Design News
IDEAS: UCLA Launches New Architecture Program
UCLA Architecture and Urban Design has recently launched IDEAS, a new platform for cross-disciplinary research collaborations among students, faculty, industry and other partners that will radically question, challenge and expand the current parameters of architecture practice.
Ergonomidesign Changes Name to Veryday
Ergonomidesign, specialists in people-driven design and innovation, is changing its name to Veryday.
Autodesk FormIt iPad App
Autodesk FormIt is a new, free iPad app that allows building design professionals to conceptualize, analyze, and share early design ideas and forms.
BMW i3 Concept Coupe
BMW will unveil the i3 Concept Coupe at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The state-of-the-art, clean-cut and open design showcased by the BMW i3 Concept Coupe represents a pioneering form of urban mobility that makes sustainability awareness an intrinsic part of the premium profile.
Autodesk Fusion 360: 3D CAD in the Cloud
Autodesk has previewed Autodesk Fusion 360, the world's first comprehensive cloud-based 3D CAD offering, at its Autodesk University event.
RIBA Future Trends Survey Results for October 2012
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published October 2012 results of its Future Trends Survey.
Icograda ADAA Mentorship Initiative 2013
Icograda is seeking mentors for its 2013 ADAA Mentors Initiative.
BMW Develops Two-Man Bobsled for USBSF
BMW North America is developing a new two-man bobsled for use by Team USA in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
RIBA Awards 2013
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is seeking the best examples of new British and international architecture. The 2013 programme includes RIBA Regional, National, EU and International Awards.
Electro: Webb deVlam Designs Inspirational Packaging for Bombay Sapphire
Webb deVlam has recently designed a limited edition gift pack for Bombay Sapphire. Electro uses electroluminescent ink to create the remarkable effect that lights up the pack to suggest a fountain.
Selena Gomez Paints LA Neo for Adidas
Pulse Films director D.A.R.Y.L. has delivered a dramatic new spot for Adidas NEO, the brand's youth orientated label starring their new global style ambassador Selena Gomez.
Building Connections 2012
Building Connections, the Center for Architecture Foundation's (CFAF) annual exhibit of student work, will be on view at the Center for Architecture from November 30, 2012 through January 19, 2013.
ePatrol: Police Vehicle Concept for 2025
ePatrol is BMW Group DesignworksUSA's entry for the 2012 LA Auto Show Design Competition.
AIA Architecture Billings Index Stays Positive for Third Straight Month
In October 2012, billings at architecture firms accelerated to their strongest pace of growth since December 2010.
Home Making: Evidence-Based Design for Residential Environments
Published by the ASID Foundation, Home Making: Evidence-Based Design for Residential Environments is the first professional guide to evidence-based design for residential designers.
Object of the Day
The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum has launched a new section of its website that features a new collection work daily and draws from more than 217,000 objects spanning 30 centuries in four curatorial departments - Drawings, Prints and Graphic Design, Product Design and Decorative Arts, Textiles and Wallcoverings-and the National Design Library.
SoDA Report Vol 2: Inside the Minds of Digital Marketing Leaders
Latest issue of the SoDA Report, the biannual trend publication of the Society of Digital Agencies, features content from some of the most influential thinkers in the digital marketing world.
KKE Architects Wins AJ Retrofit Award for The Riverside
The Riverside, a higher educational building designed by KKE Architects for the University of Worcester, has won the Higher Education Building category of the AJ Retrofit Awards 2012.
Posterheroes 3: Transparent Evolution
The third edition of Posterheroes is now open for entries. The theme for this year is "Smart Cities."
AIGA Design Leaders Confidence Index Q3 2012: Confidence in the Design Economy Lifts Slightly
In the most recent quarter, AIGA's Design Leaders Confidence Index strengthened from 94.92 to 100.51.
John Sunter Joins MPC Motion Design Studio
John Sunter, the multi-skilled creative who specalises in dynamic motion graphics, animation and Directing has joined MPC Motion Design Studio.
ASID Design Awards 2013
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is calling for nominations for the Society's annual Design Awards.
IDSA Catalyst Design Case Study Program 2013
The Industrial Designers Society of America's (IDSA) Catalyst Case Study Program is seeking submissions for design success stories that have made an impact on industry, the environment and society.
SEGD Global Design Awards 2013
The Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD) has launched its 26th annual Global
Head In The Clouds Wins the City of Dreams Pavilion Competition
FIGMENT, ENYA and SEAoNY unveiled the winner of the third annual City of Dreams Pavilion Competition.
Brandimage Accompanies Lierac in Creating a Range of Treatment Products
Brandimage has created branding and packaging for Lierac Prescription, a treatment range which marries safety and dermatological effectiveness with the made to measure solutions of haute cosmetology.
BMW Design DNA: Interactive CGI/3D Spot by LIGA 01 Germany
LIGA 01 has created a 60 second CGI spot for the BMW featuring the 6 Series Grand Coupe.
Purpose Creates Branding for the Skills Show
Purpose has created the visual assets for the Skills Show, UK's largest national skills and careers event, to set school leavers on the road to career success.
Morpholio Creates Exhibit App for Crossing Borders
This fall celebrates the exhibition opening of Crossing Borders: Manuscripts from the Bodleian Libraries at the Jewish museum in New York.
Winners of 2012 Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Adobe has unveiled the winners of its 12th annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA) during a ceremony held at the DesignThinkers 2012 conference.
Autodesk 123D Design: 3D Modeling for the Masses
Autodesk 123D Design is a new free 3D modeling tool that allows users to create a digital model and then 3D print or fabricate their idea whether on the iPad, Mac, PC or via their web browser.
100 Urban Trends: A Glossary of Ideas from the BMW Guggenheim Lab Berlin
100 Urban Trends: A Glossary of Ideas from the BMW Guggenheim Lab Berlin offers important resources and insights on urban life.
New Website for Herman Miller Collection
Herman Miller has launched a new website for the Herman Miller Collection, designed by Hello Design.
Diane Von Furstenberg Designs 2013 evian Limited Edition Bottle
Diane Von Furstenberg has designed the latest limited edition bottle for evian that reflects a playful celebration of life.
Material ConneXion Expands in Europe: Opens Two New Offices in Sweden
Material ConneXion is expanding in Europe with the opening of a satellite office in Tibro, Sweden and its fourth European location in Skövde, Sweden.
Carbon Names Award-Winning Designer Peter Bristol Creative Director
Carbon Design Group has named award-winning industrial designer Peter Bristol as Creative Director of the world-recognized product design and development consultancy.
Goettsch Partners Designs the Poly Business Tower in Shunde, China
Goettsch Partners (GP) has designed the new Poly Business Tower in Shunde, China. The new signature tower in Shunde will be the tallest structure in the area, at a height of 200 meters, and will be a centerpiece of the business district.
51st D&AD Awards: Call for Entries
The 51st D&AD Awards is now open for entries. The pinnacle of creative achievement across the design, advertising and digital industries, the D&AD Awards have been running since 1962.
Lambie-Nairn Renames and Rebrands Adoption Lobbying Group
Lambie-Nairn has created a new name and brand for Adopt a Better Way, the awareness organisation that promotes and supports change within the UK's adoption system.
BIID Waives Membership Application Fee Until 2013
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is waiving the £60 application fee for interior designers seeking to join as Full Members, International Dual Members, Associate Members or Design Practice Members through December 31, 2012.
SodaStream Source by Yves Behar
Source unveiled its new product SodaStream Source at Tokyo Design Week 2012. Designed by Yves Behar, the concept re-examines every element of the SodaStream system, including the interface, design and material selection.
Starforce Battlement: Autodesk Releases Proof-of-Concept Game
Starforce Battlement is a new 2D mobile tower defense game developed by the Autodesk Gameware team using the Autodesk Scaleform Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) and Autodesk 3ds Max software.
Philips Hue: Smart LED Bulb
Philips hue is the world's smartest web-enabled LED home lighting system. The system allows you to create and control the light using your smartphone or tablet.
MPC Creative Directs Explosive New Film for Lamborghini
MPC Creative Director Jake Mengers teamed with adam&eveDDB to create a futuristic, fully CG spot launching the new Superleggera Edizione Tecnica, which was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.
Urban Planning Museum Nantong Opens to Public
As part of the master plan designed by HENN, the new Nantong Urban Planning Museum is located prominently along the central river, whose course, together with existing cultural and commercial facilities, establish the primary East-West axis of Nantong.
AIA Architecture Billings Index Increases in September 2012
Billings at architecture firms in September increased at their fastest pace since late 2010. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the September ABI score was 51.6, up from the mark of 50.2 in August.
Mulberry Opens Singapore Store
Mulberry has opened its first Asian flagship store in Singapore. The store is located at Mandarin Gallery, in Singapore's renowned shopping district along Orchard Road.
New Scion Motivate Program Offers Self-Starters Chances to Win Funds, Mentors and Vehicles
As the newest facet of its "What Moves You" brand campaign, Scion has launched a new program this week entitled Motivate that presents young self-starters in the creative arts community with opportunities to achieve their dreams by winning personal business mentors, up to $10,000 and Scion vehicles.
La Linea Returns in Breakthrough Ford C-MAX Hybrid Launch Spots From Shilo
To launch the all-new Ford C-MAX Hybrids with the goal of breaking through the Prius-dominated hybrid market, leaders from Team Detroit have introduced a series of broadcast spots, short brand films and other cross-media campaign assets featuring the world-famous La Linea character from the Milan-based Quipos agency.
Pantone Canvas: Showcase and Promote Your Portfolio
Pantone Canvas is a free online creative network powered by Behance. It is the first and only network built on the Behance platform with the ability to filter projects by color.
Alter Ego: jumP Takes Over London for H&M
Luis Moreno teamed up with RAF Films director Jonas Akerlund on a short film for H&M starring actor Joel Kinnaman.
Dutch Design Memory Game
Dutch Design Memory Game is a new title in the BIS memory games series celebrating the heroes of Dutch design.
RIBA Future Trends Survey Results for September 2012
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published September 2012 results of its Future Trends Survey.
Mazda Heightened Senses
Sehsucht has created a :90 spot for Mazda highlighting the wide range of i-Activsense safety technologies.
The LUFF 2012 Goes Psychedelic
Designed by the Demian Conrad Design, the driving idea behind the 2012 LUFF campaign is psychedelic revival.
The Email
We won the assignment in a competition with two gigantic management consultancies and a global branding agency, an odd combination of competitors. And it wasn't on price either.
Creaform Launches Go!SCAN 3D
Creaform has recently launched Go!SCAN 3D, an affordable and portable 3D scanner. This handheld white light 3D scanner features intelligent hybrid positioning and yields great results when used towards both industrial and non industrial applications.
Ted Baker's Perfect Baker's Dozen Prints
Ted Baker has unveiled the designs for its Baker's Dozen limited prints. Ted, in collaboration with Association of Illustrators (AOI), commissioned thirteen talented artists to produce one-off pieces of British themed artwork.
Bloggers' Night In: Phoenix Dresses to Impress for Glamour and Sperry Shoes
Phoenix recently swung into the fall fashion season by conceiving and creating a Web spot for Sperry Shoes and Glamour starring noted fashion bloggers Christina Caradona and Arielle Nachmani.
Dan Brunn Designs Beverly Hills' Yojisan Sushi
Designed by Dan Brunn, Yojisan is a new Japanese restaurant that introduces a refreshingly whimsical and modern touch to the neighborhood.
Horizon Plaza by Michael Graves & Associates for Newark Museum
Michael Graves & Associates (MGA) has designed Newark's new downtown city green space for the Newark Museum.
Minimal Relaxation: Temporary Canopy and Landscape Installation at MoCA Shanghai
Minimal Relaxation is a temporary canopy and landscape installation at the MoCA Shanghai - designed, fabricated, and installed by a team of USC Architecture students.
One Club Creative Boot Camp London
For the first time The One Club's Creative Boot Camp will be traveling in November to Europe, bringing together some of the top advertising creatives, educators and university/college students in the U.K. for it's award winning workshop.
Framestore Creates Dinosaur for Kellogg's Crunchy Nut
Framestore has just completed its second Kellogg's Crunchy Nut spot for Leo Burnett. The commercial gave Framestore an opportunity to create a CG dinosaur from scratch and fit it into a cramped and effects-laden kitchen.
Spike DDB and Gentleman Scholar Flip the Script for NOLA
Spike DDB and Gentleman Scholar flip the script on long-standing stereotypes of NOLA.
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec: Bivouac
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec: Bivouac, a mid-career exhibition of work by two of the most exciting and innovative designers working today, will be on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago from October 20, through January 20, 2013.
RealWorld DesignWeek 2012: Call for Interior Design Mentors
RealWorld DesignWeek, the annual nationwide mentoring program created by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), will take place from November 4 through November 10, 2012.
Coley Porter Bell Creates Packaging for Chivas Brothers' Blend
Coley Porter Bell has designed the packaging for The Chivas Brothers' Blend - the newest permanent member of the Chivas Regal range.
SHH's Coach House Wins Best Cafe at Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2012
Designed by SHH, Coach House is a new 6,000 sq ft restaurant and cafe at one Britain's most historic sites - Hatfield House.
i29 Creates New Workplace for Combiwerk Delft
i29 has designed offices, restaurant, lobby and meeting areas for Combiwerk Delft, a Social Workplace (SW) company that offers custom work to people who, due to a physical, psychological or mental limitation, are not able to find a regular job.
King's Grove Wins 2012 Stephen Lawrence Prize
King's Grove, an elegant new house squeezed behind two Victorian terraces in Peckham designed by Duggan Morris Architects, has scooped the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) Stephen Lawrence Prize 2012.
The Sainsbury Laboratory in Cambridge Wins the RIBA Stirling Prize 2012
The Sainsbury Laboratory, a major new plant science research centre in Cambridge by architects Stanton Williams, has won the coveted RIBA Stirling Prize 2012 for the best building of the year.
AIGA Get Out the Vote 2012 Exhibition
AIGA's Get Out the Vote exhibition, on view at the AIGA National Design Center through November 30, 2012, features selections from its 2012 Get Out the Vote project.
Design by New York Subway Show 2012
Design by New York Subway Show is the the AIA New York's annual member showcase in the subway.
DUCK Brings Healthy McDonald's Kids Cast to Life for Leo Burnett
Leo Burnett created a cast of animal characters to promote the healthy additions to McDonald's iconic Happy Meals. They have hired DUCK to bring the menagerie to life on screen.
Varoom! 19: The Taste Issue
Taste, that most vital idea in image-making and image consumption forms the theme for Issue 19 of Varoom! the award-winning, quarterly magazine which celebrates the cultural, political and social ideas in contemporary illustration from around the world.
The Space: On-Demand Digital Arts Service
The Space is a new freely available digital arts service developed in partnership between the Arts Council England and the BBC.
Heimtextil 2013
Messe Frankfurt's Heimtextil 2013 trade fair will take place from January 9-12, 2013. Heimtextil is the leading trade fair for textiles, trends and designs in the world and is the annual starting point for manufacturers and trade visitors.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2012
SIGGRAPH Asia 2012 will be held from November 28 to December 1, 2012 at the Singapore EXPO. The event will bring together leading names in the animation, graphics, digital art and technology industries from around the world.
The Dr Susan Weber Gallery: V&A Opens New Permanent Gallery for Furniture
The V&A will open its new Dr Susan Weber Gallery in December, providing a permanent home for the Museum's internationally renowned furniture collection.
IIDA Global Excellence Awards 2012
The 2012 Global Excellence Awards, International Interior Design Association's (IIDA) annual international competition honoring the best interior design projects from around the world, is now open for entries.
Henning Larsen Architects Designs New Research Building for the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research
Henning Larsen Architects has won the competition for a new research building for the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research in Stuttgart.
Autodesk Expands Its Sustainably Designed Offices
Autodesk deepens its investment in sustainable operations, opening five new green office spaces this year in San Francisco, Milan, Beijing and Farnborough, UK.
Pallas Chandelier by Formfjord
Designed Formfjord for Lightyears, Pallas is a contemporary large room pendant with a unique character inspired by historic chandeliers.
SVA's MFA Products of Design Open House & Information Session
School of Visual Arts' MFA in Products of Design will host an open house on November 10, 2012.
Wallpaper* November '12 Issue: Reigning in Russia
For Reigning in Russia, the final Wallpaper* issue covering the four BRIC nations, the magazine has commissioned a limited-edition cover artwork by Moscow-based artist collective AES+F.
A Bavarian Beauty: JOI-Design Shapes the Atmosphere of the Hilton Munich Park
Nestled in the heart of Bavaria within the vibrant Englischer Garten, the Hilton Munich Park has recently been renovated by JOI-Design to have a style that draws upon its idyllic setting along the banks of the Eisbach Creek.
Third Man Begins Digging Through Her Pockets
Katharina Grosse has created a large-scale artwork for the Donna and Stewart Kohl-Atrium of the MOCA Cleveland's new building.
Bresslergroup Names J.D. Albert Director of Engineering
Bresslergroup has named J.D. Albert, an entrepreneurial, MIT-trained engineer, to be Director of Engineering.
Recipients of the AIACC 2012 Academy for Emerging Professionals Awards
The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) unveiled the recipients of the Academy for Emerging Professionals (AEP) Awards.
Tomi Dieguez Joins 1stAveMachine
1stAveMachine has added Tomi Dieguez to its expanding team. Dieguez is also the creative mind behind Buenos Aires-based animation studio Punga with partner, Patricio Verdi Brusati.
cAir: RKS Redefines Air Travel for Families
cAir is a service design concept that eases the burden of air travel for families, making the journey more enjoyable for everyone.
Pearlfisher Designs the Brand Identity for Better Food Foundation
Pearlfisher has recently defined and created the strategy, name, tone of voice and iconic brand identity for Jamie Oliver's Better Food Foundation.
Internet Week Europe 2012
Now in its third year, Internet Week Europe is a week-long celebration of Europe's best and brightest in digital.
Rag & Bone Fit Room
Rag & Bone has recently launched the Jean Fit Room to help customers find their perfect pair of jeans.
Red Dot Client of the Year 2012: Mercedes-Benz
Red Dot has named Mercedes-Benz as the Red Dot: Client of the Year 2012. The award acknowledges the particularly innovative and leading-edge marketing and communications work undertaken by the brand represented by the three-pointed star.
Laufer + Keichel Designs 330 Chair Series for Thonet
Thonet has recently commissioned Berlin-based industrial designer duo Julia Laufer and Marcus Keichel to design the 330 product family.
Brilliant Britain: Mulberry Creates a Love Letter to the Nation
Mulberry has created a guide to all that makes Britain such a brilliant place to be. Inspired by the British government's GREAT campaign to promote Britain on an international scale, Brilliant Britain elevates the country's unsung heroes, undiscovered places, people and talents and is Mulberry's celebration of the charming peculiarities and time-honoured traditions of the country it calls home.
Pininfarina Designs New Bridge Components for MTU
Pininfarina has created new digital and analog displays and operating consoles for MTU. The company has unveiled the bridge components recently at the Salone Nautico Internazionale yacht show in Genoa.
Ammunition Raises the Bar in Tablet Design With New NOOK HD and NOOK HD+
Last week, Barnes & Noble unveiled the new 7-inch NOOK HD and the 9-inch NOOK HD+ designed by Ammunition.