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Vac from the Sea – Electrolux collects plastic from the oceans

Electrolux is now embarking on a quest. We are going to collect plastic debris from the oceans, and from it, produce a collection of vacuum cleaners — from the sea. Join us on: http://www.electrolux.com/vacfromthesea

Video: Electrolux Design Lab 2010 Finalists

The 2010 edition of the Electrolux Design Lab competition focuses on creative solutions for compact living. The 2010 brief asked industrial design students to consider how people will prepare and store food, wash clothes, and do dishes in the homes of 2050, when 74%* of the global population are predicted to live in an urban [...]

How do you Value Design?

How do you define the value of design? Goto Vancouver from 26-30 April 2010 and be part of the discussion. And lots of other cool design stuff Register today! www.designweekvancouver.ca

Penguin’s Upcoming iPad books

Off the Grid;Sustainable Habitat 2020

Philips Design Probes is a dedicated ‘far-future’ research initiative to track trends and developments that may ultimately evolve into mainstream issues that have a significant impact on business.
More Info:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wmiNhkptQw

Geoff Crook, Course Director,MA DESIGN STUDIES, Central Saint Martins

Geoff Crook, Course Director,MA DESIGN STUDIES, Central Saint Martins
talks with Despoke’s Guest Editor Phil Nutley

100% design London 09 – The New English

The New English What was your inspiration? More info:www.thenewenglish.co.uk/

Video: The Bike Feature at 100% design london 2009

The Bike Feature at 100% Design London this year has received massive critical acclaim from curators, bike brands, designers and journalists alike. It was a glimpse of design, innovation and creativity inspired by cycling and the bicycle. It brought together surprising, unseen, and experimental design work in a beautiful display. It was a strong reflection of the emerging talent, creativity and energy that is being released around the world of cycling. For the visitors it was an inspiration into the crossover of creative disciplines in seemingly disconnected industries. For many of the exhibitors it opened up a new audience and increased the understanding and appeal of their products and brands in a relevant way.