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2008 Annual Design Review Winners
Sat, 07/05/2008 - 00:33 — notesdesign
I.D. Magazine's 2008 Annual Design Review winners are published on their website if you haven't had a chance to check out the latest issue. The biggest dilemma for judges this year was whether to acknowledge the iPhone or not, in the end they took a historical perspective and decided it had to be included. Good call!
Technorati Tags: Samsung's Green phones
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 21:01 — notesdesign
Today Samsung released their green "Eco-Phone," made of corn-based bioplastics and lacking in harmful lead, mercury and cadmium. They're also Energy-Star-rated, and an alarm feature beeps when the battery's topped off, so you don't leave it plugged in and drawing juice. For now, the Eco-Phones are only available in South Korea.
via akihabara news
Cool tools: manhole magnet
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 19:39 — notesdesign
Zero Tolerance for Decorative Design, the ±0 Electric Kettle
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 18:10 — notesdesign
Whether you're a minimal purist or stuck in a small apartment with limited counter space, you might want to consider Plus Minus Zero's latest offering, an electric kettle. Bordering on the ordinary, the small cylindrical kettle would look perfect with a coupe of ±0 mugs.
Virtual Shoe Museum
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:45 — notesdesign
Daily Design Snacks
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:43 — notesdesignA bite-sized list of what's happenin' now:
calgary herald
Architects forge path to sustainable spaces
h.k.d.c
Hong Kong Design Centre now open to the public
cosmo worlds
Decorate Life show in Frankfurt starts tomorrow
Upgrade your Xbox with the Ovei Pod
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:20 — notesdesign
Headset images galore
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:07 — notesdesign
Design inspiration: There are plenty of websites selling bluetooth headsets, but if you're doing concept sketches and want to see images of every form factor under the sun on one page, look no further than truck and auto parts. They also sell, oddly enough, safety glasses, power tool batteries and leather saddlebags.
Larger images after the jump.
Nike Olympic Mascots Pack (For Kids)
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 20:41 — notesdesign
You know we're going to see a lot more Olympic related sporting merchandise apparel before the games in Beijing are over, Nike are getting in early with their childrens Olympic Mascots Pack.
Good stuff, Gatherer Jacket adapts to unexpected climate changes
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 17:25 — notesdesign
Merrell's new lightweight Gather Jacket helps hikers and climbers adapt to rapid temperature changes by filling pockets throughout the jacket with any found materials for increased insulation. It's nice to actually see this concept realized after years of student projects presenting similar solutions for helping the homeless survive cold nights.
Daily Design Snacks
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 16:51 — notesdesignA bite-sized list of what's happenin' now:
the age
London Art Deco show, absent "philosophy of design," disappoints
press telegram
Cali-based Nectar designs precision dosage dispenser for developing countries
Cargo Scooter Concept
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 16:51 — notesdesign
Horrific Food of the 1970s
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 16:41 — notesdesign
Folks, it's important to remember that not only was the '70s a bad era in terms of design (with a few exceptions), it was a horrible era in terms of food (with no exceptions). Here to remind us of that is the wonderful website PopCultMag, which somehow got their hands on those awesome "Family Recipe Cards" from 1973. The aesthetics are, well, amazing.
Tâke Personal Pocket Safe
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 16:13 — notesdesign
As life becomes increasing digitized, new log-in details seem to be generated for pretty much everything you do, keeping track of it all is a nightmare and protection even harder as Identity theft crimes increase.
Starck sees the light (and feels the breeze)
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 15:27 — notesdesign
Philippe Starck is back--apparently the reports of design's death were greatly exaggerated--and Inhabitat takes a look at his new project, a mini wind turbine coming out in September.
Porsche and Adidas ready to suit you up
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 15:17 — notesdesign
If you need to get from Point A to Point B this Fall, perhaps you can use your Porsches. Both of them. (The left and the right).
Porsche Design and Adidas are teaming up for a new sports collection--their fourth collaboration--that will include high-top shoes and a "racing blouson," which sounds fancy but looks an awful lot like a jacket. And unlike the one Joey wore on Friends, this one is tastefully bereft of loud, reflective logos.
Moggridge on Designing Interactions
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 15:04 — notesdesignDesigner Bill Moggridge, the founder of IDEO, has a book and a DVD out called "Designing Interactions," where he looks at "forty influential designers who have shaped our interaction with technology." You can scoop the book up here or on its website, and Newsweek's got an interview with Moggridge up here.
Daily Design Snacks
Tue, 07/01/2008 - 16:28 — notesdesignA bite-sized list of what's happenin' now:
ame info
Jordan aims to bring packaging designers, manufacturers and converters together
al bawaba
Red Dot Product Design Awards go to the Middle East
metalworker
Australian Steel Institute announces design award winners
