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international design excellence awards 2017. #IDSAIDEA

international design excellence awards 2017. #IDSAIDEA

Dec 1, 2016

idsa’s international design excellence awards (idsa idea®) 2017—honoring the best in industrial design and related fields—is open for entry through march 17, 2017. enter at idsa.org/idea and celebrate the unveiling of gold and silver winners at the idea ceremony and gala on aug. 19 in atlanta, coinciding with idsa’s international design conference 2017: design is business.

foster, of shift design camp and aether global learning, has a diverse background in architecture, landscape, environmental and industrial design—facilitating projects with fortune 500 companies such as coca-cola and general electric. honored as idsa’s educator of the year in 2015, foster has guided study programs in ireland, united kingdom, hong kong, taiwan and china. “i’m honored to have been selected as the jury chair for idea 2017—celebrating design insight, talent and innovation. we’ve assembled an amazing group of individuals from an array of design fields to serve on this year’s jury, so idea is at the forefront of redefining what design could and should be.”

idea 2017 jurors work for global corporations, design studios, universities, landmarks and more such as ammunition design group; aruliden; b/e aerospace group; college for creative studies; college of creative arts, university of new zealand; crave; delta faucet company; dolby laboratories; fuseproject; ge healthcare global design; henry ford museum; herbst produkt; hurdler studios; includefitness; iowa state university; metaphase; pip tompkin design studio; rei; rochester institute of technology; samsung; shanghai institute of visual art; stitzlein studio; whipsaw; whirlpool corporation; and x, (formerly known as google[x]).

entries in idea 2016 came from asia, australia, europe, north america, south america, north africa and the middle east. countries included austria, brazil, canada, croatia, denmark, egypt, finland, great britain, hungary, india, new zealand, italy, norway, peru, poland, portugal, spain, sweden, switzerland, turkey, united arab emirates and the united states.

idea 2016 triple winner, the access strength, scored gold, best in show and design for equality. “winning idea fundamentally changed everything—everything,” declares ryan eder, idsa—designer of the access strength along with priority designs and awh. eder first made headlines in idea 2007 when his design concept for the access strength won gold, best in show and people’s choice. “it’s hard to put into words how meaningful this recognition is for me,” says eder, who is now an idea 2017 juror. “the initial recognition from idea enabled me to change my entire life and pursue this vision.” (eder spoke at idsa’s international design conference 2016 and will address idsa’s central design district conference 2017).

other idea 2016 winners include designs for major companies such as audi, bmw, dell, dolby, fisher-price, google, lg, hewlett packard, motorola, nextbit, olympus, panasonic, ryobi and rolls royce; lifesaving products such as emergency medical system, moyo fetal heart rate monitor, treo advanced mobile imaging and boneaid; and cutting edge innovations in drones, robotics and virtual reality (vr).

onsite jurying will be held at the iconic henry ford museum in dearborn, mi. bronze winners will be announced in mid-may. for more information on sponsorships contact katrinak@idsa.org(link sends e-mail). for more information on media interviews, contact media@idsa.org. follow the excitement on #idsaidea #idsa17atlanta @idsa on twitter; industrial designers society of america on facebook and linkedin; and @idsadesign on instagram.

2016 german design award select winners.

2016 german design award select winners.

Nov 23, 2015
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above> german design award installation at ambiente 2015 | click on image to engage lightbox | 18 images

the 2016 winners of the german design award have been made public. the gda is this one of the best award programs around. a very wide breadth of product submissions for cars, motorcycles, med & industrial equipment, architecture, it seems like everything. they’re also one of the best at showcasing winners in a huge installation at ambiente, a heavy investment in print and well represented online. this represents a heavy monetary investment in design. the above slideshow is a glimpse at 2015 during ambiente 2015. the german design award is hosted by the german design council who celebrates its 60th year in 2015

below are a sampling of 2016 winners.

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above> lichtgrenze

category> event / light installation for 25 years fall of the wall celebrations in berlin 2014
client> kulturprojekte berlin gmbh für die stadt berlin
design> whitevoid / christopher bauder

award> gold 2016
jury statement> michel casertano | dr. angelika nollert | prof. hartmut a. raiser

from the 7th to the 9th of november 2014, berlin remembered the 25th anniversary of the fall of the berlin wall and the reunification of the city. in line with the festivities, there was a fascinating light installation that marked the former path of the wall with illuminated balloons along a 15.3 km stretch. on the final evening of the installation 8,000 balloon caretakers released the balloons into berlin’s night sky, each carrying a personal message. a moving project with enormous symbolic and charismatic power that made an impact far beyond the borders of germany. the project was realised through private financing – not by the city, which meant that there was a comparatively small budget. this is an impressive demonstration of the fact that one can create something extraordinarily effective even with limited means.

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above> tentsile tree tent: stingray.

category> sports, outdoor activities and leisure
producer> tentsile
design> tentsile / alex shirley-smith

award> gold 2016
jury statement> prof. stefan diez | nicolette naumann | silvia olp

the tentsile stingray is a new kind of tent that is hung between three trees, poles or branches and floats in the air, extending the radius of experience from two to three dimensions. the occupants (up to three people) are not only protected from the weather, but from wild animals and insects as well. the form changes according to the tent’s tension, making it seem almost like a living creature. this fascinating tree tent is an innovative outdoor tool that totally reinterprets the leisure tent system. at once functional and poetic.

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above> aerfast 20th anni by storck.

category> transportation / racing bike
producer> storck bicycle
design> storck bicycle / mario kuban

award> gold 2016
jury statement > johannes barckmann | prof. andrea lipp | jürgen lewandowski

for its 20-year anniversary, the legendary bicycle manufacturer is releasing selected models as a limited edition set. the models have special anniversary paintwork and high-quality components. the set also includes a platinum handlebar and a seat with special supports. the frame is adorned tastefully with the master’s signature. a polo shirt with the brand name and a certificate signed by markus storck himself round off this exclusive set. the combination of technical perfection and dynamic styling reflects storck’s authentic passion for designing bikes: absolutely functional, absolutely carbonic! absolutely perfect.

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above> timber structure sports center

category> architecture
client> kogakuin university
design> ft architects / hiroko tominaga

award> gold 2016
jury statement> mårten claesson | dr. michael peters | stefan von terzi

this pair of extraordinary buildings on the campus of the kogakuin university in tokyo houses a japanese archery facility and a boxing club. the two wooden structures made of native, local woods each cover a space of around 7.2 m x 10.8 m. this is about the size of a traditional japanese temple, and these spaces are similarly open and minimal, which has a positive effect on the athletes’ concentration. the special quality, however, is the support-free roof construction, which was planned and realised based on traditional japanese wooden structures. a fascinating statement that contributes to keeping this architectural style alive in the cultural memory. the way these buildings have transformed functionality into aesthetics can only be described as sensational.

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above> bentley – exp 10 speed 6

category> transportation / concept car
producer> bentley motors
design> bentley motors

award> gold 2016
jury statement> johannes barckmann | prof. andrea lipp | jürgen lewandowski

the designers of the exp 10 speed 6 achieved a fantastic reinterpretation of the british legend and a self-aware statement of luxury and extravagance on the highest level. this is particularly apparent when looking at the interior. the door panels are not covered with leather matching the material used for steering wheel and seats like usual, but instead are covered with high-quality wood. the possibilities in high-quality processing and craftsmanship are demonstrated here. the exterior inspires with a progressive/elegant design vocabulary that transports the classic car into the future. muscular, athletically shaped surfaces that are inspired by aerodynamic shapes such as aircraft fuselages and aerofoils convey dynamism, power and speed. an extraordinarily beautiful automobile that perfectly combines aesthetics and precision – and is unmistakably a bentley. it couldn’t be done better!

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above> takata maxi

category> baby and child care / children`s car seat
producer> takata
design> takata / reiner nett

award> gold 2016
jury statement> prof. stefan diez | nicolette naumann | silvia olp

in this excellently designed children’s car seat, children stay both safe and comfortable, even on long trips. this is ensured by the stabile casing and the exceedingly soft padding on the seat itself and the arm supports. the microfiber fabrics are toxin-free and can be cleaned easily. the seatbelt guide has an auto-lock feature, guaranteeing that the belt stays in position, while the airpad safety technology protects the head. parents may enjoy the practical one-handed operation for size adjustment and belt fastening. a well-designed product, considered down to the last detail and visually appealing.

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above> karuun® | kc collection

category> material and surfaces / innovative material based on natural rattan
producer> out for space
design> out for space / peter kraft, julian reuter, moritz fuhrmann, miriam bröckel

award> gold 2016
jury statement> nicole huffer | ruwen kaminski | jun.-prof. dr.-ing. jens krzywinski

karuun® is a highly innovative material that provides transformative new dimensions for the design possibilities of rattan. the composition of natural rattan can be understood as a bundle of small tubes, which makes it absolutely unique. the company out for space uses this special quality to inject natural filler material into the material. the result – karuun® – offers increased rigidity, fantastic bending properties, weather-resistance and a wide range of coloration possibilities. the kc collection gives a foretaste of what is possible with karuun®. and it is already an extremely impressive collection. all in all, a promising material that is also very sustainable. exciting.

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above> smartintego

category> building and elements / digital lock cylinder
producer> simonsvoss technologies
design> ergon3 design / peter trautwein

award> gold 2016
jury statement> ruwen kaminski | jun.-prof. dr.-ing. jens krzywinski

with this new product line, simonsvoss offers the perfect solution for integrated access control systems. smart intego can be immediately connected to existing complex access control systems — and the smart intego manager makes it easier than ever by auto-configuring the system components and saving a significant amount of time and effort in comparison to other systems. the digital lock cylinder offers various additional functions such as audit trail, time zone management, event management and door monitoring.

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above> illa kogelhof by paul de ruiter architects

category> architecture / residential
client> private client
design> paul de ruiter architects / paul de ruiter

award> winner 2016
jury statement> mårten claesson | dr. michael peters | stefan von terzi

villa kogelhof is designed to be completely energy self-sufficient and is located on a swath of land declared a conservation area by the government. the minimalist building, designed with straight lines, rests on v-shaped pillars to take away as little as possible from the protected habitant for plants and animals. the interior of the house is no less minimalist due to surrounding glass panels that enhance the home’s sense of openness and connection to nature. a great design that perfectly plays up interior and exterior, while redefining the standard for natural living.

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above> notabag

category> lifestyle and fashion / combination of a bag and a backpack
producer> notabag
design> notabag / adnan alicusic, ilaria gregianin

award> winner 2016
jury statement> prof. stefan diez | nicolette naumann | silvia olp

notabag is a cleverly-designed combination of carrier and rucksack that can be carried on your arm or back, as desired. a simple motion is all it takes to change the rucksack into a bag or vice-versa. an internal back serves to store your wallet and keys. that means that everything is easy to find without having to rummage around for it. notabag transforms and closes all on its own, meaning that it doesn’t need any additional buttons or closures. if the bag isn’t needed it can fold down to almost nothing. a practical, amazingly designed product for daily use.

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above> form

category> furniture / chair and table collection
producer> normann copenhagen
design> normann copenhagen / simon legald

award> special 2016
jury statement> prof. oliver grabes | sebastian herkner

form is a modern cup chair made using plastic mould casting, which is available with and without armrests and also as a bar stool in two different heights. the back and seat are ergonomically shaped and promise comfort and relaxation. form is an example of a flexible design that in principle fits on all frames – even those yet to be developed in the future. the series has now been expanded with a dining table in two sizes – the perfect accompaniment to the chairs.

[ 2016 winners ]

Alessi in love. Design contest.

Alessi in love. Design contest.

Aug 1, 2013

NEW: The stakes have been raised. Three additional seats are available for the workshop and the deadline is extended to 3 December 2013.

Italian ‘Design Factory‘ Alessi invites you to rethink the product as an act of love. The aim is to interpret a love token in a contemporary way, designing a new object that celebrates this universal emotion. The best proposals, selected by a jury headed by Alberto Alessi, will grant you access to an exclusive workshop conducted by Laura Polinoro, for the development of the new Alessi collection. [ details ] [ alessi ] [ cranbrook academy of art / alessi workshop ]

contest dates: 1 august > 7 october 2013 EXTENDED > 3 December 2013

Designs of the year 2012 jury announced.

Mar 26, 2012

design museum announces jury for designs of the year 2012 award. via design museum [RK]

Our favorite product nominees for the design museum's design awards.

Feb 28, 2012



The Design Museum’s annual Design Awards exhibition opened earlier this month. Called “the Oscars of the design world,” the awards honor the most innovative and progressive designs in seven categories: Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphics, Product and Transport. An overall winner will announced in April, but until then, here are our favorite nominees, starting with what we do best here at Design Applause, Product.

1. Heracleum by Bertjan Pot (above)

A stunning and delicate chandelier powered by ELECTROSANDWICH by Marcel Wanders for Moooi. From the designer:

“Heracleum’ arrived at Moooi as a fantasy. I had the wish to light many LED-lights at the same time. I experimented with bundles of electricity wires that I shaped into a branch structure. During the development of the design it just seemed that too much soldering was required. Then Marcel Wanders had the ‘luminous’ idea to use his ELECTROSANDWICH® to make the design possible. The structure was coated with a plastic layer for isolation and on top of that a conductive layer to supply the LEDs with power. Using this technique it was possible to create a structure more slender than I had hoped for when I started the project. The technique and design are perfect for each other.”



2. Invisible Cycle Helmet by Hovding

Worn like a collar, the helmet automatically inflates like an airbag around your head upon impact. “The airbag is deployed by sensors – accelerometers and gyros – that pick up a bicyclist’s abnormal movements in the event of an accident. The sensors then send a signal to the gas inflator to inflate the airbag.” Watch a video of it in action.



3. The Learning Thermostat by Nest

A touch screen thermostat that remembers every time you adjust it until it learns your habits. It can also be controlled via your iPhone when you’re away from home.



4. Totem, by Bethan Laura Wood and Pietro Viero

A hand-blown Pyrex glass light tower made by stacking various glass shapes.


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Bang wins fifi.

Jun 17, 2011

Beyond the Oscars lie the Tonys and the Webbies. But the FiFi’s were new to me—the top awards of the fragrance industry. The award for best packaging went to designer Harry Allen for the Bang bottle.

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IDA 2010 winners.

May 10, 2011

2010 international design awards winners list. competition categories include: architecture, fashion, graphic, interior, and product design. [RK]

The international design awards 2011.

Mar 10, 2011

The international design awards 2011 entry deadline extended to 15 March. [RK]

Are design contests hurting design?

Aug 10, 2010


(Images are from the cooper hewitt national design awards)

above: Tupperware Flatout! from frog design, one of three winners for Product Design



above: Stephen Doyle, winner for Communication Design



above: Lisa Strausfeld’s One Laptop per Child

With the National Design Awards in the recent past and London Design Week in the near future, competition is at the forefront of the design world. A little friendly competition never hurt anyone, but in a recent piece at Core77, Apple VP Don Norman argues that design contests are flat out bad for design.

The position he takes is this: Because jurors often have to rate designs based on drawings, photographs and videos accompanied by text instead of the physical product (either because it hasn’t been made yet or, in the case of something like a car or bed, it’s physically impractical). “As a result,” Norman says, “jurors cannot experience them in use, they can’t watch the intended audience use them, they can’t assess how well they provide for graceful interaction, what pleasure or pain they provide, what benefits they provide. “If design contests reward styling alone and ignore the most important, but hardest parts: interaction, experience, truly meeting needs, and even economic success, they “perpetuate the myth that industrial design is primarily about style and that brilliant styling leads to success in the marketplace. Both statements are false.”

He suggests that all entries should be accompanied by an “evaluation performed by an independent testing group that evaluates its functionality, usability, durability, and market impact,” and that judges be made familiar with the constraints and expectations of each category and be required to serve on a panel for more several years. “I recommend rolling three-year terms, with 1/3 of the jurors appointed each year. Each jurors would have one year to learn the ropes, one year to practice what had been learned, and a final year both to practice and to mentor newer jurors. ”

Resources:
cooper hewitt national design awards
core77


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James beard award. 2010.

Mar 27, 2010

james beard 2010. and the nominees are…

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