“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.” – Lady Bird Johnson Biomimicry has provided us with invaluable insights which have led to some incredible design solutions. We’ve previously outlined...
At its core, product design is about solutions. Naturally, designers are always looking for inspiration, or new supplies, to add to their toolkit or “solution-space”[1]. However, some designers have found a more organic tool, which has the added benefit of generations...
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw With design, Plato often gets it right when he said, “there is no harm in repeating a good thing”. We say this because product design...
“Make your life a mission – not an intermission.” – Arnold H. Glasgow, American Psychologist. Previously in this series, we examined the development of ATS’ ballistic vehicles, which we helped make the switch from steel to rotomoulded...
“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines…You make progress by implementing ideas.” – Shirley Chisholm As concluded in the previous part of the series, changing the world for the better starts with design. The world as we know it was created...
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We’ve all heard this phrase repeated to us throughout the last couple of decades. Yet, while this has become a common rhetoric, there has been limited improvement in our waste management efforts. In fact, recycling (or the lack of) has become...
We bet you didn’t see this one coming! Our last Iconic Plastic Product has made quite the spectacle in the fashion world, whilst doubling with the benefit of protecting your eyes from harmful rays of light. Originally created to simply reduce the annoying glare...
For this iconic plastic product, we go just around the riverbend to analyze one of the most ancient transportation devices: the canoe. Used for recreational, transport and sporting needs alike, this boat has been around since early civilization. Historically, where...
The skateboard: from underground subculture to global phenomenon, this iconic plastic product has been through many phases of popularity and design. Skateboarding is beneficial for riders of all ages, improving fitness and physical endurance. However it also has has...
They’re the oldest type of shoe, prevalent across multiple cultures around the world. Known for their versatility, breathability, ease of wear (and of course, powerful discplinary abilities), this iconic product will make your toes feel like they’re on...
Hold onto your hats, because this Iconic Plastic Product is truly breath-taking! When it comes to wind energy, things may seem easy breezy. But there are layers in the design of the powerful wind turbine, which throws caution to the wind. Whilst increasing in...
Next up on our list of Iconic Plastic Products, we have a list-making essential: the Ballpoint pen. A seemingly simple product, most people don’t question the manufacturing or design of their pens. Reliable and abundant, they are always there when we need them,...
