Press Releases

01 July 2004

The fantastic image arisen from the mixture of rays, pattern, colours and texture is much alluring to our eyes. Suppliers continue to discover nouvelle materials in order to achieve innovative effect.

16 June 2004

3form is in top form. Best known for its eye-catching resin panels, the company is going eco while adding gusto with new polycarbonate panels and flooring and a line of furniture.

03 June 2004

Forward-thinking designers at this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair brought old-world opulence into the 21st century.

01 June 2004

A nonprofit in Washington, D.C., embodies the eco-friendly, cost-conscious vision of Envision Design. A warehouse was not the image Judith Johnson had in mind.

01 May 2004

Welcome to the best of both worlds. The new GE Profile side-by-side with ClimateKeeper2 has two evaporators. So humidity stays ultra-high in the refrigerator and ultra-low in the freezer. Food looks and stays amazingly fresh.

01 February 2004

From tiles to textiles, materials are more visually and functionally diverse than ever before. In response to increasing demands form architects and interior designers for diverse styles and improved performance in finishes and materials, companies have developed products that take their inspiration from the past and use the latest technologies.

01 February 2004

Partitions have always been an integral part of our lives. In Japan, for example, they are used as screen walls and even as light doors. The Japanese were the first to turn screens into works of art. Some European artists have referred to screens as an additional medium on which one can write, paint and even sculpt.

01 December 2003

The industry is brimming with design talent, innovation, and business savvy, but Contract's editors think these manufacturers will be especially interesting in 2004.

01 December 2003

Thirteen standout products that made an impression on us this year. Most of the offerings below go a step beyond what is expected of typical products in their category, such as an automatic faucet that generates its own energy or a cooktop that knows when the chef is done cooking.

01 November 2003

Paper is beautiful but fragile. Glass is beautiful but heavy. Here's a shoji alternative that's beautiful, and no buts about it.

01 August 2003

HBA/Hirsch Bednar Associates capitalizes on a wonderland locale to create one of the top luxury resorts in all of the world.

18 June 2003

Think of Varia as a painter's palette. The high performance translucent resin is the decorative material of your imagination. With half the weight and 40 times the impact strength of glass, Varia can be embossed, contoured, and cut to your specifications.

16 June 2003

In the everlasting quest for progress, humans have often ignored their destructive impact on the environment. But the design industry is taking heart. This year, the Show Daily applauds companies accepting the responsibility to conserve, preserve, protect, and sustain the biodiversity and natural resources that can restore our planet to a more pristine state.

02 December 2002

While it's our goal each December to present the most innovative, well-designed new products to our readers, there isn't a scientific method to our selections. Our process is simple: We gather the product submissions, present them to a jury of design professionals, and publish their favorites from that group.