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Frank Stephenson on the importance of color in design
During the announcement of the McLaren Automotive's partnership with paints and coatings company, AkzoNobel, Car Design News took the opportunity to discuss the importance of color in design with design director Frank Stephenson.
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CDN-GM Interactive Design Contest 2013 - Buick Brief [w/Video]
The launch of the third CDN-GM Interactive Design Competition is just days away, and as promised we're revealing more details about the Buick brief.
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Who's Where: BMW announces personnel changes in top design positions
BMW's latest internal reshuffle has seen Domagoj Dukec appointed as head of exterior design, Martina Starke as head of color and material design and Oliver Heilmer as head of interior design.
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Trendwatch: Global pattern
Inspired by the rich colours of cranberry and purple berries, designs cultivate warmth and evoke exotic cultures. ABC Carpet and Home's exquisite rug is hand-woven in Pakistan and organically neutralised from its original colour, then over-dyed and washed in remarkable chromatic hues. In Dominic Crinson's mesmerising tile design, digital kaleidoscope ...
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Trendwatch: Global pattern
Greens and saturated emerald remain popular for interior brands, and offer a calming and dramatic look for bed, living and dining spaces when coupled with white or cream. Indian paisley is recoloured as a crisp vibrant design for bedding at Echo, and in a simple spaced repeat at Manuel Canovas.
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Trendwatch: Global pattern
Inky shades of indigo blue with variants of ultramarine are abundant across product ranges, in predominantly fluid patterns.
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Trendwatch: Global pattern
Warm neutrals and cool greys are gentle and refined, seen on natural fabrics for soft furnishings and bedding. Whether printed, embroidered or hand-woven, patterns include concentric formations and medallion motifs involving either painterly ikat effects or simplified graphic motifs.
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Trendwatch: Global pattern
Spiced colours of tangerine, rust, crimson and claret are abundant across product ranges, providing instant impact and vibrancy. Warm palettes work well with sage and turquoise, and additions of ivory create a fresh appeal.
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Trendwatch: Global pattern
This report was first published by our partners WGSN-homebuildlife on 30 December.
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Who's Where: Toyota design chief moves to head-up Yamaha design
Akihiro Dezi Nagaya has moved from his position as chief designer at Toyota to Yamaha Motor Company, where he will take up the post of chief general manager of design. The move became effective on 1 July, and sees Nagaya move from his position as CEO of Tecno Art Research, ...
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2014 EyesOn Design Vehicle Categories Announced
The vehicle categories for this year's EyesOn Design exhibition have been announced. Each of the seventeen categories has been selected to complement the theme of this year's - 'Automotive design's influence on popular culture'.
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CDN-Interior Motives China Conference 2014 - Day 1
The final session of day one was the first of two dedicated to the idea of what represents luxury today.
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CDN-Interior Motives China Conference 2014 - Day 1
David Muyres, executive director of global product innovation at Johnson Controls, explored the potential benefits that autonomous cars may bring. His top five concerns for the future of the automobile, from improving the quality of time spent in a car to the physical space your car occupies when it's not ...
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CDN-Interior Motives China Conference 2014 - Day 1
The seventh edition of CDN's Interior Motives China Conference has just taken place in Beijing, ahead of the world's most important motor show and in the world's largest car market. The theme of this year's event, ‘Mobilising the new urban landscape' is extremely pertinent to anyone who has experienced the ...
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Nissan strengthens Brazil connections with new design studio
Nissan has opened a new design studio in downtown Rio de Janeiro. Located within Nissan Brazil's headquarters, Nissan Design America - Rio (NDA-R) is operated as a satellite of the firm's studio in San Diego, California.
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Toyota to premiere five concepts in Tokyo
Toyota is the latest carmaker to announce the contents of its show stand for the upcoming Tokyo motor show, with five new concepts being unveiled.
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Q&A: David Townsend, GM global design director, user experience
GM's new design director of user experience, David Townsend, has only been in the job just over a month. But with a remit extending to the interface design of every vehicle in GM's global portfolio, his influence will soon be widespread.
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Chrysler launches Autorama High School Design Competition for Michigan students
Michigan high school students with dreams of being a car designer have the chance to win themselves prizes and courses at the College of Creative Studies with the launch of a new competition from Chrysler.
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2014 Michelin Challenge Design jury meets to select winners
The 2014 Michelin Challenge Design judging panel has selected the top three entries of its ‘Driven/Undriven' contest after an intense two-day session at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
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Local Motors reveals 3D-printed car design
Local Motors has chosen the design it will 3D-print during the course of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (ITMS) in Chicago, IL, which runs from 8-13 September.