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  • D Offline
    dale
    last edited by 21 Sept 2012, 14:50

    Screenshot 2012-09-21 at 7.46.12 AM.pngAnother Undercurrents Design
    This really is a fascinating project constructed in a railway bridge arch.http://www.undercurrent-architects.com/projects/archway-studios-london-uk/

    Screenshot 2012-09-21 at 7.47.14 AM.png

    Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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      Roger
      last edited by 21 Sept 2012, 19:12

      @mike lucey said:

      It looks like BMW are getting serious about producing an electric car and the BMW i3 Concept could be what we will eventually see in the showrooms.

      While the upper glass doors look cool, I don't understand why they have them!

      To show off your legs obviously! Or perhaps to see curbs when parking.

      http://www.azcreative.com

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        olishea
        last edited by 21 Sept 2012, 19:29

        @roger said:

        @mike lucey said:

        It looks like BMW are getting serious about producing an electric car and the BMW i3 Concept could be what we will eventually see in the showrooms.

        While the upper glass doors look cool, I don't understand why they have them!

        To show off your legs obviously! Or perhaps to see curbs when parking.

        They already have auto-tilting mirrors so you don't curb it 😉

        The later representations of the BMW i3/i8 have more typical looking doors. I think it's just a way of showing its construction/space available. Look at the "glass" boot, they've just done that to show much boot space you have if the fuel tank isn't there, I don't believe they are suggesting the doors will be glass.

        oli

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          Roger
          last edited by 21 Sept 2012, 21:07

          I was just thinking of 18 wheel truck that have glass on the bottom side of the passenger door so drivers can see cars passing in the mirror's blind spot. Didn't know about the BMW mirrors. Industrial design at work. You are probably right.

          http://www.azcreative.com

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            Bryan K
            last edited by 24 Sept 2012, 17:01

            This thread both inspires and saddens me.

            See my portfolio at https://delphiscousin.blogspot.com/

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              solo
              last edited by 24 Sept 2012, 22:35

              Designed on purpose or just natural design?

              Tunnel of Love - Kleven, Ukraine.

              http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tpWxWrh1gWc/T6uiZaRwclI/AAAAAAAAAE4/N4mqjWqq760/s1600/556081_299264153490025_288779961205111_689700_507956930_n+copy.jpg

              http://www.solos-art.com

              If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                Roger
                last edited by 24 Sept 2012, 23:05

                @bryan k said:

                This thread both inspires and saddens me.

                Wow! 😄 I know what you mean 😞 bummer.

                http://www.azcreative.com

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                  Mike Lucey
                  last edited by 25 Sept 2012, 11:09

                  Roger and Oli, I think Beemers are cool. I've always had a preference from them over Mercs. I think the styles cues for Mercs over the past few years is a downer. They are starting to look 'girlie' 😆

                  Think I've found my ideal electric vehicle, it meets my price range and required practicality level. When I first saw the Zümaround, I thought, Mmmmm don't know about that ..... its a bloody scooter and scooters are for kids ...... but then again. I'm just a big kid! ..... so maybe ...'

                  The more I read about the Zümaround and researched what you are actually able to do with scooters, the more it made sense. For example, I could 'scoot' on the footpath (sidewalk) and go places even bikes aren't allowed let alone cars. It looks sturdy / robust enough to scoot on the road with its 20" wheels, no problems with potholes!

                  Best of all is the price $1250. This is excellent compared to other opinions. The build quality looks good, not 'girlie' .... essential! Also its made in Canada!

                  To make the Zümaround ideal for my urban travels I would need a handlebar Pannier of a decent size and possibly some kind of a carrier / shelf over the rear wheel AND a very light-weight windshield with part over hood to protect me from the Irish mist that we have over here.

                  Mike


                  Zümaround .jpg

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                    pbacot
                    last edited by 25 Sept 2012, 15:48

                    Great Mike.

                    That's sort of like what my wife has (A guy in the next towm makes them "Diggler"http://www.digglerstore.com/scooters_electric_home.html ). But she uses a different power source!

                    http://c676132.r32.cf0.rackcdn.com/screen-capture-4e345f304637c.png?5061d27ada61a

                    [off:283x4pis]and if anyone is interested , she could use some sponsers for a good cause...

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                      bmike
                      last edited by 25 Sept 2012, 16:30

                      mike - you need a brompton, the front bag, and a rain cape.
                      http://www.brompton.co.uk

                      Screen Shot 2012-09-25 at 12.28.16 PM.png

                      Screen Shot 2012-09-25 at 12.29.13 PM.png

                      awesome little bikes. i rented one instead of a car out in portland for a trade show.
                      train, bus, cafe, store, shopping. it all worked.

                      mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                        dale
                        last edited by 1 Oct 2012, 14:28

                        Time to inaugurate the new site.
                        I just became aware of this company Huf Haus premanufactured housing.[web 100%,100:2ocp1dft]http://www.huf-haus.com/en/home.html[/web:2ocp1dft]
                        A rather inspiring portfolio in this field, which in Canada is quite often associated with a trailerScreenshot 2012-10-01 at 7.21.19 AM.pngScreenshot 2012-10-01 at 7.10.51 AM.pngScreenshot 2012-10-01 at 7.11.09 AM.pngScreenshot 2012-10-01 at 7.12.22 AM.png

                        Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                          stefanq
                          last edited by 1 Oct 2012, 16:16

                          @dale said:

                          I just became aware of this company Huf Haus premanufactured housing.

                          C'mon Mr. Dale.... my favourite prefab company. From what I read, they had some potential clients in my country, (Romania) but they refuse to build here. It's something regarding the weather. I watched many times that episode from "grand designs" show, where they build the house in four days, somewhere in UK. Before they return to Germany, they clean the car and the tools. German people are awesome!! 👍
                          I'll check the new site, thanks for the link.

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                            dale
                            last edited by 2 Oct 2012, 13:15

                            @stefanq said:

                            @dale said:

                            I just became aware of this company Huf Haus premanufactured housing.

                            C'mon Mr. Dale.... my favourite prefab company. From what I read, they had some potential clients in my country, (Romania) but they refuse to build here. It's something regarding the weather. I watched many times that episode from "grand designs" show, where they build the house in four days, somewhere in UK. Before they return to Germany, they clean the car and the tools. German people are awesome!! 👍
                            I'll check the new site, thanks for the link.

                            Yes I was quite surprised that I hadn't heard of them, so if your holding out on any other
                            secrets let us know 😄

                            Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                              Mike Lucey
                              last edited by 3 Oct 2012, 11:10

                              @pbacot said:

                              Great Mike.

                              That's sort of like what my wife has (A guy in the next towm makes them "Diggler"http://www.digglerstore.com/scooters_electric_home.html ). But she uses a different power source!

                              Peter[/off]

                              Peter, My little Westie would not be much at towing me around 😄

                              @bmike said:

                              mike - you need a brompton, the front bag, and a rain cape.
                              http://www.brompton.co.uk

                              Mike, I'll stick to the Zumaround as being a scooter it allows for riding on footpaths and such. What I get has to be electric to fit my plans also.

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                                Mike Lucey
                                last edited by 3 Oct 2012, 11:26

                                I imagine font design could fall into the category of fine design! If so, I think Open Dyslexic deserves a mention.

                                Abelardo Gonzalez has created an open-source font designed to help people with dyslexia read more easily. I have tried it out and think it actually works well. I was diagnosed with mild dyslexia when a kid so have an interest is such things.

                                The clever part to the font design is that Abelardo gives each letter gravity thus making them stay in place and not reverse or upturn in the dyslexic readers mind!

                                The font is a free download and available here . If anyone finds it useful, be sure to make a little donation to Alelardo for his work.

                                A comprehensive article may be read here .

                                Mike


                                Open Dyslexic.jpg

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                                  thomthom
                                  last edited by 3 Oct 2012, 11:30

                                  That is very interesting!

                                  Thomas Thomassen — SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
                                  List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

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                                    Mike Lucey
                                    last edited by 3 Oct 2012, 11:39

                                    Its also worth spreading the word to teachers I feel!

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                                      dale
                                      last edited by 3 Oct 2012, 12:52

                                      Mike
                                      This may well be one of the most important posts in this thread because it has the potential, through design, of changing lives.
                                      An incredible find, and I will be passing it on, and hoping others will follow suit.

                                      Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                                        thomthom
                                        last edited by 3 Oct 2012, 13:00

                                        @mike lucey said:

                                        A comprehensive article may be read here .

                                        I'd hoped it included more research information. How they tested and the metrics they found...

                                        Thomas Thomassen — SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
                                        List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

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                                          dale
                                          last edited by 3 Oct 2012, 13:27

                                          Digging a little deeper, there are apparently a few fonts that have been in the works for dyslexia.http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=new-font-helps-dyslexics-read
                                          And there seems to be a lot of research papers on Google Scholarhttp://scholar.google.ca/scholar?hl=en&q=fonts+for+dyslexia&btnG=&as_sdt=1%2C5&as_sdtp=

                                          Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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