NEWS AND PEOPLE
PRODWAYS and the CEA are develop 3D technologies of the future
The new French 3D printing company PRODWAYS and the CEA (Organization specialized in new technologies for energy and materials) have been working together in order to develop and optimize 3D printing technologies.
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Oculus Rift : drive a Peugeot at the Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show is not only a place where you can discover new beautiful cars, it is also a way to discover new innovative technologies.
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Ferrari covered in rave paint
New Mac Laren
Frank Gehry's Biomuseo in Panama prepares to open
Structural work has completed on the Museum of Biodiversity in Panama – the first building in Latin America designed by Frank Gehry – ahead of its official opening in October.
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Infiniti opens new London Design Studio
nfiniti has inaugurated Infiniti Design London, the first of a network of global design studios that will expand the company model portfolio over the next five years.
New tube train designs inspired by contemporary London
"A new London Underground tube train “inspired by contemporary London” is being created, with designs by PriestmanGoode and Transport for London."
Hong Kong restaurant by Joyce Wang wins World Interior of the Year 2014
Hong Kong restaurant that combines colonial-style furnishings with an industrial warehouse aesthetic has been named World Interior of the Year at the Inside Festival in Singapore.
3D Printed headphones anyone ?
3D printing is increasingly being used for quick iterative design, giving designers and engineers the power to think up new ideas and see them manufactured on demand. Hong Kong-based manufacturer of audio equipment Fujikon has been in the business of making headsets and speakers for 30 years, but, only in 2011 did they decide to take advantage of rapid prototyping to give their 200-person R&D team an extra boost.
Interview with Neville Brody
"Neville brody is the founder of brody associates – a globally renowned, innovative, creative agency specializing in digital, typography and identity. brody is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the fields of graphic design, art direction and brand strategy having established his reputation working with record labels (stiff records), magazines (the face and arena) and a range of other international clients (samsung, yamaha, LVMH, NIKE, the BBC and the times london among them)."
PRODUCTS AND COOL STUFF
Totem LAMP by Alexandre Dubreuil
Hexoskin Biometric Shirts?
"Hexoskin is a biometric shirt for physical training, sleep monitoring, and health tracking in general. It conveniently connects to your iPhone, iPad, Android phones, and Android smart watches via Bluetooth. View in real time your breathing rhythm, minute ventilation, heart rate, steps, cadence and acceleration. All your data is stored for free in the cloud, and your web dashboard allows you to review your past trainings and analyze your sleep."
EVENTS
Designed in green
Designed in Green Contest – Mega CityRegions Individual Mobility is open to first and second level university and master degrees students, and under 35 designers. The competition hinges on the design of a sustainable vehicle for people and freight transportation in the Mega City Regions. The selection committee, including consultants, designers, automotive industry managers and journalists, will choose 10 designs. All will be presented in a panel session. The three best designs will modeled in scale and showcased during the event.
DEADLINES
Project’s delivery
h 23.59 of the 28th OCTOBER 2014 – Italian time
Winners proclamation and prizes’ delivery
13th/14th November 2014
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