'Shaping the future' presentation

‘Shaping the future’ presentation

One week ago we presented our concepts and visions for 2014/2015, through the event ‘Shaping the future’, framed under the Barcelona Design Week 2014. We are delighted to have had such overwhelming interest in the event. We thank everyone who came and those on the waitlist. We had very positive...
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2013-Top 10 Highlights

LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2013-Top 10 Highlights

No pudiste asistir al pasado London Design Festival? te gustaría tener información analizada del mismo, con un enfoque a la innovación y las tendencias?? Aquí un aperitivo de nuestro próximo reportaje ‘London Design Festival 2013: innovation & inspiration focus’, en forma de los 10 elementos destacados que hemos seleccionado.  ...
Próximos seminarios @ Cetemmsa

Próximos seminarios @ Cetemmsa

Éstos son dos de los cursos que próximamente impartiré en Cetemmsa, un centro tecnológico focalizado en la electrónica impresa. Los cursos son dirigidos a diseñadores, inventores, responsables de innovación y márketing. Contaremos con los expertos tecnólogos para profundizar en este campo, veremos qué macrotendencias tecnológicas y de diseño hay hasta...
Projects: 'Printed electronics and emerging macrotrends'

Projects: ‘Printed electronics and emerging macrotrends’

We undertook a major applied macrotrends report for a technological centre doing research and technology transfer on the field of printed electronics and sensors, resulting in smart objects and wearable technologies. The purpose of the report, as explained in the introduction: ‘This overview report is generated through the application of...
Interview to Laura Clèries for PowerSmall Project

Interview to Laura Clèries for PowerSmall Project

I was recently intervewed by Rubén López (thisisrubenlopez.com) for his POWER SMALL PROJECT. LINK to post and AUDIO (spanish)  
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Trends Research: Light, Shadows, Reflections

Trends Research: Light, Shadows, Reflections

  The world of light, shadows and shades opens up for new interpretations.   /1 ‘LT014’ or ‘NORTH’ light by Daniel Rybakken and Andreas Engesvik for e15.  Atmospheric floor light inspired in lunar phases.  /2 ‘Ripple’ light by Poetic lab for Lobmeyr. Rotating mouth-blown glass light that creates shadows and light patterns. /3 ‘Transience’ mirror by Lex Pott. Sulphur-induced oxidised mirror....
Materials: Basalt

Materials: Basalt

  Basalt: igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava. /6   /1 ‘Kitchen rocks’ by Or Hezroni & Roy Yahalomi. Modern/prehistorical kitchen tools. /2 ‘Form follows sound’ by Or Hezroni & Roy Yahalomi. New basalt instruments. /3 – /6 ‘De natura fossilium’ by FormaFantasma for Gallery Libby Sellers. A family of objects exploring the potential of lava...
Trends Research: networked & (un)networked garments

Trends Research: networked & (un)networked garments

  /1 ‘BB suit’ by ByBorre. Onesie outfitted with a WiFi hotspot, GPS tracking and a music library, which makes the suit an internet-connected, walking music library /2 ‘Ping’ by Jennifer Darmour. Social networking garment that connects to your Facebook account wirelessly and from anywhere by performing natural gestures. No phone, no laptop, no hardware. /3...
Documentary: 'The next black'

Documentary: ‘The next black’

A thrilling and well executed documentary on the future of clothing, commissioned by AEG. Four directions are explored: biocouture, sustainability, tech-clothing and the new sportswear, through the lenses of the innovators in these fields.   More about the project: http://www.aeg.co.uk/Plan–Design/thenextblack/
Materiologies: Indigenous

Materiologies: Indigenous

/1/3/4    Mint shop. /2    Fake Landscapes. /5   THE METAMORPHOSIS: DIE VERWANDLUNG, by Jakub Berdych. /6   FELIX’S MACHINES, by Felix Thorn. /7   FROM CREATURES, by Moe Nagata. /8   Design @ GRAPHIC AFRICA, by Habitat. /9   WILLOW installation, by Sharon Marston. /10  HUSH, by Freyja Sewell. /11  FLYING SKIRT CHANDELIER, by Patrick...
Trends Research: Body perception

Trends Research: Body perception

/1   THE OBJECTUALS, by Hyungkoo Lee. Helmet with lenses which emphasize or minimize various facial features. /2   BRAINPORT, by Paul Bach-y-Rita. Users interpret the shape, size,location and motion of objects in their environment through to their tongue. /3   HOOK AND EYE, by Lucy and Bart. Analogue version of plastic surgery using everyday materials....
Book list: See yourself sensing

Book list: See yourself sensing

‘SEE YOURSELF SENSING, REDEFINING HUMAN PERCEPTION’; author: Madeline Schwartzman. Edited by Black Dog Publishing.  See Yourself Sensing: Redefining Human Perception is the first book to survey the intersection between design, the body, science and the senses, from the utopian pods and head gear of the 1960s, to the high-tech prostheses, wearable computing, implants, and interfaces...
Materiologies: Pop art

Materiologies: Pop art

/1   SET DESIGN, by Anna Lomax. /2   Bath School of Art and Design. /3   ANIMATION, by Katy Beveridge. /4   Bath School of Art and Design. /5   Selfridges shop window. /6   3×2 Budapest. /7   FLOCKING, by Thomas & Vines. /8   Sketches by Kirsty Whyte. /9   DESIGN STUDIO, by Bonsoir Paris. /10 ENGINEERED...
Entrevista: Orée Design

Entrevista: Orée Design

Orée Board 2.   Todo empezó como una idea: y si juntamos la tecnología con los materiales nobles, esos dos mundos que normalmente no se hablan? Esto es lo que plantearon Julien Salanave, un profesional formado en el HEC de Paris y previamente consultor en vigilancia tecnológica, y Franck Fontana, diseñador industrial de larga experiencia...
Experiencial event: 'Shaping the future'

Experiencial event: ‘Shaping the future’

Under the Barcelona Design Week, Laura Clèries Studio is presenting the experiencial event: ‘Shaping the future: key trends & lifestyles’ When: thursday 12th June 2014, 20h-21h30. Where: C/ Girona 1, Principal 1ª, 08010 Barcelona Register free: REGISTRATION Join us in this exclusive presentation of the current macrotrends and the key factors that will impact various businesses. Through an...
Trends Research: Merging with

Trends Research: Merging with

/1   HIDING IN THE CITY Nº63, by Liu Bolin. /2   OCULUS RIFT, by Oculus VR. Virtual reality headset for 3D gaming. /3   MIRROR FENCE, by Alyson Shotz.   KEY MESSAGES Escaping the real world. Anonymity, privacy. Unificaction with the environment. Entering a parallel universe.
TRENDGUIDE 14/15

TRENDGUIDE 14/15

Here a glimpse on the 5 macrotrends of our Trendguide 14/15 which are shaping the future. /1 SENSORIALITY /MONEY, by Hyundai Card Design Lab. Reinvention of the credit card as an object of desirability. A consumer concerned about our past and legacy, who values intimacy and eager for sensorial and indulgent experiences.   /2 SAVVY /LIQUIGLIDE,...
Innomatnet event: 'Smart Materials into Action'

Innomatnet event: ‘Smart Materials into Action’

Keywords: materials, innovation, design, technology, engineering, trends, future products Within the framework of the European project INNOMATNET, Cetemmsa Technological Centre organises a Conference workshop and Summer School on finding smart solutions for novel and smart materials. Clèries Studio is helping organise this event, taking place at Tecnocampus Mataró (Barcelona), on the 8th and 9th of May. Students...
Materiologies: Tonic

Materiologies: Tonic

/1   YEH WALL TABLE by Kenyon Yeh. /2  MBM minimalux bicycle as seen at Stamatopoulos bikes. /3   FUN HOUSE by Studio UdA. /4   PLAYERA by Marni. /5   KORA VASES by Studio Pepe for Spotti Edizioni. /6   AW12 collection by Craig Green. /7   SHARE FOOD by Bilge Nur Saltik. /8...
Trends Research: Savvy

Trends Research: Savvy

/1   FOOD STORAGE, by Friday Project. Food storage shelving system based on the ‘food guide pyramid’. /2   CORTEX 3D-PRINTED CAST, by Jake Evill. 3D-printed casts for fractured bones. /3   Beta GOV.UK website. UK goverment website for simple, clear and fast communication with citizens.   KEY MESSAGES Visual help for a healthy and...
Markets: Transport & Mobility

Markets: Transport & Mobility

/  C1, by Litmotors.   KEY MESSAGES: Democratization of technology, familiarity of use. New energy sources. Environmental and visual lightness. Materials and sensors that enhance driving security. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 1. SOLAR-POWERED /1   STELLA, by Solar Team Eindhoven. The world’s first solar-powered family car. /2  V60 HYBRID ELECTRIC CAR, by Volvo+Synthesis. Solar-powered car with parabolic platform. /3   RESOLUTION,...
Oddities: Fears

Oddities: Fears

/1 BITE IT,  by Clem Chen.   /2 In the shadows creature, by Tyler at Face Off.   /3-8 INSECT ARMY, by Job van der Molen.   /4 THE AESTHETICS OF FEAR, by Dorry Hsu.   /5 Karley Feaver’s sculpture.   /6 OCTOPUS, by Adam Wallacavage.   /7 In the shadows creature, by Niko at...
Book list: SPACESUIT: Fashioning Apollo

Book list: SPACESUIT: Fashioning Apollo

“SPACESUIT: Fashioning Apollo” ; author: Nicholas De Monchaux. Edited by: Massachussets Institute of Technology (MIT) Press. 2011. http://fashioningapollo.com/   En 1969, Neil Armstrong y Buzz Aldrin pisaron la luna llevando trajes espaciales hechos por Playtex: 21 capas de tela, cada una con una función determinada, y confeccionada a medida por costureras habituadas a trabajar con...
Materiologies: Skinology

Materiologies: Skinology

/1   SKYMNING wallpaper by Sandberg. /2   Chloé. /3   Keira Knightley for Chanel perfume. /4   Gabriele Colangelo collection AW 11/12. /5   Viceroy watch, copper & gold. /6   PIERRE HARDY TRAVEL SPRAY by Frederic Malle. /7   SKIN collection by Studio Pepe Heykoop. /8   STRATIGRAPHIC MANUFACTURY by Unfold. /9  ...
Trends Research: Wellbeing

Trends Research: Wellbeing

/1   SENSORIA FITNESS SOCKS by Sensoria. The Sensoria’s socks reduce risk of gravitating back to bad tendencies. /2   MEASURING LESS TO FEEL MORE by Mickael Boulay. It checks the blood sugar level for diabetic people. /3   THE TRANSFORMATIVE CHRONOTYPE by Julie Yonehara. Explores the future of manipulating the human circadian rhythm. /4...