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Audio Architecture
Organized by Arts Centre Melbourne, Audio Architecture is a series of lively conversations and performance-exchanges on the theme of cities and sound.
connect D 2012
On the occasion of World Industrial Design Day, Tata Elxsi is hosting connect D, an annual event that endeavours to create a platform to engage with future designers.
IDSA 2012 International Conference: The Future Is...
IDSA 2012 International Conference will explore our next steps as designers and business leaders from the perspective of people, technology and business.
12th Andreu World International Design Contest
The 12th Andreu World International Design Contest is now open for entries. The competition is open to both design students and professionals, without an age limit.
MINI Clubvan: Premium Compact Delivery Van
The MINI Clubvan is the world's first premium compact delivery van. Designed for special load-carrying requirements, whether business or leisure, Clubvan is the first MINI to be classed as a commercial vehicle, and the world's only premium model in the small car-based van segment
Amanda Ip Wins Live/Work Design Contest with Innermix Desk
Dwell on Design and Design Within Reach unveiled the winner of the Live/Work Design Contest, Chicago-based designer Amanda Ip.
A Forest Fairytale: Mulberry Launches Its Autumn Winter 2012 Campaign
Mulberry has unveiled its new seasonal campaign, shot by renowned British photographer Tim Walker in an English forest and launching Autumn Winter 2012 with beautiful, evocative images that play on the romance and darkness of children's fairytales.
Neenah Cabinet for Desktop and iPad
At the HOW Design Live conference, Neenah Paper introduced Neenah Cabinet for Desktop, a first-of-its-kind cross-platform Adobe Air application created for PCs and Macs that provides users with the most effective way to find, specify, compare and test the perfect paper for their projects.
designLSM Renovates Hilton Brighton Metropole Bar
The traditional Hilton Brighton Metropole Bar has undergone a dramatic renovation by local interior designers and architects designLSM.
SEGD Recognized Patrick Gallagher as 2012 Fellow
Patrick Gallagher, president and founder of the Washington, D.C. based museum planning and exhibition design firm Gallagher & Associates, has been named an SEGD Fellow, environmental graphic design's highest professional honor.
Design by New York Subway Show 2012: Call for Entries
Building on the success of the past subway exhibitions, the AIA New York Chapter / Center for Architecture will open Design by New York in October of 2012 at the West 4th Street subway station.
Household Designs Active Relaxation Experience for Watergate Bay Hotel
Household has created the interior, exterior and customer journey for a new 'active relaxation' experience at North Cornwall's surfers paradise spot, Watergate Bay Hotel.
RIBA Student Earnings Survey 2011-12 Reveals Average Pay for Aspiring Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) revealed the findings of the RIBA Student Earnings Survey 2011-12.
Global Initiative on Urban Resilience
Global Initiative on Urban Resilience (GIUR) is a new effort designed to spur building and infrastructure development, create new investment opportunities and foster community action around the world.
Hawkins/Brown Completes Kingston Business School
Hawkins/Brown's new 5-storey teaching building for Kingston University to accommodate the Faculty of Business and Law has completed. Located at the heart of the University's Kingston Hill Campus in South West London, the new building is highly durable and environmentally efficient.
LAVA Designs New National Stadium and Sports Village for Ethiopia
Ethiopian football and athletics fans will have a new FIFA and Olympic-standard 60,000 seat stadium in Addis Ababa thanks to a competition winning design combining local identity with new technology.
How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster: Out on DVD
How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster, a film on the life of Norman Foster, the famous and polarizing creator of London's Swiss Re Tower, New York's Hearst Building, Berlin's Reichstag and the breathtaking Millau Viaduct over the Gorges du Tarn in France, is now out on DVD.
Brad Tucker Joins Shilo as Creative Director/Director
Shilo added Brad Tucker to its roster as creative director and director. Brad joins Shilo from Stardust Studios, where he began in 2003 as an art director and has served as creative director since 2007.
BMW and McLaren Designers Discuss Lightweight Materials
Two leading car designers at the Product Design + Innovation conference provided insights into the thinking at BMW and McLaren, carmakers that are leading the way in developing lightweight vehicles that rely on composite materials.
Rachel Gutter Named World Green Building Council Chairman's Award Winner
Rachel Gutter, director of the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, received the World Green Building Council Chairman's Award. Gutter was given the award for her leadership at the forefront of the green schools movement, and working to make healthy, energy-efficient schools accessible to everyone across the globe.
Mindseye Lighting Design Creates Turnkey Solution for BMW Brand Store in Paris
Mindseye Lighting Design developed a sophisticated car specific lighting strategy for the new BMW Brand Store in Paris, opened in May.
Architecture Billings Index Drops Substantially
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has had a significant drop in May 2012, following the first negative reading in five months.
Giro Air Attack Helmet
Giro Air Attack is a revolutionary helmet combining aerodynamically efficient design with patent pending Roc Loc Air system that enhances fit, comfort and cooling power to optimize rider efficiency.
OrthoGraph Architect 3D for iPad
OrthoGraph has recently released the 3D version of its professional building survey software for tablets. OrthoGraph Architect 3D is designed for on-site surveying of flats, houses, and apartments on an iPad.
DMI Searches for Its Next President
DMI is seeking an exceptional leader to become its next president. DMI's current president, Karen Reuther, has announced that she is stepping down at the end of June.
Second Teaser for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Video Game by Mothership and Digital Domain
Digital Domain and Mothership Director Neil Huxley created the new teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Transformers: Fall of Cybertron video game.
Autodesk Brings ForceEffect to Android
Autodesk has today released its conceptual simulation app ForceEffect to Android.
Christian Louboutin Exhibition Breaks Design Museum Visitor Records
The Christian Louboutin exhibition, which opened at the Design Museum on May 1, has broken all previous visitor figure records with an average daily attendance of 910 visitors. To date the exhibition has attracted over 38,000 visitors.
Elastic's Andy Hall Takes Annecy with Red Cross Holiday Campaign
Elastic Director Andy Hall emerged from a field of 2,500 entries from 80 countries to take top honors in the Advertising/Promotional Film category at the Annecy International Film Festival, the world's premier authority on animated films.
Geyrhalter & Co Launches the Geyrhalter Wine Group
Geyrhalter & Company has recently launched Geyrhalter Wine Group, a specialized division catering solely to the wine industry.
New Directions for the Financing of Interactive Digital Media in Canada
New Directions for the Financing of Interactive Digital Media in Canada, a new report commissioned by the Canadian Interactive Alliance / l'Alliance Interactive Canadienne (CIAIC), reveals that increased private capital is the missing link for building up successful interactive digital media companies in Canada.
Winners of the 2012 ASID Design Awards
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) presented the winners of the 2012 ASID Design Awards at its annual Celebration ceremony during NeoCon.
Autodesk BIM 360: Next Generation of Building Information Modeling in the Cloud
Autodesk has today unveiled BIM 360, bringing the BIM process to the cloud. Autodesk BIM 360 includes a set of cloud services that will provide anytime, anywhere access to BIM project information throughout the project lifecycle.
Troika Completes NBC Sports Identity Relaunch
NBC Sports Group - the newly formed entity resulting from the Comcast and NBC Universal merger - has teamed up with brand consultancy & creative agency Troika to establish the group's brand platform, rebrand Versus to NBC Sports Network, and deliver elements to unify the identity of signature properties including the Olympics, Sunday Night Football, NHL on NBC, horseracing's Triple Crown, and Tour de France.
Director Andreas Nilsson Joins Biscuit Filmworks
Andreas Nilsson is joining Biscuit Filmworks for commercial representation. Andreas is known for his art-driven, often surreal and playful style of directing.
AIGA and Aquent Partner to Provide Designers with Career Development Opportunities
AIGA and Aquent today unveiled a formal partnership that will provide designers with new professional development opportunities.
Canon Launches New Mixed Reality System
The Canon MR (Mixed Reality) System is a product design tool that merges the real and virtual worlds to contribute to reduced development times during the design process. The new system will be available in late July of this year.
Feel UX: frog Redefines Android Experience for Sharp
Feel UX is a new Android smartphone experience that is easy to use, highly personalized, and visually stunning.
7th Annual Pixel Awards: Call for Entries
The 7th annual Pixel Awards is now open for entries. The Awards recognizes compelling sites that have shown excellence in web design and development.
Ruffians: New Barber Shop in Edinburgh Designed by Graven Images
Award-winning Design Studio Graven Images recently designed Ruffians, a slick new Barber's Shop in Edinburgh.
Readytools: A Socket Wrench with Sockets Stored in the Handle
Designed by BOLTgroup for the Bellota Group, Readytools is a brilliant self-storing socket wrench with looks to match.
Design Researcher & Strategist Irish Malig Joins Carbon Design Group
Carbon Design Group has signed Irish Malig as Senior Design Researcher & Strategist. "Irish is a terrific addition to our team," commented Linda Wagner, Carbon's Director of Research & Strategy.
Empowerhouse Awarded 2012 Mayor's Sustainability Award
Last Thursday, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray presented a 2012 Mayor's Sustainability Award to Habitat for Humanity of Washington, in recognition of the Empowerhouse, the first Passive House in the District.
Shilo Signs Award-Winning Director Luc Janin for US Spot and Music Video Representation
Shilo signed director Luc "Reso" Janin to its roster for commercial and music video representation in the US.
Architect Moshe Safdie Selected to Design Tallest Residential Building In Colombo
Safdie Architects has been selected to design a 69-storey residential building in Colombo, Sri Lanka, slated to be the city's tallest building.
Beyond Design Welcomes Back TJ Kim as Director of NPD
Beyond Design added TJ Kim to its roster as Director of New Product Development (NPD). Kim will lead the firm's expanding strategic design team.
Reveal the Power of Color
Team Reveal, consisting of Allen Aliangan, Chhunpora Rith, Melissa Kelly, and Roger Wang, were challenged with the design problem to explore how color can redefine or revitalize an object or space with a social cause in mind by Pantone and the Academy of Art University. How can color be a social vehicle to create change?
Allsteel Clarity Seating Series: Designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA
The New Clarity Series, consisting of light task, guest and lounge seating, represents a first-time collaboration for Allsteel with BMW Group DesignworksUSA.
DesignThinkers 2012
DesignThinkers 2012, RGD Ontario's 13th annual conference, will take place on November 8-9 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The conference brings together the industry's leading visual communicators to discuss how design builds relationships between organizations, products and people.
Adobe Captivate 6: HTML5 Support and New HD Video Workflow
Adobe Captivate 6 is a significant upgrade to the industry-leading eLearning authoring software for rapidly creating a wide range of interactive eLearning and HTML5-based mobile Learning content.
Negotiating: The Procurement Effect
Fin led the team that designed the packaging for the client's most successful hair care brand, "Z." It resulted in sales of a $billion a year.
RTT DeltaGen 11
RTT has today released eleventh version its core product, DeltaGen. The software enables users in professional, high-end visualization to enhance workflows by becoming more efficient across the entire product lifecycle - from design and development, to marketing and sales - all while significantly reducing time-to-market.
LEED for Homes Surpasses 20,000 Certified Home Milestone
More than 20,000 homes across the U.S. have earned certification through the LEED for Homes program, according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
New High-tech Classroom Building Designed to Transform Seminary Educational Experience
A serendipitous alignment of program, a compatible historic structure and creativity, have resulted in an environmentally sensitive, high-tech classroom building that is transforming the teaching and learning experience - along with the entire campus - at Columbia Theological Seminary.
First BMW i Store Opens in London: New BMW i3 Concept and BMW i Pedelec Concept
Today BMW unveiled its first BMW i Store in Park Lane, London. The store offers a completely new brand experience focused on sustainable mobility.
Framestore Created BBC Idents for Euro 2012
The BBC Euro 2012 title sequence sees embroidered emblems from European team badges come to life in a world of material textures.
Penthouse in Antwerp by Joke Holvoet of Elft Interiors
Used as a residence and for business, this timeless and sophisticated penthouse is located in the historic harbour area of Antwerp - Het Eilandje.
Ontario Association of Architects Expects Steady Sustainable Design Demands
A survey commissioned by the Ontario Association of Architects has found that the majority of practices - 75 per cent - expect demand for sustainable design services to remain constant in coming years.
Seven Cities Proclaim World Industrial Design Day
Mayors of the great design cities of Dublin (Ireland), Graz (Austria), Helsinki (Finland) and Torino (Italy) have signed proclamations to proclaim June 29 World Industrial Design Day, while pledges from Kauniainen (Finland), Ljubljana (Slovenia) and New York City (USA) have been made to sign the declaration.
Autodesk Smoke 2013 Free Pre-Release Trial
Autodesk has today released Smoke 2013 video editing software as a free pre-release trial download. First introduced in mid-April, Smoke 2013 is a completely redesigned and repackaged all-in-one video editing and visual effects tool for Mac.
Unfinished Business: 25 Years of Discourse in Los Angeles
Throughout its 25 years of existence, the LA Forum has brought together young designers, seasoned professionals, critics, urban theorists, artists, students, and others interested in their physical environment through a diverse series of activities.
SCI-Arc Receives Coveted Placemaking Grant From Artplace
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) has been awarded a $400,000 grant from ArtPlace that will go toward the planning, design and construction of two arts venues on its campus in downtown Los Angeles, and planning with the community for a third venue in the community across from campus.
Adria Petty and Alan Bibby Co-Direct Princess of China for Coldplay and Rihanna
Stardust creative director Alan Bibby teamed up with longtime friend and veteran music video helmer Adria Petty to co-write and co-direct Coldplay and Rihanna's epic music video for "Princess of China."
ATTIK Created Many Shades of Gay Campaign for San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Working in close collaboration with San Francisco AIDS Foundation and many other prominent health organizations, ATTIK has created a new cross-media marketing campaign to encourage SF gay men to test every six months.
The Edgeless School: Designing for Education in the Digital Age
In contrast to the typical early-20th-century schools, with purpose-dedicated spaces, today's educational facilities are increasingly edgeless.
California Best Buildings Challenge
Inspired by the White House's Better Buildings Challenge (BBC) and President Clinton's pioneering work to promote sustainable buildings, the California Best Buildings Challenge consists of industry-leading firms with a strong California presence that have committed to reduce their building energy, water and waste by 20 percent in two years.
MoMA Art Lab App for iPad
The MoMA Art Lab for iPad is the Museum's first art-making app. Inspired by MoMA Art Labs, a series of interactive spaces at the Museum where kids and adults can engage with art through hands-on activities, the app offers an open-ended exploration of the various ways in which simple shapes and lines can be transformed into art.
Adobe Connect 9: Comprehensive Webinars, Mobile Collaboration and Mobile Learning
Adobe Connect 9 is the latest version of the company's Web conferencing software. It delivers an all-in-one solution for producing webinars, as well as innovations in mobile-to-mobile collaboration and mobile learning.
RGD CreativeEarners Survey 2012/2013
CreativeEarners is Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario's national survey of salaries and billing practices in the creative industry.
RIBA Aedas Stephen Williams Scholarship Transforms Professional Prospects for Talented Student
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Aedas have announced Kerry Watton as the 2012/13 beneficiary of the highly coveted RIBA Aedas Stephen Williams Scholarship.
Market Research Society Unveils Brand Identity by Purpose
The Market Research Society (MRS) has undergone a major re-branding programme to communicate the membership organisation's pivotal role as a dynamic global industry champion.
Ypulse: A Mid-Year Millennial Trend Check-In
Ypulse is always keeping an eye on shifting Gen Y attitudes and habits. Here are a few trends that take shape during the beginning of the year that are impacting youth media and marketing as young consumers continue to put their stamp on the world.
Blac Ionica Joins MPC Creative
MPC Creative is bringing versatile and multi-talented directing collective Blac Ionica to the US for the first time. Composed of experienced directors, animators and designers operating out of London, Blac Ionica will work with MPC Creative in the US advertising market.
Maison Martin Margiela for H&M: Autumn/Winter 2012
H&M today announced an exclusive collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela for Autumn/Winter 2012.
Casa Rex Created New Packaging Design for Timotei of Unilever Russia
Casa Rex has completed its first project for Unilever Russia, a new packaging designs for the personal care brand Timotei. The project comprises the redesign of the shower gel, hair care and soap bar ranges.
SAC Federal Credit Union Selects Leo A Daly to Design its New Corporate Headquarters
SAC Federal Credit Union selected Leo A Daly to provide design and engineering services for its new corporate headquarters campus in Papillion, Neb.
SF Local Design Market
Zinc Details is holding an exhibition and design mart that runs through June 17. In partnership with the San Francisco Design Week, "SF Local Design Market" is a cross between a conventional exhibition and design pop-up shop where Bay Area designers, artists and makers will be showcasing their products, which will also be for sale.
Pixomondo Shatters Knights and Enhances Battles for Universal Pictures' Snow White and the Huntsman
Snow White and the Huntsman, a breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale, features more than 270 visual effects shots created by Pixomondo.
Transformation to a Green Economy Through Green Buildings and Resource Efficient Cities
Transformation to a Green Economy through Green Buildings and Resource Efficient Cities: Key Messages from North America is a new report released by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the United Nations Environment Programme's Regional Office for North America (UNEP RONA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Team Led by 3XN Architects Wins Design Competition for Copenhagen Arena
A team composed of 3XN, HKS Architects, Arup, ME Engineers and Planit has won the design competition for the new Copenhagen Arena, which will be situated in the Orestad-area a short metro ride from the city center of Denmark's capital. The project is expected to be completed in the Fall 2015.
British Fashion Council Launched Fash/On Film Mentoring Scheme
The British Fashion Council launched its first nationwide search for emerging film-making talent. The Fash/On Film Mentoring Scheme invites up-and-coming creatives to submit film ideas in response to a brief set by leading British designer Emilio de la Morena.
Trollback + Company Designed World Science Festival 2012 Title Sequence
Trollback + Company recently created the opening sequence for the World Science Festival, the annual event that celebrates the exploration of sciences.
Design Management Europe Award 2012
The Design Management Europe Award 2012 is now open for entries. The Award recognises successful design management strategies and demonstrates the commercial benefits that can be gained with good design management practices.
Diamond Jubilee Colour Guide from Pantone and Leo Burnett
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 60 colourful years on the British throne, Pantone and Leo Burnett have teamed up to launch a limited edition colour guide to mark the Queen's fashion-forward colour statements.
Healthy Design, Creative Safety: Best Practice Health and Safety Teaching for Architecture Students
Health and safety teaching should be integrated into design projects to be most effective, rather than taught as an abstract set of rules in isolation, according to new research published into the teaching of health and safety to undergraduate students of architecture.
Design Council Summit 2012: Who Do We Think We Are?
Top designers and business people are to join UK's Government ministers including Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, at the Design Council's 2012 Design Summit on June 26.
Avacyn Restored: Spacejunk Conjures Magic for Wizards of the Coast
The epic animated game trailer "Avacyn Restored" is the latest in a series of darkly beautiful collaborations between game company Wizards of the Coast and award-winning design and production studio Spacejunk.
Sean Dougherty Returns to Brand New School as CD and Director
Twelve years ago when Brand New School opened its doors in Venice, California, Sean Dougherty was one of its first employees.
Woods Bagot Collaborates with St. Vincent's Private Hospital to Design a World Class Mental Health Facility
Designed by Woods Bagot, the St Vincent's Private Hospital Young Adults Mental Health Unit, in Sydney, is an Australian first that embraces design principles to stimulate the repair and restoration of a youth's mental health.
A Strategy for Successful Negotiations
By definition, a Virtuous Cycle is a series of events that result in a favorable outcome, time and again.
Facebook Fan Loyalty Falls From First to Fourth Place in Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index
According to a recent update to the Social Networking Category of Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, the IPO has caused the Facebook brand to lose consumer engagement and loyalty - the ultimate leading-indicator of profitability - a 7% loss in overall brand equity.
Varoom! Issue 18: A Celebration of Film Animation and Graphic Novel Culture
Movies, graphic novels and 17th century broadsides come under the spotlight in the latest issue of Varoom!, the award-winning, quarterly magazine which celebrates the cultural, political and social ideas in contemporary illustration from around the world.
Winners of the Neenah UnShow Contest 2012
Neenah Paper unveiled the winners of the 2012 Neenah UnShow, a design competition supported by HOW Magazine that celebrates all forms of expression in uncoated paper.
HOW Design Live 2012
HOW Design Live is a five-day intensive gathering of graphic design professionals who are seeking inspiration, information and instruction from both industry leaders and creative peers in order to create outstanding work and build a successful career.
Daroff Design Appointed D.B. Kim as Principal
Daroff Design, an internationally recognized interior design and architecture firm, has appointed celebrated designer D.B. Kim as Principal. Kim will lead the firm's rapidly expanding luxury hotel and resort practice.
Autodesk SketchBook Ink App for iPad
Autodesk SketchBook Ink for iPad, the latest release from the company's popular SketchBook family, introduces unique technology for artists to create stunning, high-resolution ink-style artwork.
BMW Zagato Coupe
BMW Zagato Coupe, unveiled at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, is the unique collaboration between BMW and Milanese coachbuilder Zagato. It is an exciting and emotionally charged coupe in the finest tradition of automotive workmanship.
USGBC Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program 2012
The 2012 USGBC Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program, made possible by a $500,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, awards $25,000 cash and educational resources to developers of affordable housing who are committed to building sustainable communities through the LEED for Neighborhood Development program.
Thames Hub Wins Project of the Year at Global Airrail Awards
Foster + Partners' and Halcrow's vision for the Thames Hub - an integrated rail, freight logistics, aviation and energy hub in the Thames Estuary - has been judged 'Project of the Year' in the 2012 Global AirRail Awards.
Design Wayfinder by Design Council Cabe
Design now has an even stronger role to play in the planning system, both in terms of plan making and decision taking.