China / Germany
Cooperation announced between red dot and the Beijing Industrial Design Center
red dot design Award President, Prof. Dr. Peter Zec, and Director of Beijing Industrial Design Center (BIDC), Mr. Chen Dongliang, have signed a memorandum of understanding for design cooperation outlining the essential nature of design for economic development in China. Both parties will strengthen and further develop bilateral activities in matters relating to design.
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Finland
Graduate of University of Art and Design Helsinki wins Aalto University Visual Identity Contest
A design by former student of University of Art and Design Helsinki has been selected as the new visual identity for Aalto University in the Aalto University Visual Identity Contest.
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Germany
OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARD 2009 call for submissions
The call for submission is now open the forth OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARD, organised by Icsid Promotional Member, iF International Forum Design. Manufacturers, designers, sales representatives, importers or specialist retailers and students have until 15 June 2009 to submit their entries.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Polytechnic University hosts Annual Show 2009
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is preparing for the upcoming Annual Show of student designs. The event opening will take place at the InnoCenter on 29 May 2009 from 15:00 - 20:30. The public exhibition will be on display from 30 May - 13 June 2009, open daily at no cost.
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Spain
Barcelona Design Centre and Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation announce 2008 National Design Prizes
The winners of the 2008 National Design Prizes, organised by the Ministry of Science and Innovation and BCD, Barcelona Design Centre, have been announced.
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Design Innovation Forum on design's role in innovation processes
Organised by the apd, Association for Management Progress, and ddi, Spanish Public Corporation for the Development of Design and Innovation, the Design Innovation Forum will take place on 8 June 2009 at Palacio Municipal de Congresos, Madrid.
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