Dexigner Design Portal

Parsons Launches Graduate Fashion Programs

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:25:57 GMT

Parsons The New School for Design announced the launch of two new fashion graduate programs that will break new ground in the United States: a studio-based MFA in Fashion Design and Society, initiated through the support of Donna Karan, and an MA in Fashion Studies.

Illustrators 51 by the Society of Illustrators

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:02:18 GMT

This 51st volume of the Society of Illustrators' annual continues the new approach of the society to showcase the year's best illustration.

Graphis 100 Best Annual Reports 2010

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:52:35 GMT

Graphis Annual Reports 2010 presents the 100 best Annual Reports of the past year.

Typography 30 by Type Directors Club

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:43:22 GMT

For over fifty years, the Type Directors Club has encouraged the worldwide graphic arts community to achieve excellence in typography through its annual international competitions.

Designing for the Greater Good: The Best in Cause-Related Marketing and Nonprofit Design

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:37:28 GMT

This first-ever book of its kind, Designing for the Greater Good, features hundreds of illustrated examples of the best nonprofit and cause-related design worldwide, plus 24 inspiring case studies and insights into great nonprofit branding campaigns.

Isms: Understanding Fashion

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:29:05 GMT

This engaging and informative guide lays out the significant design trends and movements that have shaped costume and fashion from the ancients through today.

China Fashion: Conversations with Designers

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:25:27 GMT

China Fashion: Conversations with Designers documents the rise (and rise) of fashion design in China.

Bentleys of the Future Finalists

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:49:30 GMT

Some of the world's best young designers from London's Royal College of Art (RCA) have created a series of remarkable "Bentleys of the Future" designs in a unique partnership with the famous British company.

Alice Rawsthorn: Debating Sustainability

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:42:15 GMT

If you ask a designer to name the most important issues facing design today, one is bound to be sustainability, which is design-speak for helping the rest of us to live responsibly, ethically and environmentally.

StickSafe: Student Design Could Save the NHS up to GBP160 Million a Year

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:32:53 GMT

According to NHS experts, an ingenious new device will not only help save lives, but could also save the NHS GBP160 million every year.

Diego Rodriguez: Why Design Matters

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:44:07 GMT

Good design does not always equal good business.

Arthritis Simulation Gloves Aid Companies in Designing Easy-to-Use Products

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:37:47 GMT

As the U.S. population ages, manufacturers of consumer goods are realizing that many customers may not be as nimble-fingered or sharp-sighted as they once were.

Take Note at the CCA

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:06:12 GMT

Take Note presents selected pivotal moments in the ongoing relationship between writing and architecture.

Stefan Sagmeister Turns to HP Graphic Arts Technology to Create Darwin Chair

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:30:31 GMT

After more than 30 years in the graphic design industry, Sagmeister has made headlines for numerous reasons, but it all boils down to one thing: groundbreaking graphic design.

Aircruise: a Clipper in the Clouds

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:16:54 GMT

Seymourpowell unveiled a visionary transportation concept, Aircruise - a giant, vertical airship powered by natural energy and designed to carry travellers in style and luxury.

Discovering and Demonstrating the Power of Color

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:15:24 GMT

Color is a powerful element of design that can make or break product character.

Reflexive Architecture Machines

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:32:18 GMT

Reflexive Architecture Machines exhibition in the UB Art Gallery's Second Floor Gallery presents faculty and student research in responsive materials conducted at the Center for Architecture and Situated Technologies at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Urban Planning.

Jeff Koons to Create 35th BMW Art Car

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:20:28 GMT

Internationally acclaimed artist Jeff Koons will create the 17th BMW Art Car in the 35th anniversary year of the program.

Raymond Cekauskas Named 2010 President of AIA Detroit

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:13:38 GMT

The American Institute of Architects Detroit announced the election of Southfield architect Raymond Cekauskas, AIA, LEEDAP, EDAC, as its 2010 president.

Restaurant Design Awards 2010

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:46:22 GMT

The AIA LA's Restaurant Design Awards (RDA) honor excellence in restaurant design.