Newsletter #65

As we draw closer to the biggest annual design event in Milan, everybody will no doubt be wondering about how seriously the design industry is being affected by the financial crisis. This week in part one of our interview, Li Edelkoort voices her thoughts about the crisis and creativity, and Viktor & Rolf offer a cheeky take on the revert back to classics during trying times.

"I believe that many creative people will consider these circumstances a gift, necessary to bring about change."

Li Edelkoort sits down to chat with us about the crisis, greedy graduates and why she thinks creatives are more than equipped to get through these times. Here's part one.

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Spijkers & Spijkers by Claudia Sträter collection launched

Fashion design

Spring in the northern hemisphere is arriving, just in time for Spijkers & Spijkers' new prêt-a-porter collection for Dutch women's wear label Claudia Sträter.

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Old-fashioned and Analogue Design for the Mind

Publications

"Tangible," the new book by Gestalten explores the territory where graphic and spatial design morph to create objects that are as physical as they are lyrical. In a digital age it's what people crave - personal and...

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Six Dutch products awarded Gold iF Product Design Award 2009

Awards / Product design

Philips, Arco and Senz Storm Umbrella (yes another award!) were among the 50 designers and companies awarded the Gold iF Product Design award for 2009 in Hannover.