July 18, 2008 – frog design received today the Gold 2008 International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) for our conceptualization of the energy-efficient frogware lightbulb. The concept bulb uses a high-output LED as its light source, consuming less than half the power of a conventional bulb. The IDEA competition recognizes the best in global product design. Take a closer look in the latest issue of BusinessWeek.
The latest edition of design mind, the Numbers issue, is now online – and in a new format. We’ve unveiled a new website for our publication, unifying the long-form content you’ve come to expect with our blog, video series, and international events program. We’ve also introduced a new print format, available in select bookstores and at frog studios worldwide. Check it out.
On July 22-24, 2008, frog design will sponsor the AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford University, bringing together business leaders from across industries to identify the significant economic, political, and commercial trends disrupting the global technology industries today. On Wednesday, July 23, frog Chief Creative Officer Mark Rolston will share his thoughts with the audience on the future of mobile technologies in an open-source, open-network world.
There’s no question that Barack Obama’s campaign has been well-designed – from the logo and website to the videos of his speeches. And that’s where Arun Chaudhary comes in, director of video field production for Obama himself. Join us on July 16, 2008 as Arun shares his experiences from the campaign trail and his thoughts on what it takes to document history in real-time. RSVP required.
On Saturday, July 20, 2008, frog design will team up with our friends at GOOD Magazine to sponsor the 2nd annual “Choose GOOD” Block Party, with proceeds benefiting a selection of twelve international non-profits. The event will feature food and drink, art installations, free giveaways, and numerous interactive activities to keep the fun going throughout the afternoon.
On Wednesday, July 23, 2008, frog Chief Creative Officer Mark Rolston will help lead a discussion at FORTUNE Brainstorm: TECH on designing the mobile Internet, exploring the intersections of information, technology, and communication. Other panelists will speak on behalf of Intel, Nokia, and Yahoo!