Women photojournalists celebrated in Women of Vision

11 talented women photojournalists who have made a significant impact with their images are celebrated in “Women of Vision: On Assignment with National Geographic Photographers,” a new traveling exhibition. The nearly 100 images in the exhibition include provocative topics ranging from child brides in Yemen to the face of modern slavery in India to lions … Read more

The spirits business in search for small-production, hand-crafted products.

The spirits business is evolving. Consumer interest in the luxury wines category is growing at a fast pace. According to Terlato Wines CEO William A. Terlato, the industry is starting to look a lot like the wine business, with mixologists, craft bartenders and consumers embracing a new category of small-production, hand-crafted, super-premium brands. “Our Luxury … Read more

Infiniti Q30 Concept deliberately challenges categorisation

Infiniti has provided a first look at the Q30 Concept which will have its world premiere at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show as the next step in Infiniti’s foray into new premium segments. The Infiniti design team, led by Executive Design Director Alfonso Albaisa, has explored bolder, sensual sculpting and enhanced muscularity. The shape of … Read more

2013 Vienna Design Fall

During Vienna Design Week from September 27-October 6, 2013 the whole of the Austrian capital will be given over to design. The event showcases a broad range of Austrian and international products, furniture and industrial design creations, as well as experimental projects. Vienna Design Week will draw all the leading lights on the international design … Read more

Artificial intelligence employed for BMW’s first fully-electric production car

Following in the footsteps of Apple’s Genius, BMW is employing artificial intelligence to promote BMW’s first fully-electric production car through an automated information service available for UK customers. ‘BMW i Genius’ uses specially developed software to interact with potential customers in a live question and answer format that works on a mobile platform. Users simply … Read more

Interior design: Achieving a luxurious vintage look

Soft colours, rich fabrics, furniture characterized by elegant angles and lines; this is the glamorous and luxurious look of 1940’s vintage interior design. Calling to mind the classic interiors in Hollywood films of the post-WWII era, luxurious vintage looks can be achieved by making only minor adjustments to a room. The addition of a few … Read more