Design

Empathy Over Aesthetics: 2025 ArchitectureAu Social Impact Award Jury Announced, Entry Opens for Visionary Design Contributions

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Melbourne, Australia – The ArchitectureAu Award for Social Impact, set for 2025, unveils its jury while announcing the opening for submissions. This prestigious prize celebrates architectural projects that go beyond mere form to substantially benefit society. The award highlights designs that prioritize public interest and empathy, reinforcing architecture’s role in societal enhancement. The winning projects are recognized for fostering social cohesion, promoting racial justice, and improving accessibility among other critical social contributions. This year’s judges bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from various corners of the architectural world. The panel includes Helen Barrie from … Read more

Fashion Visionary Sidney Toledano to Chair ANDAM 2023 Jury, Mentor Design Talent with Prestigious Prizes Awaited

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PARIS — This year’s edition of the prestigious French fashion competition ANDAM is set to be guided by Sidney Toledano, the influential figure in the fashion world and former CEO of LVMH Fashion Group and Dior. Toledano, who currently serves as an advisor to LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault and presides over the Institut Français de la Mode, is set to bring a wealth of experience and insight as he leads the jury for the 36th annual event. Joining ANDAM’s roster of supporters this year is the fashion label AMI, … Read more

Japanese Toy Maker Wins Appeal to Continue Patent Dispute Over Toddler Tub Design

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Tokyo, Japan – In a notable legal turnaround, a Japanese toymaker succeeded on Tuesday in convincing a panel of Federal Circuit judges to reconsider a patent case involving a toy tub designed for toddlers. The decision came after the judges determined that a Rhode Island federal judge had inaccurately defined a crucial patent claim in the original ruling. The case centers on a dispute over a specialized patent, which describes the design and functionality of a toy tub. The item, intended for young children, has been the subject of legal scrutiny after the Japanese company … Read more