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In the press
“…An inventory compiled around
the year’s most indispensable or superfluous
objects ...”
Libération, November 28, 2003
“Vintage 2004 … a reminder of
one of the discipline’s fundamental
truths: it serves the end user.”
L’Usine nouvelle, November 20.
2004
“A selection of the most innovative
creations originating from our daily environment:
the development of space, automobiles and
transport, decoration, toys, professional
material, packaging, sports and leisure.”
Pariscope, November 26, 2003
“The multitude of objects on show in
the ‘Cité des Sciences’
illustrates that design is ubiquitous and,
in its own way, reflects our choices in life.”
Metro, Tuesday, January 13, 2004
“By increasing the standing of design
in the eyes of both individuals and professionals
[this exhibition] proves once again the extent
to which this discipline can be one of the
most effective purchasing triggers.”
Journal Market, leading monthly magazine
of lifestyle trade and equipment, February
2004
“Design is beginning to gain followers
in industrial goods, as witnessed by the products
recently rewarded by ‘Observeur du Design’…”
L’Usine nouvelle, November 20,
2004
“This fifth exhibition develops the
collaboration between industrial players and
designers for a qualitative and innovative
consideration of today’s lifestyles.”
Univers électroménager
image son multimédia, December 2–9,
2003
“Some thirty ‘Observeur’
stars are taken to an international exhibition
in Seoul by the APCI. They will be confronted
by the excellence in world design.”
L’Usine nouvelle, November 20,
2004
“Vehicles, beauty products, furniture,
household equipment… The fifth ‘Observeur
du Design’ exhibition presents 165 creations
that are outstanding in terms of their functionality,
forms and innovative character.”
Télérama, January 28,
2004
“Over 150 creations are brought together
to witness the vitality of collaborations
between companies and designers.”
Beaux Arts magazine, January 2004
“This exhibition, with a clear educational
objective, is geared both towards the individual
and SMEs and aims to promote the design of
service and consumption premises, technological
innovation and new materials…”
L’Œil, January 2004
“165 design objects identified with
a concern to increase the standing of both
industrial players and creators…”
Art Actuel, January-February, 2004
“In many sectors of industry, manufacturers
are beginning to produce both aesthetic and
pleasing creations. Design is making progress.
This is what is illustrated in the ‘Observeur
du Design 2004’ exhibition.”
Paris Capitale, November-December
2004
“The fifth ‘Observeur du Design’
exhibition covers over 700 m2 and displays
the best French creations…”
Bloc Notes Publishing, November 2003
“Over 150 creations aim to demonstrate
that design is a differentiating factor in
international competition.”
La lettre des plastiques hebdo, October
13, 2003
“The sense of the exhibition highlights
the value of creations presented from the
designer’s and user’s point of
view…”
Le quotidien du médecin, January
23, 2004
“This event increases the standing
of the company and research worlds…”
Science revue, January 2004
“An illuminating initiative, a competitive
spirit for all emerging talents that are awarded
stars every year…”
idinox Point Com Printemps 2004, quarterly
magazine of the “Institut de développement
de l’inox” (Stainless
Steel Development Institute)
“Design, the bastion of innovation.
[…] The aim is to make both the general
public and decision-makers understand that
design is not exclusively dedicated to automobiles
or luxury furniture…”
Les Échos, April 28, 2004
And on the Internet:
“An excellent opportunity to discover
and meet the players in French design.”
www.dezineo.com
“This exhibition presents the quality
and diversity of the design offer in France…”
graphimac.com
“Awarded by an independent jury every
year, the stars are given to products that
stand out for excellence of design and high
standards of manufacture…”
www.designkorea.or.kr
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