Readymade News

An Illustrated Weekly of World Design, 10 November 2009

It looks like Michael Young is on a roll after moving from Iceland to Hong Kong. DesignBoom has an article on the i24r3 portable wireless waterproof digital speaker and Dezeen covers his Chair-4A, a dining chair made of recycled aluminum.

Design Sojourn has posted a great video of Michael Bierut of Pentagram and Design Observer, summarizing 5 design secrets:

1) Listen first, then design
2) Don’t avoid the obvious
3) The problem contains the solution
4) Indulge your obsessions
5) Love is the answer

Beirut also says he is more "like a 'doctor' waiting for 'patients' to come to him with design problems to solve".    

The T.27 is the brainchild of McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray and Zytek Automotive Technology. The car has been designed in a way that minimizes the use of materials and keeps the embedded carbon of the vehicle as low as possible. The firm claims the innovative manufacturing system will use 20 per cent less space and 80 per cent less capital investment than a conventional factory A spokesman for Gordon Murray Design said the body panels, for example, would be made from material originating from PET bottles. Via BBC.

Yesterday Tasos gave a talk at the SABS Design Institute which marked the opening  an exhibition tour of the 40 years of South African design excellence, celebrating original designs (innovations) from South Africa. Tasos presented selected Readymade projects including strategic consulting for Optimal Energy, the company behind the Joule and the Arivi Non-Pressure paraffin stove. See the presentation here. 

 

Lastly Wired.co.uk examines IDEO's design thinking approach and how they use lessons learned from product design to solving bigger challenges. Bill Moggridge one of the co-founders of IDEO says "if you don't get out there and see what it's like, then you couldn't really design it right."

An Illustrated Weekly of World Design, 27 October 2009

 
Apple has re-invented the mouse, literally. The Magic Mouse uses the same multi touch technology that iPhones, iPods and MacBooks use. People can do a lot more than simple point and click. It's been a long time since there has been any real innovation in one of the most commonly used pieces of hardware.

"It began with iPhone. Then came iPod touch. Then MacBook Pro. Intuitive, smart, dynamic. Multi-Touch technology introduced a remarkably better way to interact with your portable devices — all using gestures. Now we’ve reached another milestone by bringing gestures to the desktop with a mouse that’s unlike anything ever before. It's called Magic Mouse. It's the world's first Multi-Touch mouse." Apple. Earlier this month BusinessWeek reported that Apple's revenues grew 25% over the same quarter a year ago and profits that grew 46%. Brian Ling argues that Design is their key strategic competitive advantage.

D.light Design has developed a solar powered lamp that they hope will replace millions of kersosene lanterns used by household in developing countries. The Kiran can be charged using the integrated solar panels or be AC-charged with a standard 0.5mm Nokia phone adapter. The Kiran can last up to 8 hours on a full charge and should retail for $10. "The Kiran is designed to be extremely user-friendly and flexible. It has no detachable parts, including an integrated solar panel that makes recharging simple and easy. The product shape, portability, and a handle with 9 different settings give the customer many options for use. The Kiran can be carried, hung from the wall or ceiling, or placed on any surface to effectively illuminate the surrounding area." D.light Design.

Great review of Herman Miller's new Setu chairs and the design studio behind it on Core77. Studio 7.5 designed a chair that works for just about everybody and it only requires adjusting the height. The chair has a seemingly simple wave contour that was developed using several prototypes to develop the "kinematic spine" that flexes when a person sits in the chair, obviating the need for a metal hinge and springs.

Tasos was a panelist at the Da Vinci Institute’s “Making Innovation Work” conference last week. The conference was run together with Breakthrough Management Group International (BMGI) and the Technology Top 100. “Dr Phil Samuel of BMGI  was with me on the panel. We discussed the need for organizations to design their own future rather than allowing circumstances to dictate their future. The conversation encompassed robust innovation processes and the link to Design Thinking though considering the human element. Creating the future requires collaboration, optimism, empathy, experimentalism, integrative thinking and storytelling. These are natural for most people; it’s the way we solve problems in our personal lives but organizational structures frequently don’t allow for them. This stifles innovation and positive change. The panel then placed this in the context of Systems Thinking.  It’s clear that solving problems in a holistic way is much more effective than dealing with symptoms.  The conclusion was that innovation processes, Design Thinking and Systems Thinking combine in very useful ways to solve the most pressing organizational issues.” Tasos Calantzis. 

Lastly we would like to mention Chic Cheat, a fashion blog, which shows people how to alter inexpensive clothing into their own versions of expensive fashion clothing. Nice bit of upcycling happening in the fashion design world. Charley Helfet is the daughter of Keith Helfet, the renowned automotive designer who spent most of his career at Jaguar, the company admired for its elegant design. At Jaguar, Keith designed cars such as the legendary XJ220 supercar, the show-stopping F-Type and many others. Most recently Keith has been involved with the design of the Joule.

An Illustrated Weekly of World Design, 20 October 2009

The Dyson Air Multiplier™ Fan is the latest from James Dyson, the British inventor famous for making ordinary household appliances like vacuum cleaners better through technology and engineering. The Air Multiplier™ technology was discovered almost by accident. When working on the Airblade the team noticed  that the device was dragging a large amount of the surrounding air along with it, something that fluid dynamics people call "inducement."

The Air Multiplyer draws air in through the bottom of the unit and "is accelerated through an annular aperture. This creates a jet of air that passes over a 16° airfoil-shaped ramp, channeling its direction. Using an airfoil-shaped ramp (like a cross-section through an airplane wing), airflow is amplified 15 times." There are no blades, so there is no danger of children hurting themselves by accident. The Air Multiplyer is not cheap, but Dyson believes the technology could be put to use in other appliances. 

More British design news, Andrew Ritchie, designer of the Brompton folding bicycle, has won the 2009 Prince Philip Designers Prize. Brompton, which first developed its folding bicycle design has remained fundamentally unchanged for more than 20 years but compared to other types of folding bicycles, the Brompton is frequently held up as the winner. 22 000 bicycles are made in London annually with 70% being exported.

Ritchie spends more time on designing the manufacturing process than the bike itself. "It’s all very well designing the product, but it has to be makeable."

The Wikireader is one of those devices that does on thing really well, it is a simple device that has the whole of Wikipedia loaded. The small, durable and very energy efficient product is the latest from Openmoko with design from Thomas Meyerhoffer. Wikipedia is stored on an 8 gig SD card, which can be updated for a fee, the reader will retail for $99. Via DesignBoom.

It seems that Gizmodo has the lowdown on the Barnes and Noble Athena or ebook. Nice looking design that has an e-ink display and a touch sensitive color screen for navigation and input. Rumors are that it will have a direct link to 1 million Google Books. The product was designed by Ammunition Partners, a San Francisco firm headed by former Apple design chief Robert Brunner although there is no confirmation from any parties regarding the product.

Last week Tasos was a speaker at the University of Johannesburg’s two-day colloquium on Practice-Led Research in creative production. Tasos talked on Readymade's approach to design thinking. And yesterday he talked some more when the SABS Design Institute filmed at Readymade HQ for a new video featuring some of South Africa’s successful designers of the last 40 years.

An Illustrated Weekly of World Design, 29 September 2009

IDEO is exploring the use of design thinking to tackle a very large problem, that of climate change. Living Climate Change "is a place where the most defining challenge of our time is explored through design thinking. It's also a place to show, discuss, and share compelling and provocative thoughts and ideas about the future." 

Nathan Lorenz and Tim Bauer of Envirofit have been hailed as one of Time magazines Heroes of the Environment 2009. "In 2003, the two founded Envirofit, a nonprofit that uses their research into clean two-stroke-engine technology to create greener auto-rickshaws for Southeast Asia and India. Their expertise, they realized, could be applied to stoves. "When you visit these countries, you know that people should not be dying just because they're cooking breakfast," says Lorenz."

Compared to traditional cooking fires, Envirofit cookstoves reduce emissions by as much as 80%, use up to 60% less fuel and reduce cooking cycle time by up to 50%. Built and engineered to address the unique cooking habits of our customers, Envirofit clean cookstoves are a result of over five years of market research, engineering R & D. Envirofit International’s goal is to develop affordable, aesthetic, well-engineered technology solutions that have significant global health and environmental impacts and economic payback incentives for users.

Luke Wroblewski has picked up an interesting article about Taiwanese handset maker, HTC's unique design relationship with the San Francisco-based firm One & Co in Forbes; "The relationship is an unusual one. After hiring One & Co for a consulting project in 2006, HTC acquired the firm in December 2008. Though now a wholly owned subsidiary, One & Co continues to operate as an independent consultancy. To keep their ideas fresh, One & Co designers rotate between HTC projects and jobs for other companies, including Microsoft, Kodak, Nike, and European furniture makers. "Phones are about capturing what's coming tomorrow, while furniture is about longevity," says Zellweger. "It's good to have that balance in your head." Some materials migrate between projects, such as a plastic mesh that found use as a lamp cover, a bracelet and the speaker cover in the Hero."

Seems like there is a trend lately for well known British designers to open shops, a while back it was Jasper Morrison converting part of his studio into a retail space. Now Tom Dixon has followed suit and employed Studio Toogood to kit out a space in the Wharf Building at Portobello Dock in West London.

The shop consists of a number of set like areas that showcase Dixons products with aged walls contrasting against chromed lights for example. "The design is in the form of a stage set which is a representation of Tom Dixon's industrial aesthetic. The set divides the space into rooms, and visitors are able to explore aspects of the shop by peering through various windows and doors which contain the individual room sets whose overall themes are derived from materials such as copper, cast iron and wood. The new 1800 sqft space showcases a series of products from Dixon's new 2009 collection 'utility' and is part of Tom Dixon's new office complex." DesignBoom.

Bell is a new alarm clock that has been designed by Industrial Facility for IDEA Japan. The alarm clock is a less is more design approach and the result is a much louder alarm clock, because the back ‘housing’ is the actual bell component. It is louder than a mobile phone, desk clock or watch and has simple controls, it may only tell the time and wake you up, but it does it very well. Via Dezeen.

There has been several good ideas for creatives to get started or to realize their projects, but it looks like Kickstarter is really working. Kickstarter is a funding platform for artists, filmmakers, journalists, designers amongst others, it works on the premise that a good idea, communicated well, can spread fast and wide and a large group of people can be a tremendous source of money and encouragement. Some projects are so popular that  they are up to 1500% funded. Interesting projects on the site include The Wonder City a graphic novel that reimagines New York’s entire history and MakerBeam, an open source building kit. If a project is successfully funded, Kickstarter will apply a 5% charge to the funds raised. If funding isn't successful, there are no charges. 

An Illustrated Weekly of World Design, 22 September 2009

The Mission One Superbike was recently been put through its paces at the Bonneville Salt Flats, USA. The bike surpassed previous land speed records for an electric motorcycle, reaching 161 mph, which is almost 260 kilometers per hour! 

Designed in collaboration with Fuse Project, the "challenge was to create a design that would be accepted by motorcycle enthusiasts while also being immediately recognizable as a vehicle fueled by alternative energy. A central goal was not to appear as an ‘eco-toy’ but instead a performance bike augmented by electric power. Ultimately, the bike needed to balance innovation with tradition, overcome the stigma of a silent ride and define what an electric Bike should look like." 

The records were made with a production prototype, Mission One plans to sell 300 models in 2010 at a price tag of $69,000, with a cheaper version to launch in 2012. See YouTube videos here.

It seems almost everyone is launching an electric vehicle, the Trabant NT has been unveiled at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, Germany. The Trabant NT (new Trabant) is based on the original 1957 East German model. The project is the work of toy manufacturer Herpa, in partnership with auto parts maker IndiKar and engineering group IAV. The design was done by Nils Poschwatta, who previously worked for VW as a “Transportation Designer”. Out of enthusiasm for the newTrabi, he decided to devote himself to the project full-time and came up with the entire design-work for the “Trabant nT”.

The London Design Festival started on Saturday in London, seems like a busy week with 100% Design and Tent London happening from the 24th to 27th September. Additonally The Dock is an emporium of creative talent curated by Tom Dixon, running from the 21st to 27th. For coverage during the week make sure you follow Core77 and DesignBoom.

Fast Company Masters of Design has a great article on David Butler, the 43 year old master design strategist for Coke. Since he arrived in 2004, he has torn down and rebuilt the design strategy at every level of the company. And he has managed this epic list of projects with a low-key but extraordinarily effective strategy: avoid using the word "design" at all costs. "At work, I don't use the phrase 'design thinking.' Here, it's about creating more value. How do we sell more of something? How do we improve the experience to make more money and create a sustainable planet?" And "we're leveraging design to drive innovation and to win at the point of sale, which is fundamental to our business. Full stop."

The I.D. Annual Design Review 2010 is open for entries. Work must have been created between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009 and student work must be the result of a classroom/academic assignment completed during the 2008/2009 academic year. Related: Five Truths About Design Awards.

Johanna Schoemaker was declared the winner for her "Clam OLED lamp," at the BraunPrize 2009 Award Ceremony on September 16th, with about 150 jurors voting in her favor. The other Top 3 from the 22 finalists include Karsten Willmann for Skylino, Stephan Zimmermann for Anemone and Tobias Stuntebeck for White Cane.

An Illustrated Weekly of World Design, 01 September 2009

 

The winners of the INDEX: Awards have been announced, they are Better Place, Pig 05049, Kiva, Street Swags, the Freeplay Fetal Heart Rate Monitor and the Chulha stove. Congratulations to all the winners.

The Freeplay Monitor is created expressly for the harsh conditions of rural and remote settings in the developing world. it is simple (it has only an on-off switch and a hand crank for generating its own electricity). it is built for robust operation and made to withstand knock-about conditions. The intent is to safeguard childbirth for mothers and infants in remote areas of the developing world where expert care and electrical power are in short supply.

 

The Chulha stove is being made available by Philips Design to the universe of social entrepreneurs so that they can, free of charge, produce the stove, themselves, and generate local business while helping counter what the World Health Organization estimates is some 1.6 million deaths per year from conditions prompted by the toxic fumes of indoor cooking with “bio-mass” fuels. The stove also won an IDEA Design Award last year. 

The BMW group has been busy this week, the Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car is a low carbon plug-in hybrid supercar that not only looks amazing, but has the fuel consumption of 3.76 liters/100 kilometers.

The concept car will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. It has an anticipated top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and can reach 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.        

           

The design itself combines low weight materials, aerodynamic detailing such as the solid underside of the car which minimizes drag and an interplay between exterior and interior elements. More images at Car Body Design and Auto Blog Green.

 

More BMW related news, this time to celebrate the 50th anniversary, Mini has released a 'concept' model that is basically a Mini Cooper with a new roof. By eliminating the back seats and giving the car a more roadster look does make the car look a lot sportier than previous models.

We like LEGO, it is a great tool to grow creative minds and it's fun to use when making a pirate ship or using it it to explore creative solutions. But here is a new take on the humble LEGO block; Top Gear presenter James May is building a house made entirely from LEGO and he plans to live in it when it finished, at least until it falls apart. 

The building itself is located in a wine estate in Surrey, UK. Volunteers were invited to take part in the manufacturing process, 1200 people worked building LEGO 'bricks' which are made up of 272 LEGO pieces. The life-size house uses over three million bricks and features a staircase, toilet and shower. Via DesignBoom.  

To end off, another functional object inspired by toys; the Mechano Chair made of powder-coated folded mild steel was designed by Andre Klauser for Thorsten van Elten. Also available in black of course.

An Illustrated Weekly World of Design, 30 June 2009

 

The Sustainer is a unique solution to produce fuel and electricity in remote rural areas, for example in the African countryside where only 5 to 20 percent of the population have electricity. In many of these situations, access to energy would facilitate development, higher productivity and better education. Moreover, locally available resources can be used instead of expensive imports. 

Says Jan Hein Hoitsma: 'The Sustainer is a containerised installation which can be used in rural areas to convert oil-bearing crops and seeds into edible oil and biodiesel. The seeds are stored in an integrated bunker which feeds the oil press. After the oil has been extracted, it is then refined into edible oil or it can be used as raw material for the biodiesel process. The 'press cake' by-product can be used as livestock feed. Many nuts have shells/husks which can be used as fuel for cooking. An integrated tank unit allows for the biodiesel to be directly dispensed into, for instance, diesel vehicles. The Sustainer is fitted with 4 wind turbines and its side panels consist of foldable solar panels which generate electricity. The electricity can be supplied directly to the grid or can be stored/buffered in a battery pack which can, for instance, provide electricity in the evenings or at night. The Sustainer is also fitted with a 25 kVA generator which runs on diesel or biodiesel and which guarantees a constant supply of electricity. The availability of electricity can make life more comfortable in many areas - just think of a refrigerator, lighting and a computer.' Via Innovation Africa. 

On the topic of sustainable energy, there is continuing support for large farms of solar panels in the Sahara desert that could provide clean electricity for the whole of Europe, according to EU scientists working on a plan to pool the region's renewable energy. The Desertec Foundation is proposing to erect 100 GW of concentrating solar power plants throughout Northern Africa. 

   

We have mentioned OXO before, more known for ergonomic kitchen tools. Now they have used their universal design expertise to innovate the medical syringe, a design that has not changed much in 40 years. The Cimzia pre-filled syringe uses several smart improvements to improve ease of use; a non-slip finger grip, over sized plunger and thumb pad, an oval syringe barrel magnifies graduation and a rounded finger loop for easy removal of pull cap. Via Core77 and Fastcompany. 

The 29th of June was World Industrial Design Day. 'This international day of observance is celebrated in order to raise awareness about the benefits of industrial design in improving our quality of life' icsid.

Plakkies are flip flops using recycled car tires for the soles, an initiative between KidsRights and students of the faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at TU Delft. The result is fashionable footwear made by economically disadvantaged people in KwaZulu Natal. 'A special factory was established to facilitate the project with the aim to offer permanent employment in one of the most socially and economically neglected parts of South Africa. The factory now employs 70 untrained residents from slum areas, many of whom are infected with HIV. This job offers them a chance to rebuild their lives, often after years of unemployment' Design.nl. 

Other news from the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering of the Delft University of Technology has developed an industrial design reference wiki; Wikid. Wikid aims to be a design tool, it has 142 articles so far, ranging from design theories to methods and techniques. Via Product Design Hub. 

Between 10 and 5 reports on the final three applicants for the 2009 South African International Young Design Entrepreneur (IYDE) award. The finalists are Given Gugulethu Nkuna, Majolandile Andile Dyalvane and Ricky Lee Gordon. The South African winner will join 8 - 10 other finalists who will visit the UK in September 2009 to undertake a common program where they will take part in valuable networking both with key UK design sector partners and amongst their IYDE peers. The tour will include elements of the London Design Festival program – openings, seminars, and events - concluding at 100% Design.

An Illustrated Weekly World of Design, 09 June 2009

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News from the DMY Berlin Design Festival 09, Oskar Zieta has produced the Fidu bench which can be manufactured in lengths of 400 to 3000mm using metal sheets, CNC production and fidu technology (free inside pressure forming).

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Nils Holger Moormann has cleverly designed the knotted table, using wood, iron and rope the construction appears simple and elegant. Via Spotd.it.

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Forbes recently did a piece; Trendsetters: Industrial Design that covers designers from multiple disciplines, from pure industrial design to furniture and even Shai Agassi is mentioned. The piece is about designers who capture a "forward way of thinking" that reflects longevity rather than quick disposal. Jonathan Ives is of course mentioned for the influential designs he has worked on for Apple.  

 

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Core77 reports on 12 concepts phones from Motorola, the ideas come from 31 of Motorola's designers, from five different offices around the globe, who have been dedicating a portion of their time since late last year to a project called "Motorola 2033", resulting in a curious set of research-based blue sky concepts rooted in some fantastical, yet plausible suppositions.

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More on the development of the next big thing, Smartbooks are smaller than netbooks yet larger than smart phones. Freescale Semiconductor has commissioned six prototypes, ranging from the touchscreen-slate-with-QWERTY-ears to a modular mini-notebook and a leather-clad clamshell. Seems like these are simply new forms of MIDs (mobile internet device).

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Via Designboom, Google Sketchup and The Guggenheim have partnered to launch DESIGNIT, a virtual architecture competition which ‘invites the public to use Google earth and Google Sketchup to
create and submit designs for virtual 3-d shelters for a location of their choice anywhere on earth'. Architecture for Humanity is adding an unofficial 3rd prize, the Purpose Prize which urges people to "add a social component to the competition by selecting a community that could utilize your design to improve their living standard.It can be a homeless family in New York, a displaced group in Northern Sri Lanka or a refugee camp in Chad. Bonus points for incorporating off the grid technology. Let's shine a light on the basic human right of shelter for all." Good idea.

Stay tuned next week for some very exciting news.

An Illustrated Weekly World of Design, 12 May 2009

We are now publishing An Illustrated Weekly World of Design on Tuesdays. This week we are looking at examples of design for development.

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Kickstart is one of the most successful examples of using design and a solid business model to improve farmers earning capabilities. Kickstart employs a 5 step process for a systematic approach to end poverty.

1. Identify Opportunities; what business will be profitable for these people in this place? Selecting the right business model is the most critical factor in determining the likely success of a new business.
2. Design Products; what tools will make this possible? We start with a challenge, design a tool that will generate income.
3. Establish a Supply Chain; how can we produce these? The greatest invention cannot change the world if it does not get manufactured and distributed.
4. Develop the Market; how do we convince someone with little money to make a big investment? We want to get as many people out of poverty as possible.
5. Measure and Move Along; is this going as we planned? Once we reach the tipping point, KickStart will make a profit on every sale. We will reinvest these to develop new technologies.

Perhaps more interesting from a design point of view is Kickstart's design criteria.

1. Income Generating. Every tool must have a profitable business model attached to it.
2. Return on Investment. Anyone who purchases a KickStart tool will be able to fully recoup his or her investment in six months or less.
3. Affordability. The tool has to be affordable to the target audience.  Since we are designing for some of the world’s poorest people, this means that retail prices have to be less than a few hundred dollars, ideally less than $150.
4. Energy-Efficient. All of our tools are human powered so they must be extremely efficient at converting human power to mechanical power.
5. Ergonomics and Safety. Our tools must be safe to use for long periods of time without stress or injury.
6. Portability. Tools must be small and light enough to carry home from the store by foot, bike or minibus.
7. Ease of Installation and Use. All of our products must be easy to set up and use, without additional training or requiring any additional tools (not even a hammer or screwdriver).
8. Strength and Durability. We are asking people to make a significant investment and we know that our products will be pushed to their limits, so we design and build to withstand abuse.  We then offer a one-year guarantee on all of our products.
9. Design for Manufacturing. To be truly effective, a tool has to be produced in large quantities, but in the developing world manufacturing capacity is limited. We design around these limitations.
10. Cultural Acceptability. Local culture will not change to adopt a new technology.  The technology has to be adapted to the culture.

Ideo was involved in the design of the Money Maker Deep Lift Pump, see some of their other Social Impact projects here.

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D.Light is one of the success stories from Stanford's Entrepreneurial Design for Extreme Affordability course.  D.Light's mission is to 'replace every kerosene lantern in the world with high quality and affordable light and power solutions, thereby providing everyone access to a basic human need: safe and bright light.' Read more about the D.Light story on Sam Goldman's blog.

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Another project from Entrepreneurial Design for Extreme Affordability is  3 Brick Design, designing affordable cook stoves for the developing world. The project blog describes the design process where the team has developed and is testing prototypes.

 

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Great design can come from anywhere; Mrs Mujonjo from Uganda made a mobile phone charger using 5 D size batteries and the charging cable. Via Afrigadget.

An Illustrated Weekly World of Design, 14 April 2009

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Via Core77, the Fiat 500 has been named 2009 World Car Design of the Year.  '[The 500 has] heart-warming style. It is genuine, straightforward, without gimmicks. It is a welcome addition to a car world full of non-humanistic designs.'

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More car news; a novel partnership between Segway and GM has produced the P.U.M.A concept vehicle, this 2 seater is aimed for networked city people. . And an interview with Shai Agassi on TED, Shai is the person behind Better Place which is working to build an electric car network using available technology.

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Be sure to check out Going with the Grain Challenge, 'The Going with the Grain Challenge is to design an original and compelling object that can be made from a single sheet of FSC-certified plywood measuring 4-feet x 8-feet x 1-inch.' For inspiration see the 4X8 Workshop Fab Lab BCN from 2007, Keijii Design, Unto This Last and of course Ponoko.

 

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From CherryFlava; a new product aimed at reducing the number of shack fires; the Britelite Candleholder, which has been designed by Steinhobel Design.