Jan 15, 2014 11:48 AM EST
The organization of professional designers first came to the attention of the general U.S. public in 1927. That year, Macy's in New York held the well attended Exposition of Art in Trade. This featured "modern products," many of them from the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, which was belatedly recognized by the U.S. government as an important "modern movement."
The Android business pad BP70 is an industrial tablet computer that can be used at public institutions, construction sites, wholesale or retail stores, and health-care facilities. It is sturdy and durable, but very light and compact in size. It was designed for long-term use and uses modules to upgrade functions and usability.
Designed by Jung Sik Park, Se Bin Park, Ji Seok Heo and Ri Jin Seo of Bluebird Inc.
Contact: Rijin Seo - rijin@bluebird.co.kr
Obama For America Mobile Strategy
The design team was approached to design and develop a mobile strategy for President Barack Obama's 2012 bid for reelection. Working with Obama for America, the team crafted an ambitious set of mobile applications designed to support Obama's large base of campaign volunteers and grassroots supporters.
Designed by Ryan Hovenweep, Lani DeGuire, Tate Strickland, Shea Cadrin, Bryan Oltman, Shaun Dubuque and Doug Cook of thirteen23
Contact: Doug Cook - doug@thirteen23.com
The Fitbit Flex is a wellness tracking device that contains a sophisticated 3D motion sensor that measures steps taken, calories burned, distance walked and sleep quality. Low-power Bluetooth 4.0 pushes data to an iPhone, Android or computer.
Designed by Gadi Amit, Jacqui Belleau, Dan Clifton and Tom Crisp of NewDealDesign LLC
Contact: Gadi Amit - info@newdealdesign.com
The GALAXY CAMERA is a creative tool that features the latest Android OS, which enables the user to shoot high-quality photos and connect wirelessly to share photos instantly. It comes with wireless communication modules for 3G/4G and Wi-Fi, a 21x optical zoom lens and 4.8-inch full-touch LCD. With the camera users can shoot, edit and share photos.
Designed by Seungho Jang and Minki Ham of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
Contact: MinJeong Kim - mj1003.kim@samsung.com
Padfone Infinity
The Padfone Infinity is an Android smartphone with a Padstation that enables users to enjoy the benefits of both a phone and a tablet. The Dynamic Display Switch enables to users to change the display’s resolution when the phone is docked. The Padfone Infinity eliminates the need for multiple data plans and devices.
Designed by ASUSDESIGN of Asustek Computer Inc. for Asustek Computer Inc.
Contact: Mary Hsi - mary_hsi@asus.com
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