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The Designers Institute extends support to Christchurch design studios

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The Designers Institute community wishes to acknowledge the difficulties our colleagues in Christchurch are facing at this time.

Posted on: September 7, 2010

CAENZ - Consructing NZ Issue 16

Author: CAENZ

The Journal for Emerging Issues in the Construction Industry

Posted on: September 7, 2010

Two NZ Inventions make International Shortlist for James Dyson Award 2010

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Steven Wyeth's designd an ergonomic fire hose device to make lighter work for fire fighters, and Nichola Trudgen designed a seat for the elderly which can be attached to public facilities such as lamp posts, providing a convenient resting place.

Posted on: August 27, 2010

DBH Next generation of building laws on the way

Author: Department of Building & Housing (DBH)

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson, has announced that the Government will introduce amendments to the Building Act 2004 that will help cut red-tape and bureaucracy and make builders and designers more accountable.

Posted on: August 19, 2010

Fellow, Life and Honorary Members conferred at the Designers Institute AGM 2010

Author: Designers Institute of NZ

The Designers Institute of New Zealand has the pleasure to announce that the following members have been awarded the title of Fellow Member (FDINZ), Life Member (LifeMDINZ) and Honorary (HonDINZ)

Posted on: August 6, 2010

Best Design Awards 2010 Ceremony and Afterparty

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Awards night Friday 1st October at Skycity - Dinner tickets purchased through the Best Awards website.

Posted on: August 6, 2010

Icograda Design Week Brisbane 2010

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Optimism: to expect the best possible outcome; the belief that good will ultimately triumph. Icograda Design Week Brisbane 2010 aims to promote dialogue on issues shaping the nature and relevance of communication design practice today.

Posted on: July 26, 2010

Prodesign are award winners for Magazine Publishers Awards 2010

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Prodesign Editor Mike Barrett picks up Editor of the Year in the Trade/Professional catergory.

Posted on: July 2, 2010

New Zealand Winner announced in 2010 Australian International Design Awards

Author: ICSID

Products including an intensive care hospital bed, new generation Cochlear implant system, revolutionary sheep drench gun, lightweight wine bottles and hybrid surfboard combining a longboard and shortboard are among 42 winners for 2010.

Posted on: June 28, 2010

Department of Building and Housing: Building and Construction Outlook, June 2010

Author: Department of Building and Housing

The fundamentals for a homebuilding upswing in 2010 are still in place, says the Department of Building and Housing’s Building and Construction Outlook for the June quarter 2010.

Posted on: June 28, 2010

Survive and Thrive forum - 8 July 2010

Author: Auckland City Council

Fuel the business of creativity by connecting with creative producers and entrepreneurial people from across the region. Learn, be inspired by home-grown success stories, gain practical tips and tools to make your creative projects and businesses fly.

Posted on: June 17, 2010

Designers Institute Board Member a Winner

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The Wellington branch of the Institute of Directors is pleased to announce its 2010 aspiring director award winner. Karl Wixon was chosen from a very strong group of applicants for this year’s award – the branch’s fifth.

Posted on: June 2, 2010

2010 BEST DESIGN AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRY

Author: Media Note 12 April 2010 - Dock St Group

Posted on: June 1, 2010

Department of Building and Housing - Statement of Intent

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The Department of Building and Housing’s Statement of Intent for 2010-13 has been published. Read more on the key areas of focus for the coming year.

Posted on: June 1, 2010

Designworks - a mix of logic and magic

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Supreme Award Winner at the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards

Posted on: May 28, 2010

NZ Architecture Awards 2010

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Congratulations to Jasmax (Sponsors and Members of The Designers Institute) for receiving four awards at the NZ Architecture Awards 2010.

Posted on: May 19, 2010

The Pitch - Rugby World Cup 2011 business opportunities

Author: Auckland City Council

The concept is simple - you pitch the strategies and ideas that will see your business capitalise on the Tournament. We provide you with some of this country's key influencers and stakeholders in the RWC 2011 arena to realise those ideas.

Posted on: May 5, 2010

New Zealand Webby Award Winners

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Webby Awards are held by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Websites are judged for their content, structure and navigation, visual design, functionality, interactivity and the overall experience they deliver.

Posted on: May 1, 2010

ART Venture - Accelerating Creative Entrepreneurs

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A unique accelation programme bring together the arts, business, education and investment communities to back creative entrepreneurs and producers working in the Auckland region who are keen to contribute to Auckland's cultural and economic development.

Posted on: May 1, 2010

Get Better Business Advice - Free 30 minute consultation with WHK Accountants

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WHK Business Growth

Posted on: April 29, 2010

Statement from Designers Institute of NZ Re New Super City Logo

Author: Dock St Group - PR & Marketing

The Designers Institute of New Zealand says that it is essential that the new Auckland Transition Agency engages a professional design agency as soon as possible

Posted on: April 28, 2010

DINZ Members - Have you checked out the Classified section lately?

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‘An award winning studio currently advertising for a hands on Design Director who will oversee 8 creative staff within a 23 person agency...find out more in the Members only Classifieds’

Posted on: April 14, 2010

Alt Group named Australasian Design Agency of the year

Author: Dock St Group - PR & Marketing

Ponsonby based multidisciplinary design firm, Alt Group, has taken out two of the top spots in Australia’s prestigious CREATIVE Hotshop Awards, with the company crowned Design Agency of the Year and In-House Agency of the Year.

Posted on: April 14, 2010

Dyson Product Design Award in partnership with the Designers Institute - Annual Search for Top Kiwi inventor begins

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Emerging New Zealand designers with exciting new product ideas have until 1 July 2010 to submit their designs for the annual James Dyson Award.

Posted on: April 8, 2010

Methven’s Shower Infusions Win Coveted 2010 Red Dot Design Award

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Methven, the designer and marketer of internationally acclaimed Satinjet showerware, has won a highly prized Red Dot Product Design Award at the 2010 competition in Germany.

Posted on: April 7, 2010

NZ Dulux Colour Awards Finalist Release

Author: Dock St Group - PR & Marketing

New Zealand companies feature strongly among 2010 Dulux Colour Awards Finalists

Posted on: March 19, 2010

Department of Building and Housing - Simple House Acceptable Solution

Author: Department of Building and Housing

DBH today launched the Simple House Acceptable Solution - a framework for architects, designers and builders to develop modest, affordable houses making the consenting process easier, quicker and without compromising design or quality.

Posted on: March 19, 2010

DIA - Australasian Student Design Awards - Call for Entries

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Calling all emerging designers, the Design Institute of Australia’s Australasian Student Design Awards are now open for entries.

Posted on: March 1, 2010

'Digital Strategies' Innovation Through Apparel and Textile Technologies Symposium

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The AUT University’s Textile and Design Lab is hosting ‘Digital Strategies’, a 2 day symposium on innovative and emerging technologies for the apparel and textile sectors. The guest researcher and keynote speaker is Kerry King from [TC]² in the US.

Posted on: March 1, 2010

Public Lecture "Haus der Gestaltung" The New BMW Museum

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Bettina Neu, Creative Director will give her insights into the evolution of this inspirational project at Victoria University School of Design on Tuesday 16th February from 5:30pm

Posted on: February 12, 2010

New Year, New Awards for Auckland Based Design Company

Author: Dock Street Group

Auckland based design company, Alt Group, has started off the year with a bang, picking up three Certificates of Typographic Excellence in the Type Directors Club TDC56 competition in New York.

Posted on: February 12, 2010

A Green Place to Sit - Design for a better world

Author: Area Declic

Area Declic has launched a competition exclusively for female designers: students and professionals from age 22 upwards to invite them to take part in designing a Collection of Seating for Outdoor use.

Posted on: February 12, 2010

red dot design award: design concept 2010 - Call for Entries

Author: Ken Koo - President, Asia red dot design award

A red dot is that seal of quality that distinguishes one from even the best in the field of design. As an indisputable emblem of creativity and competitiveness, it serves as the catalyst for greater achievements by you and your organisation.

Posted on: February 11, 2010

Nagoya Design DO! 2010 - ''Design to Empower Tomorrow''

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Nagoya Design DO! is an international competition held every other year with the goal of encouraging the development and interaction of talented young designers from all around the world.

Posted on: February 5, 2010

Paterson Offer Quality and Win a Design Tour to ISH

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The Design Tour, worth $20,000. Entry is open to all architects and designers, whether individuals or organisations, for all projects specifying Grohe, Villeroy & Boch or Keuco products during the promotion period 1 February 2010 to 15 December 2010.

Posted on: February 3, 2010

Kiwi coffin on show in New York

Author: Greg Holdsworth

Auckland designer and DINZ Member, Greg Holdsworth, is about to ship one of his Artisan coffins to New York to participate in the upcoming exhibition at the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.

Posted on: January 16, 2010

Graphis AdvertisingAnnual2011 - Call For Entries

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Graphis publications feature the best in Design, Advertising, Photography and Illustration. Each of our Annuals represents the best internationally produced work in that discipline from the previous year.

Posted on: January 15, 2010

Textile & Design Laboratory - January News

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Kerry Maguire - King of Textile Clothing Technology Corporation (TC)2 will be visiting the Textile and Design Lab mid-April. She is the Manager of Product Development and Sustainability Initiatives at the world renowned textile organisation in the US.

Posted on: January 14, 2010

Alt Group wins Grand Prix at World's Premium Design Awards

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Multidisciplinary design company, Alt Group travelled to Essen, Germany last week to collect their major haul of four red dots at the world’s premium design awards, but arrived home in the weekend with a grand prix also in their luggage.

Posted on: December 15, 2009

NZ design students gain membership of the International Society of Typographic Designers

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Massey University gained high scores with 2 Commendations, 2 Merits and 2 Passes. Annette O’Sullivan of Massey University went through the ISTD Assessment Scheme when she was studying in London and introduced the scheme to Massey University this year.

Posted on: December 15, 2009

DINZ BeST Design Awards 2008 Annual

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DINZ BeST Design Awards 2008 Annual is now available to purchase.

Posted on: November 6, 2009

Terabyte and The Pond combine for launch of new dinz site

Author: The Pond

Digital design company Terabyte and writers from The Pond have combined forces to deliver a radical rethink of our dinz site, making it more content driven and interactive than ever before.

Posted on: September 2, 2009

Dyson Product Design Awards 2009

Author: DINZ

Product designer climbs lofty heights with his forestry invention - and wins national James Dyson

Posted on: July 27, 2009