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Avelo, VIVOLTA, and BLINK Win €1.5M Eurostars Grant to Develop New Solution for Diagnosing Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The project will span two years and lay the foundation for market launch in 2027.

Key Points: 
  • The project will span two years and lay the foundation for market launch in 2027.
  • The solution will be the world’s first breath-based system capable of fast, accurate, and specific diagnosis of LRTIs, and will be simple-to-use for maximum adoption around the world.
  • Joining forces with VIVOLTA and BLINK will help us to develop and validate our AveloCollect breath sampling kit, which has the potential to revolutionize the field of respiratory medicine.
  • After adding the breath sample from the AveloCollect device, the Respirex cartridge can be rapidly analyzed in BLINK’s first-of-its-kind point-of-care analyzer, the BLINK ONE.

BLINK®, Illuminated by ArtsWave, Returns in 2024 to Light Up Cincinnati for Its Fourth Edition

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

CINCINNATI, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its triumphant 2022 post-pandemic return to live spectacle, the BLINK® partners are thrilled to announce that the giant public art spectacle will return to the streets and buildings of Cincinnati from October 17th to October 20th, 2024. BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, brings a unique and cherished free opportunity for attendees to interact with some of the world's most innovative and engaging art throughout the city.

Key Points: 
  • Sure to be a hallmark of the 2024 experience, BLINK is bringing projection mapping back to Cincinnati Music Hall.
  • An iconic landmark and defining piece of Cincinnati architecture and history, Music Hall has stood at the corner of 14th and Elm for over 140 years.
  • With its intentional approach to celebrating what makes Cincinnati a world-class art city, BLINK offers an unmatched experience found exclusively in Cincinnati."
  • With returning Executive Director Justin Brookhart at the helm, BLINK 2024 is sure to be a breath-taking community-building experience.

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 Presents 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World'

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

HONG KONG, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), together with the Netherlands, KODW 2023's Partner Country, and CreativeNL, the platform for creative pioneers from the Netherlands, and Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 gathers over 40 business leaders and creative forces in various fields spanning design, architecture, academic, hospitality, digital media and tech from around the world to explore under the theme 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World' from 14 to 16 June 2023 at Hong Kong Palace Museum, advancing and sharing professional knowledge and experience.

Key Points: 
  • Bart Ahsmann, Managing Director of CLICKNL says, "We are very much looking forward to this year's partnership and bringing a series of thought-provoking programmes to share our knowledge and innovation highlighting the power of circular design.
  • Collective efforts of different communities and businesses are called upon to leverage the power of design to build a more equitable, sustainable and resilient society.
  • In keeping with KODW's longstanding objectives to advance knowledge and inform cutting-edge design, KODW 2023 will also host 11 workshops and masterclasses from 14 to 16 June.
  • These interactive and experiential sessions will explore aspects in circular design, inspire through design thinking, and inform professional application through interactive learning and the sharing of successful case studies.

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 Presents 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World'

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

HONG KONG, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), together with the Netherlands, KODW 2023's Partner Country, and CreativeNL, the platform for creative pioneers from the Netherlands, and Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 gathers over 40 business leaders and creative forces in various fields spanning design, architecture, academic, hospitality, digital media and tech from around the world to explore under the theme 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World' from 14 to 16 June 2023 at Hong Kong Palace Museum, advancing and sharing professional knowledge and experience.

Key Points: 
  • Bart Ahsmann, Managing Director of CLICKNL says, "We are very much looking forward to this year's partnership and bringing a series of thought-provoking programmes to share our knowledge and innovation highlighting the power of circular design.
  • Collective efforts of different communities and businesses are called upon to leverage the power of design to build a more equitable, sustainable and resilient society.
  • In keeping with KODW's longstanding objectives to advance knowledge and inform cutting-edge design, KODW 2023 will also host 11 workshops and masterclasses from 14 to 16 June.
  • These interactive and experiential sessions will explore aspects in circular design, inspire through design thinking, and inform professional application through interactive learning and the sharing of successful case studies.

Fifth Third Bank Makes BLINK Attractions Carbon Neutral with Help from Duke Energy

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

The Bank is working with Duke Energy to understand BLINKs 2019 energy footprint on which it will base its initial offsets.

Key Points: 
  • The Bank is working with Duke Energy to understand BLINKs 2019 energy footprint on which it will base its initial offsets.
  • Duke Energy is also looking to measure the actual footprint in 2022 to allow Fifth Third to true-up the offsets post-event.
  • Duke Energy is a recognized authority on energy and a trusted partner for the Bank in devising the approach to carbon neutrality for the BLINK installations.
  • This is a new type of collaboration for us, and we thank our friends at Fifth Third Bank and Duke Energy.

Renowned Muralist Tristan Eaton Leads the Pack in Third and Final Wave of Participating Artists for Cincinnati's BLINK - Nation's Largest Immersive Event in Cincinnati This Fall

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

CINCINNATI, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the whole city of Cincinnati as their canvas, BLINK, illuminated by ArtsWave, is undeniably well-versed in large-scale undertakings. Tristan Eaton will be participating in the experience, not just for the multi-day event, but with a lasting mural that will depict some of the city's richest history. Eaton is a veritable superstar in the world of public art, taking his signature collaging and layering style to new heights–literally–weaving even minute details into the image to create a comprehensive tableau.

Key Points: 
  • Tristan Eatonwill be participating in the experience, not just for the multi-day event, but with a lasting mural that will depict some of the city's richest history.
  • Insane51's mural with projection mapping by goDutchis a prime example of the layered and complex elements that leave a big lasting impression.
  • Local artist Jenny Ustick is creating a mural honoring the 33-year Sister City Partnership between Cincinnati and Kharkiv, Ukraine.
  • A full running list of participating artists can be found on the BLINK website.

Fifth Third Bank Bringing Immersive Experience to BLINK Cincinnati

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

CINCINNATI, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BLINK, the nations largest outdoor light and art experience known for its immersive components, returns for the first time since 2019 to showcase a diverse lineup of talent in October including an exciting exhibit from Fifth Third Bank.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BLINK, the nations largest outdoor light and art experience known for its immersive components, returns for the first time since 2019 to showcase a diverse lineup of talent in October including an exciting exhibit from Fifth Third Bank.
  • BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, operates on a large scale, using the entire city of Cincinnati as its canvas.
  • While BLINK provides contributing artists like Fifth Third with a unique opportunity to exhibit work, the Bank also sees the significance for the city of Cincinnati on an international scale.
  • Last experienced by over 1.3M people in 2019, BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, welcomes all to Cincinnati, Ohio October 13-16, 2022.