Service design. Helsinki Design Week issues invitation to Data-Driven Design Day The 16th Helsinki Design Week will take place from 3 to 13 September 2020, with varied events dotted across […]
Discover the possibilities. SPACE10 and IKEA unveil experiments for everyday life with technology What if an elephant could measure the size of a room? What if you could redesign your […]
Design and technology. Pininfarina and Blimp develop system for preventative healthcare Italian design firm Pininfarina has entered a strategic partnership with start-up Blimp to develop integrated solutions for the post-COVID-19 […]
Made in Germany. German furniture representatives present a new label for furniture made in Germany A “Made in Germany” inscription is a sign of quality recognised around the world. The […]
Does design need a definition? An interesting essay by art historian and curator Emanuele Quinz What exactly are we talking about when we speak of design? It was never easy […]
By Thomas Wagner. The wonder of Riola The documentary film rediscovers a jewel of modern architecture and tells the fantastical story of its creation. At its heart is Cardinal Lercaro, […]
By Thomas Wagner. A monastery for people seeking to build a world. Filmed for the 50th anniversary of the Ulm School of Design, this film by Günther Hörmann and Martin […]
Elegant metal: Pininfarina celebrates its 90th anniversary The name has a special ring to it: Pininfarina. The company is the Italian carrozzeria par excellence and its creations have had a […]
Dark patterns. UX design with societal side effects In an increasingly digital economy, the physical contact between consumers and businesses is being replaced by digital user interfaces with increasing frequency. […]
Ora-ïto designs new Aix-Marseille-Provence metro French designer Ora-ïto, whose work has achieved considerable recognition in previous years, is going to partner with train manufacturer Alstom to design a new metro […]
Visual aspects of the pandemic. A blog by the Health Care Communication Design research group at Bern University of the Arts Invisible dangers are difficult to respond to, especially so […]
The Hygiene Hand. A product that can help us at many points in our everyday lives We carry many more or less practical things around with us in our pockets, […]
Burg Giebichenstein starts a podcast on design education of the future Entitled “Hurra Hurra”, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle is launching a podcast featuring conversations that deal […]
Anti-coronavirus, pro-design. The Domus design manifesto One of the most significant design and architecture magazines is taking a stance during the ongoing crisis. Walter Mariotti, editorial director of Domus, has […]
Programming for play: a smart toy without a screen There is a new educational toy influenced by Montessori pedagogy being presented on Kickstarter and its intention is to teach children […]