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It is no secret that I LOVE Herman Miller Design…and the ‘WHY DESIGN’ series is support for the interesting stuff they are doing.

About the series: “At Herman Miller design is the language we use to ask questions and seek answers to the problems our customers face. The design process is a journey into the unknown—or as George Nelson once quipped, “I have never met a designer who was retained to keep things the same as they were.” Before we decide what we do and how we do it, we like to begin by asking the question “Why?” In Why Design, a new video series, we explore the world through the eyes of our designers, and share something of why we value their point of view.”

Steve Frykholm, who has been at Herman Miller for 42 years. talks about the breaks in between his ‘working time’ which allow his brain to refresh for the times when he is working…

This talk by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin is also full of little nuggets of inspiration…They are industrial designers (with an arichtectural background) in London. They talk about fragile and changing systems and environments such as London itself…and how their opposing – or rather complimenting – macro and micro views on these systems and environments create perspective. I also love Kim Colin’s reference to the ‘view of context’ and the reminder to not get bugged down by the nitty-gritty…

Check out more of the videos over at Why Design HERE!

While we are at it…here is another one: Design the new business – a documentary!

About the film:

“We believe design is the new way of doing business, and we set out to find keys to success through the making of a documentary.Fascinating interviews with industry leaders will unveil the creative ways in which design is changing mindsets across industries….We are searching for the truth behind the “design thinking” smoke and mirrors.”

You can now watch the full movie on their site HERE!

 

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I am so smitten with these…these little gift boxes called Vigoo by design student Wilda Wongso were on show at Platform 2012 during the International Furniture Fair Singapore. There are four basic characters but you can dress them up to personalize for the gift receiver…how amazing are these?

Found over at dezzen, so read more HERE!

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Emilio Gomariz does awesome work, creating patterns with the interfaces of the programs designers use everyday….

Check out more by Emilio at ilikethisart.net HERE!

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Magnus – the perfect iPad stand?

January 23, 2012 //
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NO WAY – A??full-scale steel-and-glass replica??of the Eameses’ living room…

January 22, 2012 //
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This doesn’t happen too often, but oh how I wish I was closer to Cali right now…

A full-scale steel-and-glass replica of Charles and Ray Eames’ living room, part of the Pacific Standard Time project.

Check it out over at Curiosity counts HERE!

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Ethics for the Starving Designer

December 15, 2011 //

Via Quipsologies: “Ethics for the Starving Designer is a “live, social project promoting the dialogue on ethics and responsibility within student and professional visual communicators in Singapore.” By David Goh.”

Check out more HERE!

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GAMAGO Swiss Measuring Spoons

December 14, 2011 //
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Uhm…Swiss Measuring Spoons? Wish-listed!

http://store.gama-go.com/Swiss-Measuring-Spoons-p/la1105.htm##mce_temp_url#

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