Six Dream Projects of the 3-D Printing Pioneers | Popular Science.
roll on 3D printing!
It will become very interesting when these printers can print multiple subtrates at once- I am looking forward to this.
Hanna Ernsting product design
April 14, 2011
BPS Research Digest: Why you should fill your rooms with rounded, curvy furniture.
Ah-ha!
hope to get hold of this study, of ‘psychologically informed evidence based design’. This study compared the effects of curvilinear and rectilinear furniture on people’s emotions. in the study people preferred the curvilinear forms.
this could support my notion that the form of the wearable health device will affect how effective it is perceived.
The Argument for Better Health, in 3 Minutes & 53 Seconds | The Decision Tree.
thought provoking video on the pressing health issues of western(ised) societies.
we are not so much dying from contagious diseases but from lifestyle (choices)
Models 01M One moment
April 7, 2011
I include this design idea since the concept and presentation are so well thought through.
These sell for 5 euros and are 100% biodegradable. There is also the possibility of customising them with a logo and they come in a range of colours. a great leisure shoe- fun looking and versatile.
They are
Tensio Blood Pressure Monitor by Dumitrescu Diana » Yanko Design.
Yanko reports on Tensio an electronic blood pressure device to be worn on the wrist, its cushioned within with an inflatable foam to help take the readings. designed by Diana Dumitrescu
It is one of the few wearable medical devices which looks ‘unmedical’, though I am not sure of the colours chosen…
4 memory-boosting spices
April 7, 2011
ways of enhancing our minds naturally!
the low down on Turmeric; Rosemary; Sage; Cumin
Designer Period Protection – Kotex Hires Patricia Field to Create Pretty Pads (GALLERY)
April 7, 2011
Designer Period Protection – Kotex Hires Patricia Field to Create Pretty Pads (GALLERY).
well there’s always room for improvement!
Rolling Stone design special issue – News – Domus
April 7, 2011
Rolling Stone design special issue – News – Domus.
Alice Rawsthorn and Paola Antonelli produce a list of who they think are the world’s hottest talent in design.
Particularly interested in:
Jonathan Harris of�
ILLUMINATING BODIES (Illuminate: to help to clarify and explain; to decorate. Body: the physical structure of a person; a material object) 