by Olly Whittle | Oct 30, 2009 | Concept Design, Design, Environmental Footprint, Innovation
They may miss out on revving their engines at the lights, but urban drivers of electric cars can cut their emissions by two thirds and save up to £3,000 a year. Sound like a fair compromise? BBC.co.uk, April 2008 Electric cars produce no exhaust fumes, minimal...
by Olly Whittle | Aug 27, 2009 | Concept Design, Design, Product Design
Design Council The original requirement for the Upper Class Suite was simple: Virgin Atlantic needed to introduce a flat bed into its upper class cabins. Joe Ferry, Head of Design and Service Design, and his team began by exploring a wide range of different...
by Olly Whittle | Aug 7, 2009 | Advertising, Branding, Concept Design, Design, Innovation, Marketing, Product Design
When times are tough and revenues are falling there may be a temptation for business to cut ‘discretionary’ budgets – money allocated to activities such as design, perhaps. But design is a powerful tool in a downturn. Design Council Our research...
by Olly Whittle | May 12, 2009 | Concept Design, Design, Innovation, Product Design
What happens when top designers are given the freedom to create whatever they want? Something weird and wonderful, says Sophie Lovell The Independent, Saturday, 25 April 2009 What we need is obvious, says the great German industrial designer Dieter Rams: “Less...
by Olly Whittle | Apr 9, 2009 | Concept Design, Corporate Identity, Design, Grants, Marketing, Product Design
Are you interested in Design Assistance this year? You can apply for design assistance in the following areas: • Concept design • Product Design / development • Engineering design • CAD modelling and visualisation images • Rapid Prototyping (FDM) • Website design and...