Entries Tagged as 'Design'

MoPod anyone?

August 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Remember the silly pet robot called Tamagotchi that you could feed, play with, clean its waste- the fad died a natural death- but well, here’s something reminiscent of those crazy Tamagotchi frenzy days- a little gadget that goes by the name MoPod (mobile pod) has taken the world by storm. OK, not quite yet. Even though we stay away [...]

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Ceramics by Antoni & Alison at Selfridges

August 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Quirky British fashion label are launching a series of fun home accessories at London’s Selfridges this October. How cute are they?

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The Sanctuary by Bluelounge Design Studio wins International Design Excellence Award

July 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Pasadena-based multi-disciplinary studio Bluelounge, known for such creative solutions as The SpaceStation, Cool Feet and the CableBox, has won the Bronze International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and Businessweek, for The Sanctuary.  The IDEA competition is a celebration of the most innovative and exciting product and product concept [...]

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Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant designed by Martin Brudnizki

July 21st, 2008 · No Comments

London-based interior designer Martin Brudnizki has been causing quite a stir in the design circles with his sophisticated and modern style. His latest project is popular chef Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant called Jamie’s Italian– a new chain of Oliver’s neighbourhood restaurants, the first of which has opened in Oxford, where Brudnizki effortlessly blends Tuscan-inspired rustic [...]

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75 years of the Artek Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto

July 20th, 2008 · No Comments

One of the most iconic designs of the last century, the Stool 60 by Finnish design legend Alvar Aalto turns 75 this year and remains as popular as it was then. It is also one of the most sought after furniture pieces by design enthusiasts because of its simple, minimalist design that fits in with [...]

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International Design Competition 2008 by Japan Design Foundation

July 17th, 2008 · No Comments

The Japan Design Foundation (JDF) will hold the International Design Competition 2008 under its basic principle of “Design for Every Being,” with its sights set on presenting visions for near-future lifestyles.
For the International Design Competition 2008, JDF has selected the theme “Earth Life” focusing on environmental awareness in our daily lives.
Open to participants internationally
Registration deadline: [...]

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d3 design contest by German Design Council

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Koelnmesse has commissioned the Rat für Formgebung also known as German Design Council to act as overseers and organisers of the young designers’ exhibition and prize at the International Furniture Fair, imm cologne 09, which is named [d3] contest since last year and was formerly known as Inspired by Cologne. Entries are sought from design [...]

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BMW at Red Square, Moscow

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Not much of a suspense anymore, here’s what was found inside the giant hourglass at Moscow’s Red Square– the new BMW 7series!  Read more about the car here

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BMW puts on a show full of suspense at Moscow’s Red Square

July 5th, 2008 · No Comments

There’s something exciting happening in the historic center of the Russian capital and the mastermind behind the event is German car marquee BMW. Shrouded in mystery, there is a giant exhibit standing 12 metres tall and weighing 40 tonnes behind the curtains. Stay tuned to find out what it is! Any guesses?

Images courtesy: Pleon PR [...]

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Zaha Hadid designs The Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion in Spain

July 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Just when you thought Zaha Hadid couldn’t be any busier, there comes another amazing project. Does the lady ever stop working? The Pritzker Prize winning architect has designed The Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion in Spain that is not just a bridge but also an engineering feat. The pavilion is organised around four main elements, or “pods”, [...]

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