Martin-Gropius-Bau
Schöneberger Straße 15, Berlin
On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the Bauhaus, the Bauhaus Archive Berlin, the Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau and the Klassik Stiftung Weimar jointly present an exhibition recounting the story of this most important school of modernity.
As an attempt to raise awareness of the importance of going Green, Incheon International Design Awards (iida) and Designboom have launched a Green Design & Daily Life competition which challenges designers to come up with an original concept which promotes the harmonious co-existence of humans and nature.
Calling all '09 design graduates!
mydeco and Tent London are looking for the hottest design grads of 2009 to win the opportunity of a lifetime; a chance to exhibit at Tent London's renowned 'Talent Zone' during this year’s London Design Week.
To enter, all you have to do is upload at least one high quality photo of your final project.
If you have always dreamed of having your designs published, here is your chance.
Rockport Publishers have put out a call for entries looking for the biggest ideas and freshest forms, in furniture, products, medical devices, and transportation.
The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow
As part of their 10 year anniversary celebrations The Lighthouse presents ‘The Swiss Season: Big-Game’, an exhibition featuring the work of Lausanne-based design studio Big-Game.
Melbourne, Australia
This year’s State of Design Festival presents over 100 interactive events, exhibitions, workshops and talks dedicated to the theme ‘Sampling the Future’.
To coincide with the exhibition Telling Tales: Fantasy and Fear in Contemporary Design, the V&A presents a seminar entitled Collecting Contemporary Design.
For anyone itching for a great design read, we highly suggest picking up a copy of David Pye’s ‘The Nature and Aesthetics of Design’.
Although written over 30 years ago the book is as relevant today as it was then. It presents a wisdom and understanding of design that deeply resonates with our current situation.
Scuola Politecnica di Design SPD
Via Ventura 15, Milan, Italy
As part of SPD’s SummerSchool 2009, London-based designer Ross Lovegrove will lead a one week design workshop on Luminocity.
The workshop will focus on designing lighting devices and bright installations for street furniture with the aim to emphasise various and unusual places in the city.
Mint
2 North Terrace, Empire House, London
For the grand opening of their new location Mint presents an exhibition exploring the personal narratives found in contemporary design. Curated by Lina Kanafani, the exhibition weaves together the modern day tales of new works from established and up-and-coming designers with unique stories to tell.
John Madejski Garden
V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London
Forming part of the V&A’s Friday Late programme, The Village Fête at the V&A is one of the most eagerly anticipated cutting edge design events of the year.
Guildford Lane Gallery, 20-24
Guildford Lane, Melbourne, Australia
For this year’s State of Design festival ElectroLight presents LightCycle an exhibition of shortlisted entries from their most recent lighting competition.
oyal Exhibition Building
Melbourne, Australia
For the first time visitors to the State of Design Festival will be able to buy design souvenirs and limited edition pieces directly from the designers themselves.
In Comme’s stunning Grand Room, Cool Hunting’s cultural creator, Tim Yu will lead a discussion on the current patterns and future trends in art, design, culture and technology around the world.
Comme’s Executive Chef will design a sumptuous three-course dinner, served with matching wines, to complement the discussion.
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens
Melbourne, Australia
Forming part of State of Design Festival, Design: Made: Trade will showcase Australia's small manufacturers, product designers, and design makers to an audience of manufacturers, retailers and the public.
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