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Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Nagisa Bakery by Katsunori Nagai Wins Bronze in A' Interior Design Awards
Katsunori Nagai's Innovative Nagisa Bakery Design Recognized for Excellence in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category COMO, CO, ITALY, August 5, 2025 / / -- The highly prestigious A' Design Award, a respected recognition in the field of interior design, has announced Katsunori Nagai 's exceptional work, 'Nagisa Bakery,' as the Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. This accolade underscores the significance of Nagai's innovative design within the interior design industry, positioning it as a noteworthy contribution to the field. Nagisa Bakery's award-winning design holds significant relevance for the interior design industry and its clientele. By embodying current trends and needs within the sector, Nagai's work aligns seamlessly with industry standards and practices. The bakery's thoughtful layout and aesthetic choices offer practical benefits for users, showcasing innovation and functionality that resonate with stakeholders across the interior design landscape. Katsunori Nagai's Nagisa Bakery design stands apart through its masterful blend of shore and sea elements, expressed through line-emphasizing compositions and a carefully curated color palette. The unique display of baguettes as surfboards against corrugated slate, a material reminiscent of beach hut roofs, adds a distinctive touch. The ceiling's eight shades of blue louvers, arranged to embody the melody of Nagisa Hotel, further elevate the space's visual appeal and atmospheric qualities. This well-deserved recognition from the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award serves as a catalyst for Katsunori Nagai and his team to continue pushing the boundaries of design excellence. The accolade not only validates the caliber of Nagisa Bakery's design but also sets the stage for future innovative projects that challenge conventions and inspire the industry as a whole. Interested parties may learn more about Nagisa Bakery's award-winning design at: About Katsunori Nagai Katsunori Nagai, the representative of Re+ Design Lab, has been passionate about architecture, interior design, crafts, and art from a young age. After studying at an art university, Nagai embarked on a career as a spatial designer, tackling a wide array of projects spanning restaurants, retail stores, offices, homes, and hospitals. With a meticulous, workshop-like approach, Nagai brings customers' ideas to life, delivering added value that surpasses expectations. About Nagisa Bakery Nagisa Bakery, located in Minami-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, is the brainchild of Toyoki Tanaka, the representative of Toyo General Insurance Office Co., Ltd., renowned as Japan's most energetic insurance company. Committed to providing fresh, safe, and delicious bread without additives or preservatives, Nagisa Bakery aims to support the health and happiness of the local community. By infusing each loaf with sincerity and care, the bakery seeks to energize and bring joy to all who partake in its offerings. About Bronze A' Design Award The Bronze A' Design Award recognizes outstanding designs that exhibit creativity, practicality, and professional execution. Winning designs are acknowledged for their potential to positively influence industry standards through innovative use of materials, technology, and thoughtful development. The rigorous selection process involves blind peer review by an expert jury panel, evaluating entries based on pre-established criteria such as innovative use of space, material selection, functional layout, color scheme mastery, lighting design, sustainability, cultural relevance, aesthetics, ergonomics, and more. About A' Design Award The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an esteemed international competition that promotes excellence and innovation within the interior design industry. Welcoming a diverse range of participants, from visionaries and leading agencies to innovative companies and influential brands, the award offers a platform to showcase creativity and gain global recognition. By participating, entrants demonstrate their superior design capabilities and contribute to advancing the industry and shaping future trends. The A' Design Award, now in its 17th year, is driven by a philanthropic mission to enhance society through the power of good design, recognizing and celebrating remarkable achievements that positively impact the global community. Interested parties may learn more about the A' Design Awards, explore the distinguished jury members, view past laureates, and submit their projects at: Makpal Bayetova A' DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION SRL + +39 031 497 2900 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Daily Mail
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why Gen Z Girl Guides have ditched the Hostess Badge
Gen Z: Time to stand up. Boomer: You sound like my Apple watch. I gotta move the sofa. Can't you wait until Homes Under The Hammer has finished? It's for a Girlguiding badge. What's the task? Weightlifting with furniture? Interior design, duh. What's next, a badge for fluffing your scatter cushions? Be real. 'Interior designer' is one of the 72 new badges introduced in the 2025 Girl Guides update. When I was a Guide we got badges for digging latrines, not moodboarding. I've already got the new 'Fandoms' badge because I love Taylor Swift so much. You've got a badge for knowing Taylor Swift's birthday and screeching Shake It Up? Shake It Off. And anyway, it's about sharing 'passion and connection'. I even made friendship bracelets for my unit. Good heavens. It's a shame nobody rewarded my 'passion' when I sent 27 love letters to Simon Le Bon's record label address in 1982. Criiinge. At least remembering 1982 qualifies you for the new 'Nostalgia' badge. Remembering when badges meant you had built a campfire not taken a selfie next to one? According to The Telegraph the Nostalgia badge requires a love for TV, film and even objects from the past. I love my husband, and he's getting on a bit. So harsh. You won't be qualifying for your 'Guiding sparkle' badge. Covering yourself in glitter and posting about it on Facebook? Facebook? You're so Boomer. Guiding sparkle means spreading your joy. Ironically, that's exactly what I do when I share a me-em on Facebook. It's called a 'meme'! I literally can't. Why don't you get me a cuppa? Tick off that 'Hostess' badge. 'It was scrapped in 2018 – 'hostess' is hardly a progressive way to describe empowered youngsters. Interesting. I actually agree with the reader in The Times who noted the correlation between the Hostess badge's binning and poor service in coffee shops. It's now back as a 'Celebrations' badge for female-identifying people who can throw a litparty. Nice food, fun games… Girls who can… I give up. I'm going to practise my nostalgia skills on my Gransnet forum. What have I told you about messaging strangers? We don't want another scamming incident. OK, but that fake Olly Murs account was so convincing. And besides, now I just comment on the thread of stories about our years as Guides. Let me guess: your idea of a campfire song was something by the Carpenters. 'I went to a county camp for the Silver Jubilee,' one of us wrote. 'It rained so hard we had to be roused, take down the huge marquee and evacuate on foot at 2am because the bus's engine flooded'. Sounds like a prisoner of war camp. What about the smores? Group relaxation sessions? 'Even as nine-year-old Brownies we had to chop our own firewood,' another wrote, 'and then use matches to light it. Many dicey sausages were consumed.' They should have reported the Tawny Owl. So sus. It was good old-fashioned fun. It was glorified child abuse. It's enough to get me reminiscing about my favourite campfire song: 'Ging gang goo-lie goo-lie goo-lie goo-lie wat-cha.' Not interested unless it's Taylor Swift, sorry. Maybe that's how to get younger Guides invested. Ging gang goo-lie (Taylor's version). Everybody: 'Taylor, hayla, hayla shayla, Taylor Taylor Taylor ho!'
Malay Mail
26-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Interea Announces New Office Space to Support Growing Operations
Cozy modern living room Designed by Interea Pte Ltd Favourite ID of June 2025 Excellence in Interior Design and Renovation SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 July 2025 – Interea has announced its relocation to a new office and showroom located at 37 Jalan Pemimpin, Mapex #02-10. The move supports the interior design and renovation company's operational expansion and offers improved facilities for both employees and new space is approximately 2.5 times larger than the previous office and includes a showroom that allows homeowners to better visualise design concepts. Its proximity to public transport also makes it more accessible for client visits and relocation aligns with Interea's growing team size and project volume. The enhanced space is intended to support day-to-day design processes and operations while also providing an environment for staff to collaborate and recharge.'As our team continues to grow, it is important to move into a space that supports both our operations and our design process,' said Cris Cen, Manager from Interea. 'The new showroom also gives clients a clearer sense of what their future space could look like, making discussions more productive and grounded.'An opening event is scheduled for 21 July 2025, with refreshments provided. The company has communicated the move via social media and direct outreach. All existing phone numbers and email addresses remain the relocation, Interea was recently recognised by home renovation platform Sixides with two awards:Sixides is known for its vetting of interior design firms, aims to help homeowners make informed decisions by highlighting firms that meet certain service and quality benchmarks. One firm is selected each month based on a combination of voting by homeowners and internal criteria set by Sixides.'Being recognised by a platform like Sixides is meaningful, especially because the selection is based on both homeowner feedback and clear quality standards,' said Cris Cen, Manager from Interea. 'It reflects how we consistently weave in design processes that prioritise functionality, aesthetics, and client needs.' As of June, Interea was selected from a pool of over 140 listed recognition reflects ongoing efforts to deliver proper design processes and respond to client needs. While Interea is a relatively new entrant, its inclusion in the monthly selection is considered a notable development given the competitive nature of the platform.A feature about the award will be published on Sixides' official social media channels. Interea will also provide updates through its own platforms to inform clients and #IntereaPteLtd #InteriorDesign #ShowroomOpening #OfficeExpansion #SixidesAward The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Interea Pte Ltd Interea specialises in bespoke interior design in Singapore. Established in 2021, it offers renovation and design services across a range of commercial and residential projects. It emphasises structured design processes to ensure both creativity and functionality in every space.
Al Bawaba
18-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
ADU Interior Design Students Showcase Industry-Ready Projects to Top Experts and Alumni
Abu Dhabi University's (ADU) Interior Design Program recently welcomed leading industry experts, academic professionals, and accomplished alumni to its main campus to evaluate 26 final projects of graduating students. The gathering marked a key milestone in the students' academic journey, providing a platform to present their design work, gain professional feedback, and connect with potential career opportunities. It also reaffirmed ADU's commitment to delivering industry-aligned, future-ready education that bridges the gap between learning and real-world jury included eight senior designers and representatives from renowned firms including Minotti, Bloomingdale's Dubai, Aati, INSITE Contracting and Interiors, AECOM, Canadian University Dubai, and Amalya Decoration. Several of the jury members were also ADU alumni with over a decade of experience, returning to mentor the next generation of interior Ahmed Elshakhs, Interior Design Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Interior Design at Abu Dhabi University, said: 'Our students delivered forward-thinking projects that reflect a deep understanding of contemporary design trends, user-centered thinking, and practical application. By presenting to leading figures from the industry, they demonstrated not only creativity but also career-ready skills that align with today's market needs. At ADU, we're committed to providing future-focused, industry-aligned education that equips students to contribute meaningfully to the creative economy locally and internationally'Projects presented ranged from a culinary institute to an engineering library and an ancient Egyptian museum, each demonstrating students' mastery of research-led design, advanced rendering techniques, and space alumna panelists expressed their enthusiasm for being part of the jury, describing it as a meaningful experience to return to where their design journey began and witness the creativity, professionalism, and potential of the university's future parallel, ADU's Department of Architecture and Interior Design also held its annual Furniture Design Exhibition. The exhibition showcased over 60 student projects, including full-scale prototypes, process posters, and custom design publications. It offered students a platform to apply technical skills in joinery detailing, laser cutting, and 3D printing, while exploring diverse stylistic approaches such as Sustainability, Scandinavian, Minimalism, and Ali Elamaireh, Associate Professor of Interior Design, Department of Architecture and Interior Design at Abu Dhabi University, said: 'The exhibition is a celebration of innovation, skill, and creativity. It offers students a valuable opportunity to turn conceptual ideas into functional pieces, while also deepening their understanding of materials, fabrication, and visual storytelling.'Ms. Ayah Hamash, Teaching Assistant at Abu Dhabi University, added: 'Every year, we are proud to witness our students push boundaries through thoughtful experimentation and technical precision. This year's exhibition reflects ADU's commitment to hands-on learning and cultivating a design mindset that is both sustainable and market-relevant.' The exhibition highlighted ADU's continued focus on hands-on learning and innovation, offering students real-world experience in conceptual design, materiality, and production processes which are essential foundations for impactful design careers.
Top Gear
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Volvo EC40 Interior Layout & Technology
Interior What is it like on the inside? Volvo says the EC40 is 'all about design'. Naturally that's brought flaws: scant headroom for anyone six-feet-plus intent on sitting in the back, a not-huge boot with a high floor, an obstructive A-pillar and tiny rear visibility, that most familiar of coupefied crossover gripes. But this is a Volvo, and the criticisms of its accommodation are minor rather than major. In truth the interior ambience is as zen as it ever was in a Swedish SUV. It contains no leather at all, with its various fabrics and carpets sourced from recycled matter. We're promised 71 former PET drinks bottles go into each cabin. Try drinking out of anything other than a keep cup with that stat boinging around your brain. Advertisement - Page continues below And at least you get a decent-sized frunk, ideal for cable storage. Far too many electric cars force you to make do with a compartment under the boot floor, forgetting that this tends to get blocked with, you know, stuff. That's 404 litres of stuff, to be exact, with room for 1,196 litres if you pop the seats down. And it's minimalist, right? It truly is, yes. There's no button to start or stop the engine, you just encourage the stubby little gear selector into D or P. There's not even a handbrake or auto hold button – which does encourage you to sit on the brakes in traffic, dazzling drivers behind with red lights. Oops. Any other gripes? All major functions operate through the mid-mounted, portrait touchscreen, though it's much simpler than when Volvo debuted this layout a few years ago. Signing into Google with your car may awaken the ethical quarters of your brain, but it does make things easy to operate. Nav instructions are neatly displayed in the digital instrument display, so idle passengers can faff around with the middle screen all they like – poring judgmentally through your Spotify – without disrupting progress. Advertisement - Page continues below What else should I know? Being a Volvo, the seats are terrific, and the backlit dashboard and door trim – mimicking the topography map of one of the designer's favourite Swedish hiking spots – is a cute and visually satisfying touch. Which is handy, because some of the materials and functions – not least the snappy manual lever for adjusting the steering wheel position – speaks of a £25k crossover punching up, not a £55k car completely comfortable in its skin. The XC40 on which this is based has been one of the UK's best-selling cars over the last few years, but that does mean some of the EC40's core bits can't help but feel mainstream. With less power and a lower price, it all makes significantly more sense. Changes for the Black Edition cars include a generally darker theme (the clue's in the name) with black headliners and decor, while the seats get swanky white stitching and piping. The only other difference is the extra touchscreen graphic that deploys the Performance package.
