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Friday 17th October 2008 High flyer Methven masters the Plastics Designs Awards

Methven has continued its recent winning streak by being awarded both the Supreme Award and three Gold awards at the 2008 Plastics Industry Bi-Annual Design Awards.

Wednesday 8th October 2008 The Goods: The Michael Braungart Interview

Michael Braungart has told Good magazine how New Zealand can use his ‘Cradle to Cradle’ principles to its advantage.

Monday 6th October 2008 Design Symposium to focus on Swedish design tips

A specialist symposium for those interested in design in business will kick-off the Swedish Embassy’s week long Swedish Style New Zealand initiative in October.

Thursday 2nd October 2008 Register now for Christchurch Profit By Design

Places are still available for the Christchurch Profit by Design workshop being held on October 30/31st – but they’re selling fast.

Wednesday 1st October 2008 Gen Y share their inspiration from the CEO Summit: Sustainable design

Five of New Zealand’s next generation in design talent had the chance of the lifetime to learn from the CEO Summit 2008’s key speakers first hand this year.

Wednesday 1st October 2008 Gen Y design leaders draw inspiration from CEO Summit

This year’s Better by Design CEO Summit will send shock waves through the design community, say five of the next generation of New Zealand’s design talent.

Sunday 28th September 2008 Marketers to focus on consumer changes at DINZ Design Conference

Designers will be challenged to think about their ‘spin-weary’ customer’s take on sustainability at this year’s Design Institute of New Zealand (DINZ) national conference on October 10th.

Wednesday 24th September 2008 Design industry welcomes copyright ownership law change

The Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ) has welcomed the repeal of the commissioning rule under the Copyright Act, saying it is good news for designers.

Friday 19th September 2008 Agresearch launches fabric ‘tracer’ to stop brand fakes

AgResearch launched a world-first ‘textile tracing’ system set to eliminate clothing brand fakes during Air New Zealand Fashion Week.

Friday 19th September 2008 Profit by Design – the edge for smart companies profit by design

Business and industry managers of today and tomorrow, particularly those dedicated to implementing innovation can now register for the highly respected Profit by Design workshop.

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Friday 17th October 2008 High flyer Methven masters the Plastics Designs Awards Wednesday 8th October 2008 The Goods: The Michael Braungart Interview Monday 6th October 2008 Design Symposium to focus on Swedish design tips