European design directory
The online design directory database. A selection of products designed by some of the design consultancies from our european design directory..
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The study « Design & Patent » translated into Japanese
16 janvier 2012 — What can we find at the intersection of design and patent? What are the practices of designers, either working in companies or in agencies, in terms of patents? What are the factors strengthening the links between design and patent? What [...]
European Programs
designnovation – 9th European conference on the challenges of design in Europe
2 décembre 2011 — Small Actions / Big Picture / Solid Change In the light of the social and economical situation, we are building an even more exiting programme for this year. The first day of the conference will focus on the concrete support to [...]
Event
L’émoi du design – Diseño de Francia in Madrid
14 février 2012 — The APCI has collaborated in this unique exhibition by selecting more than forty of the best French designs in all areas of daily life which received the award "Stars of the Observeur du Design." The collaboration between designers, companies and brands in innovation and creativity will be emphasized.
International
International activities – Review of the year 2011
27 janvier 2012 — In 2011, the APCI continued to strive for a strong international presence with two main objectives in mind: reinforcing the visibility of French design in major events and within key networks; implementing a global strategic approach via companies towards outside markets integrating [...]
Publications
Panorama Design – European Design Guide 2011-2012
8 septembre 2011 — Design is booming and designer’s intervention is nowadays deployed in all sectors, with strong growth in services and administration. In order to throw light on this discipline in turmoil, the APCI – French Agency for Promotion of Design – offers [...]
The APCI
France Announces National Design Centre Initiative
27 janvier 2012 — Minister Eric BESSON announces the launch of a design action plan and the creation of a National Design Centre.
The Observeur du design
The Observeur du design database. A snapshot of some of the 1850 creations selected by the Observeur du design since 1999.
Browse the Observeur du design
Design Innovation Prospective Club
The « design et prospective » club brings together public and private companies who consider that design is or must become a strategic stake for their innovation policies.
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Discover the latest exhibition of the Observeur du design at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie science park in Paris.
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