German technical writing and drawing instruments company, rOtring, aims once again to bridge the gap between physical and digital medium with the new 800+ mechanical pencil and stylus hybrid.
German technical writing and drawing instruments company, rOtring, aims once again to bridge the gap between physical and digital medium with the new 800+ mechanical pencil and stylus hybrid. Using a special ‘Twist and Click’ mechanism, both the pencil and stylus extend and retract from the same side of the pen.
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Iconic: A Photographic Tribute to Apple Innovation uses vivid color and detail to document Apple’s journey in design, form and function — and looks back at over 35 years of Apple innovation.
Iconic: A Photographic Tribute to Apple Innovation uses vivid color and detail to document Apple’s journey in design, form and function — and looks back at over 35 years of Apple innovation. Four years in the making, the author captured over 150,000 photos of nearly every product Apple has made, including rare prototypes and even packaging. Complementing the photography are forewords and essays from an impressive group of luminaries, commentators and influencers in the Apple community. See the progression of more than three decades of product design that has made Apple the brand it is today.
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In an in-depth interview with Charlie Rose, Apple’s Jony Ive and design superstar Marc Newson riff on what makes good design so challenging and why they chose the items they did which are up for bid in the pair’s (RED) charity auction.
In an in-depth interview with Charlie Rose, Apple’s Jony Ive and design superstar Marc Newson riff on what makes good design so challenging and why they chose the items they did which are up for bid in the pair’s (RED) charity auction.
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Phillipe Stark has partnered with Paris-based electronics firm Netatmo in creating a device to remotely monitor energy consumption in the home.
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In this video you can watch Sir Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson, two of the world’s foremost design pioneers, discuss their collaboration with musician and philanthropist Bono for Sotheby’s (RED) Auction
In this video you can watch Sir Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson, two of the world’s foremost design pioneers, discuss their collaboration with musician and philanthropist Bono for Sotheby’s (RED) Auction, which celebrates the very best of design and innovation. Sotheby’s (RED) auction will take place in New York on 23 November, with all proceeds donated to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Africa.
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In the first book to focus on Ive, Leander Kahney offers a rigorous and systematic examination of a remarkably creative career and provides insight into the principles underlying Ive’s success.
Jony Ive’s designs have not only made Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world; they’ve overturned entire industries, from music and mobile phones to PCs and tablets.
In the first book to focus on Ive, Leander Kahney offers a rigorous and systematic examination of a remarkably creative career and provides insight into the principles underlying Ive’s success.
Although it’s already the most well-designed tablet on the market, digital artist Ricardo Afonso decided to take Apple’s design a step further.
Although it’s already the most well-designed tablet on the market, digital artist Ricardo Afonso decided to take Apple’s design a step further. The Portuguese artist’s concept consists almost entirely of glass allowing for a fully transparent device. Unfortunately the technology to produce something of this magnitude hasn’t been created yet so for now the picture and video will have to do.
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Introducing the RADIUS: the only aluminum case that showcases the iPhone 5’s design elements with its ultra minimalistic approach.
Billed as “the only aluminum case that showcases the iPhone 5’s design elements with its ultra minimalistic approach” and weighing in at less than 1/5 of an ounce, the RADIUS is a bold departure from conventional bumper and snap cases and consists of a simple aircraft-grade aluminum x-frame along with four corner bumpers and stainless steel screws to connect the pieces.
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At the special 50th D&AD awards which took place this week, Apple was named both the Most Awarded Design Studio and Most Awarded Brand of past 50 years.
At the special 50th D&AD awards which took place this week, Apple was named both the Most Awarded Design Studio and Most Awarded Brand of past 50 years.
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Apple products have amazing design, but Apple lead designer Jonathan Ive freely admits that he draws heavy insipiration from his idol Dieter Rams.
Apple products have amazing design, but Apple lead designer Jonathan Ive freely admits that he draws heavy insipiration from his idol Dieter Rams.
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