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Sullivan Creates Identity of Washington Ballet's Annual Gala
Sullivan recently created the identity for The Washington Ballet's annual gala: A Moveable Feast - The Hemingway in Paris Ball.
Lapka Packaging by Burgopak
Burgopak has recently designed and produced the packaging of Lapka - a collection of small sensors that attach to your iPhone through the headphone jack.
Winners of 2013 National Design Awards
The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum has recently unveiled the winners of the 2013 National Design Awards.
Winners of 2013 iF Concept Design Award
iF has today unveiled the winners of its 2013 Concept Design Award.
2013 Green Dot Awards: Call for Entries
The 2013 Green Dot Awards is now open for entries. The Awards recognizes outstanding products and services which are manufactured and delivered in an environmentally friendly manner.
Nathan Love Draws on 80s Nostalgia for New National Geographic Look
Nathan Love Director Jim McKenzie brings a wildly nontraditional look to the National Geographic Channel in a promo for the network's new The 80s: The Decade That Made Us miniseries.
Trollback + Company Creates Brand Package for YEAH! TV Launch
Trollback + Company (T+Co) has recently created a cinematic branding package for YEAH! TV - AMC Networks recently launched the interactive streaming movie service.
Yale Graphic Design MFA 2013 Show/s
Show/s, on view at the Yale School of Art Green Gallery/Galleries through May 21, exhibits the work/s of one/eighteen student/s in the 2013 Yale Graphic Design MFA program.
dash design Develops Godiva's First Chocolate Kiosk
dash design has recently designed the Truffle Express, Godiva's first freestanding chocolate kiosk.
Pearlfisher London Creates New Global Brand Identity for Winsor & Newton
Pearlfisher has developed a new creative strategy and iconic brand identity for Winsor & Newton as part of a global relaunch for the brand.
Coley Porter Bell Creates Innovative Ultra Premium Gin Packaging for Beefeater
Coley Porter Bell has worked with Beefeater to create the proposition, name and packaging for a brand new hand-crafted gin.
IMPACT NY: Call for Entries
IMPACT NY is a new design challenge organized by the IIDA NY Chapter in collaboration with desigNYC.
Autodesk's 123D Creature is Now Free
123D Creature for iPad, an app that gives anyone the ability to create and 3D print amazing 3D characters, is now available for free on the App Store.
100% Design Singapore 2013
The 2013 edition of 100% Design Singapore will take place from September 12 through September 14, 2013, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.
Seymourpowell Designs Hozelock Growbag Waterer and Flexi Spray
Seymourpowell has recently designed the Growbag Waterer and Flexi Spray for leading European manufacturer of gardening products, Hozelock.
Dymax Redux: Crowd-sourcing a New Map for the Buckminster Fuller Institute
70 years ago Life magazine published Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion Map.
Cartils Designs Limited Edition Bottle for S.Pellegrino
Cartils has recently created the new limited edition bottle for S.Pellegrino - in honour its official partnership of the International Film Festival of Cannes 2013.
Troika Creates Logo for Univision's Music Service Uforia
Troika has recently designed a signature logo for Univision's new music service and music app, Uforia.
Fracture.io: MPC NY Breaks the Mold for One Club and JWT
MPC Digital teamed up with The One Club via JWT New York to create Fracture.io, a stunning installation experience for The One Show's lavish after party at NYC's Bowery Hotel.
IIDA Names Amy Campos as Educator of the Year
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has named Amy Campos, IIDA, as the recipient of its 2nd Annual Educator of the Year Award.
Clip Bag by Peter Bristol
Designed by Peter Bristol, the Clip Bag playfully borrows its form from a common binder clip.
Bluecadet Inspires with La Invencion Concreta Interactive Experience
Coleccion Patricia Phelps de Cisneros, the arts division of the philanthropic organization Fundacion Cisneros, recently called upon the digital and design pros at Bluecadet to add an extra dimension of interactivity to a new exhibit at Spain's National Museum of 20th century art, the Madrid-based Reina Sofia.
Top 10 Poster Designs of the Past Half Century
As part of GDUSA's year long 50th Anniversary Survey, the magazine asked readers: "What is your favorite poster design of the past half-century?"
Adobe Unveils Photoshop CC at MAX
Adobe has unveiled the Adobe Photoshop CC at MAX 2013 as part of a major update to Adobe Creative Cloud.
After the Jump: Technology's Effect on Design and Typography
TDC and Sullivan will host a symposium that will bring together some of today's most inspiring industry leaders to discuss how technology affects human behavior and how those effects impact design and typography.
Exploring Universal Design
The New York Metro Chapter of ASID kicks off New York Design Week with an education forum that addresses Universal Design and Aging in Place.
LUXE PACK New York 2013
The 2013 LUXE PACK New York, the premier show for creative packaging, will be held at the Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion on May 15-16, 2013.
2013 Good Design Selection
The Australian International Design Awards has today unveiled the Good Design winners of the 2013 edition.
TIMBER Design + Fabrication Competition
Organized by the Boston Society of Architects, TIMBER Design + Fabrication competition is open for entries.
Is Photoshop Remixing the World? New PBS Off Book Episode
Off Book, a web series from PBS that explores cutting edge art and technology and the people behind it, released its latest episode "Is Photoshop Remixing the World?"
Ignite: The Diabetes Ideas Challenge
Ignite: The Diabetes Ideas Challenge invites designers, engineers, and innovators from around the globe to submit ideas that may shape the features and design of a next-generation disposable insulin delivery device, through either iterations of existing technology or entirely new designs.
Mirra 2 by Herman Miller
Herman Miller has unveiled Mirra 2 work chair during the 2013 NeoCon. Designed by Studio 7.5, it is built on the same principles as their best-selling original, but is completely redesigned from the casters up.
Learning the ABCs of Design
The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum will celebrate NYCxDesign with several educational initiatives, including a programmatic takeover of Public School 3 in lower Manhattan, Design Tales for toddlers and a design expo for teachers.
World Design Impact Prize 2013-2014
The World Design Impact Prize 2013-2014 is open for submissions.
Adobe to Live Stream the Creativity Conference Keynotes
Adobe will live stream two keynotes from the MAX 2013 - The Creativity Conference.
MoMA Establishes the Department of Prints and Drawings
The Museum of Modern Art will combine its Department of Prints and Illustrated Books with the Department of Drawings, effective July 1.
Click 3X Brings Humor to Variations on a Hail
The art of catching a cab is about to get a 21st century makeover, courtesy of a new app from the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Duffy & Partners Designs Branding for Summit Brewing Co. Union Series
Duffy & Partners has today unveiled the new design for Summit Brewing Company's Union Series.
Pearlfisher Creates Brand Strategy and Brand Identity for Mindful Meats
Pearlfisher has recently created the brand strategy, brand identity, packaging design, tone of voice and website template for a new challenger meat brand - Mindful Meats.
Frost Rebrands Historic Houses Trust as Sydney Living Museums
Frost* has collaborated with the Historic Houses Trust of NSW (HHT) to create a new brand to grow visitation and awareness of the leading cultural institution.
Carbon Names Linda Wagner Director of User Experience
Carbon Design Group has named design thinker, researcher, and strategist Linda Wagner as Director of User Experience.
Pool Grant 2013
Sydney-based creative collective, Pool is once more showing its support for emerging photographic talent with the 2013 Pool Grant.
European Hotel Design Awards 2013
The 16th European Hotel Design Awards is now open for entries. The Awards is part of Sleep, a stand-out event for the hotel design industry, comprising 2 days packed with a hotel design and development talk's programme, major exhibition, and a showcase of built hotel concepts.
Juniper Jones for the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival
Juniper Jones has created the official Tribeca Film Festival Pre-Show for the second consecutive year.
Pantone Launches Subscription Service for Global Color Insights and Analysis
Pantone has today launched Pantoneview, an affordable, digital subscription trend service catering to all color-conscious industries.
Dwell on Design 2013
Dwell on Design returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 21-23, 2013.
WING 2013: IFI Design Accelerator Competition
The 2013 WING Global Student Design Competition and Awards is now open for entries.
Adobe Releases Photoshop Lightroom 5 Public Beta
Adobe has today released Photoshop Lightroom 5 beta for Windows and Mac.
LOGAN Designs Immersive Museum Exhibition
LOGAN has stepped into the exhibition space with Spectacle: The Music Video, a traveling museum show set to hit four major cities - Cincinnati, Sao Paulo, NYC, and Melbourne - in the coming year.
BMW Concept X4
The new BMW Concept X4 offers a preview of the future of the BMW X family. The Sports Activity Coupe concept is poised to continue the success story of the BMW X6 in a new vehicle class.
Paper: An Endangered Species?
Adobe has recently released a new study that reveals important new insights from U.S. managers around digital business processes and paper.
National Architecture Week 2013
Organized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to increasing attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in communities and to elevate the public's appreciation of design.
7 Ways to Inject Playfulness into Your App Design
While developing the app concept Let's Get Away, the design team at RKS focused on features that would make vacation planning almost as exciting as the vacation itself.
Philips Sonicare: Stick with Technology
Ogilvy & Mather and Director Jonathan Notaro of Brand New School are calling out the history of humanity's tooth-cleaning habits with their spot for Philips Sonicare, "Stick with Technology" for their Odyssey campaign.
Sur Nuevo Latino Kitchen by designphase dba
designphase dba has put its signature touch to their latest restaurant project Sur Nuevo Latino Kitchen.
Spot: The Light with a Sweet Spot
Spot is a multipurpose light concept that can be hung, hand-held, or simply placed on a surface. It can function as a torch, desk lamp, ambient light, or wall light.
Top 25 Logos of the Past Half-Century
To observe its 50th anniversary of publishing, GDUSA is presenting selected results all year of a massive poll about who you respect and what you admire.
NEXThaler: Cambridge Consultants Creates Innovative New Inhaler
An innovative dry powder inhaler (DPI) designed by product development firm Cambridge Consultants and Chiesi Farmaceutici has been launched onto the market.
Material ConneXion to Open Japan Office in October 2013
Material ConneXion will open its 10th international library in Tokyo, Japan. Material ConneXion Tokyo will be licensed to Japanese printing giant, Nissha Printing.
Sandstrom Partners Creates Brand Strategy and New Packaging for Speedo Product Lines
Sandstrom Partners has recently designed a revitalized brand strategy with new packaging for sports equipment manufacturer Speedo.
BuroCreative Designs the May Design Series Brand Identity
BuroCreative has recently designed the brand identity of the May Design Series.
Iridescent Volume 2 Issue 2
Icograda has published the Volume 2 of Iridescent: Icograda Journal of Design Research.
RIBA Future Trends Survey Results for February 2013
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published the results of the February 2013 Future Trends Survey.
Brandient Designs Identity and Packaging for Minima Moralia
Minima Moralia is a new collection of Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea wines, created by Brandient.
Stress Testing a 747 Engine in Sub Zero Conditions
This February, The Barbarian Group commissioned noted photographer Noah Kalina to capture GE's latest 747 aircraft engine under the most extreme conditions, ice testing in Winnipeg, Canada.
BE OPEN at Milan Design Week 2013
This year, BE OPEN returns to Milan Design Week with three new design events - an installation by Christophe Pillet in the University's Cortile della Farmacia, a panel disucssion moderated by Philippe Daverio on the sensory future and a unique food experience at the Moroso showroom.
Toyota i-Road Concept
Toyota has unveiled its i-Road Personal Mobility Vehicle (PMV) concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Poetica Takes a CG Journey with Trek
As if borne of a dream, Poetica's beautifully monochromatic spec film for Trek Bicycles bares the distinct look and feel of a surreal mindscape.
BIOS: Making Ocean Science a Truly Immersive Experience
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has been a world leader in the field of ocean sciences for more than 100 years.
Alice Temperley Store by Found Associates
In close collaboration with Temperley London, Found Associates has recently completed work on the new flagship store in Mayfair.
AIA Architecture Billings Index Sees Strongest Growth Since 2007
With increasing demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is continuing to strengthen.
Thermaltake Level 10 M Headset by BMW Group DesignworksUSA
BMW Group DesignworksUSA has recently designed a new high-end gaming headset for Thermaltake.
ASID 2013 Environmental Scanning Report
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has issued its 2013 Environmental Scanning Report, an annual report on design industry demographics and a trend forecast for the year ahead.
H&M Conscious Exclusive: Sustainable Partywear Collection
H&M has recently unveiled Conscious Exclusive, a partywear collection made from more sustainable materials, featuring clothing and accessories for both men and women.
AIA Home Design Trends Survey Q4 2012
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released the Home Design Trends Survey for the fourth quarter of 2012, focused specifically on kitchens and bathrooms.
BMW Unveils New Sound Logo
BMW has introduced a new dynamic melody to serve as the brand's future audio calling card.
Wacom Cintiq 13HD
Wacom has today unveiled Cintiq 13HD, featuring a 13" HD screen, slim and compact design, simple setup, an adjustable stand and an improved pen for creating directly on the screen.
Design Council Launches Search for Future Pioneers
The Design Council, in partnership with New Designers, has today launched the Future Pioneers scheme that will champion young designers with a vision for a better future.
ADC Young Guns For Good
The Art Directors Club has today launched ADC Young Guns For Good to connect top-notch international creative talent with charitable causes to help bridge the gap between the quality of work these charities are doing, and the quality of creative representing them in marketing materials.
Pantone View Colour Planner Fall/Winter 2014/2015
The Fall/Winter 2014/2015 edition of Pantone View Colour Planner, titled Discovery, highlights the key color palettes for women's wear, menswear, active wear, cosmetics and lifestyle, as well as industrial and graphic design.
Pop-Up Office by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design has recently unveiled the POP-UP Office, an installation that explores the evolving way in which we work, using modular units that can be combined in different ways.
Halley VI: World's First Relocatable Research Centre
Halley VI, the world's first relocatable research facility, has officially opened last month.
Bobble Hot and Bobble Iced by Karim Rashid
Karim Rashid has recently designed two new bottles for Move Collective.
ASID Foundation Scholarship and Awards 2013
The American Society of Interior Designers Foundation (ASID Foundation) is calling for interior design students and professionals to apply for five awards and scholarships totaling $23,000.
GDC Foundation Launches National Scholarship for Graduate Students in Design Research
The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) Foundation has launched its first scholarship program for graduate students in Canada.
Playful Luxury: Selfridges Fashion Accessories
Selfridges has recently commissioned UXUS to design a bag and accessories department within their Spirit area to express the "playful luxury" attitude of their young designer bag collections.
Levels Lamp by Form Us With Love
The collapsable Levels Lamp, designed by Form Us With Love for One Nordic, has recently won the Form +1 Award for the best design of Stockholm Furniture Fair 2013.
New Fisher-Price Brand Identity by Duffy & Partners
Duffy & Partners has recenlty completed a brand revitalization project for Fisher-Price.
Ms. Foundation: A Brand as Fierce as the Opposition
The Ms. Foundation for Women needed a powerful new positioning and identity to support an ambitious mission and increased visibility.
MakerBot and Autodesk to Bring 3D Printing to Everyone
MakerBot and Autodesk have signed a definitive agreement to jointly market a combination of 3D design software and 3D printing hardware to engineers, designers, architects, makers, creators, and artists.
MINI Folding Bike Lime
MINI's new folding bike brings a splash of colour to the streets and showcases a fascinating and versatile new way to get around.
Bread and Bean Identity by April
April has recently created the identity and design of Bread and Bean, a funky North London cafe.
Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show at MOCA Pacific Design Center
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles will host the first Los Angeles museum exhibition of the work of graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister, The Happy Show, from March 20 through June 9, 2013.
Base Creates Identity for NYCxDESIGN
Base has recently created the identity of NYCxDESIGN, the first annual twelve-day, multi-borough event showcasing all fields of design.
Be 13: Branded Environments Workshop
Be 13 is designed as an investigative day on the state of brand and identity in the built environment.
Green Dot Animo Leadership High School by Brooks + Scarpa
Brooks + Scarpa has recently designed a public school for 500 students is located in a tough South Los Angeles neighborhood almost directly under the flight path into LAX and adjacent to the very busy 105 Century freeway.
Photographic Universe II
The Photographic Universe II is a two-day conference that brings together a range of leading practitioners, scientists, theoreticians, historians, and philosophers to consider and reflect on current discussions in photography.
La Valentina Affordable Housing by David Baker + Partners
In a blighted area of Sacramento, California, a long-derelict brownfield site next to a light-rail station has been transformed into an affordable housing development for families with plenty of green features, creating a new gateway into downtown.
ASID Interior Design Billings Index Slips Slightly in Q4 2012
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Interior Design Billings Index had its first decline in the quarter ending December 31, 2012 following 14 consecutive months of growth.
The Business Case for Green Building
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has today released "The Business Case for Green Building: A Review of the Costs and Benefits for Developers, Investors and Occupants," highlighting that there are a large number of compelling benefits from green buildings received by different stakeholders throughout the life cycle of a building.