As was said in JB Design's previous blog, the advances in technology are phenomenal. The following video really emphasizes this point and hit it home as to how fast technology is growing.
Sunday 21 July 2013
What is the future of printing? The 3D version is here!
Everyone in today’s modern society is aware of the capabilities
of printing. Yes I mean whether it is a contract pictures, maps, anything. But
can the possibilities of printing actual ‘products’ be an act of realism in the
future. The answer is no, and I will tell you why. 3D printing is happening NOW!
The potentials of this technology are phenomenal. Massive
manufacturing costs could be avoided. Just think about it. All a company would
need is a small warehouse to house a handful of 3D printing machines, and hey
presto, no long manufacturing processes, a reduction in workforce, a great reduction
in overheads for companies.
For those who are not aware of what 3D printing is, it is
the process of making 3D computer generated models into 3D physical objects. 3D
printing technology can, and already is, incorporated into many varying industries
– architecture, automotive military, fashion, footwear, dental, biotech,
jewellery, eyewear, industrial design. The list does go on.
For all you budding car enthusiasts out there, It would be pretty cool to know the Audi RSQ was manufactured with the use of this rapid prototyping technology.
The Guardian newspaper has got a fantastic selection of articles,
news and stories relating to this topic and is a well recommended read:
Many of you I presume heard recently on the news about a
young individual law student in Texas who created the first 3D printed handgun.
This file was downloadable from the internet, hence him having the blueprint to
manufacture it. There are many advocates of manufacturing who believe that this
sudden arc of development in technology will most likely counter globalization.
But where would society be if the invention, discovery
and development of new technologies were not practiced? Classic example, Da
Vinci. Without this Italian Renaissance Polymath’s ideas and inventions, we
would not nearly be a close to advancements as we are today. It is thanks to
these individuals that society continues to develop.
As long as the integration of the new technologies complements
the traditional subtractive methods of the past rather than displacing them
entirely, then 3D printing has an incredible future
Who knows what is to come? It certainly excites me to wonder!
Wednesday 3 July 2013
What is Industrial Design?
The following video explains what I am motivated about and explains what I have the capabilities of doing:
Tuesday 2 July 2013
Websites and Blogs out there.
There are many ways – places, books, magazines and
websites – that you can gain inspiration to design products. Some may discover
improvement needs themselves or read what others are doing, and gain visuals
from there.
Me, I do both. I am a big believer in ‘if I think a
product can be improved, I will design what I can to improve it’. I get rough
pieces of paper and start sketching any ideas that come into my head and
develop them from there.
On the other hand, I do like to keep up-to-date with what
is going on out there in the design world and what is being created. It is necessary to do so. There are
many Design Institutions, companies or individuals that are moving forward in
the design world.
One website I am particularly fond of is http://www.suck.uk.com/. 'Suck UK' was
established in London last Century. They create unique gifts, items and accessories
for your home. Some of the designs are phenomenal, often making me wonder why
some of these designs were not created sooner:
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www.ied.org.uk. 'The
Institution of Engineering Designers' (IED). Yes this is a rather formal site.
But this institution issues a monthly magazine with the latest insights to the
future of Engineering Design:
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www.designcouncil.org.uk.
The 'Design Council' is a great believe in designs regarding improving lives and
making things ‘better’. They are an enterprising charity. So for all you
budding designers looking to ‘meet tomorrow’s challenges today’, check this
site out, they could help you:
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http://www.monkeedesign.com/.
For those high-end products and a place where designers can contribute their
own visual works and opinion regarding designs that are needed to solve
problems, 'Monkee Design' is the site:
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http://www.distortstudios.com/.
Do you require online, print and electronic advertising? 'Distort Studios' provides
advertising campaigns for all sized companies and proving to be a success within the advertising industry with it's fantastic design solutions:
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http://www.fastcodesign.com/section/innovation-by-design.
Here, 'Fast Company’s Co. Design' unveils brand new designs highlighting great
examples of innovation and design from around the world:
As you can imagine, there are an unlimited number of creative
websites and blogs that suit everyone’s needs, requirements and tastes. These are
just a few of my favorites.
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