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“This year’s theme, the Design Effect, is not just about aesthetics or functionality, it's about the profound ripple effects that exceptional design can have on individuals, communities and the world. It's about pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and harnessing the power of good design to positively transform the products, services, places and spaces around us.” As a jury member from last years awards, it was encouraging to see the power of good design across products, services, places & spaces. Brandon Gien’s inspiring theme for 2024, the Design Effect, will no doubt attract many more exceptional designs. What will you enter? https://lnkd.in/gGN-vAVj #gooddesignawards

2024 Australian Good Design Awards Open for Entry. In a world where design has the power to change the way we live, work, play and grow - it is more critical than ever that the design we create is good design. As designers, we must design with purpose, humanity and integrity to ensure we are building a world we all want to live and thrive in. This year’s theme, the Design Effect, is not just about aesthetics or functionality, it's about the profound ripple effects that exceptional design can have on individuals, communities and the world. It's about pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and harnessing the power of good design to positively transform the products, services, places and spaces around us. https://good-design.org #gooddesignaus #designeffect #designexcellence

Be sure you check out this most recent post on our website to learn how we do it! In the meantime, here is a little snip of what you can expect: "Integrated design is our forte, seamlessly merging various disciplines into a cohesive whole. From intricate projects to grand-scale endeavors, we excel in crafting transformative spaces that leave a lasting impact on communities. Our philosophy of integrated design transcends conventional boundaries, fostering a unified approach throughout the project lifecycle..." Read more here: https://ow.ly/rNLg50SRxSU

Designers and architects know the places they build have an impact on the people who live and work in them, as well as their communities. Recognizing how great a responsibility this is, the international design community has taken a leadership role and is taking collective action to create places that have a positive impact on people and the planet. Read how six firms are using the power of design to help create better futures. https://bit.ly/3uJ9Ej0 Steelcase #workbetter #architectureanddesign #design

Using empathy as a design tool is a powerful way to create buildings with purpose. We believe that empathy in design gives power to place, provides equality, comfort, joy, and gives mutual respect to earth and user. It leads to innovation that neither client nor architect could have produced solo. It preserves heritage and celebrates history and empowers humanity to be better. Using empathy is how we design differently from others. You can read more at our blog here: https://lnkd.in/e-xxuUPt #architectswithempathy #empatheticdesign

Let's not just design buildings, let's design a future where nature and innovation thrive together. 🌴 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒚! 🌳 #WorldEnvironmentDay2024 #EnvironmentDay #EnvironmentAwareness #ShalinDesigns

Come explore what design means to us at the German Design Council USA! 🌟 Here's a glimpse: 🖼️ To us, design serves as a bridge between art and functionality, blending aesthetics with practicality and #innovation. 🔧 It's more than just a tool; design is a strategic partner, driving value creation, enhancing functionality, and advocating for #sustainability. 🤝 Collaboration is at the heart of our design philosophy. By blending design with technology, culture, and business, we create solutions that leave a lasting impact. 🌍 Last but not least, design makes a positive impact, promoting sustainable practices and creating user-centric projects that benefit society and the environment. Ready to delve deeper into our design philosophy? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eiBcDH9w #GermanDesignAward #GermanDesignCouncil #Design #ProductDesign #Architecture #InteriorDesign #CircularDesign @Rat für Formgebung - German Design Council

The World Design Capital, a city project dedicated to promoting the design profession around the world, showcases a new capital every two years. The initiative recognizes cities for their constructive use of design to drive social, cultural, and environmental change and improve the overall quality of life. This week, San Diego and Tijuana have been named the World Design Capital of 2024, due to their human-centric design strategies and their cross-border collaboration. In previous editions, the World Design Organization had selected Valencia and Mexico City as design capitals of the world. Minutes apart, San Diego and Tijuana are two coastal cities in the United States and Mexico, respectively. With over 150,000 commuters and vehicles crossing this border each day, the sister cities are interconnected through mountains to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West. Despite this border, the two cities are part of a single ecosystem, a transit hub with a myriad of opportunities for design interventions, innovations, and activations. #blessedarch #architecture #design

With a human-centred approach, the Danish creative industries support quality of life through sustainable, well-designed products and spaces. This new In Focus article showcases factors that enhance daily happiness and well-being and the vast impact the creative industries play in creating ‘everyday happiness’: 🟡 By following the principle 'form follows function,' Danish designers focus on usability and how design seamlessly integrates into daily life while being aesthetically pleasing. 🟡 In the audiovisual industries, a human-centred approach ensures technology meets user needs, creating meaningful solutions for education, community building, and mental health. 🟡 Danish architects transform functional buildings into attractive public spaces, promote sustainability with thoughtful urban design, including bicycle-friendly infrastructure and green spaces, and reduce loneliness through inclusive design that enhances urban liveability. Thank you Danske Arkitektvirksomheder (The Danish Association of Architectural Firms) for providing insights for this article. Discover how creativity drives quality of life and explore inspiring cases from Dissing+Weitling, JAJA Architects, ERIK arkitekter, Khora Virtual Reality, Levitate, Coloplast, AART, Be My Eyes, and Another Life 👉 https://bit.ly/4aKGezW #LetCreativityDrive #QualityofLife #CreativeDenmark #Creativity Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kulturministeriet, Danish Industry / DI Kreative Erhverv, Dansk Erhverv, and Realdania 💚

Norwegian design is making waves in the States! 🗽 From innovative aesthetics to sustainable practices, read how Norway's unique design ethos is making a significant impact in the US. Discover how a wave of creativity is reshaping the design landscape and capturing the attention of American consumers and potential collaborators. Curious about the cultural exchange and trends driving this success? Read the article here 👉 https://ow.ly/m0ar50T0XKq