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Top Design Finalists of the Year Unveiled

Barbara Griffin07 mins

The Shed: A New Era of Urban Event Spaces

The Design Museum has announced the 76 nominees for the 2019 Beazley Design Award. Beatrice Galilee, this year’s esteemed guest curator, selects her favorite picks from the shortlist for CNN Style, starting with The Shed, New York’s new event space that can expand and contract, designed by New York architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

The Design Museum has announced the 76 nominees for the 2019 Beazley Design Award. Beatrice Galilee, this year's guest curator, selects her favorite picks from the shortlist for CNN Style, starting with The Shed, New York's new event space that can expand and contract, designed by New York architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
The Design Museum has announced the 76 nominees for the 2019 Beazley Design Award. Beatrice Galilee, this year’s guest curator, selects her favorite picks from the shortlist for CNN Style, starting with The Shed, New York’s new event space that can expand and contract, designed by New York architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Urban Mobility Innovations

Moreover, Jump, an electric bicycle, is part of Uber’s new fleet for urban mobility. As curator Beatrice Galilee notes, “The relationship between our phones and our cities has transformed with Uber, which is now moving into this more environmentally-friendly offerings.”

Jump, an electric bicycle, is part of Uber's new fleet for urban mobility. 'The relationship between our phones and our cities has transformed with Uber, which is now moving into this more environmentally friendly offerings,' said curator Beatrice Galilee.
Jump, an electric bicycle, is part of Uber’s new fleet for urban mobility. ‘The relationship between our phones and our cities has transformed with Uber, which is now moving into this more environmentally friendly offerings,’ said curator Beatrice Galilee.

Self-Driving Technology

Furthermore, Muji’s Gacha is a self-driving shuttle bus that accommodates all weather conditions and has no defined front and back. Currently undergoing testing, it is expected to roll out as early as 2020.

Muji's Gacha is a self-driving shuttle bus that works in all weather conditions, and has no defined front and back. Now undergoing testing, it will be rolled out as early as 2020.
Muji’s Gacha is a self-driving shuttle bus that works in all weather conditions, and has no defined front and back. Now undergoing testing, it will be rolled out as early as 2020.

Gender-Neutral Innovations

Consequently, Q, the world’s first gender-neutral voice, is designed to eliminate gender bias from technologies, such as digital assistants. This innovative voice is created by combining the voices of five individuals who do not identify strictly as male or female.

Q is the world's first gender-neutral voice, which is designed to eliminate gender bias from technologies such as digital assistants. It's created by combining the voices of five people that do not identify as either female or male.
Q is the world’s first gender-neutral voice, which is designed to eliminate gender bias from technologies such as digital assistants. It’s created by combining the voices of five people that do not identify as either female or male.

Fashion Meets Social Commentary

Additionally, one of the most talked-about catwalk shows this year was Viktor and Rolf’s. They presented enormous dresses with powerful statements, which were both Instagrammable and relevant to women’s voices and their physical representation in society.

One of the most talked about catwalk shows this year was Viktor and Rolf's. They did these dresses that were absolutely huge with these statements on them. They were very Instagrammable, but also touched upon women's voices and women occupying more space,
One of the most talked about catwalk shows this year was Viktor and Rolf’s. They did these dresses that were absolutely huge with these statements on them. They were very Instagrammable, but also touched upon women’s voices and women occupying more space, said curator Beatrice Galilee.

Brand Identity in Sports

The brand identity for the Wolverhampton Wanderers, an English football team, was influenced by the region’s industrial history, specifically its ties with steel and ironmongering. The logo features a 3D wolf head made of iron, which captures this heritage effectively.

The brand identity for the Wolverhampton Wanderers, an English football team, was influenced by the region's ties with steel and ironmongering, so the logo contains a 3D wolf head made of iron.
The brand identity for the Wolverhampton Wanderers, an English football team, was influenced by the region’s ties with steel and ironmongering, so the logo contains a 3D wolf head made of iron.

Environmentally Conscious Architecture

Lastly, Opalis is an online directory dedicated to reusable building materials. This platform allows architects and owners to manage construction projects in an environmentally conscious manner.

Opalis, an online directory for reusable building materials, allows architects and owners to deal with construction works in an environmentally conscious way.
Opalis, an online directory for reusable building materials, allows architects and owners to deal with construction works in an environmentally conscious way.

Costume Design in Film

It’s truly remarkable to witness how costumes can redefine perceptions of eras. As an observation, it becomes evident that contemporary designs often draw from historical inspirations, yet convey modern aesthetics.

It's really amazing to see these close up, because you sort of forget how graphic the film is -- but the costumes have nothing to do with that era. When you look at the patterns, you realize it's actually a really contemporary look.
It’s really amazing to see these close up, because you sort of forget how graphic the film is — but the costumes have nothing to do with that era. When you look at the patterns, you realize it’s actually a really contemporary look.

Political Campaigning in Design

Lastly, the Led By Donkeys campaign utilized innovative billboard designs targeting Brexit in the UK. This campaign highlighted the intersection of design and politics in contemporary life, demonstrating that political discourse is an essential part of design.

Led By Donkeys was a billboard campaign targeting Brexit in the UK. 'Probably more than anything this year, in British design, politics and campaigning has been just so much on the forefront,' said curator Beatrice Galilee.
Led By Donkeys was a billboard campaign targeting Brexit in the UK. ‘Probably more than anything this year, in British design, politics and campaigning has been just so much on the forefront,’ said curator Beatrice Galilee.


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