Apple Showcases Mac and iPad Projects at Paris Designers of Tomorrow Exhibition
Four designers used Apple hardware and software to create furniture and lighting pieces featured in the second-year Paris exhibition opening this month.
Key points
- Apple highlighted four design projects created using Mac, iPad, and iPhone devices at the Designers of Tomorrow exhibition in Paris.
- The showcase features work by architects and designers who utilized tools like MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Procreate for their creations.
- The exhibition, organized with Design Miami, opened on October 20 at the Hôtel de Maisons and explores the theme of presence.
Apple has showcased four specific design projects created using its hardware and software at the "Designers of Tomorrow" exhibition in Paris. The company highlighted these works to demonstrate how professionals utilize Mac and iPad devices for creative development. This showcase is part of the program that explores the theme of presence through furniture and lighting designs.
According to MacRumors, the exhibition features distinct projects from four different creators or teams. Architect Salem S. Charabi used a MacBook Pro to sketch and model a lantern design. Designer Yoonjeong Lee utilized an iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil to develop concepts for a combined table and lamp. These examples illustrate the integration of Apple devices into professional architectural and interior design workflows.
Exhibition Details and Participants
The program is now in its second year and is organized in partnership with Design Miami. Rodman Primack serves as the curator for the exhibition. Apple’s Molly Anderson participated in the selection process as a member of the jury, helping to choose the participants whose work would be featured. The exhibition opened at the Hôtel de Maisons on October 20, providing a public venue to view these digital-to-physical design processes.
Isabel Rower used an iPhone to document her work and employed Keynote to experiment with visual ideas. Her project features a chair with ceramic bead fringe. This workflow highlights the use of mobile devices for both documentation and presentation preparation in the design phase. The use of standard productivity apps alongside creative tools underscores the versatility of the ecosystem.
Collaborative Design Workflows
Parafernalia founders Genki Matsumura and Sebastián Zorrilla created a steel piece that opens into a table and stools. They collaborated remotely between Monterrey and Mexico City using Procreate, Messages, and FaceTime. This project demonstrates how communication and creative apps facilitate teamwork across different geographic locations. The use of video calling and messaging apps allowed the partners to coordinate their physical design elements effectively.
The exhibition focuses on how digital tools influence the creation of physical objects. By showcasing these specific workflows, Apple emphasizes the practical application of its devices in professional creative environments. The selection of projects ranges from lighting to furniture, showing a broad application of the technology.
What should you do?
Security and technology professionals should monitor how creative industries adopt new hardware and software. Understanding these workflows can help organizations tailor their device management policies. Professionals should ensure that remote collaboration tools used by design teams are secure. Verifying that devices used for sensitive project data are properly encrypted is a standard precaution.
What to do and how to stay safe: Apple
- Review device management policies to ensure Macs and iPads used for professional work are properly secured and updated.
- Verify that remote collaboration tools like FaceTime and Messages are configured with appropriate security settings for business use.
- Ensure that creative assets and project files stored on cloud services or local devices are encrypted at rest.
- Monitor for any new security advisories related to the specific apps mentioned, such as Procreate or Keynote, if used in sensitive environments.
Step-by-step guide: Mobile Device Security: How to Protect Data Beyond Passwords
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
Which Apple devices were used in the showcased projects?
The projects utilized MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, iPhone, and various apps including Procreate, Messages, FaceTime, and Keynote.
When and where did the exhibition open?
The Designers of Tomorrow exhibition opened at the Hôtel de Maisons in Paris on October 20.
Who curated the exhibition?
The exhibition was curated by Rodman Primack and organized in partnership with Design Miami, with Apple’s Molly Anderson serving on the jury.
