H&M HoMe
On 25th September, H&M kicked off with the natural brand extension for a retailer: To jump from apparel to home textile and accessories. However, instead of creating “yet another H&M to dress your HoMe” – i.e. ZARA home – they went for a risky brand reinforcement via a pantone-inspired and impressively cool showroom installed in...
Fragrance by Artek and Comme des Garcons
In October 2009 Artek and Comme des Garçons will launch their joint creation, the STANDARD fragrance. The name derives from Artek’s standard thinking, based on Alvar Aalto’s original idea of systems and standards in furniture design. The unisex fragrance was created in line with Artek STUDIO’s brief on combining synthetic and natural elements. The final...
New Bridge by Erik Andersson
Erik Andersson Architects wins first prize in architectural design competition in Norrköping, Sweden. EAA was invited as one of three teams to design a new bridge over the river Motala Ström in the City of Norrköping. The bridge will be constructed of stainless steel plates, welded together to create a highly polished exterior with no visible...
Apply to become a TED Fellow @ TED2010
Ever dreamed of attending a TED Conference…of being around some of the world’s greatest minds and discussing the best technology, art, architecture, music, film, science, literature, etc? Are you innovative and want to meet with other people like you from around the world? Then apply to the TED Fellows program! Organizers of the TED Conference...
Hockey in disco land
Hockey is a bit witty Oregon based band that mixes pop, indie and disco into a delightful new experience. It sounds like a mix of Talking Heads, David Bowie’s Lodger and Arctic Monkeys filtered through a tight disco sound. Their new album Mind Chaos is just released and the songs Too Fake, Learn to Loose...
Muuto talent award 2009
The innovative design company Muuto works with the leading Scandinavian designers to add new chapters to the strong Scandinavian design tradition. With the introduction of Muuto Talent Award, the Scandinavian design company has now called for the next generation of designers to give their perspective on New Nordic design. In spring 2009, 20 design schools...
Twelve first Boosters at DesignBoost 2009 revealed
DesignBoost 2009 will take place in Malmö Sweden between October 14 and November 15 under the theme “Design for Life”. Today Designboost reveals the twelve first Boosters (speakers) at the BoostTalk (lectures) on October 15. As earlier years Designboost has invited Boosters from all over the world which represent the true frontline within design in...
The Business of Design Talks at London Design Festival
London Design Festival soon kicks off and it has come to involve and engage London’s entire design community, everything from retail to design students. The festival contains exhibitions such as 100% Design, an exhibition that has struggled the last few years with its relevance in the design community, and Tent London that has become more...
Brainwear for smart people
Danish company Yakkay has developed a series of bicycle helmets where safety and style are united and equally valued. A very innovative contribution to the rather standardized helmet market. Each helmet consists of a protective base with a cover in different designs according to taste. Recently a couple of new covers were released.
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