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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EYE and EAR of Malwina Konopacka. Her designs have become icons of Polish design

Malwina Konopacka's designs, particularly her vase project 'EYE', have become celebrated symbols of contemporary Polish design, influencing both art and the industry beyond Poland's borders.

Feb 27 • 16:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Design Riddle: Why Has the Unique Stamp Disappeared from Our Contemporary Car Features?

The article explores the diminishing uniqueness in car designs, suggesting we may be entering an era of 'standardized vehicles' due to various physical, economic, and technological pressures.

Feb 26 • 04:20 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Bafta night a 'bit of a blur', says award winning Kiwi costume designer

Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley reflects on her recent BAFTA win, sharing her emotions and upcoming plans for the Oscars.

Feb 23 • 22:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Luján Saez: the young designer behind the looks of celebrity daughters

Luján Saez, a 20-year-old designer, is making a name for herself by dressing the daughters of famous personalities while carving out her own identity in the fashion industry.

Feb 23 • 20:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Market Leader: Why Woom is so successful

Woom, an Austrian children’s bicycle manufacturer, is rapidly growing faster than the industry due to its focus on lightweight design and ergonomics, while other traditional brands struggle.

Feb 23 • 14:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Volkswagen Returns to its Roots. Andreas Mindt Takes Over the Design of the Entire Group

Andreas Mindt has been appointed to lead Volkswagen's design direction, aiming to restore the brand's foundational values and identity.

Feb 23 • 11:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Life & Tech

I design video games - here's what I think about angry fans

Video game developer Alistair McFarlane shares insights on the gaming industry, including the impact of AI, public perceptions of violence in games, and the unique work culture at his company, Facepunch Studios.

Feb 23 • 07:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Annaleena Hakola raised the family business from a crisis and now tells what is wrong with the furniture industry

Annaleena Hakola discusses the challenges facing the furniture industry in the wake of significant bankruptcies, emphasizing the need for innovation and proactive strategies.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Konstantin Grcic, Rossana Orlandi, and Juli Capella: the winners of the Madrid Design Festival Awards

The Madrid Design Festival Awards showcased the achievements of notable figures in design and critical engagement within the industry.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

DeepThink's Next-Generation LLM 'V4' Launch Imminent... Will It Surpass OpenAI and Google's Performance?

Chinese AI startup DeepThink is set to launch its next-generation large language model (LLM) 'V4', attracting industry speculation on whether its cost-effective design will exceed the performance of U.S. tech giants.

Feb 18 • 06:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Konstantin Grcic, German design icon: 'My life and work would not be the same without Madrid'

German designer Konstantin Grcic emphasizes the profound impact of Madrid on his life and work, blending craftsmanship and industry in his acclaimed designs.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Why participants are dissatisfied with the practice of design and architecture competitions in Latvia? Industry representatives explain

Industry representatives discuss the significant issues and possible solutions related to design and architecture competitions in Latvia.

Feb 13 • 12:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rising dissatisfaction with design and architecture competition practices in Latvia. Industry representatives explain the reasons.

Latvian industry representatives express growing concerns over the practices surrounding design and architecture competitions, emphasizing issues related to client understanding and competition conditions.

Feb 13 • 12:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

COMPARE PICTURES ⟩ "I saw similar ones on Aliexpress!" Is Lauren for Goldtime's jewelry a resale of cheap products? The store responds to the accusation

The jewelry collection Lauren for Goldtime, created by influencer Lauren Villmann, faces accusations of merely reselling cheap products, which the store denies, citing the originality and variety within the jewelry industry.

Feb 8 • 16:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

In Madagascar, the textile industry focuses on high-end products

Several high-end clothing brands have emerged in Madagascar recently, driven by young local designers aiming to enhance local materials and expertise while controlling the entire value chain from design to marketing, with aspirations for international recognition.

Feb 4 • 23:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Italian genius in the service of Citroën. His ideas were radical, but masterpieces

Flaminio Bertoni was an influential Italian sculptor and car designer who made a significant impact on the automotive industry with his radical designs for Citroën vehicles.

Jan 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From mattress warehouse to billing 262 million: the miracle of Kave Home, the family business that succeeds worldwide

Kave Home, a family business based in Tordera, has achieved remarkable success with a logistics center of 53,000 square meters and annual revenues of 262 million.

Jan 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Applied Arts? They are the mirror of technological and social evolution

The article discusses how applied arts museums reflect technological and social evolution while also shaping it, highlighting their role at the intersection of design, society, craft, and industry.

Dec 31 • 07:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

They created a Polish startup in the furniture industry. "The snowball effect worked"

The Polish startup 'Tylko' has gained international acclaim by allowing customers to design customizable furniture, disrupting the traditional furniture market dominated by large corporations.

Dec 30 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Safilo: "The eyewear business is quite complicated"

In an interview, Safilo's CEO Angelo Trocchia discusses the complexities of the eyewear industry, touches on Italian design, and explores current trends and the influence of luxury brands.

Dec 28 • 11:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Maire focuses on fertilizers with the acquisition of Ballestra

Italian group Maire has completed an acquisition worth over 126 million euros of Ballestra, a key player in the chemical industry for the design and engineering of processing plants.

Dec 27 • 04:00 UTC

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