AIGA National Design Center to host I.D. Annual Design Review exhibition in New York
NEW YORK—August 17, 2010. Since 1954, the
I.D. Annual Design Review has recognized the best in
product, furniture, graphic and environment design, from the iconic
to the obscure. This year the esteemed showcase features the
addition of a student prize and a new venue for the exhibition.
F+W Media is pleased to announce that the “I.D. Annual Design
Review 2010” exhibit will be on display at the AIGA National Design Center in
New York City from August 30 to September 10. When the exhibit
opens this month at 164 Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District,
visitors can expect to be delighted, surprised and entertained by
the winning entries.
“We are honored that AIGA has agreed to host this year's 'I.D.
Annual Design Review 2010',” said Gary Lynch, publisher &
editorial director of F+W Media's Design Community. “The
affiliation reflects the true interdisciplinary nature of design
and the leadership role AIGA plays in recognizing great design
across all disciplines.”
“AIGA and I.D. have been closely aligned in our commitments to
showcasing great design—design that intrigues the spirit and works
effectively in meeting the challenges of often difficult problems,”
added Richard Grefé, executive director of AIGA.
Recognizing emerging designers
This year the I.D. Annual Design Review introduces the
Rado Young Talent Design Award, which grants a $10,000 prize to one
student whose work was distinguished by the innovative use of
technology and materials.
“Rado chose to award the project 'Phenomena—Room
Divider' by Sang Hoon Kim from Keame Design Studio because the
room divider is a very aesthetic, innovative yet traditional
object. This screen creates a feeling of movement and life with the
light passing through it like the sun shining through the trees,”
said Roland Struele, president of Rado, Switzerland. “For a design
company like Rado, innovation and forward-thinking ideas are our
key values, and we're proud to support this young designer with
this award.”
Annual Design Review 2010 Winners
Every year the I.D. Annual Design Award recognizes the best
design work in nine categories—environments, concepts, consumer
products, equipment, packaging, furniture, graphics, interactive
and student. The winners in each of these categories will be
announced the week of August 23 and their work showcased on a
newly-created I.D. Annual Design Review website.
A private reception will also be held in September at the AIGA
National Design Center, where the Annual Design Review winners and
the winner of the Rado Young Talent Design Award will be
recognized.
Throughout the years, this annual showcase has chronicled the
evolution of design, and highlighted its impact on our material and
visual culture. Each year, the featured work is chosen by a jury of
leading practitioners who sift through the plethora of submissions
to present a clear survey of the state of design. To learn more,
visit www.aiga.org/exhibit-id-2010-design-review.
About AIGA
AIGA, the professional association
for design, stimulates thinking about design, demonstrates the
value of design and empowers the success of designers at each stage
of their careers. AIGA's mission is to advance designing as a
professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.
Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional
membership organization for design, and is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3)
educational institution.
About the F+W Media Design Community
The F+W Media Design Community features books, magazines,
competitions and events focused on the art, business, and culture
of graphic design. The company's award-winning brands include
HOW, Print, the I.D. Annual Design
Review and its popular series of events which include the HOW
Design Conference, the In-HOWse Designer Conference and the
Creative Freelancer Conference.
For further information, please contact:Jennifer
Bender
AIGA | the professional association for design
Tel 212 710 3136 Fax 212 807 1799