SONY's superthin TV

That's true when the technology and design are developed to a certain level, people will start to think about the function is priority. So the function and appearance should all be improved and designed, and both the look of the product and its utility are super. I believe that the company like Apple and Nintendo surely integrated their design department and tech department very well.


Resource from http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/sonys_superthin_tv_reminds_us_that_whats_on_it_is_more_important_12474.asp

How do You Innovate in a Recession?

I've read an article about that people would think and try to use their asset more efficient in the recession time. Pursuing for low-lost, practical product, the technology grows stronger during this time.

I've been traveling in Japan a couple of times, their wisdom of innovation surprises me. The territory of Japan is small, but that makes people who leave in that space care more about their environment and natural resources. Most of their design, from architecture to industrial design are all considered under the "green idea". Besides, for their tiny living space, they invent a tons of interesting and problem solving things to meet people's need. The typical example is Japanese car. They usually being designed gas-saving and with not that heavy body. So Japan developed a "small but sophisticated culture" in the world.

I believe that people would be more creative and problem solvable under a limited condition!



Resource from http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/NussbaumOnDesign/archives/2009/01/how_do_you_inno.html

Second Lives- Remixing The Ordinary

Sometimes material and shape build the stereotype, label the function and name to everything you see in your life. But who told you to recognize the fork as a dinnerware but a sharp little weapon? Or even that little stuff isn't necessary be called "Fork". There are so many possibilities in our lives, with different perspective life could be not that normal.

I visited the museum last Thursday(free donation 18:00 each Thur.), I'm really surprised that the beauty is just around us. Some art projects was built by a pile of pots and pans; some sculpture were made of used books. That night, after seeing the exhibition, I started to think my shoes is not shoes and my bag could be an art piece too. The inspiration and imagination was aroused instantly.

When designing things, I always think of "logic" and "reason" for a design, maybe I should rethink the logic of art and explore more my imagination world.


Resource from http://www.core77.com/gallery/photos_search.asp?album_id=84&context_id=1&page_no=1

First Touch

Hope it would be a good begining to get new experiences from my design blog. I gonna dig into the new world of design, explore different field of design, build a new trend in design.

"Designers: uniquely positioned to lead innovation because they suggest that something may be and reach out to explore it." ~ Tom