Tuesday 30 April 2013

Ed Linacre - Milan success

Melbourne Movement designer Ed Linacre received an Honorable Mention in the Design Report Award 2013 at Salone Satellite in Milan for his new lighting pendant 'The Nest'. The prestigious jury panel included Younes Duret, Benjamin Hubert, Kuno Prey, Renny Ramakers and Nicola Stattmann who presented the awards at a ceremony held during this years Salone Satellite exhibition.


Ed Linacre - Design Report Award. Milan


Design Report Award 2013 - Salone Satellite Milan


Ed Linacre - Melbourne Movement


The Nest designed by Ed Linacre.

John Barrett - Teague

John Barrett will present at the agIdeas International Design Conference at the Advantage Business breakfast Thursday May 2nd.

John Barratt is president and CEO of the long-established global industrial design consultancy Teague, headquartered in Seattle, USA.


John Barrett - Teague

John dedicates his time to positioning the company for future success while building on its rich heritage, striking a careful balance between evolving the Teague brand and safeguarding the legacy. During his five years in the position, he's established and strengthened Teague's partnerships with some of the world's leading brands including Hewlett-Packard, Nike, The Boeing Company, Starbucks, Panasonic, LG, Samsung, Rockwell Collins and Microsoft. John completed a bachelor's degree in three-dimensional design at Teesside Polytechnic, UK, and then a master's degree in industrial design at Leicester Polytechnic. 

He joined Exatiss Concept in Paris as a product designer in 1990, moving after five years to Philips Design in Holland, where he had the great fortune to work under the direction of Stefano Marzano, building and leading design teams that embodied poetic design, passionate creative direction and a missionary zeal to exceed expectations. 

In five years at Philips, John held leading positions in their Hong Kong, Eindhoven and New York studios and then, as strategic design manager, established a coherent brand language across Philips' ranges of telecommunication products, initiating and implementing a future-focused ideation process for the burgeoning mobile phone market. 

His global experience in operational and strategic roles at Philips Design facilitated his move to Teague in 1999. Under John's direction, Teague's contributions to design have been honoured with dozens of prestigious awards including multiple Red Dot, IDEA, Good Design and iF awards.


aGIdeas - Advantage Business Breakfast
Thursday 2 May
7.00am to 8.00am - registration, breakfast & networking
8.00am to 10.00am - speaker presentations
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
www.mcec.com
Tickets - AMI Members $80  Business ticket $90

Dan Formosa - Smart Design


Smart Design Co-Founder Dan Formosa will speak at the 2013 agIdeas Research Conference and Advantage Business Breakfast, providing information on the link between design, design thinking and innovation. He will discuss how design thinking is acknowledged globally as a stimulus for innovation, and will talk to his area of expertise, across creativity and address pertinent issues with an eye on the practicality of applying outcomes in the business environment.


Dan Formosa co-founder of Smart Design
IMAGE COURTESY OF SMART DESIGN

Through case studies, Dan will analyze exactly why innovation can work for both new and existing products across different industries. Formosa’s Smart Design clients include Coca-Cola, Ford, General Motors, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, LG Electronics, McDonald’s, Microsoft, Nike, Samsung, Shell, Toshiba, Toyota and Yahoo! so there’s plenty to learn from the man’s methods here.


AgIdeas Research Conference
Tuesday 30 April
9.00am to 5.00pm Presentations
5.00pm to 6.00pm Networking Drinks
Networking drinks held in conjunction with the Design Management Institute's Night Out, at Riverland Bar, Federation Square.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Federation Square
Tickets - Lecturer $160, Student $110, Industry  $160



aGIdeas - Advantage Business Breakfast
Thursday 2 May
7.00am to 8.00am - registration, breakfast & networking
8.00am to 10.00am - speaker presentations
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
www.mcec.com
Tickets - AMI Members $80  Business ticket $90

Monday 29 April 2013

Suzhou China - Suzhou Industrial Design Association

Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou) is a member of the Suzhou Industrial Design Association.



Suzhou Industrial Design Association - Suzhou China

Suzhou China - Bike share system.

Suzhou is very well served by an effective bike share scheme and I have taken the opportunity recently to explore Dushu Lake and Jinji Lake as well as the many gardens in Suzhou.


Bike share system in Suzhou China.

Sunday 28 April 2013

Exhibition Beijing - International Tangible Interaction Design Lab

Tsinghua University in Beijing hosted the first Annual Exhibition for the International Tangible Interaction Design Lab recently.


Opening ceremony for the International Tangible Interaction Design Lab exhibition. L-R Professor Liu Zhen Sheng and Dr Stephan Wang.



International Tangible Interaction Design Lab exhibition at Tsinghua University China.



International Tangible Interaction Design Lab exhibition at Tsinghua University China.


International Tangible Interaction Design Lab exhibition at Tsinghua University China.

Replicator 2 - Monash University Industrial Design

The Replicator 2 3D printer from Makerbot arrived recently at Monash University Industrial Design and lecturer Dr Robbie Napper has begun using the printer for research and teaching.


Dr Robbie Napper with the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printer.

Suzhou China - Water and light show at Jinjii Lake.

The water and light show is a feature of life in Suzhou and is presented each Friday and Saturday evening at 8.00pm on Lake Jinji Suzhou China.


Water and light show on Lake Jinji Suzhou China.

Sunday 14 April 2013

Design Research Methods - Industrial Design China

Design research methods are being explored by students enrolled in the Master of Industrial Design in Suzhou China at the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou).


Design research presentations by industrial design students in Suzhou China.

Design research is about practice so students were set the task of gathering research data from the famous Ping Jiang Road district in Suzhou.


    学习工业设计。

Students interested in the Master of Industrial Design (Double Masters) delivered in Suzhou should contact ian.wong@monash.edu

Full course details on SEU website here. http://yzb.seu.edu.cn/s/352/t/1754/09/b2/info68018.htm


Saturday 13 April 2013

PhD Design Research Scholarship - Cochlear

Humanise Technology - PhD Scholarship - Industrial Design

This exciting opportunity will suit a top research candidate who is interested bio tech products that are focused on improving the human condition. It also has a focus on interaction design and ergonomic aspects effecting performance and the end-user experience.


Cochlear PhD Scholarship - MADA Monash University - Industrial Design

The 2013 Cochlear PhD Scholarship will be offered as part of an established agreement between the Faculty of Design & Architecture and Cochlear a global leader in hearing technology.

Project Objectives
The focus of the Cochlear Research Initiative is to develop original and innovative design concepts and approaches that address the useability of future generations of product.
The Initiative aims to:
> Promote the unique challenges faced in designing medical devices and systems within the design industry
> Develop knowledge and learning about the design of user focused medical devices
> Upgrade the quality and breadth of design inputs used to create new ergonomic solutions for the future

Cochlear PhD Scholarship
Cochlear is a world leader in hearing technology. The company prides itself in manufacturing and marketing products that deliver beyond customer expectations, cutting- edge technology and a genuine focus on recipient needs.

The project will be concerned with user interface aspects and ergonomics associated with the use of behind the ear devices. This may include topics around the subject of retention, adjustability and daily use.

Scholarship Award
> Annual tax free stipend of $25,000 for three years.
> Course Fees for Australian / New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents will be covered by the Research Training scheme (RTS).

Closing Date
Application closing date: close of business on Tuesday 30th April 2013.

For eligibility requirements, selection criteria information and further details please download the application form below.

For more project information please contact Professor Mark Armstrong, Eva and Marc Besen International Chair in Design Research, Monash University, on 03 9903 2709 or mark.armstrong@monash.edu

Please contact the faculty Graduate Studies office with any further enquiries:
Graduate Studies – Selection Officer
Faculty of Art Design & Architecture, Monash University
Telephone: +61 3 9903 1837
Email: artdes-postgrad@monash.edu

Download: Link on MADA NEWS
COCHLEAR PHD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM AND GUIDELINES.DOC (DOC, 342 KB)

PhD Design Research Scholarship - Electrolux

Symbiotic Life - Electrolux Scholarship - Industrial Design

This exciting opportunity will suit a top research candidate who is interested in sustainable practice underpinned with a strong understanding of technological systems. It also has a focus on human behaviour associated with food preparation both now and in the future.


Electrolux PhD Design Research Scholarship - Monash University MADA - Industrial Design


In conjunction with Electrolux, a global leader in appliance design, the Faculty of Art Design & Architecture at Monash University (MADA) are pleased to offer a PhD Design Research Scholarship opportunity.

The MADA PhD with its project based format and focus on the design as research is an ideal format for this research endeavour and the successful applicant will work in close collaboration with Professor Mark Armstrong to create new knowledge in the appliance category.

Project Objectives
The focus of the Electrolux Research Initiative is to develop original and innovative design concepts and approaches to address the challenges faced in the planning of future living environments relating to the preparation of food within the domestic environment.

The Initiative aims to:
> Promote the unique challenges faced in designing sustainable appliances and infrastructure within the design industry
> Develop knowledge and learning about design of home appliances
> Upgrade the quality and breadth of design inputs used to create new ecological solutions for the future

Electrolux PhD Scholarship
Electrolux is the world’s largest and most respected appliance manufacturing company. The company prides itself in manufacturing and marketing products that deliver beyond customer expectations, cutting- edge technology and a genuine focus on customer needs.

The project will be concerned with an aspect of the future home. This may include topics around the design of cooling and heating products.

Scholarship Award
> Annual tax free stipend of $25,000 for four years.
> Course Fees for Australian / New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents will be covered by the Research Training scheme (RTS).

Closing Date
Application closing date: close of business on Thursday 18th April 2013.

For eligibility requirements, selection criteria information and further details please download the application form below.

For more project information please contact Professor Mark Armstrong, Eva and Marc Besen International Chair in Design Research, Monash University, on 03 9903 2709 or mark.armstrong@monash.edu

Please contact the faculty Graduate Studies office with any further enquiries:
Graduate Studies – Selection Officer
Faculty of Art Design & Architecture, Monash University
Telephone: +61 3 9903 1837
Email: artdes-postgrad@monash.edu

Download: (see link on MADA news page)
ELECTROLUX PHD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM AND GUIDELINES.DOC (DOC, 512 KB)

Sunday 7 April 2013

Vivianne Kollevris - Ribbon Chair

Melbourne Movement designer Vivianne Kollevris will exhibit the Ribbon Chair at Salone Satellite 2013. Milan Italy.

Ribon Chair designed by Vivianne Kollevris exhibited at Salone Satelitte 2013. Milan.

Ribbon Chair exploits the potential offered by high performance fibre reinforced concrete to create a piece of furniture unlike any other. At just 22mm thick, Ribbon Chair utilises the tremendous strength offered by concrete of this type to produce a thin and elegant form, in contrast to what one expects to see from concrete.

Vivianne is a Melbourne based furniture and product designer. Inspired by the beauty and mathematics of geometric shapes, her work focuses on the purity of shape and its potential to become something extraordinary. As a professional structural engineer, Vivianne uses her unique combination of creative and engineering skills to develop distinctive designs that challenge preconceptions on how an object should work, look and feel.

Tracy Tung - Lumps

Melbourne Movement designer Tracy Tung will exhibit 'Lumps' in Milan this week at Salone Satellite 2013.

Tracy is a final year student in RMIT University Industrial Design and I had the pleasure of teaching her in the first year communications course. I recall Tracy being inspired by the visit in 2010 of legend Syd Mead.

Lumps designed by Tracy Tung exhibited at Salone Satellite 2013. Milan. Italy.

Saturday 6 April 2013

Viviene Chang - Empathik

Melbourne Movement designer Viviene Chang will exhibit 'Empathik' at Salone Satellite 2013 in Milan.




Empathik - Designed by Viviene Chang and exhibited at Salone Satellite 2013 - Milan

Empathik, designed with an inclusive approach, is a mobility aid for seniors which transforms into a flexible shopping trolley. It challenges conventional approaches to walking frames, by integrating subtle feminine visual cues and is a light weight structure with ergonomic forms adaptable to the human body. The flexibility of the design enables users to adapt easily to surrounding environments and situations.

Vivian is an emerging designer based in Melbourne who recently graduated from Industrial design, RMIT. She has a strong passion for inclusive design, which focuses on benefiting the user. She aims to design for those who are disregarded in society or on the edge, by extending her own design knowledge into different disciplines. Vivian constantly seeks to develop a greater sense of empathy and compassion towards others, which enables her designs to be a reflection of her. Her designs seek to innovate and enhance the delight for human life.

For more information, please visit: www.vivianchangdesign.com

Ed Linacre - The Nest

Ed Linacre launches 'The Nest' this week in Milan at Salone Satellite 2013 with Melbourne Movement.


'The Nest' is a pendant lighting fixture that pays homage to the honeycomb architecture of a bee’s nest.

Made from sustainably sourced bamboo veneer, The Nest’s interlocking segments create a lightweight yet robust construction that can be shipped flat packed and easily assembled by the owner.




The Nest designed by Edward Linacre at Salone Satellite 2013 Milan


Melbourne Movement designer Edward Linacre launches 'The Nest" at Salone Satellite 2013 Milan Italy.


Melbourne Movement President Kjell Grant and designer Ed Linacre.