3D Modelling Symposium Berlin 2008

From 7th - 9th April 2008 the Universität der Künste Berlin (University of Arts Berlin) will be holding the first 3D Modelling Symposium for architects, industrial designers and engineers in co-operation with Visual-Dream. This 3-day event for professionals as well as students of the above-mentioned disciplines will take place in the premises of the UdK Berlin and include three modules: Lectures, Case Studies und Master Classes. Top-class national and international experts will demonstrate solutions for contemporary architecture and construction demands, as well as modern design via 3D-modelling.

Torino is the first World Design Capital

The nomination of the City of Torino as the first World Design Capital is welcomed as an important opportunity to design new ways to develop the territory. On September 30, 2005, ICSID (International Council of Societies of Industrial Design) officially named the city of Torino the first World Design Capital in recognition of the crucial role Torino and Piemonte play on an international level. The area is characterized by numerous excellences in the field of design. Today, it is involved in a planning process to renew Torino’s image from an industrial city to a European city, in which development is based on a combination of innovation and creativity, starting with a solid tradition of entrepreneurship and planning. In accepting this challenge, the city of Torino is proud to be a “beta-tester” of the World Design Capital project, which is promoted by the International Design Alliance (IDA) and conducted by ICSID. This unprecedented title is thus welcomed as an important opportunity to design new ways to develop the territory. For further information click here

Design on the road :-)

In America si può trovare di tutto! di auto così se ne vedono poche in giro, ma se volete vederne di tutti i colori ricordate che ogni anno si svolge a Houston (U.S.A.) il raduno di "art-car" dove i concorretni si presentano con auto dalle cartrozzerie più fantasiosi. Tra i premi assegnati, quelli per l'auto meglio dipinta, per la migliore battuta a sfondo politico, per quella con le migliori prestazioni. Dal 2003 partecipano alla sfilata anche i veicoli acquatici o, come recitava l'invito, "tutto ciò che galleggia". Articolo estratto dal giornale online Focus.it

Motore di ricerca ecologico?

Sarebbe interessante se ogni uno di noi iniziassi pian pianino a risparmiare energia, nel nostro caso, che siamo davanti ad un computer per molte ore al giorno, possiamo dare anche il nostro piccolo contributo ma se fossimo in tanti diventerebbe pure grande, quindi Vi consiglio questo nuovo motore di ricerca, si chiama Blackle della azienda Heap Media, il contenuto comunque è sempre di Google. In giro si dice che fa risparmiare tantissima energia perché il computer lavora di meno, sinceramente non so se è vero, magari è l'ennesima trovata pubblicitaria, ma finché qualcuno non dica lo contrario mi sembra logico, cioè se non c’è colore e lo schermo è nero credo che possa risparmiare, voi che ne ditte? :-)

Wolda 2008! the worldwide logo design anual

Wolda is the high-profile graphic design awards scheme that rewards the best logos and trademarks designed throughout the world. Thanks to its innovative and transparent three-tier judging procedure it has received the endorsement of the most important design associations all over the world (see list at bottom of page). All the winning logos will be showcased online and published in a printed annual of exceptional quality printed on Sappi acclaimed papers by Fontegrafica.

HOW 2008 Design Conference : Boston

The HOW Conference has welcomed designers from hundreds of design firms, as well as from some of the biggest corporations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions in the country. No matter what city we're in or who's speaking on what subject, we hear the same thing over and over from attendees: How energizing it is to be with 2,000+ other creative people, sharing successes and frustrations, regaling each other with "I-can-top-that" client horror stories, passionately discussing the challenges of being a designer in the Information Age, meeting new friends, making great contacts, and—through it all—reaffirming their decision to become a graphic designer. Register today.

New Disney Ad Campaign

Photography Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Beyoncé and David Beckham Kicks Off Disney’s ‘Year of a Million Dreams’
So Disney’s done it again. They’ve found an ingenious way to connect to the hearts and imaginations of the times. This stunning collection of ads and copy have already proved to be a hit among the newest generation of Mickey Mouse lovers. Being a cast member, I’ve always been consistently and pleasantly surprised at how Disney can weave nostalgia and contemporary life together.
“The ‘Where Dreams Come True’ campaign is about the imaginations and dreams that are inside us all,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “By capturing these transformational experiences, these emotional images communicate a powerful concept. Working with Annie Leibovitz was a natural fit – Disney is known for immersive storytelling and Annie is a masterful artist whose photos speak volumes.”
For more information about Disney Parks, “The Year of a Million Dreams” and “Where Dreams Come True,” guests may visit www.mydisneyparks.com

Carnevale Bolzano 2008

Grande evento promosso dalla Città di Bolzano per il carnevale 2008, persone di ogni età si sono dati appuntamento lungo via Torino e via Milano per partecipare a una giornata all'insegna del divertimento e la famiglia! nulla è stato lasciato al caso, perfino il Sindaco di Bolzano ha partecipato in maschera (vestito da siux) tra le bande e i carri. Una giornata piena di gioia per grandi e piccoli, ne anche le forze dell'ordine si sono salvate dalla gioia dei bambini :-)

13. Conferencia Internacional del Design : Berlín

Estilo, persuasión y un buen sentido del humor puede tener un mayor impacto visual en el consumidor de hoy. Aún más cuando se trata de una marca, una revista o elementos de comunicación importantes, teneis que dejar volar vuestra imaginación, al día de hoy grabar una imagen en la mente del consumador no es fácil pero es muy importante para poder crear un único e inconfundible estilo, este es el objetivo de todas las marcas. El papel que el diseño y la tipografía juega en el presente serán estudiados en la TYPO Berlín 2008. Es un evento importante y les aconsejo de no faltar!. Ir al sitio oficial.