SALONI WORLDWIDE MOSCOW 2016: ALL EYES SET ON...

Photo above from: 
http://www.isaloniworldwide.ru/en/media/mediagallery.html

In a phase where natural disasters compete against uncompromising financial news, the strategic movement of Italian design & manufacturing industry, to artfully expand its international trade fairs to foreign territories- with no reductions to quality and relevance- is propably the dominant business move on a European level the post-2008 years. The ''Moscow branch" of  Salone del Mobile, took place again this October 2016, sharpening the edges of the global production, by introducing the best of Italy (: which tends to remain the best of the world, despite the economic crisis) and promoting new, exciting realities and groundbreaking ideas. The insatiable, creative power of the organizers, brought up a network of producers, designers, companies, specialists etc., including the vast territory of the ex-Soviet world: a powerful source of talented "Russian-and-beyond" avant-garde no2. History is repeated, here are some important aspects from this year's manifestations:

1. The twelfth edition of the SaloneSatellite WorldWide Moscow marked the exhibition, in which 44 young designers from Russia and the former Soviet Republics were involved. The award winners will be invited to the SaloneSatellite in Milan, which will be held under the umbrella of the Salone del Mobile.Milano from 4th to 9th April 2017.  

2. The three Master Classes, providing an opportunity for reflection and discussion on design-related issues, featured three of the architects from the 11 architectural practices that took part in the great ROOMS. Novel Living Concepts exhibition organised by the Salone del Mobile.Milano as part of the XXI International Triennale Exhibition in Milan: Duilio Forte, Claudio Lazzarini and Carl Pickering, and Francesco Librizzi.  

3. The third edition of MADE expo WorldWide was onboard , the event devoted to interior architecture, involving a number of leading Italian door and surface sector companies.  

4. As complementary, Salone del Mobile.Milano Trend Lab announced an event of major importance in the Russian capital, commenting on the concept of Return To Nature. In 2019 a real living forest will appear in the centre of Moscow just a few steps from the Red Square. Zaryadye Park – designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, creators of the acclaimed High Line park in New York – comes under the heading of what is known as Wild Urbanism, "an urban design trend that extends nature and the countryside into the urban landscape, in which natural elements and crops coexist and interact with the built environment, creating a new genre of public space".   

With eager anticipation of the Salone del Mobile 2017 edition next April - where Euroluce 2017, the immense Lighting design international fair, will also be included in the agenda of the Salone dynamics - check for credentialed information, updates and Press releases the following official sites: 

http://www.isaloniworldwide.ru/en/~

https://www.salonemilano.it/en/manifestazioni/euroluce-2017.html

https://www.salonemilano.it

Next post around  the 14th of November!!!! ON WEB SUMMIT 2016!
Best?-))

A4D-D4A

Residences et al. Chapter 4: Urban coilings...

Photo above (left): Cafe' in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany (now Chemnitz, Free State of Saxony, Germany) from the Editorial Photocolor Archives, N.Y; (right): large street in Shanghai, China, by Phillip Harrington; F. & N., Schwitter Library.

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity” 

 Sun Tzu, The Art of War

The Robert Bosch Stiftung foundation in Germany has launched one of its many initiatives for international projects of high caliber and ambition. In the spirit of the cities' fraternization tradition, RBS brings together in collaboration two major players of construction, urbanism and contemporary architecture...from two very different continents: Asia and Europe. The Stadtmacher China-Germany program is willing to stir the waters of city planning - by imposing a number of fundamental questions, affecting the quality of urban living today -and tomorrow. Sustainability, ecology, navigation, mobility, multiculturalism and integration issues, are redefined by a series of actions, where the one partner is willing to learn and improve and the other to move on, to entirely new practices.
With the hope this exchange of ideas, the indepth inter-approach and the junction of two opposite ideologies/schools in design education and architectural establishment- will contribute to solutions in the tormenting problems of our current metropolises, the partnership functions on the level of the participant Chinese and German cities municipalities/administrations - but also between universities, architects, urbanists, designers, artists and civilians coming from both countries. 
It is the first time on European ground that an E.U member state, proceeds to a collaboration of such scale, effort and importance - with the Chinese continent. And there is an extremely high risk that it will work, in the short and in the long run, for the alignment of two capital, economic and cultural forces, (rivals one might also comment), to a noble cause: a worthy living in the cities of - our common - future. 

Please visit the following links for information in detail about the program (both in German and Chinese): 

http://www.stadtmacher4986.com/content/language1/html/index.asp

http://www.stadtmacher4986.com/content/language1/downloads/STADTMACHER_BLATT.pdf

Also, check more of the RBS programs and scholaships on:

http://www.bosch-stiftung.de/content/language2/html/index.asp

Regards and salutations?-))
A4D-D4A

Design disruptors and other stories …

Image above from: www.designdisruptors.com 

Disruption equals to revolution, when it comes to design. The notion of disruptive design and the companies that actually fuelled it and diverted their business towards a new, dynamic  perspective- succeeded world domination, especially  in areas such as online media. The Design Disruptors documentary, directed by Matt D’Avella and sponsored by the InVision platform & tool, was presented on a special screening event in Athens,- within the promotion of the upcoming Designathon event this weekend, a 48 speed-design challenge for online media design teams, taking place in central Athens, Greece- for updates,  please check: 

www.designathon.gr 

The film explores the current era in online media design, furthermore it features the top ranking companies, their UX/UI/Product design directors and their endeavors. Facebook, Google, Etsy, Spotify, Pinterest, Twitter explain their vision about design implemented in their business objectives now, plus the significant role design finally holds in their leading, entrepreneurial practices. In an almost(!) “Truth Or Dare” mode, head designers reveal only SOME secrets of the “disruptive” trade, their design process and how this very aspect actually becomes  the FUNDAMENTAL VALUE of any business.   

Clauses as the following, recapitulate the essence of the film: “Everything is designed, few things are designed well”,  “There is no such a thing a s an average user anymore”, “Save time is sexy”,  “Art is about questions, design is about solutions”, “Subtraction is the most valuable addition to your product”, “ Bad ideas come to market because it’s quick and easy, good ideas are difficult to reach”, “So often we are wrong about how people will use a product”,  “Anyone can create an app, or the next big thing”, “Designers thrive on constraints”,  “Product design is not about creating something timeless”,  “If you want to go quickly go alone- if you want to go far, go together”, “Diversity is the opportunity in tech right now”,  “Design ethics is about solving meaningful problems”, “If you ask the average professional if they he/she is happy with the software the she/he uses- she/he will answer NO”. 

An exciting two–year program has been launched –calling for entries until 21st of October 2016. Post-Nostalgia: Design meets Utopia, promotes  research and practice around the wide spectrum of design history, legacy and past between the periods 1950 -1970 and 2000 -2016, throughout the context of Utopia and nostalgic representation. The final projects, coming out of any design discipline (industrial design, fashion, architecture, furniture, theoretical studies etc), will be hosted in an exhibition at the end of 2018. The Patron of program is the Vacalo Art & Design College in Athens, Greece-  for details please click on the links: 

www.postnostalgia.eu 

www.vacalo.gr 

Enjoy and keep it going?-)) 
A4D-D4A  

Goggle at the new year: IMM 2017 earlies....!

Image above: Stand: Zanat, Halle 3.2, IMM 2016 / Foto: Koelnmesse, Oliver Wachenfeld

http://koelnmesse.onlinemedianet.de/originalPreviewJW.jsp?previewGUID=89599071-2A3F-000E-4DAE-93E7EDA7A5F2

The first, major international fair of the year on January 2017 (16-22/1/2017), IMM in Cologne, Germany plows laboriously the design territories, in order to confide in the visitors the innovative secret trends, solutions and technologies around house interiors and beyond. Very important crossroad of the design trade - from every possible aspect -these are the highlights of the first, global Press release regarding the exhibition plus its clinging events and manifestations. (extracts of the Press release as it was distributed to media):

"...

- After a one-year pause, CS Schmal is returning to the Smart halls. The newcomers include, among others, the Danish company Interstil, as well as numerous other debut exhibitors from countries such as Spain, Sweden and Russia. Other companies returning to the event include Ekornes in the Comfort segment as well as Joop Living and Maronese in the Prime segment.

- The mattress industry continues to focus on Cologne and consequently, the scenario for “Sleep” in Hall 9 in 2017 will once again be: "Sorry, fully booked". Numerous companies are presently waiting for a stand to become available in this hall. Apart from in Hall 9, Sleep will take place in Hall 5.1 as well, so visitors can look forward to seeing attractive new participants in the Sleep segment as well.

- As in every second year, in January 2017 LivingKitchen will also once again be an important part of the combined fair and a major highlight. More than 200 exhibitors will be participating in the world's biggest kitchen show staged under one roof.

- Top international design will also once again be a focus of IMM, Cologne in 2017, which will be particularly evident in the Pure segment. Pure will be rounded off with Pure Editions (innovative interior designs, special-edition concepts, as well as "Das Haus Interiors on Stage"), Pure Textile (textile interior design by premium textile brands), Pure Talents (experimental design, schools and universities, Pure Talents Contest) as well as, for the first time, Pure Studios (design labs, professional networks, independent designers/studios). New exhibitors in the Pure segment include, among others, Gloster, Nanimarquina, Möller Design, Roche Bobois, and Meridiani.

....

Excitement hits the roof and time flies! We will get back on the subject during December 2016 with precise news and program schedules - about areas of interest, that traditionally A4D-D4A will present in its forthcoming issues, focusing on IMM. Until then, wait and watch?-)))

Best regards

A4D-D4A

Studies: innovative design disciplines, courses and schools 2016-17!

Image above from: M.Des program,Toy and Game Design, National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, India.
http://www.nid.edu/education/master-design/toy-game-design/p-overview.html

Choose a career in design? Here follow the courses of the most aspiring design fields, in the design areas that are already shaping the future of the industry, in a world going through dramatic changes.

The M. Des programme in “Toy and Game Design” at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, India aims to develop a professional and creative approach to the growing needs and aspirations in the field of education and entertainment. Super-interesting part of the curriculum, (among others) : an active student exchange programme with Dept. of Play and Learning, Burg Giebichenstein, School of Art and Design, Halle, Germany as well as collaborative classroom projects with industries provide a rich exposure to students. 

http://www.nid.edu/education/master-design/toy-game-design/p-overview.html

Adaptive Hypermedia Architecture is the apprehensive model of designing/creating an environment adopted to the user's goals, preferences and knowledge, thus providing links or content most appropriate for him/her. The University of Technology in Eindhoven (TUe), Netherlands, offers a variety of graduate/post graduate courses rotating around Design and Information Technology- all highly specialized and in three academic levels. For strong minds, with an edgy, technical flair.

https://educationguide.tue.nl/programs/graduate-school/pdeng-programs/

Automotive design is always a hit, Colour & Trim courses in design schools are quite demanding, in a future society that will (soon) impose vehicles, as part of the artisan spectrum of manufacturing ("Internet Of Things"). Check the Automotive and Transport Design MDes/Ba(Hons) in Coventry University, UK, for precise information on the modules and the course infrastructure.

http://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/arts-and-humanities/undergraduate-degree/2016-17/automotive-and-transport-design-mdes-ba-hons

http://www.carbodydesign.com/directory/design-schools/top-design-schools

Textile engineering/Textile DNA Design are two disciplines aquiring  intense attention, since they show a ferocious evolution the last decades and enjoy an enormous appeal to the fashion/garment industry. The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, (of the State University of NY), USA offers a comprehensive Textile/Surface Design course that combines manual work and theoretical study modules, plus excellent networking capabilities for the student.

https://www.fitnyc.edu/textile-surface-design

There is practically NO school (:university educational rank), specializing in Eyewear Design. Odd but true. Your best bet is to combine an Industrial design course with a Cast & Mold/ Industrial Molding Major. Some ideas: the Industrial Design program of a top school like Design School Kolding, Denmark, operates as a good base for learning, experimentation and extra research activity on the subject (including Licensing).

https://www.designskolenkolding.dk/en/industriel-design

Talking about casts and molds in a wide-industrial caliber, The National School of Architecture in Nancy, France- presents some very interesting orientations/specializations in their Master's degree program "Design Global" (Global design): a)Environmental Architecture and Modelling, b)Glass Design and Architecture. Just follow the link for more info:

http://www.nancy.archi.fr/fr/specialite-vda.html

Educational technology, especially in second language learning, is definitely a lead in many famous Polytechnical schools in Europe, Asia and US: you won't need to travel far?-)) Just visit Arizona after your Humanities degree for a Master in Language Learning and Educational Technology in the local University Of Arizona South. The curriculum offers modules on Design and Implementing language content courses taking into account current second language acquisition theoretical frameworks as well as current learning theory and instructional design principles in educational technology. A fascinating course.

http://edtech.arizona.edu/content/ma-second-language-learning-and-educational-technology

In the 17th century in the Amalfi coast, Italy, local lace merchants use to trade one roll of hand-made lace with a frigate! Interested in learning to design patterns and weave them into lace? On French territory:

http://www.ville-bailleul.fr/index.php/Ecole-de-dentelle?idpage=261

Production design is wanted, no matter the platform of the medium- digital or analog:
If you are about to visit London, stop by the The London Film School:

http://lfs.org.uk/full-time-study/ma-filmmaking/areas-study/production-design

An abundance of so many engaging courses, is currently available. It just takes a decision to dive in and dedicate your self to a lifelong learning experience: design.

Warm regards
A4D-D4A

DESIGN 4 KIDS: ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN IN CITIES AROUND THE GLOBE....

Picture above from: Kulturfenster, Heidelberg, Germany
http://kulturfenster.de/familien-workshops/seifenkistenbau-und-rennen-fuer-vaeter-und-kinder

The schools are about to open soon in most areas of the world but parents certainly need to emphasize on extra-curriculum educational programs and workshops, to stir their toddlers imagination and inspire them to create and ignite ideas/solutions! Follow the links bellow to find out super amazing activities in interesting cultural spots and cities of the world...If you travel with the familly or if you just want to compare - take your child to chose from a selection of places, you propably have n't heard of: 

1. Ecology and science creative workshops and programs from 4 years old onwards, in Granada's Science Parc, Granada, Spain:

http://parqueciencias.com/export/sites/default/comun/galerias/galeriaDescargas/educacion-formacion/Programas/programa_verano_16_DEf.pdf
Furthermore, in Spanish territory: robotics lessons and creative workshops by:
www.rockbotic.com
http://www.dfcspain.com/dfc-espana-i-can-school-challenge/
http://www.colectivotandem.com/actividades-extraescolares/

2. You search for recycling crafts, teenage beautician courses, manga, graffiti, mask making in the UK?! Click on, (and select your territory in England): 

http://nugenteducation.co.uk/portfolio-item/mask-making-crafts-workshop/

3. One of the most impressive Science and Technology centers in E.U focusing on experimentation and showcasing all sorts of scientific devices/projects for children, teenagers and adults, the Experyment Science Center, in Gdynia, Poland:

http://experyment.gdynia.pl/pl/oferta/dla-szkol-i-przedszkoli/zajecia-dla-klas-i-ii-szkoly-podstawowej/artykul

4. Heading up north with your smallies? Helsinki (Finland) is propably the world capital in quality and quantity on children's creative recreation and learning- please check the tourist city map, re-designed entirely and focusing on kids (crafting) leisure:

http://www.visithelsinki.fi/sites/default/files/legacy_files/files/Liitteet/lasten_hel_kartta_eng_2016.pdf

5. The Smithsonian Foundation in the U.S covers a wide range of legendary museums, with leading creativity programs for children- a true pioneer on the field. Check for instance the list on National Postal Museum, full of amazing philatelic apps for kids!!!

www.si.edu/Kids
http://postalmuseum.si.edu/activities

The U.S offer highly innovative workshops in art and design, focusing on youngsters and families, in different corners of the country- check Milwaukee Art Museum in Winsconsin:

www.mam.org/learn/youth_family.php

6. Pottery is an activity that offers a unique sense of balance, since a very young age! You are in France with your kids? Visit the Pink City, as Toulouse is usually called and click for info on:

www.wondercity.com/activite-enfant/toulouse/ateliers-creatifs/
https://poterieauzeville.wordpress.com

7. Fathers co-create fantastic cart cars, while helping their kids conceive, design and construct a wooden vehicle in Heidelberg, Germany: 

http://www.kulturfenster.de/familien-workshops/seifenkistenbau-und-rennen-fuer-vaeter-und-kinder

8. In Hong Kong, kids visit the HK University of Science and Technology and learn to build water rockets! One of the projects run by The Hub:

http://www.thehubhk.org/#!Make-Your-Water-Rocket/c1t5g/578701ba0cf25aa82d56bce1

9. Various, excellent drawing, painting, pottery, fabric painting classes etc. for teens- you can certainly find in the black continent- visit Nairobi, Kenya and: 

http://nairobiartcenter.org/kids-workshops-2

You might as well think to pack your bags and then offer your kids a unique, learning and creative experience- inside or outside your homeland. Ready, steady, design!

A4D-D4A?-))

SUMMER NEWS: PART B?-)))

Image above: 3M: The company’s modular architectural lighting system known as Lightfalls, designed by Todd Bracher.

http://www.toddbracher.net/work/lightfalls 

More news and updates in the developments of the design sector, now and during the forthcoming months. Please note:

- The IMM 2017 exhibition edition in Cologne, Germany has a very special guest: after

the modernist, warm practicality of Sebastian Herkner in 2016, FX Awards 2015 International Designer of the Year- the American Todd Bracher will recreate "Das Haus", (created anew every year at IMM by a different designer), in the 200-square metre area in the popular “Pure Editions” area in Hall 2.2. A walk-in, almost habitable, fully-fitted and furnished house. The Aeon Flux aesthetics, combined with the high-tech conformities but also the undiminished idealism of the international design-super star, will certainly create immaculate impressions from next year's IMM fair. Anticipating- to say the least- for upcoming January.

http://www.imm-cologne.com/imm/index-2.php

- The Web Summit 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal is approaching, having 15 stages of content over the three days at the event, attracting more than 1200 Media from more than 100 countries world-wide and a list of attendees from all possible areas of professional activity: from José Manuel Barroso, president (2004-2014) of the European Commission, Eric Wahlforss, co-founder and CTO for SoundCloud and Luis Figo, co-founder of Football Dream Factory- to the musician Tinie Tempah and Australian supermodel Andreja Pejić -the list is up to 34000 people and the number is rising every minute. A4D-D4A will be PRESS present, covering the event, exploring some of the areas of its interests, already being featured on the blog- plus more of the most interesting evolutions in technology and humanities. Be ready to follow us here and on Pinterest!

https://websummit.net

https://gr.pinterest.com/katerinamourgin

- Munich Fabric Start 2016 is the key manifestation of the year, concluding the summer with the most groundbreaking  events, seminars, exhibitors, workshops, partners - around the fashion AND textiles sector. Amongst them- new applications and facilities, focusing on the garment professional, like the Sourcebook: a one-stop digital networking service, where fashion brands, garment manufacturers, service providers and fabric mills - interrelate, so one can get information updates about the industry's global and current ventures. On late August, Munich, Germany- check out the dates on: 

http://www.munichfabricstart.com/exhibitor/public/en/premium/profile/ex/3911

- Unstoppable Migliore & Servetto architectural duo, sign the exhibition design of a master photographer's showcase: William Klein retrospective in Palazzo della Ragione, Milano, Italy. The curator Alessandra Mauro creates a unique narrative, supported by a flawless, intriguing navigation through space, photos and print. Simply wonderful, open until mid-September 2016.

http://architettimiglioreservetto.it/william-klein

- It is on the media for a while, for being unanimously, one of the best deeds of the last years- enjoying recognition about its importance and perspective as an educational program. Ever so charismatic 24-year old American, Karlie Kloss, (:known initially, as a member of the international supermodels' elite), launched the KodewithKlossy project, supporting female youth to start up in coding and launch a career in app building, new technologies and hypermedia. The camps run several times per year, in different cities in the U.S and for eligibility to the scholarships you need to be a U.S citizen. (p.s. Karlie we need you desperately in E.U, as well). For more explicit information, please check on the website and blog:

http://kodewithklossy.com/career-scholarship

https://blog.kodewithklossy.com

You can check similar initiatives of groups/collectives, organizing and providing coding workshops for women, on:

http://www.codeitlikeagirl.com

Enjoy- and always check for more: on FCBK (https://www.facebook.com/all4designandbloodymore) and on Pinterest!

Warm regards?-))

A4D-D4A