Company: frog design
New branch and location: frog design Technology Group for Europe in Stuttgart, Germany
What the new branch does: Press release is vague--"[implements] emerging, complex technology," "creates unique opportunities for innovation," "oversee the design process from start to finish, maintaining a consistent creative vision," etc.
Why they're doing it: The company says combining a Design Team and Technology Team results in faster time-to-market for clients' products.
History and trends: frog first established a Technology Team in 1996 in the US. The team subsequently did work for GE, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Yahoo! and Alltel. frog plans to grow the Europe team in the coming months.
Quote: "Digital media design represents our fastest growing area of business in Europe," said Eckhard Wunder, General Manager for frog design in Europe.
Full article: 400 words @ jura forumCompany: Nokia
New branch and location: Satellite Design Studio in Rio de Janeiro
What the new branch does: Studies social and cultural fabric and trends, alongside local designers and students
Why they're doing it: Seems to be part of a Nokia strategy for (large) niche design; also, possibly a form of design philanthropy (see "Quote").
History and trends: Last year Nokia opened its first satellite design studio in Bangalore. Both the Bangalore and Rio location work in conjunction with local top design schools.
Quote: "[The] studios bring Nokia designers directly into contact with local cultures and influences that will help inspire new design ideas and provide local students with hands on experience of working with a world class global design team."
Full article: 600 words @ fox business
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