Soren Petersen: Design in Startups from the Get-Go

There has never been a better time to start a company since there is an abundance of capital, talent and growth rate. The rules of game have changed from a "make and sell" mentality to "how fast can one turn ideas/knowledge."

Read more: Crowdfunding, Values, Crowdsourcing, Design, Startups, Entrepreneurship, Investors, What-Is-Working-Small-Businesses, Business News

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Follow that robot: the hi-tech tour guides taking over Tate Britain at night

Art lovers all over the world can log on to the Tate website and control four robot guides that were test-driven by Space Oddity astronaut Chris Hadfield

Robots' eye view: watch an exclusive video of the robots on the move

In the small hours of the next five nights, things that absolutely will not go bump in the night will be roaming the galleries of Tate Britain.

After Dark will use four robots which move at surprising speed despite looking like the love children of a close encounter between a coat rack and a standard lamp to let the public experience the eerie thrill of visiting the sleeping art. It has won the first IK Prize for a project that widens access to art through digital technology.

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SOURCE: Art and design | The Guardian - Read entire story here.

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A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History

It’s August and we’re still dreaming of summer holidays, whether it’s beachside or in the heart of an amazing city, and this month’s Destination Design takes us to the latter. We find ourselves heading to The Netherlands to check out the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, an enchanting hotel right on a canal that is the vision of legendary designer Marcel Wanders.

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The 122-room hotel is like a quirky paradise that incorporates plenty of Dutch history and local heritage, full of Wanders’ signature majestic flair and drama. You’ll spot various sources of inspiration, like Dutch Delft blue, the Golden Age, tulips, and the color orange. (Watch Marcel Wanders talk about the hotel and chairs here)

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

Each space is full of visual delight with vibrant patterns, textures, and colors making the hotel feel like a culturally rich place to spend time while you’re taking in the sights of Amsterdam.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

The moody blue bar looks like a place you could spend hours relaxing and having conversations while you’re sipping on your cocktails.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

The Bluespoon Restaurant boasts a cozy speakeasy-type atmosphere to enjoy seasonal farm-to-table eats.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

This corner table lets you dine semi-privately while enjoying views of the garden.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

The breakfast spread is set up under Wanders’ Sky Garden pendants.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

The standard rooms are even swank and overlook the Observatory, a universe-themed interior space in the lobby.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

They also have deluxe rooms with views of the city.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

The Andaz Suite feels more like a big city apartment than a hotel room. There’s plenty of extra space for sleeping, lounging, or working.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

The Andaz Large Suite is located on the top floor with floor-to-ceiling views of the Observatory downstairs. On the other side, you have views of the canals.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

Notice the large white tub that resembles a bar of soap? It’s from the Wanders Collection for Bisazza.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

The hotel also offers several types of meeting rooms if you’re in town to conduct business.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

If you’re there for pleasure, there’s always the spa.

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

A Modern Hotel in Amsterdam with Dutch History in main interior design  Category

Who’s packed and ready to go?

What: Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
Where: Prinsengracht 587, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1016 HT
How much: From approximately 352 EUR or US $470, depending on room or suite.
Highlights: A lobby with a universe-themed Observatory and a central, on-the-canal location.
Design draw: A quirky paradise that incorporates plenty of Dutch history and local heritage and is full of Wanders’ signature majestic flair and drama.
Book it: Call +31 (0) 20 523 1234 or email amsterdam.prinsengracht@andaz.com.


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Robots take you on an after-dark tour of Tate Britain – video

It's not a hi-tech art heist, but a brand new way to explore art galleries by night. Design team The Workers (Tommaso Lanza, Ross Cairns and David Di Duca) have created four robots that will roam Tate Britain for five nights, which the public can steer via a website. Oliver Wainwright gets the first glimpse of the robots' eye view

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The Past and Present of Mercedes Benz Racing Cars in One Monumental Sculpture by Gerry Judah

The Past and Present of Mercedes Benz Racing Cars in One Monumental Sculpture by Gerry Judah
The Past and Present of Mercedes Benz Racing Cars in One Monumental Sculpture by Gerry Judah

Celebrated British sculptor Gerry Judah has been commissioned every year since 1997 to create the monumental centerpiece for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, featuring real cars from the world’s top brands. This year he decided to lift off two of Mercedes Benz’s legendary Silver Arrows...

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T Magazine: When in Paris

For the 27th Biennale des Antiquaires, the designer Jacques Grange reimagines the Grand Palais as an enormous French garden under glass.




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