Design News

Danish Design Legend Passes

Danish industrial designer Jacob Jensen, best known for his work with audio product company Bang & Olufsen, has died at age 89. Funeral services are planned May 23, 2015.

Wearables for Good

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is launching a “Wearables for Good Challenge” to find new technology can be used to solve problems in developing countries and drive meaningful change in the lives of women and children.

Apple v. Samsung: What's in it for Design?

Global news outlets are reporting on a US federal appeals court decision that has left intact much of Apple's legal win against Samsung, but overturned one finding.

Taking the Risk out of Innovation

“The arrival of improved sensing, processing and prototyping technologies helped usher in the smartphone era and the new DIY economy…. Three technologies in particular could transform not just how we design but how we make the decisions that tell us what to design. Properly applied, they could spell the end of failed consumer products.” —Chris Murray, IDSA, director of industrial design at Bresslergroup

Tipping Point

Autodesk has announced it will embed its Spark 3D printing software platform in Microsoft Windows 10, providing users with direct access to optimized and more reliable printing experiences that streamline the additive manufacturing process.

"The Next Phase"

One of the most established design firms in Silicon Valley that is also an IDSA Ambassador, has unveiled the launch of what it calls its “Next Phase.”

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