Issue 7, December 7th 2010


President’s Note

Technology, Design Linked Forever

It’s said technology never sleeps. Neither does design. Technology has evolved and so has design. Technology has abetted the development of the human race. So has design. The relationship between technology and design are linked forever. Be it with products, graphics or interiors. Technology and design are in fact symbiotic. They feed off each other and help mutual growth. We can look back and see how modern interior design has evolved…
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Cover Story Spotlight
Planning for Outdoors Communication Key to Creative Process

Begin the new season by creating a great outdoor environment with the right furniture and make the best use of the weather.
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Christian Merieau, managing director of Samuel Creations, explains communication is key to successful design projects.
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Icon Sustainability Feature
Pioneer in Modernism A Standard for Sustainability

A glimpse into the life of Louis Henry Sullivan, the architect who brought about the concept of ‘skyscrapers’.
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Eden Bruckman, vice president of the International Living Building Institute speaks about the Living Building Challenge.
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Featured Product

Go with the “Flo”

Colebrook Bosson Saunders launches its latest ergonomic product, “Flo,” a self-powered monitor arm for the workplace.
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News: Out & About  
Read about the latest happenings in the industry

- Terence Conran honoured Royal Designer for Industry
- Jotun Paints to showcase New Collection
- Robin Day, ‘grandmaster of furniture design dies at age 95
 
- Woods Bagot named Interior Design Firm Of the Year
- Sara General Trading Establishment opens new Showroom
- IIDA Named Knowledge Partner For Dubai Office Exhibition 2011

Art Review Building Business Sense
A Different Dimension of Art Is there “Green” in “Green Design?”

David Hyde explains RubikCubism, a new art form that he evolved, that is now generating interest all over the globe.
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This month, Fred Berns explores the financial potential for design professionals of "environmentally responsible" design.
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Tech Talk Trend Report
Lighting with Concepts Hardwoods in Unlikely Places
The new age of lighting is here. With OLEDs, conceptual shapes and sizes, lighting takes on a new twist.
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Design professionals no longer have qualms to clients’ request for wood in the most unlikely places, such as the bath.
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APID News Campus Chat
Get up-to-date information on APID members and the various activities in which the Association is engaged.
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Students from leading universities in the country were asked to put together their skills at the INDEX design competition.
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What’s On    
- Iran Cementex 2010
Date: 01-04 Dec, 2010
- Con-Build Vietnam 2010
Date: Dec 01-04,2010
- Bangkok Furniture Sale
Date: 4-12 December, 2010

- Dream Home
Date: Dec 10, 2010
- Saudi Office Expo
Date: 12-15 Dec, 2010
- Interior Design & Construction Saudi Arabia Conference
Date: 15-18 Jan, 2011
In Focus

APID Seminars Offer Much Learning

The Interior Design – related seminars held by the Association of Professional Interior Designers jointly with the UKTI and British Business Group recently as part of the British Showcase at the Al Murooj Rotana were a huge success and much appreciated by all.
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- Editor
Sheetal Elizabeth Thomas, SPI Publishing
- Deputy Editor
Sandhy Divakaran, SPI Publishing
- APID Co-ordinator
Lalitha Shivadas
- Production Manager
Saleem P.O
- Original Design & Layout
Aneesh Varghese, SPI Publishing
Schubert Rodrigues, Renascent
- Marketing Director
Shantanu Phansalkar
 














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