Archive for November, 2009



Chinese Graphic Design in the 20th Century: A Documentary

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Chinese Graphic Design in the 20th Century showcases design objects such as Chinese posters, magazines and newspapers from the 20th century, and other graphic design-related objects, individual profiles and relevant documents.
Chinese Graphic Design in the 20th Century: A Documentary - XIN Icograda World Design Congress Beijing 2009, Xin

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Show of 5th FounderType Chinese Type Design Competition

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Forum of Chinese Type Design & Awards Presentation of CHINESE KAISHU, 5th FounderType Chinese Type Design Competition
The culture of Chinese characters has long historical roots a nd profound meanings; it fosters China’s ancientcivilization and advances the cultural evolvement of it. Kaishu (a formal script of Chinese characters), in the entirehistory of Chinese characters, enjoys an [...]

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Central Academy of Fine Arts recognised by BusinessWeek

Monday, November 9th, 2009

China’s Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), host organiser of Xin: Icograda World Design Congress 2009, has been recognised by BusinessWeek in its annual ranking of the world’s best design schools.

CAFA is one of 30 schools honoured in BusinessWeek’s Special Report on Design Thinking, which includes an article on China’s new focus on design. Selected [...]

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Jamy Yang Inspired by Crystallized- Swarovski Element

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Inspired by Swarovski crystals, top product designer Jamy Yang is invited by Crystallized- Swarovski Element to create two crystal lamps with innovative design methods. One of them is an exaggerated version of the classic bulb, with the delicate touch of Swarovski crystal mesh on the surface. Sparkling during the day, it is even more spectacular [...]

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