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‘Publishing Innovation Awards’ from Digital Book World, that celebrates its 3rd edition this year, rewards the most innovative e-books, enhanced books and book apps in 14 categories assessing quality, but also design and interactivity. The mission of the contest is high- lighting authors and editors to inspire new ways of understanding the reading experience in … Read more
Moet & Chandon luxury house (founded in 1743), the “Champagne of cinema” since the early days of Hollywood, feted Hollywood as the official Champagne of the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards for the 22nd consecutive year. Moet & Chandon once again returned to the red carpet with its popular philanthropic initiative, “Toast for a Cause.” Now … Read more
Raymond Weil creates Two Limited Edition BRIT Awards 2013 with MasterCard Timepiece Styles To celebrate their continued status as the ‘Official Watch and Timing Partner of The BRIT Awards,’ luxury Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil, recognised as the number one watch in the music industry, has produced two exclusive Limited Edition BRIT Awards 2013 with MasterCard … Read more
Designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld joins furniture brand Cassina for a photographic project, first-ever collaboration with a furniture manufacturer. 30 pieces, hand selected by Karl Lagerfeld were photographed, including the classic Superleggera (“super light”) chair, designed by Gio Ponti in 1957. The result can be admired or criticized at “An Authentic Eye” exhibition at … Read more
Thousands of testing sessions held in Milan during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in April 2012 led to Audi R18 Ultra Chair, a chair developed using methods borrowed from the future of automotive manufacturing. Designed by Clemens Weisshaar and Reed Kram, in collaboration with Audi’s Lightweight Design Center, the sporty looking chair unveiled at Design … Read more
Invisible Exhibition-cum-social project What it is like to be sightless? In total darkness you find your way out only by touch, sounds and scent. ‘Invisible Exhibition’ in the Polish capital Warsaw opens eyes to blindness as blind guides steer visitors round in blacked-out rooms. The hour-long tour offers the opportunity to see how smell, hearing, … Read more