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Bran Ferren/Disney Imagineering

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Bran Ferren is the executive vice president of creative technology at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI). WDI was established by Walt Disney in the 1950s to plan, design and build Disneyland. WDI works on theme parks, on the concepts of location-based entertainment sites, and on Cyberspace/New Media attractions. WDI comprises of about 150 different professional disciplines. Before joining WDI in 1993, Ferren's achievements include special effects for movies, such as 'Altered States,' stage collaborations with renowned musicians such as Pink Floyd, and designing for Broadway spectaculars.

Officials and employees, Appreciation, Ferren, Bran, Walt Disney Imagineering Company Inc.

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Bruno Munari

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Designer, artist and poet Bruno Munari gained a particular reputation for being attracted to subversion and playfulness. He used playfulness to cross the strict borders of art and design. His most significant work was produced in the 1950s, when he linked with Danese founders Bruno Danese and Jacqueline Vodoz. Designs from this period include the 1959 Travel Sculpture and the Cubico ashtray. He undertook many useful experiments in art and design, but worked to ensure that art was the experience of all.

Obituary, Designers, Munari, Bruno

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Spaghetti science

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The innovative design of pasta makes it extremely appealing to consumers. Food manufacturers have produced derivative variations of pasta to differentiate one brand from the other in terms of qualities and characteristics. Thus, pastas come in different shapes, sizes and even sauces. Pasta makers, however, have not been quite successful in introducing new shapes since consumers apparently view them as a radical departure from tradition.

Methods, Usage, Marketing, Cereal products industry, Pasta industry, Industrial design, Packaging

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