Design News
Bac<: Seymourpowell Co-develops New Back Care Brand
Seymourpowell has co-founded a new brand, Bac<, with aim of Advancing Back Care, and has designed its first range of innovative products that help to target back pain.
In the Making at Design Museum
In the Making, on view at the Design Museum from January 22 to May 4, 2014, captures over twenty objects mid-manufacture, putting the aesthetic of the unfinished centre stage.
canaLIDO Wins RIBA Forgotten Spaces Top Prize
canaLIDO, a proposal to bring back to life the Lancaster Canal Basin by creating a sense of community through the construction of a lido, has won the Royal Institute of British Architects' Forgotten Spaces competition.
The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014
The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014, the Victoria and Albert Museum's spring exhibition, will be the first major show to examine Italy's rich and influential contribution to fashion from the end of the Second World War to the present.
3D Design in a Browser: Autodesk Launches an Industry First
Autodesk has launched a turn-key solution for accessing 3D design applications through customers HTML5 browser.
InsideOut SF
Featuring over 100 leading designers from all over the world, InsideOut SF is a gallery display of original posters highlighting their personal impressions of San Francisco.
Herman Miller Living Office: A Holistic Solution for the New Landscape of Work
Herman Miller has launched a new compelling vision for workplaces, based in research and promising a new dynamic of value and shared prosperity.
Communication Arts Illustration Competition 2014
The 2014 Communication Arts Illustration Competition is open for entries.
GSK Shopper Science Lab and Human Performance Lab
The GlaxoSmithKline have just opened two innovative research centres designed by Pope Wainwright.
American Package Design Awards 2014
The 2014 American Package Design Awards are open for entries. Organized by Graphic Design USA, this annual competition celebrates well-designed graphics, of course, but more importantly the power of design to advance the brand promise and to forge an emotional link with the buyer at the moment of truth.
Coriolis: 3D-Printed Art Exhibition at the Autodesk Gallery
Coriolis is the new solo exhibition of renowned sculptor Bruce Beasley, featuring 3D printed, software-enabled sculptures that are expected to revolutionize the way in which digital technology interacts with aesthetics.
Thonet Desk S 1200: Small, Fine and Functional
Thonet has unveiled the S 1200, a desk specially designed for use in the home.
MoMA Audio+ Mobile Guide
The Museum of Modern Art has launched Audio+, delivering a new level of interpretive content for Museum visitors.
Nature-based Camp Undergoes Facilities Makeover
One of the country's older nature-based day camps has undergone a significant facilities makeover to enhance its mission to provide safe experiences that allow children to grow into active and respectful community members through exploration of the natural world.
Eight Inc. Creates a New Design Concept and Experience for New York & Company
Eight Inc. was tasked by New York & Company to create a transformative customer experience that captures the spirit of the New York & Company experience: making women look great and feel good.
Index: Harvard Art Museums Launches Digital Magazine
The Harvard Art Museums has launched a digital edition of its Index magazine.
Become Electric: World's First Interactive 360 Film
WCRS, as part of EngineDare, has teamed with Mustard Films and Tool to create the world's first interactive 360° film for the launch of BMW's first electric car, the BMW i3.
ASID Accelerate Studio: A New National Education Program
The American Society of Interior Designers has launched a new national program created to help members expand their design knowledge and learn new strategies for their businesses.
Pack H2O Water Backpack Wins the 2013 People's Design Award
The Pack H2O Water Backpack won the 2013 People's Design Award. Pack H2O attempts to solve the global clean water crisis by giving people the power to easily transport their own water.
Call for Entries for 2014 D&AD Awards
The 52nd D&AD Awards are now open for entries. This year, the not-for-profit awards scheme introduces 12 new categories to reflect changing landscape in creativity, advertising and design.
BMW R nineT
The BMW R nineT marks the 90 years of BMW Motorrad. The classic roadster bike radiates purism and power in undisguised form.
Luminous Talks 2: Nature and Manmade
The second Luminous Talks will bring together architects, lighting designers and researchers to explore the dualistic relationship between natural light and the latest electric lighting technologies, and the influence these systems have on human well being.
Ten Strategies for Negotiating Success for Creatives
A Virtuous Cycle is a series of events that result in a favorable outcome, over and over again.
2013 Greenest Schools on Earth
The Center for Green Schools (Center) at the U.S. Green Building Council has announced the 2013 Greenest Schools on Earth.
Jean Paul Gaultier Video Marks Brooklyn Museum Presentation of From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk
To mark the opening at the Brooklyn Museum, a short video has just been released about the Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk.
Autodesk Releases Five Free Smoke Effects Templates
Autodesk has released five free 3D effects templates created by Smoke master Brian Mulligan in Autodesk Smoke 2013 Extension 1 on AREA.
Design Council Summit 2014: Leading Business by Design
The 2014 Design Summit, to be held at the British Museum on February 12, will explore how some of UK's best known businesses, from Rolls-Royce to Waitrose, harness the power of design to build brands, products, services, and a working culture that make them stand out in the marketplace.
Nike+ FuelBand SE
NIKE has today unveiled the second edition of FuelBand. The new Nike+ FuelBand SE builds on the iconic design and experience and delivers even more information and motivation to keep users moving.
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Wins London Police HQ Competition
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) has been chosen to redesign London's new police headquarters.
XIII Andreu World International Design Contest
Andreu World has launched its 13th International Design Contest. The challenge is to design a seat or a table.
Ksenija Residences at Porto Montenegro
ReardonSmith Architects designed the Ksenija Residences, a luxury apartment collection in Porto Montenegro, the international destination in Tivat.
BMW 4 Series Convertible
BMW has unveiled the 4 Series Convertible. The new model is visibly larger in width, track and wheelbase than the BMW 3 Series Convertible.
Nike+Nine Wins 2013 Premier's Design Award
Good Design Australia has revealed the winner of the 2013 Victorian Premier's Design Award.
Thomas Manss & Company Designs McLaren - 50 Years of Racing
Thomas Manss & Company has designed the McLaren - 50 Years of Racing, which documents a half-century of Formula 1 with Britain's most famous racing cars.
The Makers Series
The Creators Project has launched a three-part video series, The Makers, featuring different creators using Intel's Galileo to bring imaginative new works to life.
Hamilton Wood Type Collaborates with Erik Spiekermann for Wayzgoose 2013
Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum is collaborating with internationally known type designer Erik Spiekermann, as part of its annual Wayzgoose type conference.
Tolleson Corporate Office
When creative agency Tolleson sought larger quarters, the company chose a two-story 1910 warehouse in San Francisco's Jackson Square that could embody its rustic office aesthetic, with skylights, wood floors, and exposed timber trusses and brick walls.
JewelBOX by Panos Nikolaidis & Errica Protestou
Panos Nikolaidis & Errica Protestou has recently completed JewelBOX, a multi use building in Kifisia, Athens, Greece.
July 22 Memorial Sites Competition Shortlist
Eight international candidates have been selected for the second phase of the international competition to design two national public art memorial sites to commemorate the 2011 terror attacks in Oslo and on the island of Utøya.
Steigenberger Hotel Bremen: The Hanseatic Gateway
Infused with subtle tones and sophisticated comfort created by interior architects JOI-Design, the Steigenberger Hotel Bremen has opened its doors.
Wayshowing > Wayfinding
Wayshowing > Wayfinding is the completely renewed edition of the standard reference book Wayshowing, which was published in 2005.
Cristalplant Design Contest 2014
The sixth edition of Cristalplant Design Contest seeks innovative projects which adopt Cristalplant Biobased as base material, inspired by the style of Agape - famous Italian design brand.
RIBA Launches Competition to Design New Administrative Offices
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has taken a long lease on offices, just a couple of doors from its Art Deco landmark building at 66 Portland Place.
Anatomy of Ideas: The Life's Work of an Infographics Pioneer
Fritz Kahn was a German doctor, educator, popular science writer, and information graphics pioneer whose brilliant work has all but fallen into oblivion.
Type Directors Club Annual Communication and Typeface Design Competitions
The Type Directors Club's 60th annual Communication Design Competition and 17th annual Typeface Design Competition are now open for entries.
Sullivan Creates New Integrated Marketing Campaign for Washington Examiner
Sullivan has launched a new integrated marketing campaign for the Washington Examiner, the Washington, DC, based media property.
IC Design Makes The Boat Go Faster
IC Design has created the brand platform, website and collateral for coaching company Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?, founded by British Olympic Gold Medallist Ben Hunt-Davis, MBE and Tom Barry.
The Hug: Alvar Aalto Campus Otaniemi
MenoMenoPiu Architects and Paolo Venturella Architecture have unveiled their entry for the Alvar Aalto Campus Otaniemi.
The Stevenson School Faculty Housing Duplex
The Stevenson School is an independent school with campuses in Carmel and Pebble Beach, California serving grades K-8 and 9-12 respectively.
Viceroy New York by Roman and Williams
Roman and Williams designed Viceroy New York has opened today, marking the next generation of luxury hospitality in Manhattan.
Young Glory 2013/14
Young Glory, the only worldwide creativity competition devoted to creative consistency, is now open for submissions.
Troika Rebrands TSN's That's Hockey
Troika has recently partnered with TSN, Canada's number one sports network, to rebrand their daily hockey news show, That's Hockey.
Spahaus by YH2
SPAHAUS is a project of 26 contemporary chalets designed by YH2 for Fraternité-sur-Lac.
Varoom 23 AfterWords: The Awards Issue
We have reached a tipping point in our culture where imagery is no longer an extra bit of information to support the words already there, so how is illustration shaping a culture After Words?
Wild Reindeer Exhibition by Gagarin
When Gagarin was asked to come up with interactives for an exhibition on the Wild Reindeer our first response was to ask whether it was not too narrow of a focus for a big exhibition?
Vibe Studio Designs Packaging for Lansinoh mOmma
Vibe Studio has created product visualisations and a new packaging design system for Lansinoh mOmma Europe, a modern, innovative, design oriented, colourful and functional line of baby products.
MASH Flagship Store Beijing by 5 Star Plus Retail Design
5 Star Plus has created the flagship store of MASH, a stylish European fashion brand from Verona, Italy.
How to Create a Brand From a Tea Bag
In a bid to make Britain's favourite drink cool again, Echo Brand Design teamed up with east London based tea man, Joe Kinch.
Nearly Impossible: The Conference for People Who Make and Sell Physical Products
On November 7th and 8th makers and small business entrepreneurs will gather in Brooklyn, NY to tackle the "Nearly Impossible" - that is the making and selling of physical products.
Vertical Farm Concept Wins Pomeroy Studio's Award
A Vertical Farm project concerned with food sustainability and vertical agriculture within the context of Singapore was this year's winner of Pomeroy Studio's Design for A Sustainable Future Award (DSFA).
Mohawk Maker Campaign by Hybrid Design
Hybrid Design conceptualized and designed a new 2013 creative campaign for Mohawk.
Winners of Designing Recovery Competition
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) revealed the winners of the Designing Recovery competition.
International Design for All Foundation Awards 2014
The 5th International Design for All Foundation Awards is now open for entries.
A' Design Award 2013 Winners
The A' Design Award has recently revealed the winners of its 2013 edition.
Don't Move, Improve! Awards 2013
Don't Move, Improve!, a competition to find the best and most innovative home extensions, small office conversions and interior design in London, is open for entries.
2013 DesignThinker of the Year Nominations
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) and the Rotman School of Management are calling for nominations for Canada's 2013 DesignThinker of the Year.
SHH Remodels Terrace Restaurant at London Zoo
SHH has recently transformed ZSL London Zoo's main restaurant by remodelling and extending the 1920s building as part of a three-year, £4.6m project.
H&M Unveils Minju Kim Collection
Minju Kim, the winner of the 2013 H&M Design Award, unveiled her collection to be sold at selected H&M stores this autumn.
Image of the Studio: A Portrait of Graphic Design in New York
Image of the Studio exhibition at the 41 Cooper Gallery will feature over 75 current New York graphic design studios.
Winners of Pentawards 2013
The Pentawards jury has selected the winners for 2013. The seventh edition of the Pentawards received over 1400 entries from 5 continents and 49 countries.
Design Like You Give a Damn: LIVE! 2013
The 4th Design Like You Give a Damn is now open for registrations. Organized by the Architecture for Humanity, the annual event brings together innovators and experts to explore issues around Designing for a more resilient world.
Field Trip App
The new Field Trip app, available for iPhone and Android, now offers an inside look at the built environment in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Denver with premier audio content from the American Institute of Architects.
People's Design Award 2013
The 2013 People's Design Award is now open for public vote. The Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum and Smithsonian magazine invite public to vote for their favorite design from a pool of 20 works.
EYA Mobile Projector by Entwurfreich
Designed by Entwurfreich, EYA is portable projector that encompasses two different modes for transportation (inactive) and presentation (active).
What's New, What's Next at NYDC
The New York Design Center is holding an event to celebrate What's New and What's Next in ideas, design, materials, and products.
CTHB Law Office by Salon Architects
Salon Architects has recently completed the office space for CTHB Law Office.
Fairy Tales: Architecture Storytelling Competition
Blank Space has launched the world's first architecture storytelling competition. Fairy Tales challenges participants to develop visionary proposals that take fun seriously and are audacious enough to ignite imaginations.
Inside Out and Outside In: Public Spaces in a Digital World
Examined through the lens of landscape urbanism, this program will take a comprehensive look at the ways urban public spaces are responding to changing uses and technology.
99U Pop-up School
Adobe is organizing 99U Pop-up School - a three-day event featuring keynotes and workshops from leaders in the creativity industry.
Bionym Launches Nymi Wearable Authentication Device
Bionym has recently launched Nymi, a wearable authentication device that uses your unique heartbeat to unlock your identity.
Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2014
Pantone has released its Spring 2014 Fashion Color Report. The report, available for free download, offers a comprehensive overview of designers' use of color in their upcoming collections.
Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus
Wacom has unveiled a pressure-sensitive digital pen for sketching, drawing and painting on an iPad.
Architectural Billings Index Continues Positive Trend
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported that the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a jump of more than a full point last month, indicating acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally.
Mike Kelley at MoMA PS1
From October 13 through February 02, 2014, the MoMA PS1 will present a comprehensive survey of the work of Mike Kelley - one of the most influential artists of our time.
Slice Design Redesigns Activia Pouring Yoghurt
Slice has recently re-designed the Activia Pouring Yoghurt to highlighting both the versatility, and new, thicker texture of the product.
eVolo Skyscraper Competition 2014
The 2014 Skyscraper Competition, one of the world's most prestigious awards for high-rise architecture, is open for registration.
MTh Duo AKAMA Directs Animated Game Trailer for Rayman Legends
Motion Theory (MTh) directorial team Akama recently created a short animated trailer for the upcoming platform game Rayman Legends.
Winners of 2013 AIA Educational Facility Design Excellence Award
The winners of this year's CAE Educational Facility Design Awards has just been revealed. Given by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE), the award honors educational facilities that serve as an example of a superb place in which to learn, furthering the client's mission, goals and educational program while demonstrating excellence in architectural design.
Autodesk InfraWorks 360 Pro
Autodesk has today unveiled InfraWorks 360 Pro. Autodesk's new solution enhances BIM workflows by providing desktop software and cloud-based capabilities that enable multi-discipline infrastructure project stakeholders in geographically dispersed offices to publish, store, collaborate and manage large models centrally in the cloud via desktop or mobile devices.
HiBROW: The Arts Online
HiBROW is a new revolutionary platform for the arts that provides free access to original videos and a chance to immerse yourself in the length and breadth of the arts.
Phaidon Architecture Travel Guide App
Phaidon has released the Phaidon Architecture Travel Guide App, an interactive, highly-portable and affordable digital travel guide that features 1500 buildings from 840 architectural practices, browsable by location, project, practice and building type.
Atelier Bruckner and Shilo Bring Viking to Life for National Museums in Denmark, London and Berlin
The National Museum in Copenhagen recently opened its doors for the largest Viking exhibition in more than 20 years, featuring a fantastic cinematic centerpiece conceived and brought to life by Atelier Bruckner and Shilo.
Taipei Cycle D&I Awards 2014
The third round of the Taipei Cycle D&I Awards is now open for entries.
Karten Design Adds Senior Designer Ronaldo Carreon
Karten Design has added Ronaldo Carreon to its roster as senior designer. Ronaldo brings 10 years of experience working for product design firms Worrell, Inc. and Bridge Design. He has designed a wide range of products, from capital equipment to consumables, for prominent companies in the medical device and consumer industries.
Lean Day: West
Lean Day West offers two days of workshops and talks detailing case studies and best practices implementing lean startup and lean UX in the enterprise.
AIA Consensus Construction Forecast: Slow Down in 2013 Nonresidential Building Activity
With slower than expected activity in the nonresidential construction sector in the first half of the year, the projections for growth in spending have been scaled back.
H&M Launches Online Shop in the U.S.
H&M has launched its online shop in the U.S. The store offers the same collections online as in-store giving customers access to a wide range of clothing and accessories including ladies, men's, teens, plus-size and a full children's line.
ZIIIRO Mercury Black Purple
Next week, ZIIIRO is releasing Mercury Black Purple. Resting on a 24mm stainless steel mesh band, the ZIIIRO Mercury displays time in a simple and unique way.
2014 AME Awards for Advertising & Marketing Effectiveness
The International AME Awards for Advertising & Marketing Effectiveness is now open for entries. The award honors campaigns that successfully demonstrate groundbreaking solutions to challenging marketing problems.
2013 Global Design Forum
The second edition of the Global Design Forum will be held September 17, 2013 at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre.