Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Where Will It Go?
When CNNfn is taken off the air later this month, what will become of shows such as this?
design360 takes a unique look at the creative process, the social context and the business perspective of design throughout Europe and beyond. This half hour program explores the unexpected influence of design in all our lives as we enter the 21st century, with each episode dedicated to a particular theme such as sport or travel.
The programme features interviews with leading figures in the fashion world, such as Donatella Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCarthey, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood and Brigitte Bardot. Design 360 has also interviewed celebrated architects, including Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Lord Norman Foster, Rem Koolhaas and Shigeru Ban. 'Prototype' looks at the latest ideas, news and gadgets while 'Design Icon' focuses on classic designs which have had widespread appeal, such as Birkenstocks, the World Cup trophy and the Anglepoise lamp.
Top journalists, CEOs and fashion stylists are called upon to comment on a variety of subjects making this program a fascinating and unique analysis of the design world.
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