Archive for 'Design'

Google to Release Best Smartphone Yet? | 12.21.09

If you’ve been lurking the internet recently, you’ve probably heard rumors of Google’s new smartphone – set to far surpass Motorola’s Droid and Apple’s iPhone. Search “Google Phone” and you’ll soon realize that it’s the elusive unicorn of the internet.
Google knows how to market – it’s that simple. The word “Google” is a common verb [...]

Re-inventing the Interior Design Industry | 09.21.09

The world of interior design hardly seems like a recession-proof business. When money gets tight, luxury goods and services are the first to go. Faced with the current credit crunch and declining real estate values, many homeowners are reluctant to embark on big-budget redecoration projects. However, some enterprising interior decorators are using the [...]

4 (Realistic) Dream Jobs and How to Get Them. | 09.17.09

Everyone has a pipe dream. Whether it is artist or astronaut, young people are being taught that in today’s modern society almost anything is attainable. Aspirations to be a rock star, actor or pro athlete are becoming increasingly prosaic as young people are expanding their ambitions. Today’s youth recognize that a career is not merely [...]

Interior Design Extravaganza Can Be the Blue Print Motivation for Aspiring Go-Getters | 08.31.09

August 30, 2009 – For those of you interested in interior design, Housing Works Bookstore is a nonstop advocate and promoter of sustainable design and community housing for the underprivileged. Also, as many of their events go, in September and October the Housing Works Bookstore will be the benefitting non-profit for Metropolitan Home’s SHOWTIME [...]

Can You Get a Drafting Certificate Online? | 08.28.09

Good news for all you aspiring drafters: the answer is yes! So for all you hopeful drafters out there who may have been unable to attend a traditional brick and mortar college, or it simply didn’t fit your lifestyle, then you should consider exploring online programs instead.
What does a drafter do exactly? Drafters are the [...]

Architects and “Green” Engineering | 08.20.09

Most industries now recognize the importance of reducing their carbon footprint in the world and the field of architecture is no exception. Architects are responsible for designing architectural and structural elements of commercial and residential buildings. These buildings must be functional, economical, practical and safe.
Architects understand the significance of adopting sustainable [...]

No Recession for Interior Designers! | 07.06.09

Despite the fact that we have seen a serious dip in spending during this recession, not all Americans are taking part in cut-backs. People are still spending a lot of money decorating their homes! During this recession, families are making more intimate purchases and focusing on improving their homes. For Clive Christian, a high-end designer, [...]

How Does the Economy and Fashion Mix? | 06.16.09

The every-changing and always exciting world of fashion design just threw its 27th annual Fashion Awards at Lincoln Center. The event was held by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and hosted by comedian Tracy Ullman. The evening was filled with laughter and good times. Along with the pleasantness, a very important statement was [...]

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