If you have a strong creative sense and enjoy using the computer, you might be suited for a career in graphic design. Designers work on everything from illustrations and advertising layouts to animation and multimedia production. This program teaches the fundamentals of graphic design and gives you hands-on experience with industry relevant technology to prepare [...]
Architect Daniel Libeskind on June 15 will unveil “ideas” to the public about his design proposals for Civic Center, a project that has stirred equal measures of curiosity and annoyance at the secrecy in which plans have been developed.
The time is not yet known for the presentation at the Colorado Convention Center, Parks & Recreation [...]
Music composition and sound design company Architect of Sound has unveiled its all flash website which includes the latest in web design technology. This forward-looking website provides streaming high-quality audio and flash video and offers a richer multimedia experience than most low bandwidth html websites currently online. Architect of Sound caters to producers who are [...]
A cluster of 32 affordable apartments will be built away from wetlands that border Highway 89 north and Alder Drive.
Truckee residents got a peek of the preliminary design and architecture of the apartments, which are on the Town of Truckee’s fast track and may begin construction this summer.
Apartments will be affordable rentals low-income earners in [...]
The top-of-the-line “Elemaris” model of the Brita water filter presents a modern design with easy-to-grip elements to prevent slipping when hands are wet. This is thanks to the handle and four rounded sections of the base of the water filter pitcher being coated with Desmopan DP6386A thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The material was selected “because it [...]
ROCKWORKS Foundation, a charitable “construction-production” organization based in Los Angeles, has unveiled the architectural design “Rejuvenation” by Daniel Libeskind for the new Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast (BGCGC) HOPE Center. The charities are unified in their efforts to rebuild the devastated community of Forest Heights in Gulfport, which destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
Rather [...]
A portable sleep apnoea device, an easy-to-clean juicer, a state-of-the-art blood pump and a rechargeable cordless table lamp have topped the list of designs celebrated at the prestigious Australian Design Awards held in Sydney last night.
Sydney-based company ResMed has won the Australian Design Award of the Year for its lightweight, palm-sized sleep apnoea treatment device, [...]
A 12-year-old Benton girl’s design has been chosen as the logo to represent Benton Utilities.
Hollie Wright, daughter of Glen and Heather Wright, was named winner in a logo contest that drew more than 40 entries, Linda McAdoo, the city’s purchasing agent, said.
Hollie is a seventh-grader at Benton Middle School. Her design features the words Benton [...]
The butterfly is a design found often in Western-style tattooing. It has somewhat the reputation as a “ladies tattoo” along with the rose as the type of design that is appropriate should a woman choose to get skin art. Whether draw in profile or shown with both wings spread, the butterfly can be adapted to [...]
Espasso, a fast-growing gallery of Brazilian design, will move its Long Island City, New York shop to TriBeCa in Manhattan this September. Espasso, “space” in Portuguese, is owned by Brazilian design expert Carlos Junqueira. In 2002, the New York showroom became the first U.S. gallery dedicated to Brazilian design from the 1930s through the present [...]
Earlier this month, wood contract furniture manufacturer Gunlocke opened its newly renovated 10,000-square-foot New York showroom, designed by architect Peter Conant. The space features Gunlocke’s existing collections, plus newly launched lines including Menu casegoods, Alti executive seating, and Stretto side chairs. This will be the first viewing of the new lines before they officially launch [...]
It’s not surprising that angels are so popular as tattoo subject matter. Wearing something specific or marking the body for the purpose of blessing or protection is one of the oldest practices of humankind. Nearly all cultures incorporate the beliefs in protective or benevolent spirits. Angels just happen to be the predominant form these spirits [...]