture and moxibustion.
MotionElements Launches AudioSearch
MotionElements will launch AudioSearch, a tool that for the first time makes it drag-and-drop simple for creators to find the perfect music to use in their projects, on January 11.
Heathdale Residence by TACT Design
66 Heathdale, designed by TACT Design, is a 3,200 sqft custom single-family residence located on the ravine of Cedarvale Park in Mid-town Toronto. This house projects a resolute demeanor towards the street with an undaunted face toward the ravine.
Bloomx by FilzFelt
FilzFelt has unveiled Bloomx, a modular screening system where design and mathematics converge.
3 Stars Brewery Taps //3877 for New Project
//3877 recently completed the 3 Stars Brewery in Takoma Park. The new 1,200-square-foot space was created to accommodate the brand's growing growler hours, as well as private and group tastings.
IESNYC Announces First Annual Scholarship
The Illuminating Engineering Society New York City Section has announced the inaugural IESNYC Scholarship. Applicants must be first-year students currently enrolled in a full-time graduate program as a degree candidate in the field of architectural lighting at an accredited college/university in New York State.
Design Technology Block, St James School by Squire & Partners
Squire and Partners recently completed the Design Technology Block at St James School in Surrey, England.
Humanscale and Tome Introduce OfficeIQ
Humanscale has today unveiled OfficeIQ, a revolutionary system developed in collaboration with Detroit-based Tome Software.
Withings Thermo: Smart Temporal Thermometer
Withings has today unveiled Thermo, the first Wi-Fi Connected Temporal Thermometer.
New Material Award 2016
The 2016 New Material Award is now open for submissions. The competition seeks entries that offer innovative solutions to the issues of today and the challenges of tomorrow.
Checkland Kindleysides Designs Nixon's New York Store
Checkland Kindleysides designed Nixon's New York store located at 122 Prince Street, Soho. The design for Nixon's first NYC store follows the 'Horizon line' concept that CK created for the brand.
Green Product Award 2016
The 2016 Green Product Award is still open for submissions, seeking innovative and sustainable products and services.
Mondaine Wins 2015 Good Design Award
Mondaine has received a 2015 GOOD DESIGN Award for the Helvetica No1 Smart watch.
Daniel Rosen Named Vice President of Technology at Digital Domain
Digital Domain has added Daniel Rosen to its roster as Vice President of Technology. A recognized expert in strategic technological design, development and implementation, the addition of Dan comes as Digital Domain intensifies its pursuit of innovation and the latest in Visual Effects technology.
Ultimaker Launches Two New 3D Printers
Ultimaker has launched two new 3D printers today at CES Las Vegas 2016. The new Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ are the successors of the current Ultimaker 2 and Ultimaker 2 Extended and are available for purchase immediately.
Clerkenwell Design Week 2016
The seventh edition of Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) will be held May 24-26, 2016. The event promises to be the best and most ambitious yet, as new locations, brands and installations join this vibrant festival in one of London's most idiosyncratic and creative quarters.
Room on the Roof by i29
i29 designed the interiors of Room On The Roof located in the small tower on de Bijenkorf in Amsterdam, a unique spot in the historic heart of the city that has been converted into a cultural haven.
Write Nothing in Here: The First Notebook About Nothing.
Creative and copywriter Seema Sharma challenges you to get more ideas out of your day. With Write Nothing In Here she wants to engage and inspire people to come up with concepts without any brief; indeed, with the help of nothing.
LIDL Restaurant by Mode:lina Architekci
Mode:lina Architekci recently designed the interiors of LIDL Restaurant in Jankowice, in the suburbs of Poznań.
Yazgan Design Wins the Innovative Use of Color Award at WAF 2015
Yazgan Design won the Innovative Use of Color Award at WAF 2015 for ONS Incek, a luxury residential project consisting 3 colorful towers containing 992 residences.
SPD 51: Editorial Design Competition
The Society of Publication Designers is seeking entries for its 51st Annual Competition. The contest recognizes and promotes the best in editorial design, photography and illustration in print and digital mediums.
The Book Illustration Competition 2016
The 2016 Book Illustration Competition is now open for submissions. The contest is a unique partnership between House of Illustration and The Folio Society that seeks to identify and promote new talent in illustration.