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Fractal- something that has lost of pieces to it

Vitrivius was the first to write about design 2100 years ago

Design business, communication, creativity and problem solving, management and production, and knowledge gathering

The Perfect Thing (The design process at Apple) book.

"The Pony session"

T-Shaped Skills- Specializing in one thing but also knowing lots of little things that don't relate.

Lufdesign's Dustpan, Bin Combo concept

Lufdesign created a Dustpan+Bin combo. It looks really neat but I can see where it may have its flaws. The lip is very thick and it may not be the most effective dustpan. But i do like the concept of simply flipping a dust pan 90 degrees to change it from one object to another. The concept pics show crumpled papers, which is something I don't normally through away or sweep up so I would have to see this in action before I plan on buying it.

Designs for hard drives

Samsung's G-Series is made from environmentally-friendly halogen-free plastic. Embossed into the surface is a pattern that changes on the room's light source. Its intent was to "mimic the way sunlight filters through tree leaves as they sway in the wind." And the pattern is not just decorative but also it is scratch ad fingerprint-resistant, and also helps distribute heat.

Luar making BIg moves

One & Co is design and engineering company that observe people and their surroundings and culture to build a foundation on which they design. They touch various industries such as sports, fashion, technology, and medical. They are based in California. They teamed up with other popular companies to create different and innovative products like the HTC Diamond

The HTC Diamond is smart phone. The design is both modern and clutter-free to allow a strong focus on the innovative interface. The rich materials and diamond-like surface convey its power and sophication creating an intensely recognizable icon which is great for marketing.


They also recreated the Microsoft mouse and keyboard. The Arc keyboard and mouse, have a distinct arc form and pioneering details. The innovative hinge design and wide array of colors present a highly mobile solution for the younger, style-conscious consumer.

M Industrial Design

M Industrial Design is a company that designs innovative product designs, mechanical engineering solutions, and user focused results for concept and packaging design projects. I never knew what a industrial design company actually designed. I was very please to stumble on to their website. Some of the cool designs they show on their website are:

A Vornado Air Cirulator Flippi

Flippli's dual design air circulator tilts up and down plus it looks cool.


MZX Flat Panel Speakers

Flat and sleek panel speaker system. The panels pivots in all axis for optimum sound and effect and is designed to fit an infinite range of MZX speaker panels.


Jellypod

Designed to restore nature's balance. Saving the marine Eco system is no easy job. This device is triggered by human activity, algal blooms out of control, killing fish, spoiling water. With it modern healing powers, the Jellypod saves our aquatic friends by replenishing depleted oxygen levels through UV lights and emits sound waves that kill any excess algae.

VW Folding Bike Concept

A lot of designers are trying t recreate/redesign the bike. Maybe in the future more people will be riding bikes than cars. Volkswagon new electric bike concept is designed to fold into a circle that fits in the compartment that is usually occupied by the spare tire. It's range is only about 12.5 miles so it wont take you very far but its not meant for long distance treks. It official top speed is only 20 km/h so that Germans can wear it helmentless. The bike runs on batteries and can be charged from the car. It has no pedals so you just hope and and go, similar to that of a scooter but looks cooler. Video

Furniture that comes ALIVE

Author Bodolec designed Jack chairs that he says come alive. His concept to is have a regular box or circular-like object that takes up no space in a room. But once sat on it blossoms like a plant, awaken and turns into a comfortable lounging chair. video

Another cool design from Authur Bodolec is his lapeyr. The lapeyer is a reinvented stairwell. The idea is to have one the stair longer than the others and attached to a wall. The stair will also be above the ground. the stair that is attached to the wall and longer than the rest will be made of a soft material so that someone can relax, sit, and enjoy the stair while not interfering with people walking up and down the stairs.