Design Event 2009: The Democracy Exhibit

CreateDemocracy. The public will then vote their favorites (see examples below) into the festival showcase. Organizers encourage artists to promote their works globally using the Internet's democratic platforms like Facebook, forums or blogs. With no curators involved, everyone has a fair chance of getting their work in the final exhibit, which will be constantly changing based on ongoing voting. The deadline for submissions is 30 …

Harry Allen x Johnson & Johnson: First Aid Kit and Panel

by Tisha Leung Winner of I.D. magazine's best packaging design in their Annual Design Review, industrial designer Harry Allen's take on Johnson & Johnson's ubiquitous first aid kit reshapes it into a modern figure-eight form. The design stands on end for easy storage, has a built-in handle for quick grab-and-go, and makes for the slimmest profile possible, with the recognizable red cross front and center. …

Sara Varon x Ayumi Horie Pottery

Comedian and children's book artist Sara Varon teamed up with potter Ayumi Horie to create a one-of-a-kind series for Red Lodge Clay Center in Montana. The dinosaur-embellished pieces sold out already, but the show runs through the end of the month. (See details below.) Dinosaurs Through 31 August 2009 Red Lodge Clay Center 123 South Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068 map tel. +1 406 446 …