Since 1995, Core77.com has been delivering forward-looking and informative overviews and comprehensive articles on the world of design.

The newsletter and its associated links to the official site takes you to enriching and stylishly written articles, energetic and enlightening discussion forms, an extensive international events calendar so you can stay abreast on what's happening where in the world (and plan your trip!), what's up, what's down and what's out and what is about to be in.

Core77 provides a snap-shot dossier of design studios with brief overviews of their ethos, photographic samples of their most-defining work, their design specialties, their capabilities, a brief client list, the latest contact and company history information and what affiliations or groups the design studio is a part of.

Core77.com has a searchable Design School Directory, which showcases student portfolios from the top design programs and has a lively discussion board from the dynamic student bodies - the future of industrial design.

Core77 reviews the latest books in the field with aplomb, panache and verve (plus links to purchase the books at Amazon.com).

There is also a Photo section with impressive and interesting images from around the globe ranging from industrial design events, to products to the people who concoct the imaginative designs from the factories of invention.

The newsletter links you to the extensive and easy to use Coroflot Portfolio hosting section which provides a great way to market your work to those that matter and the Design Job Boards offer an international panoply of design industry gigs.

At its core, Core77 provides a dynamic gathering point for designers and enthusiasts alike by production design competitions, lecture series, and exhibits.