Black Box by Marc Newson for Dom Périgno

For his fourth collaboration with the House of Dom Pérignon, Australian designer Marc Newson has created for this exceptional wine a travel-friendly case that suits any occasion for global nomads like himself. Wherever he goes, Marc Newson turns his watchful, discerning eye to groundbreaking design potential. With the Black Box, he has created a case that resists the wear and tear of transport and keeps Dom Pérignon perfectly chilled, even in the hottest destinations.
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360º kiosks by studio SKLIM

These clever kiosks were conceived back in 2007 but we reckon they are still worth sharing for their inspiring design and their green credentials! Located on a pier at the former site of the Merlion sculpture (in 2002 it was relocated to the Merlion Park), these kiosks replaced the wondrous Singaporean icon with equally wondrous ingenuity.
Via & more: Yatzer
ICSID calls for design solutions in the face of the disaster in Haiti

In a global appeal following the devastation in Haiti, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID) has launched a call to designers from all disciplines to unite in an open dialogue with international relief organisations to assess potential design-effective rehabilitation projects. In support of the UN’s efforts to help the Haitian people overcome challenges in relation to the country’s reconstruction plans, designers, academics and design students, as well as experienced developmental workers are encouraged to join the discussion and become a fan of the ‘Uniting Designers in Disaster‘ page on Facebook.
Bookbook – a novel way to cover MacBook

BookBook is a one-of-a-kind, hardback leather case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro. Available in Classic Black or Vibrant Red, BookBook brings three levels of security to your prized Mac. First, the hardback cover and spine provide solid protection from the rigors of the road. Second, the vintage book design disguises MacBook for superior security. And third, the stylish case protects you from being like everyone else because BookBook is totally original, just like you.
Via & more: Twelve South
Matali Crasset for Alessi

Designer Matali Crasset and pastry chef Pierre Hermé have collaborated to create ‘Essentiel de Patisserie’, a series of pastry tools designed for Alessi. The four piece collection consists of a cake plate, cul-de-poule mixing bowl, whisk and spatula. The utensils themselves are designed to be rational and straightforward. The new collection was presented at macef 2010.
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The Decade in Design – Ten years of Apple, starchitects, and design for change.

Being a designer means being able to not only predict the future, but to have a hand in shaping it as well. In the last 10 years, however, designers also had to dramatically change the way they worked: What other industry got to weather the dot-com crash, a real estate bubble, and the death of print?
But it was not all boom and bust. The design field redesigned itself during this decade, transforming from an industry that created better objects to one that created better experiences—and endeavored to deliver them to everyone, not just the people who could afford them. Design was the place for big thinkers to cultivate new technology, and it’s where the sustainability movement found its most trusted partners. Here’s a look back on the design decade that was.
Via & more: GOOD
Printa Akadémia: new concept store in Budapest

Printa Akadémia, Budapest’s newest ‘concept store’ – gallery/shop/café/workshop/academy opened in the buzzing District VII on December 2, 2009 with a bang. Located on Rumbach Sebestyén utca 10, Printa Akadémia is an exciting multifunctional space. The front door opens into a cozy free wi-fi café serving coffee, tea and snacks – a place to relax with friends. Nestled next to the café is an intimate gallery showcasing works by Hungarian and international designers and artists.
On December 2, Printa Akadémia first exhibition shows four Hungarian artists: János Sugár, Kamilla Szíj, Judit Fischer and Tomi Budha, featuring their contemporary drawings and design products. Printa Akadémia offers consultation for art connoisseurs on how to amass an affordable collection.
Tokujin Yoshioka: Maison Hermès window display
Based on a window display he first presented in 2004, the Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka has now restructured it using a Japanese actress currently being presented at Maison Hermès, Japan. The installation will run from now until January 19th, 2010.
‘On designing a window-display of Maison Hermès, I intended to express people’s daily ‘movements’ with a suspicion of humor. There are moments when I perceive a hidden presence of a person in the movements born naturally in daily life. I created a design where one can perceive someone behind the scarves as if life were being breathed into them. The window is designed with an image of woman projected on to a monitor. The scarf softly sways in the air in response to the woman’s blow.‘ – Tokujin Yoshioka
Via & more: designboom
ACTAR acquires Birkhäuser’s architecture and design publishing from Springer

ACTAR Publishing has signed an agreement with Springer Science+Business Media (Springer) to acquire the architecture and design activities of Birkhäuser Verlag in Basel. Barcelona and New York-based ACTAR is a leading publisher of books on architecture, graphic design, and contemporary art. ACTAR will continue the Birkhäuser publishing program as an imprint in its current base in Basel, Switzerland (more…)

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