Friday, 10 May 2013
Call for papers: seminar on new production forms and innovative materials in the red dot design museum
On 2 July 2013, the red dot design museum in Essen, Germany, is hosting a seminar on the subject “New production forms and innovative materials for design and architecture”. An international audience is invited to exchange their experiences in the field of new production processes and innovative materials. Therefore, designers, architects, engineers and material developers around the world are called upon to apply with their papers for their chance to become a speaker and give insights into the latest developments and their projects. The deadline for entries is 27 May 2013. More »
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
red dot award: communication design 2013: Application only until 24 May!
Create design future and win: in the “red dot award: communication design 2013” designer, agencies, design offices and campaign orientated companies are asked to hand in their works until 24 May 2013. For creativity, against uniformity! In one of the world’s most renowned design contests, individuality and imagination are a must. More »
Monday, 6 May 2013
Asian design between handicraft and hightech: free guided tour in the red dot design museum
Sunday, 12 May 2013, marks the date again: museums around the globe celebrate the “International Museum Day” for the 36th time by now. This year, the event is held under the motto “Museums (memory + creativity) = social change”. The red dot design museum, which with its world’s largest presentation of contemporary design is a Mecca for design enthusiasts, also participates with a “special” for the guests of the house. More »
Friday, 3 May 2013
MINI's great performance at the red dot design museum
The British Embassy Berlin is currently self-promoting the UK with an innovative campaign. Under the slogan “This is Great”, a MINI exclusively branded with the Union Jack is touring in Germany and heading for interesting places with a connection to Great Britain. There is no question that a visit at the red dot design museum in Essen also was on the list – mind you the building was reconstructed into a museum by the British star architect Lord Norman Foster. More »
Thursday, 25 April 2013
“Most designers just love what they do” – Interview with Mirko Leyh
The red dot design award has always pursued the objective to especially approach and motivate young creatives. With the special young professional program, the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen has successfully implemented this intention. Every year, a renowned jury awards the best newcomer works in the fields of product design, communication design and design concept. Mirko Leyh explains why participating in the “red dot award: communication design” is definitely profitable. The last year’s “red dot: best of the best” awardee reveals his idea about excellent design and the advantages coming along with a red dot especially for career entrants. More »
