Weaving new textures for visualisation Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 7, 2015 In order to render complex woven textures such as rattan, CIC had to be creative with existing visualisation tools Having…
New technology helps turn MCAD models into BIM content Posted by Greg Corke - June 1, 2015 BIMobject BIMscript and BIMobject LENA are two new technologies designed to help manufacturers of building components turn their mechanical CAD…
Will a dead designer get the apple? Nominate a creative to feature on the new £20 note Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 26, 2015 Adam Smith will shortly be replaced on the back of the £20 note, but which designer would you follow him…
Date for diary – Autodesk Future of Product Development event, Cambridge Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 21, 2015 Among the speakers will be furniture manufacturers QFC Autodesk is holding the latest seminar in its Future of Product Development…
Fixperts launches residency competition – winner spends a year working with Benchmark Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 12, 2015 With the prize of a year’s working at Benchmark, the Fixperts Residency is offering an amazing opportunity We’re big fans…
NOMA Tokyo to include designs that combine flavours of home and history Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 15, 2015 Wahl&Ross’s shelving design blends Viking rope bracings with Japanese timber lashing Copenhagen’s NOMA, universally known as one of the best…
Packed Pixels – from idea to Kickstarter Posted by Al Dean - November 19, 2014 We’re all aware, in the design and engineering community, of the wealth of activity that’s surrounding Kickstarter, IndieGoGo and the…
Transport: London’s new Crossrail passenger trains to be designed by Barber & Osgerby Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 3, 2014 The interior, exterior and livery for the trains are to be created by London design studio Barber & Osgerby The…
The Weekender: A space to get hands on among the pomp of London Design Festival Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 19, 2014 Our favourite find of London Design Festival London Design Festival draws mixed emotions from me – part of me is…
What you’d rather be designing: Car makers and wristwatches Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 13, 2014 Ford’s timepiece is a sporty yet understated number, with design input from the European design team Even designers at top…