New phone in the works

Motorola has begun to design a new phone that looks a lot like the Phonebloks concept I posted earlier in the semester.
http://motorola-blog.blogspot.com/2013/10/goodbye-sticky-hello-ara.html

Training Design Final Proposal

The Durango HS Running Coach and I had a really cool little tech chat for about an hour today - he emailed me suggestions, I threw them into Illustrator, more suggestions, etc, etc and we wound up with this as the final logo he is going to use in his proposal for his training program. His initial want of a "strong" logo was maintained in the pyramid and hexagon geometry, while the interlocking Ds are a takeoff from the old XC jerseys, so maintained some tradition with that. The duranGOdemons was also kind of a neat way to separate the text without spaces. Not sure the final was my personal favorite, but it was a really quick evolution (from Friday-Tuesday) that I think was only made possible by what I took away from the design classes in the last few months. Not sure how many of you guys are more into the logo/branding side of things, but it's more of my background so thought I'd share. This stuff gets me excited!

 Original 6 six^

 

Preference for the hex design, Requested that "endurance" be added in^

 Narrowing it down even more before the final interlocking D's were added, as seen up top.

Creating a Design Persona - TIps

This was in interesting pnemonic device that might stimulate some thoughts while you guys are generating some personas.

Check it out!

Here is another blurb from Microsoft about creating personas, for them it was in the context of designing a UI

Check it out!

UMFA Design Exhibit

Maybe you guys have seen this on the homepage, or have visited it, or maybe helped design it? I think I am going to swing in to check it out this week, see what the graphic design students have been up to!

Check out the exhibit!

K so I follow this website for modern designs and have really only ever bought one thing, yet I'm always looking at it. I saw this, and even though it's a little pricy for a keychain the idea is awesome. Removes bulk and the jingling of keys which both drive me nuts. 

https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/keyport/fully-loaded-keyport-slide-2-0-black?sale=1&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Subscribers-production&utm_campaign=Daily%20Sales%202013-10-26&email=mlars129%40gmail.com&open=1

New extreme sport toy!

It kind of seems at times like everything there is to invent in a particular field has been invented. Well no matter how hard you think it would be to come up with something new, that's certainly not the case. I feel its almost like reinventing the wheel -- making something new from whats been around us for years.
Here's an idea!

The future direction of wrist wear.

Would you want one of these on your wrist? Would it really help?

Remember All That Buzz About Bendable Displays? Well You Can Finally Buy One.

First couple curved smartphones announced.

All New Stingray Design

I think it's gorgeous.

How to stay creative - get away from the computer?

Cities on the sea? I would argue that we still have plenty of land to settle before this would ever be necessary. Afraid of rising sea levels? A well built wall will probably do. Despite that, it's still interesting to imagine what form sea cities could potentially take. Check it out on MSN.

http://innovation.uk.msn.com/tomorrow/the-amazing-new-cities-on-the-sea

...and your reward for taking the time to read this post is this awesome gif of a unicycle rider eating it.

enjoy.

http://imgur.com/gallery/YqkLVSc

Pretty rad idea using Kinetic energy with furniture design!

http://vimeo.com/51625557#at=0

Like Black Diamond? Then check out their new line of technical wear. Some discussion in the video of their design process. Enjoy!

http://vimeo.com/76023808

Future of 3D Printing

3-D printed organs

Theremin Design

Awesome Playable Theremins

Awesome pen ink reuse.

Use the ink from dried up pens to print.
http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/10/25/the-pen-printer/

Self Security Checks at the Airport

Kind of an interesting and funny thought about the future airport.

Self Check Security

David Kelley of IDEO

interesting bit of info on him here


David Kelley IDEO

Graphic Design Competitions

I don't know if any of you have any free time.....but sometimes once in a while it's cool to check out what is in demand for graphic design and do some creative thinking for its own sake just to see where your mind takes you. This site has a few different design competitions, and I think it's worth sitting down and sketching some ideas that pop into your head when you look at this kind of stuff. You might be surprised how close your sketches can be to the final design they end up picking!

Graphic Competitions

Training Program Logo Design

Hey Folks, if you have any input on this little logo project I'm doing for a HS running program training concept, I'd appreciate it!

Directing Traffic

http://vimeo.com/63131621

Guerilla Nudge

http://vimeo.com/65097842

Super Stealth Chair

http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/10/25/airchair/

Logo Designer Raja Sandhu's Personal Site

I am not so sure about the design of the site, but the displayed logos are pretty diverse. I'm currently working on a logo for a Cross Country team and ran across this in my precedent research, just for some brainstorming help and inspiration.

Raja Sandhu's Website

Behind the Scenes of the iOS redesign

A deeper look into why iOS 7 has the whole new and improved flat design language.

Apple iOS design

Guerilla Policy

http://www.guerillapolicy.org/politics/2013/05/06/never-knowingly-undernudged/

Guerilla Marketing

http://www.designer-daily.com/cool-and-creative-guerilla-marketing-campaigns-13471

Hansgrohe

http://www.hansgrohe-usa.com/

Second Edition

Nike fuel

Designing Brand identity

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/designing-brand-identity-alina-wheeler/1101202566?ean=9780470401422

This is a book I have had for a few years now. A lot of my initial interest in design came from brand identities and the idea of designing and implement a brand. A lot of this book pertains to graphic designers but I do feel there is a lot of useful things for us. Each of us is designing a brand identity for ourselves.

Graphic Design Podcast

http://thedeependdesign.com/graphic-design-podcast/

This is a graphic design podcast I recently found. It's not ground breaking or anything but it is interesting. I have found that graphic communication is a huge part of our future careers. This is just one way I attempt to improve that skill. I wish we had more room in our course sequence for graphic design but we have to make do with what we have.

On the iTunes Store there is a design section. I plan to explore the podcasts and see if anything more interesting presents itself.

For the Bicycle commuters out there!

FlyKly bicycle wheel does it all, and to me is just one example of a growing trend: Energy recycling. We supposedly (Physics...sigh) have a  fixed amount of energy in this universe, how much of it do we waste every day? It's time we harnessed that dontcha think?

FlyKly Bike wheel

REAL architecture has curves!

I like my architecture with curves in all the right places, but I guess I was born that way, and so were you! Check out the neuroscience behind curve couture.

FastCo Neurosciene Behind Curves

Zero Gravity Japanese Rocking Chair...Sweet!

Fubiz.net: cool design/art website

Fubiz.net
FYI the website is in French but you can change it to English at the top

Making a great design that much better

http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/10/09/shhh-dyson-airblades-get-50-quieter/

Cutting edge medical design

This new design reduces the chance of carpal tunnel in surgeons.
http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/10/10/fancy-surgical-tool-is-so-future-is-now/

Below is an excerpt from an interview with Jony Ive and Marc Newson who have recently been working together designing Product Red charity products for auction. I recommend you read the entire interview. I was impressed by their attention to detail. All aspects of their products are designed with the end user in mind. 

“We are both fanatical in terms of care and attention to things people don’t see immediately,” Ive said. “It’s like finishing the back of a drawer. Nobody’s going to see it, but you do it anyway. Products are a form of communication—they demonstrate your value system, what you care about.”

http://www.vanityfair.com/business/2013/11/jony-ive-marc-newson-design-auction

Washing Machine Concept

http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/WM-Washing-Machine-Concept/9598041

I came across this washing machine design and found it to be a possible aesthetic inspiration for our crash cart designs. What I think is so great about the design is that the industrial design supports the control system. Often with products like this the controls seem very separate from the form. Here they blend seamlessly which I feel supports the connection between the controls and the services the washing machine offer the user.

First Draft for my infographic. I have some serious work to do before my next version.

Interested in Japanese stab binding for books? Check out this site. Instructions and some examples.

http://jennibickbookbinding.blogspot.com/2007/03/japanese-stab-binding.html

Human Centered Design

IDEO, Human Centered Design

Infographic Draft

Process Doc Draft

Process Documentation Infographic Draft on Prezi

Process That! Prezi

INFOGRAPHIC 1ST DRAFT

Process Infograph Draft 1

How to conduct a Legit Crit

After our studio 3610 crits for our cardboard chairs I thought this was a relevant post!

9 rules for running a productive critique
 Fast Co. Design

Lamp That Makes You Give Up Your Phone In Order to Operate

Interesting blend of psychology and design, could be a useful productivity tool when sketching or working on anything that isn't on the computer.

Balance Lamp - Yanko Design

4 Key steps to Name Branding

We learned a bit about branding and 'placing' recently in our Intro to Design Thinking class, here is another quick lesson...Check out the details on the link.
Finien Name Branding: 4 steps

Tall Infographics :)

xkcd

Color-tech: paint does more than just add aesthetic

Check out the crazy ways paint can do more than just add color. As designers we may tend to pigeonhole color as an aesthetic value only, beyond the implications of the physical properties of what the particular medium can do besides add aesthetic interest...Innovative Paints

Enduring logo from London

Amazing how symbolic and iconic a simple logo can become! Design carefully!

Fast company London Underground

This just looks like a blast!

http://www.core77.com/blog/sustainable_design/explore_and_watch_a_movie_in_junkyard_cars_at_the_empire_drive-in_25675.asp

NYC Taxis

Great little article on what happens when not all the variables are taken into account when designing for a customer.

No more roaming charges

This sticker and app combination will be great for global travel.
http://www.knowroaming.com/

New Samsung Commercials

http://hypebeast.com/2013/10/samsung-galaxy-gear-commercials

Wild Idea From Musk

Elon Musk shared an idea for a new high speed travel process. Its a pretty wild idea.

Hyperloop

Refugee Housing from IKEA

Ikea came out with an affordable and simple refugee housing system that uses their famous flatpack shipping system to send it worldwide cheaply.



Flatpack IKEA housing

Keychain Magnet

Really cool "Ghost Chairs"

www.theresidentarchitect.com/2010/08/the-ghostly-chairs.html/

Pretty crazy technology

I can only imagine what this could develop into.

http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2013-10-04/meet-wildcat-the-galloping-bounding-robot-animal

Good examples of the complete design process

This guy does a really good job of plotting out his design process - from problem statement, to solution. Great stuff.

http://www.coroflot.com/emevans4/portfolio

So cool!

http://www.technewsdaily.com/18085-a-radio-controlled-helicopter-you-control-with-your-mind-video.html

Sometime in the near future...

Somehow, this does not seem impossible. 

Having trouble finding the right color for your infographics, or just would like a better tool? Check out Kuler!

https://kuler.adobe.com/create/color-wheel/

A hundred years ago, the Zeppelin was seen as the future of air flight. The dream quickly faded after the Hindenburg incident of the late 1930's. But that dream might finally be coming to fruition. 1/3 the fuel as a typical cargo jet and the ability to land and deliver supplies anywhere without landing pad or runway: Enter Aerocraft. Check out this video and their website.

http://aeroscraft.com/

3-D Printed Teethcleaner

Quartz - 3-D Printed Toothbrush

This would clean your teeth in 6 seconds!