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APRIL 1, 2010
Internet design tools are helping more companies give consumers the power to design their own apparel, jewelry, and other objects
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
The people who design your world
DECEMBER 16, 2009
Check out Bloomberg BusinessWeek's 2009 list of must-read titles in innovation and design
DECEMBER 14, 2009
Can the $8.5 billion CityCenter resort rescue a struggling MGM Mirage? The casino owner is betting on it
DECEMBER 9, 2009
Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Sneaker Freaker team up
to recognize the best in form, function, and features
DECEMBER 9, 2009
From water purification units to educational games, these products share a
similar lofty goal: to change the world for the better
DECEMBER 3, 2009
The L.A. Auto Show is back. The mood may not be as gloomy as last year, but uncertain sales, management shakeups, government intervention, and ongoing energy concerns continue to define—and depress—the industry
NOVEMBER 24, 2009
From gourmet foods to housewares to fine china, here's a sampling of
elegant European items you can order online in time for the holidays
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
A look at 19 new products for the 2009-2010 ski and snowboard season.
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
Despite the video game industry's woes, a few titles are drawing attention
OCTOBER 28, 2009
Vehicles thought to be the most unsightly
OCTOBER 22, 2009
PC makers are launching machines with new capabilities using Windows 7
OCTOBER 19, 2009
The top 10 winners from the Chicago Innovation Awards, from new rescue equipment to new win-wins for consumers and businesses
OCTOBER 14, 2009
As the Obama Administration gives away loads of money to spur innovation, here's what companies are doing to help make its list a reality
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
As innovation consultants, researchers, and corporate strategists, these 21 design thinkers are out to change the world
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
Teaching design thinking to a new generation of corporate leaders
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
BusinessWeek competition that called for readers to design a T-shirt graphic fit for a CEO
AUGUST 27, 2009
The European phone maker unveils products to compete with Apple
AUGUST 14, 2009
In honor of Les Paul, the legendary guitar pioneer who died this week, we present a slideshow of the most innovative guitar designs
AUGUST 12, 2009
Pioneers pushing the boundaries of art and algorithm
JULY 27, 2009
Check out our interactive gallery of this year's IDEA winners—all 151 of them
JULY 27, 2009
These leaders are sparking change at the companies atop BusinessWeek's 2009 ranking
JULY 15, 2009
These books on innovation and design are suitable for both the hammock and the boardroom.
JULY 7, 2009
Innovation tips from Apple's former design consultant Hartmut Esslinger
JUNE 29, 2009
Asking the right questions is a key part of the innovation process. This playbook, here applied to Apple's iconic iPod, will help
JUNE 15, 2009
Can Crowdsourcing Unleash Creativity?
JUNE 10, 2009
Voice of Innovation: Data Visualization
JUNE 1, 2009
A roundup of modern classics of the automotive world
MAY 20, 2009
Frost & Sullivan honors nine security companies for everything from hi-def video gear to explosives sniffers
MAY 18, 2009
The eco-friendly head offices of big-name employers from Bank of America to McDonald's
MAY 15, 2009
The tiny, iconic British car marks its 50th birthday this
year, and thanks to its revival by German parent BMW, it's more popular than
ever
MARCH 25, 2009
"Winners" of the 2009 Plagiarius Awards
MARCH 20, 2009
Here are a few of this year's most innovative new products from the International Home & Housewares Show
FEBRUARY 5, 2009
A look at the departing design chief's polarizing BMW designs
JANUARY 23, 2009
To make Home look realistic, Sony hired Japanese architect Kenji Ikemoto, who created a virtual world that could be built in the actual one
JANUARY 22, 2009
Check out a few predictions of who (or what) is likely to win and lose as a
result of President Obama's energy policies
DECEMBER 29, 2008
The Champagne Chair Contest backed by furniture retailer Design Within Reach is holding its eighth annual competition. Using only
glue and material from one or two champagne bottles, but not the glass,
design contestants create miniature chairs
DECEMBER 29, 2008
Marketing adviser Affinnova used innovative software to guide
office-supply giant Staples on how to update its paper packaging
DECEMBER 19, 2008
Presenting the winners from 2008's Hong Kong Business of Design Week
DECEMBER 15, 2008
From the Numerati to napkin-drawing, we look at 10 thought-provoking book
titles about design and innovation from 2008
DECEMBER 3, 2008
Product packages that stand out on the shelf
DECEMBER 1, 2008
Architect and Broadway set designer David Rockwell creates powerful brand experiences for Starwood, JetBlue, and Virgin
DECEMBER 1, 2008
Here's a sampling of contests and competitions designed to stimulate innovation
DECEMBER 1, 2008
Which of today's vehicles score the highest green marks and which concepts will surpass them tomorrow?
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
The selection committee looks far and wide to honor the best Japanese product design. Toyota's iQ microcompact car won this year's grand prize
NOVEMBER 19, 2008
BMW's Mini brand is unveiling an advanced production electric car that will hit roads this year
NOVEMBER 19, 2008
Cool, affordable toys for kids of all ages
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
The computer maker has steadily added more stylish, design-driven products to its lineup, from gaming PCs to mini-notebooks and soon a trio of laptops designed by artists
OCTOBER 28, 2008
Merchandise designs inspired by the U.S. Presidential election 2008
OCTOBER 28, 2008
The American-made advanced hybrid has already undergone drastic design
changes
OCTOBER 13, 2008
Gadgets for global oenophiles
OCTOBER 8, 2008
Designers' Inexpensive Lines for the Mass Market
OCTOBER 3, 2008
Whether teaching soldiers combat or fashion designers to drape silk, 3D rendering capabilities have come far since the 1950s. Here are some milestones
SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
Many of the fashion world's hottest designers offer lower-priced lines that
let people look like a million for less than $100
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
From Donna Karan to Ralph Lauren, these 10 innovative designers are influencing retail and R&D strategies far beyond the runway
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
Companies such as Target, Microsoft, and Puma turn to Culture & Commerce to hire inventive designers for high-profile, short-term projects
SEPTEMBER 5, 2008
The long-awaited game from Electronic Arts, nicknamed "Sim
Everything" by fans, is finally ready for its close-up
AUGUST 25, 2008
Coca-Cola's global team of designers works for brand effervescence, a greener identity, and image control
AUGUST 20, 2008
The game maker now known as Activision Blizzard continues to mint money with its online World of Warcraft while it prepares a raft of anticipated sequels that could fill coffers even more
AUGUST 18, 2008
Equipment and apparel fit for Olympic athletes—and their mere mortal counterparts
AUGUST 15, 2008
The video-game industry can certainly be profitable. Acclaim
Games' David Perry goes over promising business model ideas for would-be
gaming entrepreneurs
JULY 21, 2008
IDEA/Brazil singles out top product and environment designs, from executive jets to a café shaped like a coffee cup
JULY 21, 2008
Masamichi Udagawa of Antenna explains the design of the new Bloomberg terminal, set up specifically to be more adaptable
JULY 21, 2008
Max Burton, creative director of the Nike Tech Lab, explains the design and development of the Nike 300 running watch
JULY 21, 2008
A look at the winners of this year's IDEA competition
JULY 14, 2008
18 students from London's Royal College of Art show off their transportation design ideas
JULY 8, 2008
Startup Web site mydeco.com helps you pick furniture, paint, and rugs—and then see how it all looks in 3D
JUNE 30, 2008
Students at Art Center College of Design created their visions for the 'Next Lunar Rovers' in a transportation design project sponsored by NASA
JUNE 23, 2008
BusinessWeek's esteemed Web design panel picks the best and the worst on the Net. Plus: Place your own votes in our interactive poll
JUNE 24, 2008
These Web applications show how great design can make mobile mean more
JUNE 17, 2008
Transporation design students from the College for Creative Studies were challenged to reinvent an automotive icon: the Ford Model T
JUNE 16, 2008
Check out our list of the latest books, Web sites, and resources that can help spark innovation
JUNE 16, 2008
Innovation is proving to be a defining factor for successful corporations.
JUNE 16, 2008
BusinessWeek writer Geri Smith reports from the tiny town of Luquia, Peru, whose children were among the first to put the XO laptop to the test
JUNE 16, 2008
The co-founder and president of the Chicago-based innovation consulting firm Doblin discusses the problems facing the U.S. health care system—and proposes some solutions
JUNE 11, 2008
ICON Aircraft's new A5 light recreational airplane was designed to lure thrill junkies into the skies
JUNE 2, 2008
Here are some of the more notable innovation awards concocted by governments and special interests over the last 300 years
MAY 28, 2008
Leaders in Israel, Jordan, and elsewhere are backing an ambitious water and real estate project that could help build ties—and peace
MAY 27, 2008
A trove of innovative products can help businesses save trees and get organized at the same time
MAY 6, 2008
Japanese companies are catering to the needs of older customers as the population grays and the birthrate dwindles
MAY 5, 2008
Hotel Jen, a new kind of midlevel hotel aimed at up-and-coming Chinese businesspeople, was designed in collaboration with U.S.-based MetaDesign
MAY 1, 2008
The handset maker went to citizens of Mumbai, Rio and other megacities for new ideas—and got designs that find graffiti, test water, and emit peace vibes
APRIL 28, 2008
From gourmet chefs in Spain to high tech companies in the Netherlands, these countries are pioneering fresh ideas in every field
APRIL 28, 2008
Meet the companies that make up this year's list, as determined by BusinessWeek and the Boston Consulting Group
APRIL 28, 2008
Check out our list of the latest books, Web sites, and data visualization methods that can help spark innovation
APRIL 28, 2008
From removable roof panels to mega-size tires, get up close and personal with GM's scaled-down, but still rugged, military brat
APRIL 15, 2008
Take a look at a recent Tokyo exhibition of Honda's dashboard designs
APRIL 9, 2008
Paintings from top-selling artists set new records in 2007. Here are the 10 whose works raked in the most
APRIL 7, 2008
These new vehicles are zippy and green, but are American drivers ready for cute?
APRIL 1, 2008
General Motors' iconoclastic Swedish auto brand is introducing a fleet of redesigned models in hopes of winning back once-loyal customers
MARCH 27, 2008
Degree projects by Masters students on the Transportation Design course at Germany's Pforzheim University
MARCH 25, 2008
The lowdown on who's playing what, where
MARCH 25, 2008
Take a look at some of the biggest games in 2008—and the industry trends they represent
MARCH 24, 2008
From bikes to electric scooters to hybrid mini-cars, a huge variety of new vehicles and programs are now in place to encourage city travel by means other than CO2-spewing, gas-guzzling automobiles
MARCH 18, 2008
Vehicle design students at London's Royal College of Art imagined new interiors—and new types of cars—for Volkswagen
MARCH 10, 2008
Take a look at some of the challenges facing six of the world's most emblematic urban landscapes
FEBRUARY 29, 2008
Globe-straddling apparel companies churning out designs on a
dime increasingly rely on collaborative software like PLM from France's
Dassault Systèmes
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
London, Milan, New York, and Paris have been synonymous with the cutting edge of art and fashion for decades. Now add upstarts Seoul and Shanghai to the mix
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
Electronic Arts' bid is a gambit to enlarge its portfolio of games with Take-Two's triple-A titles
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
This new show at New York's Museum of Modern Art highlights the implications of "disruptive scientific and technological innovations"
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
The mission of Paul Polak's organization is to lift millions out of poverty by making the low-cost products they need to fend for themselves
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
This annual competition called for students to design a vehicle for Matt, a recent college graduate. Check out the winners
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
The long-awaited game from Electronic Arts, nicknamed "Sim Everything" by fans, is finally ready for its closeup
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
Apple's new MacBook Air makes an impressive eco-conscious statement—as does an array of other recent items ranging from flashlights to diapers
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
The long race is on to build emission-free communities and carbon-neutral cities
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
Biomimicry, the practice of designing according to natural principles, has garnered devotees from many industries, producing a wide variety of innovative results
FEBRUARY 8, 2008
At the world's largest annual consumer goods fair, organization Aktion Plagiarius shames makers of knockoffs by singling them out
FEBRUARY 4, 2008
BusinessWeek Marketing Editor Burt Helm and Senior Correspondent David Kiley round up the best and worst advertising moments of last night's game
FEBRUARY 4, 2008
Aerion's proposed supersonic business jet is a technological marvel that could take flight by 2014
JANUARY 30, 2008
The edgy, out-of-bounds world of surfers has many lessons for today's business leaders
JANUARY 28, 2008
For times when bright light is unnecessary, this light-emitting
ceramic technology might just do the job
JANUARY 25, 2008
With the launch of the latest shoe in the popular Air Jordan line, Nike is testing out some innovative— and green— manufacturing techniques
JANUARY 25, 2008
Check out a demo of Potion Design's new interactive wine menu
JANUARY 21, 2008
Renowned industrial designer Richard Sapper offers insight on nearly half a century of his designs
JANUARY 21, 2008
Renowned industrial designer Richard Sapper talks about his philosophy and what he likes — and dislikes — about contemporary design
JANUARY 15, 2008
The co-founders of thatgamecompany pick out their favorite titles that aim to find new audiences and break boundaries
JANUARY 15, 2008
With an all-new concept of the slow-selling SUV, designers are testing how much life is left in the once-popular brand
JANUARY 14, 2008
We canvassed various experts for ideas—serious and not-so-serious—on the products, services, and experiences Apple should tackle next
JANUARY 10, 2008
As Greg Brown takes the helm, we offer a look at how the handset maker has tried to recapture the edge of its crowd-pleasing Razr
JANUARY 14, 2008
PC makers are getting more style-conscious as they chase new market niches
DECEMBER 21, 2007
The software giant will launch ESP, its first foray into the "serious" gaming market of training simulators, mostly for the defense and aviation industries
DECEMBER 14, 2007
The only truly predictable thing about the coming year is that it's sure to be full of surprises. But some innovations will be ways of dealing with just that fact
DECEMBER 14, 2007
The winners run the gamut from Japan's Fuji Kindergarten to an eco-friendly retreat in the Himalayas by Studio Mumbai Architects
DECEMBER 11, 2007
Here is a selection of winners from this year's prestigious Red Dot Communication Design Awards
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
After a five-year hiatus, the new GT-R is the product of a collaborative global design process that was almost entirely uncompromised
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
Over the past two years, a string of daring and innovative concept cars has underscored the little Japanese company's big commitment to design
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
The rapidly growing auto site's vibrant Santa Monica headquarters is a speed-inspired, youthful, and collaborative space time
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Check out out list of books, Web sites, and data vizualization methods that can spark innovation
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Why ads in video games are so hot
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
How close does Ford's 2009 Flex model come to the 2005 Fairlane concept it was based on? Take a look
NOVEMBER 15, 2007
Toyota rolls out a pumped-up SUV, Ford acknowledges Mustang love, and Honda says yes to a fuel cell vehicle
NOVEMBER 14, 2007
The Consumer Electronics Assn. has announced the winners of the 2008 Innovation Awards, including an oblong iPod docking station and a handy, gutter-cleaning robot
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
For girl approval of brand campaigns, be useful and smart. Avoid talking down and being mean or judgmental
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
Innovative new materials are allowing car designers to experiment with new effects
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
At the Danish electronics maker, the designers have the final word, even if it costs time and money. Here's a look at how that works
OCTOBER 26, 2007
Check out the winners of a Fiat sponsored car design bonanza
OCTOBER 16, 2007
A design ecologists's solutions to nine problems of the common workspace
OCTOBER 15, 2007
The Airbus A380 is finally entering service, and first customer Singapore Airlines has decked out the superjumbo in style
OCTOBER 11, 2007
Japan's automakers hope to astound with a host of new concept cars from the likes of Toyota and Nissan at this month's Tokyo Motor Show
OCTOBER 11, 2007
Auto design students imagine the hybrid vehicle of the future in a sponsored
student class
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Steelcase CEO Jim Hackett believes that design-thinking and a sense of style should part of every company. Here are some of his favorite designs
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Take a look at all 60 schools featured on this year's list
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Procter & Gamble lends a helping hand to a design team from the University of Cincinnati
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Student projects from two top Asian D-schools emphasize creative solutions
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Britain's Design Council helps small businesses use design to solve problems and get their products on the map with their program, Designing Demand
SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
Students from two American colleges teamed up to develop a concept car for the American Iron and Steel Institute
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
The blockbuster Xbox 360 title plans to expand its reach with features gleaned from social-networking sites like MySpace and YouTube
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Leading auto designers honor innovative student car interior designs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
There's a huge market in the U.S. for anything that helps simplify life for
the 20.8 million diabetics, and companies are stepping up with hot new
devices
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
Ford is hoping a slew of new Jaguars will make the marque more attractive to potential buyers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
The German artist, innovator, and entrepreneur describes some of his iconic
lighting designs, currently on view at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design
Museum in New York
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
How a bicycle gear-maker and a design consultant came up with coasting bikes—two-wheelers that diehard pedestrians will want to pedal away on
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
How Ma Bell grew up, went global, was broken apart, merged, and went wireless, as seen through the history of its logos
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
The Index: 2007 Awards celebrates a prosthetic foot, a speedy tourniquet, and a discreet hearing aid, among other innovations, in its "Body" category
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Here's our pick of six fresh research and design resources
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Revered car designer Gordon Murray has wowed racing aficionados for decades. Now he's out to create a small, inexpensive car for the masses
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
How Starwood uses Six Sigma to Get Creative
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Companies understand the need to form networks that combine internal operations with external talent, for a more powerful-and profitable-outcome
SEPTEMBER 7, 2007
Sponsored projects and blue-sky concepts from students graduating from
Germany's Braunschweig University
SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
Students from the University of Huddersfield in the UK show off their
transport design ideas
SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
With reimagined and redesigned showrooms in the works, the GM nameplate wants to give you a warm and fuzzy car-buying experience
AUGUST 23, 2007
A primer for turning a Facebook application into a business
AUGUST 21, 2007
16 students graduating in Transportation Design show off their ideas for
marques from Lamborghini to Chevrolet
AUGUST 17, 2007
Top entertainment stars are lending their names and likenesses to video games
AUGUST 15, 2007
An amazing array of pre-war and modern cars lined up for the Art Center sponsored show of amazing auto design
AUGUST 13, 2007
Companies are creating their own online video games to recruit, train, and communicate more effectively across divisions and continents
AUGUST 13, 2007
The first annual survey by Finland's Sulake of its online teen universe, Habbo, is a jackpot of data for selling to 13- to 15-year-olds
AUGUST 13, 2007
The telecom giant hopes to connect first-time users in emerging markets with cell-phone technology via its new, affordable and accessible range of handsets
AUGUST 7, 2007
Jeffrey Zeldman helped introduce standard coding conventions that make Web sites available to nearly everybody, nearly everywhere, from nearly any device
AUGUST 6, 2007
The computer maker's winning design for the Olympic torch will be a beacon not just for the 2008 Beijing Games but for the brand's new global profile
AUGUST 6, 2007
Nearly 50 years old, the Mini keeps changing. Here, a peek at its various versions, including the Clubman, which arrives in showrooms soon
AUGUST 6, 2007
How Boeing's new aircraft smooths the trip
JULY 31, 2007
Pentagram partner Lisa Strausfeld brings her diverse background in
architecture and media studies to bear on radical solutions to
communications challenges
JULY 31, 2007
Transportation Design students from the College for Creative Studies showed
off their ideas, with briefs set by three automakers
JULY 30, 2007
In this narrated slideshow, BusinessWeek Assistant Managing Editor, Bruce Nussbaum, analyzes trends and themes from this year's International Design Excellence Awards
JULY 30, 2007
To design a brand new aircraft the size of an SUV, a design team from Ideo asked pilots to test a a mock-up with Post-it Note controls
JULY 30, 2007
All 81 gold/silver/bronze award winners
JULY 30, 2007
Eco-friendly designs were big winners at this year's IDEA
JULY 30, 2007
These designs refashion traditional and familiar products already in our homes, demonstrating how smart design can change our personal environment
JULY 30, 2007
Universal designs that create things that everyone can use, regardless of their abilities
JULY 30, 2007
These prizes are given to products that value commercial market success alongside good design
JULY 30, 2007
Ryan Eder was the first student ever to win Best in Show for his gold-winning Access exercise machine, which would enable the physically challenged to work out
JULY 30, 2007
Two Toronto design firms collaborate to create a holistic design strategy for an eye-catching, award-winning brand of eating utensils sold at Costco
JULY 24, 2007
For advertising agency Anomaly, the name says it all: It's defying one
convention after another
JULY 24, 2007
Students from the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan unveil the results
of their Audi-sponsored course
JULY 23, 2007
London's embarrassing Millennium Dome has been reborn as a sizzling new venue for concerts, sports, and shopping
JULY 16, 2007
Hilmar Janusson, head of R&D for Iceland's Ossur, aims to change how
prosthetic limbs and orthotics braces are designed: with proprietary tech
and new materials
JULY 16, 2007
Check out new gear that aims to make the player a part of the video game
JULY 3, 2007
The self-described "symposiarch" is focusing on sustainable living in the northeast of England with the Dott 07 project
JUNE 30, 2007
Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa may not be a household name among consumers, but his strategies have influenced the look of many successful products, from PCs to potato peelers
JUNE 29, 2007
Transportation design concepts from Coventry University undergrads
JUNE 27, 2007
Apple alumni have spread the gospel of good design far and wide. Here's a look at where they've ended up
JUNE 25, 2007
Vehicle Design post graduate degree students from the RCA in London show their visions of the future
JUNE 25, 2007
The Bay Area firm blurs the boundaries of industrial robotics, personal computing, gaming, and medical design with the Novint Falcon PC video game controller
JUNE 25, 2007
French publishers are responsible for some of the world's most popular video games—and a few duds
JUNE 19, 2007
Richard Liddle's Cohda Design is bringing radical new methods of plastics recycling and design to furniture and lighting
JUNE 19, 2007
45 students showed off their ideas in this year's degree show exhibition
JUNE 18, 2007
A daily pleasure for thousands of Internet searchers, Dennis Hwang's ever-changing logos give the search giant's homepage even more appeal
JUNE 18, 2007
Boeing's 787 represents a technological leap forward—and a major logistical challenge
JUNE 15, 2007
Our informal update of The Innovator's Dilemma spotlights the most significant inventions of the past 10 years
JUNE 14, 2007
Kensington partnered with One & Co to design its upcoming collection of computer accessories. Take a look at the makings of a mouse
JUNE 14, 2007
The bi-annual list is intended to draw attention and funds to neglected or endangered architectural sites
JUNE 12, 2007
Martin Wattenberg is a mathematician who blends art and data in software
projects illustrating pop songs, baby names, and more
JUNE 12, 2007
Check out the work of 10 professionals working at the very edges of their
disciplines in order to redefine their industries
JUNE 7, 2007
Being a know-it-all isn't the way to begin a new job. Here are 10 ways to
make sure your advice is appreciated
JUNE 7, 2007
Vehicle Design students at London's Royal College of Art developed transport solutions for far-flung individuals
JUNE 7, 2007
From desert architecture to iPods, here's a sampling of the works that won
the prestigious prize—and their authors
JUNE 11, 2007
George Buckley, 3M's chief executive, wants to jump-start sales growth with breakthrough products and return the company to its risk-taking roots
JUNE 11, 2007
To enhance productivity and collaboration, Principal Financial Group's radical office redesign focused on natural light and an open, less formal feel
JUNE 11, 2007
A survey of the six coolest innovations shaking up the workplace
JUNE 11, 2007
The concept: Tiny, economical cars you rent for an hour—or a commute—could help cities save money in many ways
JUNE 11, 2007
Corporate clients interested in more secure and flexible venues for their training, conference calls, and other business needs have a new crop of virtual worlds from which to choose
JUNE 11, 2007
Men have been shaving since the dawn of time. Take a look at how the razor has changed over the centuries
MAY 24, 2007
It's one of the awards bestowed by D&AD for groundbreaking design work and
creative excellence. Check out some of this year's winners
MAY 23, 2007
Trend-watcher Piers Fawkes of PSFK.com visits the highlights of this year's Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York
MAY 17, 2007
Solar-powered boats and cars are starting to see daylight, and some are even
reasonably priced—if you don't mind life in the slow lane
MAY 15, 2007
The mobile-phone maker has blanketed India with handsets tailored to the country's people and their environment
MAY 14, 2007
As the Museum of Modern Art celebrates Helvetica's first 50 years, we take a look at its important role in brand identity
MAY 8, 2007
A new exhibit at New York's Cooper-Hewitt focuses on water, housing, health, sanitation, and other basic human needs
MAY 7, 2007
The country's hipness quotient continues to rise globally as Japanese character goods, video games, and pop and sports stars make their mark overseas
APRIL 30, 2007
Large and small hotels around the world are cashing in on this mass-market
luxury to pamper guests and day-trippers alike
APRIL 19, 2007
&Fork, a new book from Phaidon Press, shows off the work of 100 daring new industrial designers
APRIL 17, 2007
Will the company's fusion of Chinese elegance and contemporary styles click with global fashionistas?
APRIL 17, 2007
One thing hasn't changed in the last century at the Malvern (England) factory that lovingly turns out some 650 cars a year: quality
APRIL 16, 2007
The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is Italy's world-class design showcase, attracting designers, artists, and manufacturers from around the world
APRIL 16, 2007
The British company is putting the accent on accessories and its upscale Prorsum line—and placing less emphasis on its signature check
APRIL 12, 2007
Korean handset maker Pantech harnessed a passel of ideas for future phones from a collaboration of Korean and American design students
APRIL 10, 2007
These "delayed" innovation products were able to make few tweaks that put them over the top
APRIL 4, 2007
Established designers—and even household names like Madonna—are teaming with retailers to bring chic and affordable style to the masses
APRIL 4, 2007
From Central Park to Mt. Fuji, here are some of the vistas that CEOs see through the windows of their offices
APRIL 3, 2007
Mixing traditional motifs with a contemporary feel, India fashion designers are starting to make their presence felt internationally
MARCH 30, 2007
A new museum near Cologne houses a collection of the most egregious examples of counterfeit goods
MARCH 29, 2007
A one-day exhibit at USC's revamped Stevens Institute for Innovation offers a smorgasbord of designs to get everyone thinking
MARCH 27, 2007
The C-XF concept car was unveiled at the 2007 North American Auto Show in
Detroit. Have a look for yourself
MARCH 27, 2007
Student designs from Germany's Pforzheim University
MARCH 23, 2007
Graduating students from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia,
presented their work in the annual degree show back in December 2006
MARCH 23, 2007
Once known primarily as a gum maker, the company is now introducing new
products across the candy spectrum
MARCH 21, 2007
Steelcase, longtime maker of office furnishings, offers a new line for hospitals and doctors' offices designed to make patients and caregivers more relaxed and comfortable
MARCH 20, 2007
In an effort to woo young consumers, timepiece manufacturers are rolling out must-have designs
MARCH 20, 2007
The fifth WADC strived to provide manufacturers worldwide with a source of new automotive design talent—and to encourage design students to choose a career in the industry
MARCH 19, 2007
Recent grads of London's Helen Hamlyn Center invent blue-sky projects—such as a flower-shower, or color-shifting chairs—for the likes of Philips and Visteon
MARCH 15, 2007
The prestigious "Design Oscars" on Mar. 15 bestowed awards for cameras, cars, printers-and even a shower
MARCH 12, 2007
Inspirational creations are presented at the annual conference for technology, entertainment, and design innovators
MARCH 2, 2007
Mazda, Mitsubishi, and other Japanese automakers competing against the country's Big Three are profiting with their own groundbreaking designs
MARCH 1, 2007
The One Laptop Per Child group founded by Nicholas Negroponte is championing a new graphical user interface called "Sugar"
FEBRUARY 27, 2007
Building, transportation and industrial design winners
FEBRUARY 23, 2007
Her "sculpture for the head" has won hat maker Misa Harada top clients ranging from Mick Jagger to Maria Sharapova
FEBRUARY 20, 2007
When it comes to saving or improving our lives, certain inventions and ideas
stand out
FEBRUARY 15, 2007
The British industrial design company has imagined, and sometimes built, everything from irons to flying cruise ships
FEBRUARY 15, 2007
A virtual tour onboard the Virgin Galactic spaceship
FEBRUARY 14, 2007
A few highlights from the recent Auto Show in the Windy City
FEBRUARY 14, 2007
GM car designers, with instructions to innovate, are focusing on the driver's tactile experience, "infotainment" needs and more
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
Beyond simply offering key chains, carmakers are creating fashionable lines
of items, with and without logos, for people who take to that car brand
FEBRUARY 9, 2007
A rendezvous with retail: Target, Gap, and Nike have dabbled with pop-up stores. So, what are they?
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
How the House of Gucci has maintained its high-fashion cred through
fashion's fickle ups and downs
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
With the advent of nanotechnology comes clothing that keeps you clean and
comfortable all workday long
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
Senior Transportation Design students at Korea's Hong-ik University designed
personal visions of a Renault vehicle for their graduate exhibition
JANUARY 29, 2007
What ever happened to just making calls? Mobile phones are now full-blown fashion accessories
JANUARY 19, 2007
Freeman Thomas has helped lagging car manufacturers before through his
concepts and creativity
JANUARY 17, 2007
For these architects, their craft is about thinking, not about building
JANUARY 11, 2007
The Austin-based firm works on projects both large and small—and near and
far away
JANUARY 10, 2007
Highlights from the world's premier car show
JANUARY 8, 2007
Husband and wife team, Dan Wood and Amale Andraos head up a small but
forward-thinking architecture firm
JANUARY 8, 2007
Sure, it changed the way we process info and listen to music, but Apple's
impact is also evident in how others now work to design their own products
JANUARY 4, 2007
Take a tour of our dazzling showcase of the 14 best home improvements money can buy
JANUARY 3, 2007
The upstart transatlantic carrier will lure business travelers with comfort, reasonably low fares, and top-notch service
JANUARY 3, 2007
These high-tech toilets will measure your blood pressure, light your nighttime perambulations, and keep you warm and dry
JANUARY 2, 2007
The automotive design conference announced the winners of its Design Challenge competition during the recent LA Motor Show
DECEMBER 27, 2006
Take a whirl to see the dream cars that have had the auto-watching classes chattering this past year
DECEMBER 21, 2006
MA students from this British University present tomorrow's automotive icons today
DECEMBER 20, 2006
Fashion designer Marc Jacobs, artistic director of Louis Vuitton, and curator Hervé Mikaeloff invited artists, architects, and designers to apply their own experimental approach to nine of the line's most iconic bags
DECEMBER 19, 2006
An overview of the stunning, functional products designed by London-based design firm, Industrial Facility
DECEMBER 15, 2006
The respected designer is the recipient of Design Miami's 2006 Designer of the Year award. Here are some of his sleekest creations
DECEMBER 14, 2006
Following a successful event in Chicago, three New York auction houses expect crowds for their own sales of important, 20th century furniture and decor
DECEMBER 12, 2006
High-end furniture and household design have become the new must-haves for collectors. HSBC sponsors this year's destination
DECEMBER 5, 2006
Transportation Design students from Spain's Elisava School used light,
color, and water to come up with their futuristic vehicle concepts
DECEMBER 5, 2006
Here's a list of the books that changed the face of design and innovation in
2006
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
Britain's Design Effectiveness Awards highlight top projects that led to results that any business can appreciate: better profits
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
Concept cars from the 9th Beijing Motor Show
NOVEMBER 23, 2006
Creative window displays help define brands and nudge open wallets. One even enables pedestrians to make walk-by purchases
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
From California to Germany to Japan, architects tried to incorporate the idea of spirit in works made of marble, steel, and glass
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
Top designers reinvent Eero Arnio's minimalist plastic dog in the name of
charity
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
Looking to avoid the time-consuming morning commute? Here are 10 workspaces that are professional enough for clients and cozy enough for pajamas
NOVEMBER 10, 2006
Banking on Americans' love of things Japanese, the clothing label opens a hip, single-brand store in SoHo to showcase its fashions
NOVEMBER 9, 2006
Here are some examples of the work of Sir Thomas Heatherwick, who has won the Prince Philip Design Award in Britain
NOVEMBER 9, 2006
Rem Koolhaas' architectural firm OMA, under project director Ole Scheeren, tackles a multi-building project in the heart of Beijing
NOVEMBER 7, 2006
Tucson-based architecture firm Ibarra Rosano Design Architects designs homes that make use of the rugged Arizona terrain
NOVEMBER 7, 2006
The Roman designer gave Milan's vast new convention center a 'dancing canopy,' practical walkways, and room to drink cappuccinos
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Tomorrow's PCs will be required to fit in with the décor of every room of the house and be accessible from anywhere
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
As Beijing makes innovation a top priority, many Chinese companies are already making their mark with breakthroughs
OCTOBER 26, 2006
Senior transportation design students at Detroit's College for Creative
Studies presented their work to the public and industry representatives
during the school's annual Student Exhibition earlier this year
OCTOBER 26, 2006
Here are some eco-friendly ideas that promise to make the planet a better place
OCTOBER 25, 2006
Only 15 architectural, engineering, and industrial design projects are singled out each year. See this year's winners
OCTOBER 25, 2006
Ten incredible play places that will inspire 'tween MySpacers and Xboxers to trade back their tech for the great outdoors
OCTOBER 24, 2006
The scooter of the future—as imagined by Transportation Design students
from Istituto d'Arte Applicata e Design in Turin
OCTOBER 19, 2006
This year's winners range from Nike to a creator of the Aeron chair, a Pritzker Prize-winning architect and a Hollywood conceptual designer
OCTOBER 18, 2006
Transportation Design students from Braunschweig University of Art in
Germany presented their work at the 2006 graduation show in July
OCTOBER 17, 2006
IDEO initiates its design ideas with a spiritual journey that provides the foundation for any changes to come
OCTOBER 17, 2006
Turner Broadcasting's GameTap revives past hits and looks to the future with episodic play
OCTOBER 16, 2006
Now in its fourth year, the winners of the annual design awards ceremony were announced at the Paris Motor Show
OCTOBER 9, 2006
Companies raise cash and consciousness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and benefit from increased PR in the bargain
OCTOBER 6, 2006
From interactive picture frames to relaxing catheterization units, Philips' Simplicity Event, held in London, showcases cutting-edge products to help improve quality of life
OCTOBER 6, 2006
French botanist Patrick Blanc has become the latest architectural wunderkind by designing vertical gardens that hang from walls, balconies, and even elevator shafts
OCTOBER 16, 2006
The San Francisco casual-game developer isn't going after teenage males with its wordplay and other retro, arcade-like games
OCTOBER 9, 2006
Visual music and fire-dousing robots led a pack of unusually imaginative and earth-friendly entries in the 2006 Design Show
OCTOBER 9, 2006
Check out a featured portfolio from one of the schools named in the Global BusinessWeek Design Schools list
OCTOBER 5, 2006
Here is a selection of winners from this year's Red Dot Communication Design
Awards, the design industry's answer to the Oscars
OCTOBER 4, 2006
Specializing in creating immersive, interactive experiences, this firm remains on the cutting edge of design
OCTOBER 2, 2006
In a world where speed is the watchword, it's nice to see new ships being built for business and pleasure. These 10 current and future vessels are elegant examples
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
Transportation Design students presented art- and science-based projects at
the Pforzheim University Summer Degree Show 2006
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
Enthusiastic leadership and design talent is bringing the legendary brand into a new era and upholding the tradition of luxury
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Transportation Design students from this Italian applied arts school were
challenged to design the Renault that they'd like to drive in the near future
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Great products make use of great ideas and materials and companies are always on the lookout for for new ones. What tools are blue-chip brands and smaller start-ups alike using to accelerate the creative process?
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
The legendary auto designers has set up his own shop, which promises to bring new meaning to the word "exclusivity"
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Award-winning designs have helped put the Chinese computer maker on track to becoming a tech powerhouse
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
The designer central to Apple's recovery in the '90s has quite a list of hit products to his credit, including the iMac and iPod
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
British agency Established & Sons offers furniture that combines industrial
manufacturing with high design. Also, there's a $180 crate
SEPTEMBER 15, 2006
It seemed like everyone was falling into spring under the tents at New York's Fashion Week
SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
The Dutch collective, known for its humorous reinvention of everyday objects, has a new show at New York's Museum of Art and Design
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Monuments to casualties and victims of war and famine have taken various shapes, from arches to cemeteries to walls. Here are 10 examples
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Steve Glenn's Living Homes sets a new standard in eco-friendly homebuilding
SEPTEMBER 7, 2006
The PicoCricket Kit combines software with arts and crafts for kids to create dancing butterflies, spaghetti-twirling machines, and more
SEPTEMBER 1, 2006
To start a conversation about nature, the Urban Forest Project asked artists to create an ecosystem of tree-related banners for New York's Times Square
AUGUST 31, 2006
This downtown New York design firm carefully orchestrates every element
of its restaurants, from beams to business cards
AUGUST 30, 2006
For back to school or back to work, for textbooks or business files, here are 10 fashionable options for lugging your stuff around
AUGUST 29, 2006
Novint's haptic controller, the Falcon, looks set to revolutionize gaming. But can it fly high enough to replace the ubiquitous mouse?
AUGUST 24, 2006
At Andy Spade's new Soho store, you'll find slick men's bags displayed
amidst stuffed animals and a lending library too. And somehow it works
AUGUST 23, 2006
The conglomerate behind Westin and Sheraton is launching a new chain of sleek hotels. The first one is open for business in cyberspace
AUGUST 23, 2006
Milan's Scuola Politecnica di Design hosts the Audi-sponsored show of
student designs for the 2015 Avant. Eleven concepts were displayed
AUGUST 22, 2006
The quintessential publication on design showcases the winners of its 52nd Annual Design Review
AUGUST 18, 2006
Graduates in Transportation Design at France's Strate College offered some very different approaches to auto design at their degree show
AUGUST 17, 2006
No longer just an excuse for ignoring homework, new games designed to help children undergoing medical treatments seem to be working
AUGUST 16, 2006
Necessity is the mother of invention, and from cleaning ears to healing wounds, these tools are taking up the challenge
AUGUST 14, 2006
The U.S. National Slavery Museum has a collection of artifacts, a staff, a design by C.C. Pei, and a proposed site, but not yet a home
AUGUST 11, 2006
How designer and builder Ted Warren creates a unique kayak, which floats
over the sea rather than nosing through waves like a typical one
AUGUST 10, 2006
Projects from the Swedish institute's students include a sports car with a joy stick and a "fashionable hybrid"
AUGUST 7, 2006
Here's a look at seven brand extensions that are a real stretch
AUGUST 4, 2006
As consumers get desensitived to constant bombardment, companies are taking extreme measures to stand out from the crowd
AUGUST 3, 2006
A show of work from transportation design students at England's Coventry University highlights environmental concerns and changing needs
AUGUST 2, 2006
A far cry from Burma Shave, ads these days are turning up in the strangest places. If you can write on it, you can sell it to an advertiser
AUGUST 1, 2006
Whether lending ergonomics to cutlery or putting the Net in the kitchen,
star architects add value to objects much smaller than houses
JULY 31, 2006
High technology as well as the "obsolete" variety figure into the Royal College of Art's annual graduation show
JULY 31, 2006
An office chair is like a bed: you don't think much about it but you spend a lot of time in it. This chair makes that time more comfortable.
JULY 27, 2006
The headset maker wants to stand out from the crowd, and it's hired design guru Darrin Caddes to give its products a distinctive look and feel
JULY 25, 2006
Alessi has come a long way from its manufacturing beginnings to reach its status as Italian design icon. Here's a look at some hits—and at least one miss
JULY 24, 2006
The computer maker is hoping to attract more buyers—and more money—with its new design-conscious desktops and laptops
JULY 20, 2006
Here's a look at the latest innovative products that, through design and technology, aim to ensure the safety and comfort of infants and toddlers
JULY 18, 2006
Go behind the scenes at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program, where students design the physical and interactive aspects of toys
JULY 17, 2006
New models from the Finnish handset maker place emphasis on design and innovation—also music, TV, video, and yeah, you can still call Mom
JULY 14, 2006
Iconic scooter maker Vespa is aiming to boost its U.S. market share. Here's a look at its current models, plus some classics and prototypes
JULY 13, 2006
The Institute's annual show featured the work of 50 industrial design majors with many emphasizing transportation design
JULY 11, 2006
It costs a pretty penny to produce one. Take a look at the current state of U.S. currency
JULY 10, 2006
The auto maker's design and development center in France continues to turn out radical and exciting concept cars to whet the public's appetite
JULY 6, 2006
The artisanal movement has finally hit the kitchen stove. Here are eight
ovens for the home chef who has everything else
JUNE 29, 2006
A fuel-cell motorcycle, a two-lens camera and 106 other winning designs
JUNE 29, 2006
Don't call your broker, this award winner is for moving merchandise around in warehouses. Crown Equipment's design is state of the art
JUNE 29, 2006
Designers from Ziba helped capture the spirit of today's China in the Opti Desktop PC
JUNE 29, 2006
MIT Media Lab wanted a cheap, sturdy—and really cool—computer for developing-world kids. Here's how they got that, and a prize too
JUNE 29, 2006
Go behind the scenes and learn firsthand how Kodak created its new V570 5-megapixel camera—and burnished its image in the process
JUNE 29, 2006
Yes, in only two seconds, you can have your own weatherproof sanctuary in the wilderness. Here's how it works
JUNE 27, 2006
With devices that look smart and hip—or inconspicuous—manufacturers are targeting aging baby boomers
JUNE 26, 2006
Volkswagen revives the Bugatti marque with a supercar so powerful it needs a
special suspension mode to keep it from lifting off like a rocket
JUNE 23, 2006
Japan's Sanrio has had an unlikely success marketing this happy cat to girls around the world. See its face now on these products
JUNE 21, 2006
Now that the furniture industry's shows are over, let the buying of
high-tech chairs, stylish bookcases, and museum-piece lamps begin
JUNE 9, 2006
With a new design team, the retailer plans an exclusive line of clothes for British and French customers to be available in mid-2007
JUNE 9, 2006
Whether he's conceiving kitchen gadgets, cars, compasses, or robots, this designer finds fun in far-out experimentation
JUNE 7, 2006
Piano lacquer and bitter chocolate paint jobs. Color-coded roll-cages. Flowered doormats. Check out these concept cars
MAY 29, 2006
Its mix-and-match furniture is easy to assemble, easy to move, easy on the wallet—and easy on the eyes
MAY 26, 2006
A look at some of his latest hits
MAY 19, 2006
The furniture outfit teamed with hip designer Yves Béhar to create the eco-friendly Leaf lamp
MAY 18, 2006
Iittala's craftsman have been manufacturing the Aalto's Savoy vase for 70
years. Take a look at how it's done
MAY 17, 2006
The latest video-game innovation from the man behind The Sims could
send ripples into fields ranging from design to law and education
MAY 12, 2006
This year's Metropolis conference at the International Contemporary
Furniture Fair stresses how to be a 'design entrepreneur'
MAY 12, 2006
Postgraduate students present results of an intriguing assignment—using
plastic to create concept vehicles
MAY 3, 2006
Sure, a day at an amusement park with the family can cost you a bundle, but take a look at the prices for building some of the rides
MAY 2, 2006
Most products that stand the test of time little changed were radically
innovative when they were born
MAY 2, 2006
From zippy coupes for the new Wall Streeter to responsible wheels for those paying off student loans, the best cars for graduating seniors
MAY 1, 2006
Fred Kanter may not be able to turn a pumpkin into a coach and four, but if you give him the chassis, he'll make it a mobile masterpiece
APRIL 27, 2006
The manufacturer now leads vacuum cleaner sales in the U.S., ahead of rival Miele. Take a look at the details that make it a winner
APRIL 24, 2006
The most innovative designers don't necessarily create fun gadgets. Meet 10 who have developed solutions for jails, flour mills, and much more
APRIL 24, 2006
Behind the list of companies on the leading edge, our survey results offered an intriguing picture of changing attitudes
APRIL 24, 2006
From 3M to P&G, the Top 25 pioneers in the BCG/BusinessWeek survey aren't just limited to high-tech
APRIL 24, 2006
Survey-takers explain the attributes that put the 25 Most Innovative Companies at the top of the heap
APRIL 24, 2006
The BCG-BusinessWeek 2006 survey of Most Innovative Companies noted five big themes. Here's our best writing on the subjects
APRIL 20, 2006
The Tokyo International Anime Fair showcases the genre's leading artists. Here are some of wonders their imaginations conjure
APRIL 19, 2006
Now that the company is making a comeback, it's relaunching the legendary Lancia brand with the help of top talent—and a design roadshow
APRIL 19, 2006
At the International Forum design awards, simplicity was king, as were products that got their inspiration from Mother Nature
APRIL 17, 2006
With its swift ride, spare design, and low price, this machine puts fun at
the center of the hotrod experience
APRIL 10, 2006
From Poltrona Frau, with its luxury leather, to Cappellini's eclectic mix, Italy's top design houses flaunt their artistry at this annual event
APRIL 10, 2006
Here's a sneak peek at Pulse!!, a training tool for health-care workers that may look like a video game but offers realistic simulations
APRIL 7, 2006
Here we look at high-end makeovers aimed at lifting a property's sales appeal. Warning: These new looks don't come cheap
APRIL 6, 2006
To learn about the latest developments in commercial airplane interiors,
please fasten your seatbelt and give this slide show your full attention
MARCH 30, 2006
Chip Foose is a superstar of hot-rod design. Here are a few of the models
that put him on the map.
MARCH 30, 2006
Using unconventional thinking and smart design processes, Arik Levy transforms everyday household objects into beautiful works of art.
MARCH 23, 2006
No one has invented an alternative to this low-tech medical device, but we asked these three companies to at least bring them up to date
MARCH 22, 2006
More companies are finding that staffers enjoy training in video game form. Here's a look at some offerings from top companies in the field
MARCH 21, 2006
Graduating students from the Industrial Design department at Monash
University in Melbourne, Australia held their annual degree show in December
2005
MARCH 17, 2006
The curated shopping experience is an antidote to big-box blues.
MARCH 17, 2006
What happens when design students have only 24 hours to create video games, from conception through completion? Go ahead and have a look
MARCH 15, 2006
Transportation Design students at Germany's Pforzheim University displayed their work in the school's spring Transportation Design degree show in February, one of the two graduation shows per year
MARCH 14, 2006
From a stylish hearing aid to a tasteful tractor, here's a look at some of the winners at this year's prestigious Red Dot Product Awards
MARCH 14, 2006
Putting together the Airbus A380 poses problems never before seen in the aerospace industry. Here's a behind-the-scenes look
MARCH 7, 2006
Pet-product designers are taking a tip from Le Corbusier in styling the latest doggy dishes and other offerings. And cats get their own luxuries.
MARCH 3, 2006
To help its employees come up with innovative concepts, the food giant has created its own next-generation kitchen. Here's what's inside.
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
Here are 10 innovative building materials that may soon be adding color, warmth, convenience and style to your world
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Renowned artist and entrepreneur, the founder of Design Within Reach sees the world through the eyes of style
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Here's a look at some of the most innovative home appliances on the market today—and some being dreamed up for tomorrow
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
David Perry has been in the video-game business since almost before there was one. Here are his thoughts on the best innovative offerings
FEBRUARY 14, 2006
Check out the winners of this year's Plagiarius awards—a dubious honor given to the best counterfeit products
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Aaron Lowe explains how he and partner John Roscoe Swartz came up with the nifty design for the Two-Bottle Tote wine carrier
FEBRUARY 9, 2006
Enjoy the pleasures of travel—art galleries, scenery, architecture, relaxation—all before you get on the plane
FEBRUARY 8, 2006
As America's top exhibit gets set to kick off, take a look at some prints that are expected to garner from $800 to $1.1 million
FEBRUARY 3, 2006
Exciting new products promise athletes more speed, fewer spills, and the option of playing music through their sleeves
FEBRUARY 1, 2006
In a narrated slide show, Jeff Teague, designer of a modern update, talks about the qualities that have made this auto an icon
JANUARY 30, 2006
The old mercury stick devices are history. Here's how Smart Design went about rethinking a classic instrument for Vicks
JANUARY 26, 2006
British, Norwegian, and Spanish managers aren't tapping the potential of design to anywhere near the extent they might, a new survey shows
JANUARY 25, 2006
Here's how video-game designers include pitches for products from cars to deodorant
JANUARY 20, 2006
Students from the Transportation Design Masters program at Spain's Elisava School of Design presented their work in the 2005 Degree Show entitled 'Real Transportation'
JANUARY 19, 2006
Check out the coming 3-D versions for cell phones, which communicate your movements or speech through complex animation
JANUARY 16, 2006
Becker Automotive Design specializes in remodeling SUVs into rolling
luxury liners. Here's a look at its JetVan offerings
JANUARY 13, 2006
Designers lit up when asked to develop unique fixtures using Austrian crystal company Swarovski's components. Take a look
JANUARY 11, 2006
Transportation Design students from Braunschweig University of Art
in Germany presented their work at the 2005 graduation show
JANUARY 11, 2006
Graduating students at Korea's Hongik University school of Art and
Design have recently shown their work in the annual degree Show held in
October
JANUARY 6, 2006
To rethink PC design, Microsoft teamed with IDSA and with other
tech giants to offer a competition for new concepts. Here's a look
JANUARY 5, 2006
Free from the shackles of production constraints, design studios offer up novel ideas
JANUARY 4, 2006
Here's a cross section of the famed designer's work, from album covers and corporate logos to magazines and restaurants
DECEMBER 16, 2005
Here are the award-winning entries in the Italian carmaker's "New Concepts of the Myth" competition
DECEMBER 14, 2005
A sneak peek at Emperor Ashoka, which incorporates Indian architecture, style, culture, and history
DECEMBER 12, 2005
Getting a kidney from a donor to a transplant patient is a delicate task, a job the LifePort from Organ Recovery Systems is well designed for
DECEMBER 12, 2005
Some of these gadgets could be out soon, while others are just concepts. However, all show we've got plenty to look forward to
DECEMBER 12, 2005
Innovative young designers from the former Eastern bloc are reinventing everything from the airplane to the ski boot
DECEMBER 6, 2005
Its washing machines are crafted to meet global consumers' widely differing needs. Here are some of its models and the market insights that inspired them
DECEMBER 5, 2005
That's what lies at the heart of this innovative designer's work. Take a look at his creations
DECEMBER 1, 2005
Creative Director Joanne Ooi sees the high-end clothier as an "ambassador" of Chinese style. Here's a sampling of recent and coming designs
NOVEMBER 30, 2005
Two innovative books and a Web application allowing you to design your own weather were among the chosen few at this year's design awards
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
The Design for Asia Awards celebrated some the region's sharpest
minds and their innovative handiwork. From chairs to graphic layouts,
there was a lot to admire
NOVEMBER 14, 2005
Make-believe products helped make designer Ora Ito a real success. Take a look at these flights of fancy.
NOVEMBER 14, 2005
The Swedish giant asked designers to dream up new products using recyclable or unusual materials. Here's what they came up with.
NOVEMBER 9, 2005
The 2006 version of Honda's Gold Wing touring bike might look a lot like last year's, but the real difference is its groundbreaking safety technology
NOVEMBER 8, 2005
In less than a year, Carnegie Mellon's Experimental Gameplay Project has produced a number of quirky titles. Here are a few of them
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
Industry meets whimsy in these highlights from this year's Dutch Design Week show, featuring lamps, furniture, quirky takes on delftware.
NOVEMBER 2, 2005
Take a look at the master designer's creations, which include such classics as Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda.
OCTOBER 31, 2005
A group of experts has come together to redesign the transportation system formed by the yellow cab. Here's a look at their ideas.
OCTOBER 26, 2005
Over the decades, Philips has turned out a long series of iconic
and fast-selling designs
OCTOBER 26, 2005
Philips' latest design philosophy aims at making people's lives not
just more pleasing but less cluttered
OCTOBER 26, 2005
Some ideas seem terrific when they're hatched but prove too tough
to turn into products—or just come along at the wrong time
OCTOBER 25, 2005
A virtual road trip through the country shows their varied efforts to lure tourists with interesting branding through their flag, logo, and license plates
OCTOBER 24, 2005
Sick of shoot-'em-ups and sports titles? Then you might want to try grappling with intergalactic repo men, refighting World War II, or managing a medieval economy
OCTOBER 20, 2005
A pink boudoir, movies to watch without earphones? These private jets take luxury and convenience to the stratosphere
OCTOBER 14, 2005
At the IndieGamesCon expo, players could gobble a pink flamingo, do algebra with a gun, or live large in Legoland.
OCTOBER 12, 2005
Here's a look at some of the 61 high-performing companies that make
up the British Design Council's unique stock index
OCTOBER 10, 2005
Father of the first "designer" tea kettle, he's not as famous as some of his many legendary designs, such as the IBM ThinkPad laptop
OCTOBER 5, 2005
The acclaimed SoHo store owner highlights the design trends he sees emerging around the world, from the human touch to low-tech approaches
OCTOBER 3, 2005
Britain's design expo turned up a number of strange and memorable new offerings. Here's a sampling
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
Great design means more than sleek eye candy. For some real boons to humanity, take a look at our slide show of INDEX: award winners
SEPTEMBER 23, 2005
Here's a pictorial view revealing how engineers and designers conceived and crafted a revolutionary new rug cleaner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
Fitting rooms are the venue for the actualization of a woman's personal taste and style. Forth & Towne makes them fabulous
SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
Mergers can produce mutant branding offspring if designers aren't careful. Here's how a crack team brought Sprint and Nextel together
SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
Products that can save lives or promote security: That's the theme of an exhibit coming in October to New York's Museum of Modern Art
SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
Disasters, natural and otherwise, are a fact of life. Here are some products and concepts that can help reduce the human toll
AUGUST 30, 2005
Check out the The Daily Show with Jon Stewart's redesigned set, which sparked some controversy, and its roots in an earlier book
AUGUST 23, 2005
True aficionados of the building blocks vie to get their designs selected by Lego to be sold to other fans on the company Web site
AUGUST 23, 2005
Transport-design students from Turin's Institute of Applied Arts & Design showcase the development of new concepts for Alfa Romeo and Ducati
AUGUST 19, 2005
With his iconic kettle, Michael Graves has revolutionized the way we view everyday objects. Here are some of his most famous designs
AUGUST 12, 2005
Take a look at how architects Istanbullu and Troutman have converted a church into their home and office, complete with stained-glass windows
AUGUST 10, 2005
Thoughtless Acts salutes basic innovation—like using a suitcase as a chair—and challenges industry to improve upon it
AUGUST 5, 2005
Students displayed their work in the German school's summer transportation design show
JULY 21, 2005
Here's how the many varieties of this bathroom stalwart became a passion for a designer with a taste for something different
JULY 21, 2005
When designer David Laituri needs a spark, he finds it in his personal eclectic collection of meaningful odds and ends right in his office
JULY 4, 2005
Here's the complete roster of IDEA Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners—more than 150 in all—in categories ranging from Business & Industrial Design to Transportation
MAY 18, 2005
This year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair showcased creativity without pesty trendiness—something for every home
MARCH 21, 2005
Technology companies in the U.S. have long hired manufacturers in Taiwan and other countries to make their products. Now an increasing number of tech products are being designed offshore, too.
MARCH 21, 2005
A group of little-known companies are coming up with the designs for an increasing number of products sold under top brands, from Motorola and Palm to Hewlett-Packard and Dell. Here are some examples of the leading players.
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