Jack Magree director of CobaltNiche.
Jack Magree director of CobaltNiche provides feedback to Zhang Xing - Cindy on her CYum Smart Spoon project.
The history and practice of Industrial Design in Victoria Australia is my research interest and this blog include posts related to this interest as well as my practice as a designer and design educator.
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Jack Magree - Monash University China
CobaltNiche director Jack Magree provided feedback on project work and presented a guest lecture for students enrolled in the Master of Industrial Design at the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou).
Outerspace Design - Monash University China
The b.box Essential Baby Bottle designed by Outerspace Design Group was exhibited as part of the opening ceremony events at the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School(Suzhou) opening in China this week.
The b.box was a finalist in the Victorian Premier's Design Awards. The exhibition at the new Monash campus in China showcased Australian innovation and expertise in industrial design.
Australian innovation - Outerspace Design Group
Australian Innovation - Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Robb visits the Monash University Master of Design program in China.
Program Director Ian Wong discusses the b.box baby bottle with The Hon Andrew Robb Minister for Trade & Investment
Australian innovation and industrial design excellence demonstrated to Professor Shen Jiong Vice President of Southeast University in China.
CobaltNiche - Monash University China
The award winning Agilent Cary 630, the Melbourne tram handle, and the KeepCup designed by CobaltNiche were exhibited as part of the opening ceremony events at the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou) opening in China this week.
The exhibition at the new Monash campus in China showcased Australian innovation and industrial design expertise in medical and scientific device design.
The exhibition at the new Monash campus in China showcased Australian innovation and industrial design expertise in medical and scientific device design.
CobaltNiche - Australian Innovation
CobaltNiche director Jack Magree discusses features of the KeepCup with Program Director Ian Wong.
Australian Innovation - Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Robb visits the Monash University Master of Design program in China.
Australian innovation and industrial design excellence demonstrated to Professor Shen Jiong Vice President of Southeast University in China.
Blue Sky Design - Monash University China
The Cochlear bionic ear and the Resmed CPap designed by BlueSky were exhibited as part of the opening ceremony events at the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School(Suzhou) opening in China this week.
The Monash University Bionic Eye project by BlueSky Design director and Monash University Professor Mark Armstrong was also featured.
The exhibition at the new Monash campus in China showcased Australian innovation and industrial design expertise in medical and scientific device design.
Australian innovation - Cochlear bionic ear
BlueSky Design - Australian innovation
Australian Innovation - Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Robb visits the Monash University Master of Design program in China.
Australian innovation and industrial design excellence demonstrated to Professor Shen Jiong Vice President of Southeast University in China.
Charlwood Design - Monash University China
The Mittstrom Mid-Stream Urine Collection device and the 321 water bottle designed by Charlwood Design were exhibited as part of the opening ceremony events at the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School(Suzhou) opening in China this week.
The Mittstrom Mid-Stream Urine Collection device was awarded the BASF Plastics Innovation Award and was a finalist in the Victorian Premier's Design Awards 2103. The 321 water bottle was also included in the SuzhouH20 exhibition for World Industrial Design Day 2013.
The exhibition at the new Monash campus in China showcased Australian innovation and industrial design expertise in medical and scientific device design.
321 water bottle designed by Charlwood Design
Charlwood Design - Australian innovation
Australian Innovation - Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Robb visits the Monash University Master of Design program in China.
Program Director Ian Wong discusses the Mittstrom Mid-Stream Urine Collection device with The Hon Andrew Robb Minister for Trade & Investment
Australian innovation and industrial design excellence demonstrated to Professor Shen Jiong Vice President of Southeast University in China.
Monash University China - Andrew Robb Minister for Trade & Investment
Andrew Robb Minister for Trade and Investment discusses the Cyum smart spoon project with Monash University Master of Industrial Design student Zhang Xing - Cindy in China.
Guan Rui - Angela designer of the Blood Pod
The Hon Andrew Robb Minister for Trade and Investment - Monash University China
Monday, 28 October 2013
Friday, 25 October 2013
Opening of Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou)
Premier of Victoria Denis Napthine at the Official Opening of the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou)
Opening Ceremony of the Southeast University-Monash University Joint graduate School (Suzhou)
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Industrial Design in China - MID studio in Suzhou
The Master of Industrial Design program at the Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou) is located on Level 7 of the new building in Suzhou. Today we will share our student work and our new facilities with the official party including the Premier of Victoria, The Australian Trade Minister and the Victorian Minister of Innovation.
Monash University Master of Industrial Design Program Director Ian Wong setting up for the official opening of the new building in Suzhou.
Monash University China - Buick Lacrosse
The Buick Lacrosse was designed by Monash University industrial design alumnus Justin Thompson and is one of the most popular cars in China.
I have posted several times about this but I had to take this photo yesterday as we prepared to open the new building in Suzhou. Industrial Design is one of the first programs established in China with the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou).
I have posted several times about this but I had to take this photo yesterday as we prepared to open the new building in Suzhou. Industrial Design is one of the first programs established in China with the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou).
Buick Lacrosse designed by Monash University industrial design graduate Justin Thompson parked in front of the new SEU-Monash building in Suzhou.
China - Hard work and collaboration
Today is the Official Opening of the Southeast University - Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou).
I will post lots of other images from today but I liked this moment yesterday as the foyer floor was polished in readiness. Staff at SEU have worked very hard to assist in the establishment of the Master of Industrial Design program in China. It has been a strong team effort.
I will post lots of other images from today but I liked this moment yesterday as the foyer floor was polished in readiness. Staff at SEU have worked very hard to assist in the establishment of the Master of Industrial Design program in China. It has been a strong team effort.
Sunday, 20 October 2013
CobaltNiche - Melbourne Tram
Melbourne is famous for trams so it was with some pride and delight that I saw for the first time yesterday the new Melbourne Tram designed by industrial design consultants CobaltNiche. The project began several years ago and I have posted previously about this iconic project. The E-Class trams are not yet taking passengers as they complete out-of-service testing but it is great to see them out and about.
Melbourne Tram designed by CobaltNiche.
The tram appeared on the extension of Exhibition Street and then travelled down Flinders Street passed Fed Sq and Finders Street Station. An iconic Melbourne location for a new Melbourne Icon.
Melbourne's new tram outside the iconic Flinders Street Station.
New Melbourne Tram in Flinders Street.
E-Class trams will not only be the biggest that Melbourne has ever seen, they will also be the safest and most accessible with a range of innovative features including:
air-conditioning specifically designed for Melbourne's weather
dedicated wheelchair spaces with accessible intercom and next stop request button
external cameras to monitor passenger boarding and record motor vehicles illegally passing stationary trams
improved ride comfort and reduced noise with rotating bogies to handle tight turns
improved safety features to absorb impact in event of a collision
improved security via CCTV and emergency intercoms at each doorway
increased grab rails and stop request buttons in ergonomically selected locations
slip-resistant floors
state-of-the-art audio and visual announcements including next stop, destination, direction and connectivity.
Bernie Walsh - China International Creative Design Week
Bernie Walsh has been invited to present at the Fourth China International Creative Design Week events in Hainan and Beijing in China October 24-28th.
Bernie is at the forefront of digital design techniques and will present recent outcomes from teaching in the Master of Industrial Design program at the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou). The use of wifi tablets in teaching was the topic of our joint paper at the PACE Conference at Art Center Pasadena. 'Wifi tablets - just what the industrial design academic ordered'.
The paper was awarded the best design presentation at the conference organised by GM, Autodesk Oracle, HP and Siemens.
Designer Bernie Walsh
Bernie is at the forefront of digital design techniques and will present recent outcomes from teaching in the Master of Industrial Design program at the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou). The use of wifi tablets in teaching was the topic of our joint paper at the PACE Conference at Art Center Pasadena. 'Wifi tablets - just what the industrial design academic ordered'.
The paper was awarded the best design presentation at the conference organised by GM, Autodesk Oracle, HP and Siemens.
Ian Wong and Bernie Walsh present at Art Center Pasadena July 2013.
Wifi tablets - Just what the industrial design academic ordered.
Best design presentation award at PACE conference Art Center Pasadena USA.
Bernie Walsh demonstrating to students at Art Center Pasadena USA.
China Creative Design Week 2013
Saturday, 19 October 2013
China Design Exhibition Beijing - CobaltNiche
Award winning industrial design consultancy CobaltNiche will exhibit at The Fourth China International Creative Design Week in Beijing October 26-28. The event will provide CobaltNiche with an opportunity to showcase medical and scientific projects like the Agilent Cary 630 and Agilent Cary 60.
CobaltNiche director Jack Magree discusses features of the Agilent 630 with Ian Wong.
China International Creative Design Week 2013
Adam Cornish - Alessi Trinity Bowl
Kjell Grant was very excited late in 2010 to show me the Trinity bowl by designer Adam Cornish. Kjell's office was next to mine and we met by the printer and as always he was excited about the new work from Melbourne's young design talent. Adam had exhibited with Melbourne Movement in Milan previously and would take the new product to Salone Satellite 2011 in Milan.
Last year at this time Melbourne Movement proudly exhibited the Trinty bowl at Grand Designs Live in Melbourne.
It was great yesterday to get Kjell and Adam together to celebrate the recent launch of the Trinity bowl as an Alessi product in the Fall/Winter catalogue. Adam is very proud of the production product and reports are that so are customers worldwide.
Industrial designer Adam Cornish with Melbourne Movement Founder and President Kjell Grant
Alessi Trinity bowl designed by Adam Cornish
Alessi Fall/Winter catalogue launches the Trinity bowl by industrial designer Adam Cornish.
Trinty bowl at Grand Designs Live 2012
Melbourne Movement, RMIT University, Kjell Grant and major sponsor The City of Melbourne can be justly proud of the continued success of designers supported to exhibit at Salone Satellite in Milan each year.
Adam Cornish has been selected to exhibit work as part of Melbourne Now by the NGV.
Kjell Grant is a Hall of Fame member of the Design Institute of Australia.
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Mark Richardson - FAB Velo Exhibition
FAB Velo is an exhibition at MADA Gallery of the research work of industrial designer Mark Richardson.
FAB Velo - Mark Richardson
Industrial Designer Mark Richardson
This practice-based industrial design research project proposes a modular, upcycled, and DIY velomobile design, with the aim of making personal transport more accessible, diverse and sustainable. By using Open Design principles and digital production tools, the vehicle design can be personalised and made at home by the end-user from waste materials.
FAB Velo - MADA Gallery
FAB Velo - Mark Richardson
FAB Velo - MADA Gallery
FAB Velo
16-19 October
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Wednesday, 16 October 2013
CCPIT - China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
The Design Institute of Australia has been invited to showcase Australian design at the Fourth China International Creative Design Week. The Deputy Director, Economic Information Department of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade CCPIT met with Design Institute of Australia directors Karinna Gobbo and Ian Wong on September 24th in Sydney.
The Fourth China International Creative Design Week will be held in Hainan and Beijing October 24-28 2013.
The Fourth China International Creative Design Week will be held in Hainan and Beijing October 24-28 2013.
L-R: Mr Ma Lei, Mr Liu Zhengfu, Ian Wong and Karinna Gobbo.
China International Creative Design Week 2013
Monday, 14 October 2013
Mobi Wheelchair - CNN Folding innovations
The mobi folding wheelchair designed by Monash University industrial design graduate Jack Martinich was selected to feature on CNN. Jack exhibited the project as part of MADANOW in 2011, with Melbourne Movement at the Salone Satellite in Milan in 2012, and at Monash Art Design and Architecture - MADA Open Day 2012.
Mobi also featured in the book Thought into Form by John Warwicker.
Jack is an industrial designer with the team at UNO in Richmond.
Monash University industrial design graduate Jack Martinich project mobi featured on CNN
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