A founder of innovation firm IDEO, David Kelley also co-founded the d.school program at Stanford University. He discusses how design thinking can benefit business students and businesses.

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One of the most delightful and innovative Pop-Up books.
A B C D . . hehe cool stuff. Learning by using creative design pattern always make things interesting.

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A look at Sagmeister’s new book and 15 of the possible cover combinations. The book is comprised of 15 unbound signatures.

Interesting concept

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“The hallmark of any great brand is authenticity”

“David Armano” is both an active practitioner and thought leader in the worlds of experience design and digital marketing. He has been invited to speak at events hosted by organizations such as Google, Microsoft, OReilly and Ad Age. David currently works for Critical Mass, a veteran digital agency focused on the creation of extraordinary experiences. He also writes industry perspectives for Ad Age, BusinessWeek and is best known for his distinct brand of visual thinking, which can be found both on the Web and in presentations all over the world.

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WOW!, See the above video of “600 Black Spots” a pop-up book by David Carter, very Cute and interesting. I love this.

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Some collective inputs:

In this inspiring talk about recent developments in biomimicry, Janine Benyus provides heartening examples of ways in which nature is already influencing the products and systems we build.

“A self-proclaimed nature nerd, Janine Benyus’ concept of biomimicry has galvanized scientists, architects, designers and engineers into exploring new ways in which nature’s successes can inspire humanity.”

“In the world envisioned by science author Janine Benyus, a locust’s ability to avoid collision within a roiling cloud of its brethren informs the design of a crash-resistant car; a self-cleaning leaf inspires a new kind of paint, one that dries in a pattern that enables simple rainwater to wash away dirt; and organisms capable of living without water open the way for vaccines that maintain potency even without refrigeration- a hurdle that can prevent life-saving drugs from reaching disease-torn communities. Most important, these cool tools from nature pull off their tricks while still managing to preserve the environment that sustains them, a life-or-death lesson that humankind is in need of learning.”

“As a champion of biomimicry, Benyus has become one of the most important voices in a new wave of designers and engineers inspired by nature. Her most recent project, AskNature, explores what happens if we think of nature by function and looks at what organisms can teach us about design.”

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Watch this Inspiring beautiful Video of design Genius of Charles + Ray Eames

“The legendary design team Charles and Ray Eames made films, houses and classic midcentury modern furniture. Eames Demetrios, their grandson, shows rarely seen films and archival footage in a lively, loving tribute to their creative process.”

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Concluding to my previous post and i am also very much excited with this event too.  :)

The official blog for Xin: Icograda World Design Congress (WDC) Beijing 2009 is launched. which is Devoted to behind-the-scenes information about the Congress, the blog will act as a place of commentary and exchange, and aims to serve up a delectable (design) appetite, all in anticipation of this year’s event.

This year, the biennial Icograda World Design Congress will be held in Beijing, China for the first time. From 24-30 October 2009, some 100 speakers and thousands of delegates from around the globe will gather in a cross-disciplinary Congress, offering five days of dialogue within the international design community. In the face of a worldwide economic downturn, we now have a chance to look at the energy of design, to share design experiences, and to restore our confidence in overcoming the challenges of this difficult period.

The theme of the Congress will be “Xin,” which literally translates as “message” or “letter.” Under this theme, the Icograda WDC Beijing 2009 seeks to explore contemporary issues and challenges currently facing communication design.

The list of confirmed speakers for the International Conference is available are also online.

I am proud to see an Indian speaker “Achyut Palav” , Palav has made significant contribution to the upkeep of the traditional and modern calligraphy.

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About The IDA
The IDA is a strategic alliance that draws on the resources of its respective partners for the benefit of each of its initiatives. The IDA promotes a design community working together for a world that is balanced, inclusive and sustainable.

Watch this interesting video from upcoming Taipai 2011 world design congress.

Design enhances our social, cultural, economic and environmental quality of life. I will love to be there

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Look in to the below video for how it works.

 
Interesting concept!

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