Design News
Waverly Residence by MU Architecture
MU Architecture recently completed Waverly Residence, located just south of Jean-Talon Street in Alexandra-Marconi district.
Webb deVlam Designs Packaging for Grant's Elementary Range
Webb deVlam designed the new packaging of Grant's Elementary, a range of three Scotch whiskies, revealing the scientific precision behind traditional whisky-making.
UNNIA by Simon Pengelly for Inclass
Pengelly has developed a new chair for Spanish furniture manufacturer Inclass. UNNIA is a truly multifunctional stacking chair designed for all types of environments from contract to domestic applications.
Bal House by Terry & Terry Architecture
Terry & Terry Architecture recently renovated a mid-century ranch house in Menlo Park, California. Conceived for a retired couple, the open and accessible design integrates the living space with the rear garden to create a well-lit domestic extension.
New Microsoft Building in Denmark by Henning Larsen Architects
Henning Larsen Architects recently completed Microsoft Domicile, a new 194,000-square-foot building that unites the global software company's Danish facilities under a single roof.
Medius House by Orms Architects
Orms recently revitalized Medius House, a former printing warehouse located on Sheraton Street in the Soho conservation area, into new venue for media tenants.
BuckleyGrayYeoman Completes C-Space
BuckleyGrayYeoman recently completed C-Space, a 62,000 sq ft commercial workspace in Shoreditch, East London.
The C401 Stool: A Strong Formal Presence
Kastella unviled the C401, an elegant stool that seems to be made of a single piece of wood.
Logo Modernism: An Unprecedented Catalog of Modern Trademarks
Authored by Jens Müller, Logo Modernism brings together approximately 6,000 trademarks, focused on the period 1940-1980, to examine how modernist attitudes and imperatives gave birth to corporate identity.
IIDA 11th Annual Student Design Competition
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is calling for submissions for its 11th annual Student Design Competition. The Competition celebrates original design and rewards individuals and/or teams whose projects demonstrate innovative and functional design solutions that have a positive environmental and human impact.
Grand Trunk Revival by Mark+Vivi
The Grand Trunk is MARK + VIVI's latest project located in the transitioning neighbourhood of Pointe-Saint-Charles, Quebec.
Hangar Designs Fazzini's New Milanese Flagship Store
Hangar Design Group designed the new Fazzini flagship store, located just a few paces away from the Castello Sforzesco in Milan.
Design Bridge Creates New Packaging for Appelsientje
Design Bridge created the full range of new package designs for Appelsientje, the Netherlands' most favourite juice drink brand.
Johnstons of Elgin at 77 New Bond Street
The luxury cashmere brand commissioned Checkland Kindleysides to create a new home for the brand with their first ever store which is located at 77 New Bond Street.
Himitsu Opens in Atlanta with Interiors by Tom Dixon's Design Research Studio
Design Research Studio, Tom Dixon's architectural and interior arm, unveiled their first State-side hospitality project in the form of Himitsu, a cocktail lounge-bar in Atlanta.
2016 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition: Call for Entries
The 2016 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition is now open for entries. For the past 22 years, the competition has served as a unique platform to showcase the work of North American architects and designers who utilize the high technical and aesthetic qualities of Italian tile.
Conran and Partners Completes 20 Hectare Urban Regeneration Project in Tokyo
Conran and Partners completed a 20 hectare urban regeneration project. The scheme, located on the south-west edge of the city alongside the Tama River, comprises a total of 400,000m2 of retail, office, leisure and residential building, as well as a new city park.
MUJI Opens North American Flagship Store in New York City
MUJI recently opened its fifth New York City location, located at 475 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of Library Way.
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Wins Competition for Major New Urban Development in Oslo
Schmidt Hammer Lassen won the international competition to design a 87,000 m2 masterplan in the area of Skøyen in central Oslo.
ArDe: A New Contemporary Architecture, Landscape and Design Fair
ArDe is a new concept 8-day exhibition and conference that will, for the first time, unite the disciplines of architecture, art, design, development, property, technology and finance. It will ask big questions about how the city can change and adapt to respond to new paradigms, swelling populations and global markets, proposing ways for all those involved in the urban fabric to work together to create resilient, sustainable and beautiful cities.
Enlarging Dutch Classics by HofmanDujardin
HofmanDujardin was part of the design team that was selected to lead the modernization of the two existing high-rise buildings for the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW).
An Ode to Travel Memories
Cuisines Steam recently created a sleek, dynamic kitchen that is not only highly personalized but it tells the story of the unique objects that it houses.
Teak Rebrands City Pass
City Pass recently tasked San Francisco-based branding studio Teak along with Whitefish, Montana-based The ZaneRay Group, to create a more modern look and feel for the brand in order to better capture the attention of travelers and increase CityPASS sales.
WantedDesign 2016
The WantedDesign will return for its sixth edition in Manhattan, May 13th through 16th of 2016. The event, which brings together more than 120 exhibitors of top creative design, will once again take over the Terminal Stores building in the West Chelsea neighborhood with a global selection of established and up-and-coming designers, including independent designers part of the Launch Pad.
World Illustration Awards 2016: Call for Entries
The 2016 World Illustration Awards are now open for entries. Work entered into the World Illustration Awards will be reviewed by a jury of distinguished and international industry professionals. The competition shortlist reflects exceptional work by illustrators currently making an outstanding contribution to visual culture.
3D Printing Materials Conference 2016
The 3rd Edition of the 3D Printing Materials Conference will be held January 26-27, 2016 at MECC Maastricht, in The Netherlands. The conference offers attendees a platform on the crossroads of science, technology & business in 3D printing materials.
NikeLab x Stone Island Windrunner
NikeLab, in partnership with Stone Island, created a unique interpretation of it's foremost apparel icon, to celebrate the beginning of "The Year of Windrunner." The Nike Windrunner was born during a time of firsts.
International Furniture Fair Singapore 2016
The 2016 International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS), an exhibition with more than 30 years of experience as a major platform of design in Asia that gathers more than 450 exhibitors from about 40 countries, returns to the Singapore EXPO from March 10-13, 2016, in conjunction with The Décor Show and furniPRO Asia.
Additive World Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge 2016
The 2nd edition of the Additive World Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge is now open for submissions. Competing in two categories, both professionals and students are encouraged to redesign an existing conventional part of a machine or product for 3D printing.
Graphis Poster Annual 2017: Call for Entries
The 2017 Graphis Poster Annual Competition is now open for entires. The competition showcases the top designs from the world's most renowned in the industry.
Open Call: 2016 Future of Money Design Award
The 2016 Future of Money Design Award is now open for submissions. The competition, which has been running since 2009, was created to develop links between the financial industry and creative practitioners from around the world.
Pininfarina and AECOM Win Istanbul New Airport Design Competition
Pininfarina and AECOM won the international design competition for the regional Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and technical building at the Istanbul New Airport.
5 Star Plus Designs Flagship Store for Halti in Beijing
Halti is a "light-luxury" positioned Scandinavian sportive and lifestyle brand which has become the leading designer of outdoor sportswear in Finland and is particularly known for its branded skiwear and sponsorship of the Finnish national ski team. Their clothing collections include accessories, footwear and selected outdoor equipment for all seasons.
GDC Foundation Fundraiser Celebrates Canadian Values
The GDC Foundation revealed a special hand-screened poster titled "Section 2". Craig Medwyduk and Jacqueline Germin of Odelay Design have designed a limited run, multi-coloured edition of 50 posters.
Open Score: Art and Technology 2016
Open Score, an annual art and technology conference copresented by the New Museum and Rhizome, will be held on January 30 at the New Museum. Exploring the state of art and technology today, the conference will convene luminary artists, curators, researchers, and writers to discuss how technology is transforming culture.
Impulse: Luminothérapie in the Quartier Des Spectacles
Impulse is a winter installation comprising 30 giant seesaws that transformed the Place des Festivals into a vast illuminated playground.
KCAP + ORANGE Win First Prize in Vasilievsky Island Competition St. Petersburg
KCAP Architects&Planners and ORANGE Architects won the first prize in the urban and architectural competition for the most western tip of Vasilievsky Island in St. Petersburg.
Venice to the World
Venice to the World design contest invites designers & architects to furnish the entrance of the intercontinental Marco Polo airport of Venice. Participants are asked to propose artistic, architecture and design projects to embellish and furnish the new roundabout.
Jigsaw Westfield London by Checkland Kindleysides
Jigsaw commissioned Checkland Kindleysides to create a new concept for their Westfield, White City, their first mall based store in London.
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016
The 2016 Red Dot Award: Product Design is now open for submissions. An international jury of independent design experts assesses each entry and awards only products of high design quality with the sought-after Red Dot.
P-Cube Temporary Pavilion in Moscow
P-Cube is a temporary pavilion consisting of a 9 meters high, 9 meters wide cubic scaffolding structure designed by UNSTABLE.
MindOverEye Creates Dazzling Three-Floor Installation in Petersen Auto Museum
MindOverEye has recently completed an elaborate, eye-catching installation in Los Angeles's newly remodeled Petersen Automotive Museum.
Tinker Imagineers Named Overall Winner of SBID International Design Awards 2015
The Society of British and International Design declared Tinker imagineers the overall winner of the SBID International Design Excellence Awards 2015 on account of its experience design for the Juliana Children's Hospital.
COMPUTEX d&i Awards 2016
The 9th COMPUTEX d&i Awards are now open for entries in the following categories: Wearable Technology and Smart Applications / Products, Smart Home & Security, Gaming Hardware, Network & Communication Products, Computers & Systems, Computer Hardware & Components, Data Storage Products, Display & Audio / Video, and Peripherals & Accessories.
HENN Wins 1st Prize in Competition for Kingdee Tower in Shenzhen
Kingdee is extending its headquarters in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen with a 199 metre tower designed by HENN. The design was first revealed during the invited international competition.
Alessi Wins Three 2015 GOOD Design Awards
Alessi has received three 2015 GOOD Design Awards for Opus by Guido Venturini, Condiment Set by Peter Zumthor, and Ossidiana by Mario Trimarchi.
Special Delivery from Aardman Animations and Google ATAP Spotlight Stories
Aardman Animations and Google ATAP's Spotlight Stories have debuted their first original short to YouTube, a holiday film called "Special Delivery," viewable on the YouTube app on many Android devices.
RKS Psycho-Aesthetic Workshops
This year RKS hosted three collaborative workshops for some of the top design programs and universities in California.
Unto Street Food by Studio DiDeA
Studio DiDeA recently converted a former antique shop in Palermo, Sicily to a fast food restaurant.
typotherapy: A Book of Creative Thoughts
Each month a different award winning Canadian design studio is given the finest paper and the finest print craftsmen to design a book as part of Flash Reproduction's prestigious Wayward Arts Studio Series.
Hyundai Pangyo by JHP
Hyundai has opened its largest shopping centre in Korea, conceived and designed entirely by JHP. The brief was all encompassing including commercial strategy, retail master-planning, architecture and design of the total customer experience.
DMI Design Management Conference 2016: Inside Out / Outside In
DMC16 will bring together leaders to share stories of internal structures that create external success; and external influences that impact internal activities.
KL House by Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architects
Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architects recently renovated the KL House located in North Hatley, Canada. The property is bordered by a stream, and the sound of the water is both soothing and inspiring.
2016 Iconic Houses Conference
The 4th International Iconic Houses Conference will be held at the Getty Center from February 17 to 19, 2016.
Vaporous Atmosphere and Dynamic Punctuations for Microsoft
Microsoft has recently opened its first Conference Centre in Montreal. Metaphore Design, corporate interior design expert, was given the mandate to develop a functional and welcoming space that inspires innovation.
Boston Design Week 2016
The third annual Boston Design Week, a 12-day citywide design festival, will take place March 30 - April 10, 2015. Participating organizations, businesses, sponsors and individual designers will offer special events throughout greater Boston, most presented free of charge and all open to the public.
HOW Design Live 2016
HOW Design Live is more than a professional conference. It's an inspiration-packed, global creative gathering guaranteed to open your mind, fuel your soul and power your career.
Home Park by TRIAD
Harbin's gourmets and chefs alike have a new top destination in order to quench their thirst for high-quality food.
Carat: KAYIWA's New Gravity-Defying Glassware
KAYIWA has unveiled Carat, a collection of elegant, stemless drinkware designed to strike a balance between a stylish shape that is comfortable to hold and one that enables the best possible olfactory perception.
Vivarium: A Tractor Warehouse Turned Restaurant by Hypothesis
Vivarium, a restaurant designed by Hypothesis, won this year's INSIDE award in the bars and restaurants category.
ADI Awards 2016
The Association of Industrial Design ADI-FAD is calling for entries for the 2016 ADI Awards.
Studio 11 Design Renovates Sheraton Austin
The Sheraton Austin tapped Studio 11 Design to renovate its lobby, bar, restaurant, outdoor lounge, indoor/outdoor pool, concierge lounge, all meeting and ballroom spaces and an executive suite, which are slated to open early March 2016.
TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11
TAG Heuer has today reissued Monaco Calibre 11, the first square, water-resistant automatic chronograph watch in the history of Swiss watchmaking.
Interieur Awards 2016
The 2016 Interieur Awards is open for submissions. Designs can be submitted in two categories: Objects and Spaces.
Art Paris Art Fair 2016
Held at the Grand Palais from March 31 to April 3, 2016, Art Paris Art Fair is the springtime Paris event for modern and contemporary art that brings together 143 galleries from 20 countries which includes for the first time Azerbaijan, Colombia and Iran.
Lafayette Custom Mid-Century Modern Remodel by Klopf Architecture
Klopf Architecture remodeled a mid-century modern house in Lafayette, CA as a unified, flowing, sophisticated, warm, modern indoor / outdoor living space for a family of five.
James Beard Foundation 2016 Restaurant Design Awards
The James Beard Foundation is calling for entries for its 2016 Restaurant Design Awards. The Restaurant Design Awards were established by the James Beard Foundation in 1994 and have become highly coveted by hospitality designers nationwide. Any restaurant project that was completed or redone in North America since January 2013 is eligible.
New York Festivals 2016 Torch Awards
The 2016 Torch Awards is now open for entries. New York Festivals invites young creative talent from the ages of 18-27 to take part in the third annual competition that explores a different creative challenge each year and offers mentor training on how to pitch their idea. This year's challenge is the Inclusive Design Challenge.
Trollbäck + Company Designs Painterly Opening Titles For Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict
Trollbäck + Company recently designed the opening titles for the documentary "Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Mount Gay Rum Launches Interview Series to Celebrate Creativity
Mount Gay Rum has launched a new & unique interview series providing a peak inside the minds of some of the world's greatest creative pioneers.
The Type Deck
Designed by Chris Cavill, the Type Deck is a typography style poker deck targeted at individuals who share a love for creativity.
The George, Edinburgh: New Restaurant and Coffee Shop by Goddard Littlefair
Goddard Littlefair have designed the interiors for the brand new Printing Press Bar & Kitchen at The George Hotel, Edinburgh as well as a new coffee shop, Burr & Co.
Bandol by Kinnersley Kent Design
Kinnersley Kent Design has just completed a new restaurant in Chelsea called Bandol, with the cuisine and interiors inspired by Provence and a design that evokes outdoor dining in Provence - mixed with a strongly urban and contemporary feel.
Save the Humans
Smartphones, care robots and self-driving cars - they are on their way or already exist out there. Products around us are becoming smarter and more autonomous.
2016 Fuller Challenge
The 2016 Fuller Challenge opened for applications on January 15. Each year, The Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) invites scientists, designers, architects, activists, entrepreneurs, artists, students, and planners from all over the world to submit solutions for addressing humanity's most pressing problems.
Sails Benches by Les Ateliers Guyon
Sails Benches, a park bench designed by Les Ateliers Guyon, won in the Furniture Category at the 2015 World Interiors News Awards.
TypeCon2016 Seattle
TypeCon 2016 will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Seattle on August 24th to 28th. TypeCon is an annual conference presented by the non-profit Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA), an international organization dedicated to the promotion, study, and support of typography and related arts.
Chartered Society of Designers Prince Philip Designers Prize
The Chartered Society of Designers is re-introducing the Prince Philip Designers Prize. The Prince Philip Designers Prize, initiated through the Design Council by Prince Philip in 1959, was awarded annually to a designer in recognition of their outstanding lifetime achievement in design.
IIDA 2016 Interior Design Competition and Will Ching Design Competition
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) launched the 43rd annual Interior Design Competition and the 24th annual Will Ching Design Competition.
Philips Launches New Low-energy Luminous Patterns
Philips has launched Luminous Patterns, a programmable connected LED lighting system designed for architects and designers to create a striking visual statement using a unique combination of light, patterns and materials.
Moleskine Launches Coloring Book for Adults
Moleskine has unveiled its first-ever coloring book for adults, featuring dazzling drawings by the award-winning illustrator Carlo Stanga.
Awesome Inc & Bluetube Create New Adult Swim ID: Evolving Thoughts
"Evolving Thoughts" is a new Adult Swim ID sprung forth from the imaginations of Awesome Inc and featuring music and sound by Bluetube.
Bamboo Workshops in Haiti by Architectural Association School of Architecture
The AA School has been working with Quisqueya University, the Wynne Farm and ARUP through short workshops to design, and in 2017 build, architectural projects contextualised for the climate of the Caribbean, cultural vernacular of Haiti, and the material of bamboo.
5 Star Plus Retail Design Creates Interiors for Tafelspitz Beijing
Designed by 5 Star Plus, Tafelspitz is the first authentic Austrian restaurant in Beijing offering fine dining cuisine and wine culture at the highest level of hospitality.
Colander by Patrick Norguet
Patrick Norguet recently designed a new chair for Kristalia - a stackable chair that can also be used outdoors.
RKS Hires Mike Elam as Director of Product Development
RKS has added Mike Elam to its roaster as Director of Product Development. This position encompasses innovation, interaction, design, design for manufacturing and prototyping in conjunction with external resources and vendors and the in house team of RKS.
Friendly Bar&Kitchen by Match Architects
Match Architects designed the interiors of the Friendly Bar&Kitchen. The Friendly features a large 'living room' with a fireplace - which can be easily converted into an open space, a bar with high tables, and an open kitchen.
Luminaries at Brookfield Place
New York City has a spectacular new holiday light display: 650 lanterns that glow with ever-changing colors and form a massive canopy under the 10-story, glass-enclosed Winter Garden at Brookfield Place.
Diesel's New Retail Era Premieres on Madison Avenue
Diesel recently unveiled its new 2,800 square feet concept store at 625 Madison Avenue, designed in collaboration with Japanese architect firm Wonderwall, headed by Masamichi Katayama.
The Little Bishop Pendant Light Hook
For years, Dominique Hunter, an interior designer from Melbourne Australia, was frustrated with the makeshift method in which cable hung pendant lights were positioned and secured.
Duality: Lighting with a Twist
Duality is an exploration of how light can be revealed from within a solid object. HJC Design's aim was to create a pure representation of this idea through a simplistic form with intuitive user interaction.
Woods Bagot Unveils Its Newly Remodelled Brisbane Studio
Woods Bagot's Brisbane studio has relocated, transforming the old Reserve Bank building on Adelaide Street into a collaborative and sustainable destination for over 55 of the firm's design minds.
Urban Land Institute Global Awards for Excellence 2016: Call for Entries
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is calling for entries for its 38th Global Awards for Excellence. The competition recognizes real estate projects that achieve a high standard of excellence in design, construction, economics, planning, and management.
Autodesk Launches 3ds Max 2016 Extension 2
Autodesk has launched 3ds Max 2016 Extension 2, expanding the software's capabilities with new tools and workflow improvements that simplify and accelerate the creation of 3D assets for design visualization and content creation professionals.
Goods 2: Interior Products from Sketch to Use
Goods 2 includes 46 iconic design products are analysed and featured from conceptual design sketch to realisation.
Young Package 2016
The 2016 Young Package competition is calling on designers to cut down the proportion of non-recyclable packaging waste, and to create a package with multiple uses.
LOGAN Collaborates with G-Shock on S Series Launch
LOGAN recently developed the image campaign for the release of G-Shock's new collection for women.
Potter's Lane: Eco-Friendly Housing Project Breaks Ground to End Veteran Homelessness
Potter's Lane is a new innovative permanent housing project by American Family Housing, designed to help join the revolution in bringing an end to chronic homelessness among our nation's veterans.
10th Arte Laguna Prize
The 10th Arte Laguna Prize is now open for applications. The contest offers artists the opportunity to stand out and to be noticed by the public and to be evaluated by a jury composed of contemporary art world professionals.
2016 AIANY Design Awards: Call for Entries
The 2016 AIANY Design Awards is now open for entries. AIA New York's annual Design Awards program recognizes outstanding architectural design by AIA New York Chapter members, New York City based architects in any location, and work in New York City by architects around the globe.