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“…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