'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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Markets: Sports

Markets: Sports

/ STELLA MCCARTNEY RUN COLLECTION Spring/summer 2014 for Adidas.   KEY MESSAGES: Workwear inspiration. Techno helpers. Total comfort. Hybrid lifestyle. The weekender. Smart fabrics. Technoknitting. Natural materials. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 1. INTEGRATED INTO LIFESTYLE /1   STELLA MCCARTNEY YOGA COLLECTION Spring/summer 2014 for Adidas. /2   TOM DIXON COLLECTION for Adidas. /3   STELLA MCCARTNEY WEEKENDER COLLECTION Spring/summer 2014...
Interview: La Boira de Ponent

Interview: La Boira de Ponent

“Piensa en niebla, piensa en positivo” es la frase preferida de Irene Barón y Joan Yeguas. Una pareja que, dedicada al turismo, ha sabido ver entre los días grises de sus tierras del interior de Cataluña toda la belleza que es capaz de desplegar la niebla que les rodea la mayor parte del tiempo. El...
Materiologies: Bio-Orthopaedia-Animalia

Materiologies: Bio-Orthopaedia-Animalia

/ 1 ‘Blondell’ scarves collection by SuTurno. / 2 ‘Cleave’, by Kate McGwire. / 3 SS13 collection by Marina Hoermanseder. / 4 ‘Measuring less to feel more’, by Mickael Boulay. / 5 ‘Daily Poetry’, by Ingrid Hulskamp. / 6 ‘Table Creatures’, by Nyke van Bijnen. / 7 Algaerium Bioprinter by Marin Sawa. / 8 ‘Organ Crafting’...
Trends Research: Game Frame

Trends Research: Game Frame

/1 Free universal construction kit, by F.A.T. Lab and Sy-Lab, a set of adapters for complete interoperability between 10 popular children’s construction toys / 2 Sifteo cubes, interactive game system. / 3 Abooba climbing chair, by Jaewook Kim.   KEY MESSAGES: game flow open systems interactivity & invention construction kits interactive & intelligent game systems hybrid...
Markets: Techno Gadgets

Markets: Techno Gadgets

/  BEATS by Dr Dre Executive headphones, by Beats audio.   KEY MESSAGES: Techno luxe. Play with technology. Intelligent technology. Easy products = easy life. Miniaturization. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 1. SMART WATCHES : your phone only a wrist away   /1   PEBBLE smartwatch, by Pebble Technology. /2   GALAXY GEAR, by Samsung. /3   SMARTWATCH2, by Sony.   ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////...
Book list: Sustainability (I)

Book list: Sustainability (I)

Our book selection on sustainability issues: A classic lecture, a well structured and visual book covering sustainable furniture, technology (…), and an informative book on sustainable fibers and new approaches to sustainable fashion. 1 / Viktor Papanek; ‘Design for the real world: Human ecology and social change’, Thames & Hudson, 1st edition 1985. Reprint 2009. Link...
Materiologies: 'sharp'

Materiologies: ‘sharp’

/ 1 Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Total Eye Lift / 2 Phoebe Philo – Céline Spring 2013 collection / 3 Tomasz Donocik dragonfly ring @ ‘Rock Vault‘ exhibition by British Fashion Council + International Palladium Council / 4 Liquid Glacial Table by Zaha Hadid / 5 London Home 1999 by Do Ho Suh / 6 Kukje Art Centre, Seoul Designed...
Trends Research: Jewelry

Trends Research: Jewelry

/1  FINELY GRAFTED JEWELRY, by Raluca Grada. Skin textured silicone. /2  Brooch, by Flóra Vági. Acacia wood, paint and 18 ct gold. /3  SHOPPING MADONNA necklace, by Réka Lorincz. Silicone, plastic, rubies and gold. /4  EYE OF THE STORM brooch, by Kate Sibley. Palladium. /5  Brighten collection, by Dian Luo. Black mirror card and LED...
Markets: Kids

Markets: Kids

/ OWL plate, by Donna Wilson.   KEY IDEAS:  Instructive play role. Interactive furniture. New materials in furniture and toys: cardboard and unfinished or polished wood. Vintage nostalgia, classic games. “Party time” accesories, soft hanging animal heads  and teen-toddler accessories (skateboards) as important products . //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 1. COLOUR EXPLOSION         /1   Conran...
planning for 2014

planning for 2014

///////////////// Ya estamos de vuelta y preparados para este año que comienza. El 2013 ha sido un año de trabajos de consultoría y de docencia muy satisfactorios, y nuevas colaboraciones están en camino. Para 2014, hay planificados cinco nuevos reportajes en profundidad. A nuestro primer reportaje, (‘London Design Festival: innovation and inspiration focus‘), le seguirá el...
holiday wishes

holiday wishes

  ** Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year 2014 ** ** Et desitjem unes Bones festes i un Bon any nou 2014 **      
Trends Research: 'Le temps perdu'

Trends Research: ‘Le temps perdu’

/ 1 Online-Offline by Imke de Jongh ONLINE / OFFLINE is a table about the modern communication flows. By turning on the tabletop one can choose to be online or offline, on analog or digital. materials: American and European poplar and felt, handmade.   / 2 ‘Just about now‘, by Maarten Baas / Laikingland ‘Just About Now’ is a sand timer that indicates the...
Markets: Bicycles

Markets: Bicycles

/ THONET BIKE by Andy Martin Studio.   KEY IDEAS: Bicycles are set to be the future means of transportation. Bicycle an example of a product that can change its status. Bicycle culture and style have gained popularity. Eco consciousness & good health amongst the factors for its use. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 1. CRAFT LUXE: excellence in...
Trends Research: Sensorial and sensorized cutlery

Trends Research: Sensorial and sensorized cutlery

DESCRIPTION /1  HEADsPACE, by Marije Vogelzang. Cutlery with ‘Flagrance’: Flavors+fragrances. /2  TABLEWARE AS SENSORIAL STIMULI, by Jinhyun Jeon Studio. Cutlery design focusing on sense. /3  THE LEAVEN RANGE, by Simon Kinneir. Tactile reassurance of the right piece of cutlery the right way up. /4  HEINZ BEANZ FLAVOUR EXPERIENCE, by Bompas & Parr. Handmade bowl and a musical spoon to...
REPORT: ‘London Design Festival 2013: innovation and inspiration focus’

REPORT: ‘London Design Festival 2013: innovation and inspiration focus’

‘London Design Festival 2013: innovation & inspiration focus’ Después de nuestro video ‘London Sounds’ y nuestros Top 10 Highlights del London Design Festival, ya tenemos el Reportaje completo. OBJETIVO DEL REPORTAJE Este informe está pensado como una herramienta para la ventaja competitiva, y es el resultado de nuestro análisis de lo que vimos y experimentamos durante el London Design...
Book list: Advanced Textiles, Marie O'Mahony

Book list: Advanced Textiles, Marie O’Mahony

“ADVANCED TEXTILES for Health and Wellbeing”; author: Marie O’Mahony. Edited by: Thames & Hudson. First published in the United Kingdom in 2011. A new book release by expert Marie O’Mahony that covers from the fibers, fabric structures and surfaces of advanced textiles, to their applications in habitat, transport, personal and environment, aimed at actively contribute to our...
Materiologies: Electronics-based graphics

Materiologies: Electronics-based graphics

/1  Hot Natured new album, Different Sides of the sun. /2  Tech-mandalas made from circuits by Leonardo Ulian. /3  Real printed circuitry modules as seen at Printed Electronics fair Europe.   KEY WORDS: Electronics as a graphic language. Retro futurism, diode-art. Connectivity. 2-dimensional printed electronics.
Markets: Lighting overview

Markets: Lighting overview

/  HYDRA COLLECTION by Melogranoblu.   ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// These are the top 8 lighting trends from London Design Festival: 1. NATURE   /1  As seen at the SuperDesign Gallery. /2  Bergen Academy of Art & Design. /3  WILLOW INSTALLATION by Sharon Marston.   ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 2. NATURAL FIBERS /4  ZH LAMP by Jiangnan University. /5  Several designs...
Trends Research: Shoes

Trends Research: Shoes

DESCRIPTION /1  MYSHELL256 by Sharon Golan. Modular components to make 256 different pairs of shoes. /2  CUBE X printer by Janne Kyttanen. Print four different types of shoes at home. /3  MOJITO by Julian Hakes S/S 2011 collection. /4  REPAIR IT YOURSELF by Eugenia Morpurgo. Shoes+kit to repair it. /5  NATURAL SELECTION by Liz Ciokajlo....
London Design Festival 2013: our video

London Design Festival 2013: our video

Este video es nuestro primera aportación de la cobertura del London Design Festival 2013. En breve nuestra selección Top 10 y en este mes de noviembre el reportaje en profundidad  (‘London Design Festival: innovation & inspiration focus’). Disfrutadlo. \This is the first inspirational piece of a series of material that we are editing for the...