July 30, 2008

Interior Design Degree Online

Filed under: Designers — Hispanic @ 6:12 am
by Hispanic

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Taking An Interior Design Degree Online There are many things that you have to consider before choosing to pursue an interior design degree online. Online courses can be really different from a regular course at a university.

What is interior design? It is the study of interior spaces. For example, a bedroom will be designed to make the best use of available space. The interior designer has to consider all relevant health and safety issues while designing. He/she also has to plan the interior well so it’s that it’s easy to use.

Skills Required To Study Interior Design Online You should be highly creative and able to visualise different possibilities for all kinds of spaces. You also need to be practical. Creative ideas need to be brought into reality in a safe and desirable way.

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CAT-iq Student Design Competition

Filed under: Announcements, Competitions — Igor Polyakov @ 12:35 am

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DECT Forum requires exciting ideas for home communication products and services

Berne, Switzerland, July 2, 2008. The DECT Forum invites design students from all over the world to participate in the first international CAT-iq Design Competition and investigate in the future of broadband home communication.

This is an opportunity for design students from various disciplines to showcase their creativity and exciting ideas to an international jury of industry leading companies: The following experts will judge the submissions:
* Vincent Buet (Director Consumer Marketing, Philips) * Pieter Hermans (Chairman of the Jury, CEO Jakajima). * Erich Kamperschroer (Chairman and President DECT Forum) * Nicholas Rhodes (Director of St. Martins College London) * Lesley Taylor (Head of Design, SGW Europe) * C.H. Tong (President, VTech) More information about the jury at: www.catiqdesigncompetition.org/jury.html

The DECT Forum would like to encourage students’ creative thinking to conceive the future of home communication. There is almost no limit on the creative and innovative opportunities of the CAT-iq technology. The home communication industry is challenging participants in the competition in two basic areas:
* Products – stylish non-computing hardware devices * Innovative and new services that can be offered by telecom network operators

“DECT Forum grants that inventors will stay owner of their own ideas. We will promote and market the best entries but will not claim intellectual property rights. This means that design students can not only win excellent cash prizes but additionally, the companies, who are sponsoring the competition will be interested to identify talented students for opportunities in their own organizations, says Erich Kamperschroer, Chairman of the DECT Forum.

For the winners of the CAT-iq Design Competition these prizes are available: * First prize: 10,000 € * Second prize: 5,000 € * Third runner-up prize: 1,000 €

The registration closes on September 19, 2008. The deadline for the submission of entries is October 10, 2008. Winners will be announced on November 14, 2008. Interested design students find all details and contacts at www.catiqdesigncompetition.org and www.cat-iq.org

July 29, 2008

Metsänväki

Filed under: ND pool on Flickr — Nordic Design Photo Pool @ 4:16 pm

Nestled In has added a photo to the pool:

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card from Marimekko. Metsänväki by Kristina Isola. blogged here

July 11, 2008

package design

Filed under: ND pool on Flickr — Nordic Design Photo Pool @ 8:46 am

zeixs – designbücher für das designervolk has added a photo to the pool:

package design

Einpacken - Auspacken - und wieder Einpacken. Wir alle haben es täglich in irgendeiner Form mit Verpackungen zu tun. Mal sind sie funktional, mal toll gestaltet, mal innovativ und häufig auch hässlich. Letztere suchen wir natürlich nicht, sondern Eure besten realisierten und unrealisierten Verpackungen in 2D, 3D als Foto oder auch als Skizze.

Pack in- pack out- and pack in again. We all have to deal with packages in any form everyday. Sometimes they’re functional; sometimes they’re great designed, sometimes innovative and often ugly. Of course we’re not searching for that! But we want your best realized and unrealized packages in 2D, 3D, as photos or as sketches.

July 6, 2008

Kockredskap.se

Filed under: Companies, Sweden — Igor Polyakov @ 10:48 am

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I would like to recommend to our Swedish readers to check out Kockredskap.se online store. They offers stylish kitchen accessories, kitchenware, ceramics and more. They works exclusively with highest quality trademarks but in same time they offer reasonable prices. Folks from Kockredskap.se consider that when it comes to cooking people must do it with quality tools.

http://www.kockredskap.se

Getting Office Supplies For Swedish Decorating Style

Filed under: Designers — Adam Peters @ 1:46 am
by Adam Peters

This article is about looking for the right office supply furniture and what stores to look in as well as how to plan ahead on what you want.

What To Look For In An Office Furniture Store

Many people underestimate the importance of finding the right store when shopping for office furniture. Although many don’t realize this, it’s every bit as important as when shopping for home furniture. Your office may just be a place where you work, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be comfortable. The more comfortable you are, the more productive you’ll be. This is why it’s important to find an office furniture store that has a large variety. Costs of office furniture will vary depending on quality, size and brands. You’ll usually save money when you buy a complete set of office furniture. Some people, home businesses in particular, like to do a lot of the decorating themselves. The Swedish decorating style has become quite popular. With the Swedish decorating style the largest accent is on white or light colors which make dark dreary days, especially long winter days, seem brighter. Make sure you find a good office furniture store that carries supplies you’ll need if you choose to do some of the decorating yourself.

Planning Ahead

The best way to find the right office furniture store is to know what you’re looking for and plan ahead. You need to know how much space you have for office furniture, what kind of office furniture you’re looking for and how much you have to spend. What kind of office furniture you want will depend on how you want it situated in the office. The comfort of your employees should play a large part in this planning. Many employees have to interact as part of their job, so their office furniture should be consistent with this idea.

If you have a budget, like most of us do, that will be helpful when you begin your shopping. If you’ve hired a designer, your designer will probably be getting the furniture from their own supplier. Designers are often given discounts for bringing them business. Many times designers will shop from stores of your choice if you ask them.

Find The Best Deal For Your Office

Now that you know what you are looking for and how much money you have to spend, you’re ready to go shopping for your office furniture. Make a list of all the office furniture stores in your area or nearby area. Do not go to the first store on your list and start buying. Take a notebook and camera to take pictures of pieces you like. Write down the price, material, warranty, etc. When you’ve made the rounds of all the stores, you’re ready to compare. Find the ones you like the most at the best price. Often you can strike up a dealer with the store owner on delivery as well as bulk pricing. Many times, they’ll lower the price if you buy a complete set or more than one piece of office furniture. Lastly, don’t forget to check the warranty on your products and make sure there is one.

Design your home with Swedish decorating style for perfect finish to your home.

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July 4, 2008

Finel Mugs With Original Box

Filed under: ND pool on Flickr — Nordic Design Photo Pool @ 2:30 am

moxie-girl has added a photo to the pool:

Finel Mugs With Original Box

This is the most unusual enamelware pattern I've personally ever found.

July 2, 2008

Transplant

Filed under: Architecture, Designers, Environmental, Exhibitions, Inspiration, Norway — Igor Polyakov @ 2:28 pm

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Transplant is a design and business centre which allows you to go from idea to final concept without wasting time. A creative plateform with room for exhibitions, seminars and meetings, a place for small and grand occasions alike. Our tools for design and product development – the material library and the prototype workshop - are unique resources at your disposal.

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The building, which is designed by architect Attila Eris (known for example for his work with Paul Klee Zentrum, Bern, on appointment by Renzo Piano), covers 600 m2 and is situated at the banks of the intimate and beautiful Dalsfjorden. Transplant is an invitation to meet, discover, think, sense and be surprised.

Concept / interior design / facade design / visual identity: Ralston & Bau (http://www.ralstonbau.com)
Architect: Attila Eris

Public opening: June 2007
Creative opening: September 2007

The Cycle of Mutation - Transcreative program 2007 - 2009 Transplant is a platform where design, art, music and new materials work in unison. Here is room for the freedom of thought, experimentation and adventures involving all human senses in an unique surrounding.

Emergence 28.09.07 > 15.02.08
Growth 29.02.08 > 31.07.08
Maturation sept 08 > jan 09
Disappearance feb 09 - jul 09

see more at www.transplant.nu

Photos made by Vegard Fimland http://vegardfimland.com

July 1, 2008

Make Some Green Design Competition 2008

Filed under: Competitions — Igor Polyakov @ 3:58 pm

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Keeseh Studio invites students and design enthusiasts to celebrate the pursuit of ecodesign through an international competition to utilize waste material.

A given manufacturing facility creates many copies of a product; therefore they create many copies of their waste material as well. Waste material can be used as raw material for other products or processes; this concept is known as upcycling.

The goal of the competition is to promote upcycling by encouraging the use of wasted materials to generate innovative designs and redefine the standards of environmental sustainability by fostering balance between conservation and development. This competition will provide a stepping stone to help educate viewers of the vast opportunities and future development of environmentally friendly processes, materials, and products.

All entries must be received digitally or by mail no later than October 1st.

Famed panel of judges:
Jaime Salm – Creative Director of MIO Culture
Kristi Cameron – Senior Editor at Metropolis Magazine
Allan Chochinov – Designer, Educator, and Partner of Core77
Graham Hill – Founder of TreeHugger

3 entries will win media coverage and recognition of their product or process and one will win a cash prize of $1000.

Visit www.makesomegreen.otherpeoplespixels.com for more details

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