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03/11/10
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NEW YORK
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Design Deutschland 2010 presents a travelling exhibition

The German Design Council presents a newly-designed showcase which will be shown in Milan during the FuoriSalone (from April 14th till April 19th) and at the ICFF International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York (from May 15th till May 18th). Current products designed by up-coming young designers as well as by renowned designers and companies from Germany, allow international visitors an insight into current top performances of German design.

“Partners in Design Leadership” initiative promotes design thinking

AIGA and F+W Media, which publishes magazines Print, HOW and the I.D. Annual Design Review, have announced the launch of a new initiative, “Partners in Design Leadership,” which aims to advance the concept of design thinking, the relevance of design in problem solving and the leadership role designers play in our society. The program will include a leadership presentation, a Resource Center and a special presentation by AIGA president Debbie Millman at the HOW Design Co...

Survey shows shift towards functionality in kitchen and bath design

Without the rapid appreciation in home values seen between 1995 and 2005, the demand for design of kitchens and bathrooms has recently been modest. Functionality is now preferred to more and larger kitchens and bathrooms within U.S. homes. Households are placing a premium on products and features that promote energy efficiency, and adaptability in the use of space for seniors and those with accessibility concerns. Residential architects continue to report declining busi...

Hearst launches Country Living collection of "green" homes

Hearst Magazines announced today a partnership with New World Home for the Country Living Collection of modular homes that are historically inspired and LEED certificated. "Environmental awareness and a commitment to preserving the countryside have been in Country Living's DNA for over 30 years," says Sarah Gray Miller, the magazine's editor-in-chief. "This partnership with New World Home is a perfect extension of the brand -- one that provides our readers with a real,...

Report shows rise in ‘investments of passion’ including art and antiques

A new report commissioned by The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) found that a change in luxury spending habits caused by the recession has helped the international art and antiques market weather the global economic storm. The report, "The International Art Market 2007-2009, Trends in the Art Trade during Global Recession" was prepared by Dr. Clare McAndrew, a cultural economist specializing in the fine and decorative art market and founder of Arts Economics. Weal...

Finnish students design to meet the needs of everyday life

The Institute of Design and Fine Art in Lahti, Finland, has collected 13 student prototypes of furniture for the exhibit UNI ON 2010 (“dreams of 2010”). The exhibition comprises chairs, tables, lighting objects and racks, each of which introduce novel takes on the ordinary functions. The exhibition anticipates the World Design Capital 2012 project in a youthful spirit and with a fresh approach. Lahti is one of the participating cities in the project. The questions ...

Suzanne Kasler collaborates with Ballard Designs on new collections

Renowned interior designer Suzanne Kasler has partnered with Ballard Designs to create four themed home furnishings collections to be sold exclusively through Ballard's website, catalog and retail store. Kasler's first product line will debut in the August 2010 catalog with new product launches to follow each year. Kasler has produced successful collections for other upscale home fashions manufacturers, including Hickory Chair, Safavieh and Visual Comfort lighting. The...

Waterworks unveils new flagship showroom in Manhattan

Waterworks opened a new flagship showroom in New York City after a grand opening celebration last Thursday. Located at 215 East 58th Street, around the corner from the Decoration & Design building, the two-story, 8,000-square-foot duplex marks the beginning of a new era for the brand. “When my husband Robert and I founded Waterworks in 1978, we always envisioned creating a brand that changed the way people saw the bath,” said Barbara Sallick, Co-Founder and Creative Di...

Competition launched to design mobile voter registration centers

Is there a correlation between stimulating design and voter registration? Pratt Manhattan Gallery will find out through the first-ever competition to design mobile voter registration centers. The centers will tour New York City from September 15 to November 2, 2010 with a goal to enliven and encourage participation in the fall 2010 election process. “We see this competition as a way to spark public interest in something that is traditionally associated with brown foldin...

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