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The Ohio Department of Transportation held a public meeting on January 19th to solicit feedback on the designs for Phases 2 and 3 of of the Downtown highway split fix. While the build out of these phases was recently pushed… [Read More]
It is an invitation to develop Columbus’ first street food hub. For this idea, we’ve given it a working title: Dinin’ Hall. Let us explain what it is. The concept of Dinin’ Hall came from a simple desire to create… [Read More]
CD102.5 and 200Columbus recently collaborated on a calendar design contest and today they’re officially announcing the winners. First place goes to Dave Cap with his “Pocketknife” design (pictured to the right). Second place is Lindsay Boyd with her piece titled… [Read More]
For my office tour this month on The Metropreneur, I visited the lovely home office of Jen Adrion and Omar Noory. The two have been running These Are Things, their modern and beautiful map and design business out of their… [Read More]
When Josh and Niki Quinn moved Tigertree into its new home at 787 North High Street, they knew they wanted a beautiful hanging sign to display outside the store. “We knew exactly what we wanted,” said Josh. They worked with… [Read More]
The Columbus Chapter of the American Institute of Architects recognizes locally designed architecture with their annual Design Awards. This year’s awards program boasts a total of seven winners; three honor awards and four merit awards. More information about all seven… [Read More]
I would like to suggest the following: Columbus is now and will develop further into an international design capital and an idea city of the future. Sound impossible? Let me tell you why it isn’t. In August of 2010, my… [Read More]
The Columbus Landmarks Foundation announced today their five finalists for their James B. Recchie Design Award that honors excellence in urban design. This award is bestowed to both historic and new buildings, as well as public spaces that provide distinctive… [Read More]
If you are looking to remodel or redecorate a room in your home, it can be a daunting task. In our At Home series, we feature people with beautifully decorated homes, but there are many others who get stuck, have… [Read More]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) tapped a group of industrial design students at the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) to assist with a redesign project for new bus shelters. The new shelters are being designed for placement… [Read More]
Seeking inspired recreation, Columbus residents and visitors are reconnecting to the downtown. From the Scioto Mile to the Mile on High, urban redevelopment is in demand. While critics believe there is no reason to go downtown, a culturally diverse audience… [Read More]
The Columbus College of Art & Design 2011 Senior Fashion Show, titled “Masters of Design,” was held Friday night at the school’s Design Studios on Broad and this year’s graduates did not disappoint. The show, which kicked off at 8:30… [Read More]
On Thursday, March 3rd, local architect Bart Overly gave a lecture on the Columbus Museum of Art, at the Columbus Museum of Art. The purpose of the lecture wasn’t exactly about the museum itself, but more about how the museum… [Read More]
Will Ruocco may not be a household name within the Columbus arts community, but he is a shining example of success when it comes to creating a career around art and design. Much of his work is done for clients… [Read More]
The Columbus College of Art and Design was just recognized as having one of the top Fashion Design Programs in the entire World by Fashionista.com, a fashion-industry news outlet. “Imagine our delight: one of New York’s leading sources for fashion… [Read More]
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