phase design gave the same design brief to 5 different designers/design groups: design a candleholder based on a solid american walnut block (12” x 9” x 1.75”) with turned brass inserts. same starting point, but very different results.
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| Bearing – Claesson Koivisto Rune | Luna – Khodi Feiz |
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| Block – Arik Levy | Bias – Mike & Maaike |
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Ziba – Phase Design/Reza Feiz |
looking at it a while ago, shapeways seemed like just another rapid prototyping service. but in addition to the standard collection of different plastic materials, they also offer models in stainless steel. and until the end of this month, even with an optional gold plating. seems like a great way to design and build jewelry.
based on the three mechanical products pulley, clamp, and caster, future perfect is curating an ICFF show called ‘lift hold roll’. utilize any of these and submit your work. more info at the future perfect blog.
an interview with dieter rams in the financial times.
and yet another online rapid prototyping service: cloudFab does not produce the pieces themselves, but rather works by connecting buyers and sellers, allowing you to get multiple quotes in one place.
it is in a closed-beta version at this point, but you can sign up for an invite to be notified once it is opening up for the general public.
from materialise, the belgian company behind .mgx, comes a new rapid prototyping online service, called i.materialise. upload your model, choose a material, surface, and color, and get an immediate quote.
run by monica khemsurov and jill singer, former editors of i.d. magazine, sight unseen is a new website aiming to provide an intimate and behind-the-scenes look at design, art, fashion, food, photography and other creative disciplines.
