June 22, 2008
As part of a Middlesex University AimHigher scheme we were asked to a 2hr workshop on ‘product design’. This started a quick tour of the workshops, and then a brief over view of what they thought a product designer was.
We then told our group of 20 students that we were going to create and develop a new and innovative concept based upon there interests. By using the students interests we could use them to get insight into the specific project.
The point of the workshop was to explain the concept development process of product design, and concept presentation aspect, that is so important to communicating core product ideas. The young designers were year 7’s (11 year old) and y11’s (16 year old). I was amazed at how capable the students were with using product design processes.
hamagotci interface
hamagotice interface
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June 15, 2008
On the 11th of June I visiting the 2008 Made in Brunel Graduate Exhibition at the Business Design Centre. This is the 4th year that Brunel has branded there degree show in collaboration with HSBC. As Brunel was one of my UCAS options, It was very interesting to see ‘what could of been’.
The work was presented to a very high level, if perhaps a little corporate. The students showed a array of work with Industrial Designers showing alongside Multimedia Designers. There was work from the pure industrial (a house hold bio-diesel factory) to a on-line Avatar system. There were a couple of IA and Service design gems tucked away too, along with a healthy dose of medical products.
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June 11, 2008
I got this e-mail though today and wanted to let all wannabe Product design superstars of a TV opertunity. I only have limited details with the official blurb being…
“Internationally renowned designer Philippe Starck will be heading up a specially created School of Design in Paris. And he’s looking for untapped design talent in the UK to be his first students.
Ten aspiring designers with the talent, drive and vision to create the next ‘must have’ products of the 21st Century will be given the unique opportunity to learn and work alongside Starck and his team over a period of several months. At the end of it, one person will continue on for a six-month placement.
And BBC2 will be there for this exciting and original new series, Philippe Starck’s School of Design. To register your interest please e mail your contact details to schoolofdesign@twofour.co.uk you will then be sent details of how to apply for this exciting opportunity within the next 30 days.”
I guess it will be similar to project runway + the apprentice. I think its a great idea for a show, but I hope they focus on the process and not the designers.
