This is probably one of the coolest Valentines gift i’ve ever received in my life. A CNC engineer- buddy of mine dropped this off in a sweet little gift box today. I love it. If you missed the project you can see the full thing here.
That's A Wrap For SQ1. Thanks For Inviting Me
#BREATHEBETTERWITHCS
It's been awhile since we've done a community design projects. One year now to be exact. Last one was the watchdogs, and it's turn out was dope. Karim Rashid himself loved it. See the project here if you missed it.
This time let's design inhalers. Here's some info on "Metered Dosed Inhalers" if you want to geek out, but don't be constrained by all that data. Go wide in your explorations, have fun and explore unique materials, crazy mechanisms and bizarre shapes. We want to keep this loose so design criteria's are simple. Use the CAD provided. Must have a counter, 200 count to be exact. Use what ever tool you want, just as long as the idea comes across. Have Fun.
Click here to download CAD
PS. Included are quick sketches that are inspired around the insecurities of using inhalers. Hiding the pMDI cartridge under a softer durometer material, this still allows for cartridge compression, and opens up some fun opportunities in design.
AXIS on CREATIVE SESSION
I designed this central pivoting controller for a design workshop at CCA. Simple in concept. I used it to help the design students understand my model making process, and post production tips.
I've uploaded the projecct onto creativesession. CHECK IT HERE.
THIS SATURDAY I'LL BE AT CTRL+S
I'm excited to join some really talented designers on stage this Saturday as at CCA.
For more info check here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1698201350504461/
ps. I'll be giving a demo on model making (controller in image below), and talk process after the design discussion. Hope to see you there.
Gordon Murray In The House
For this month's tech-talk we invite designer Gordan Murray to come talk cars, design, and career at Playground. Gordan designs formula one cars for a living. He's a true mechanical thinker. I'd say he's more engineer minded than industrial design, but he does an amazing job at mixing science with art in creating innovative solutions. Gordon is famous for the iconic McLaren F1. A car that revolutionized many standards in modern cars today. The F1 introduced new techs such as: carbon fiber construction, automated rear spoiler, and ground control. Innovative for its time, but are things we take for-granted today. Currently Gordon continues to design. He's developed a lighter, more stronger chassis technology called iStream. Check it out here.
To me It's fascinating to hear other designers share their process. A common philosophy I hear often is: Fail. Fail a lot. Fail often. But learn from your failures and adjust as you move forward. I've taken a photo of my notebook as Gordon spoke. I'm honored to meet him and happy he signed and complimented my poor sketches.
