Foldable
Looking at things that are foldable can be interesting however non of them seem to incorporate good design and so end up looking ugly.
Three Broad Terms
Extreme Functionality What is the optimum way for a product to work? What is the most responsible way to design it? How can new technologies be best applied to design, and how can longevity be built into products? The Social Manifesto Taking advantage of new possibilities and social changes, how can designed objects, systems and … Read more
Meaning, narration product design and Interior design.
I am interested in product design that has a relationship to its surroundings. Objects that have a story or meaning or help communicate a bigger idea. When designing a product it is sup-post to serve a purpose and solve a problem. I am interested in semi- permanent objects like pop up shops and window displays, … Read more
What is your purpose/goal?
Having been accepted onto the design products course at the rca, I am preparing myself for the obvious questions like what are you doing here? what do you want to achieve? I decided to look back at my personal statement I wrote in January for the application. I had to squeeze in everything under 500 … Read more
Chairs as Clothing
A chair is for sitting in and relaxing it should be comfortable and practical for your use. You should want to sit in the chair, you should be drawn to it; it becomes a part of what you are wearing. Many designers embark on chair design; however when I look at most of them they … Read more
BRIT INSURANCE DESIGNERS OF YEAR 2011
My favorite top three brit insurance designers. 1. THE CELLSCOPE Designed by Daniel Fletcher/The Cellscope Team ” The Cellscope combines a mobile (cell)phone and a microscope lens. Invented by scientist Daniel Fletcher and developed in collaboration with designers and creative professionals, it can be used to diagnose diseases such as malaria, in remote locations with … Read more
Can information, and visual warnings encourage well being?
If we are more informed and or visually aware of what we are doing to ourselves and others would we be more responsible? I’m not sure; it would have to be engaging infromation/visuals. Information isn’t always effective however if you have a visual warning, it could prove to be more memorable and could provoke further … Read more
Cylcing Architecture
It is very difficult to cycle in London in comparison to many other cities for example Amsterdam. It seems we do not have the physical structure to support safe cycling. I think you have to be brave to tackle the major roundabouts in London. Although the city has improved since the barclays cycle lanes and … Read more
