A Thread for Fine Design

dale · 10 Sept 2014, 14:16

Great find Mike!
Although I chuckled when I saw the "Thread for Fine Design" title in the new posts.
Couldn't help but think of the Monty Python "Bring out your dead" sketch.
Sorry for being lax on this thread. I always enjoyed it.
I strapped the tools back on and have been working on a design/build project in a remote location, for the past 2 years. Even phone access is difficult. I end up, like now, being out for only a couple of days at a time, and domestic catchup fills my days then.
I'll complete this fall, and then should have time to search out interesting things to revitalize this thread.
Cheers, and till then, keep posting.

Mike Lucey · 10 Sept 2014, 14:35

@dale said:

Great find Mike!
Although I chuckled when I saw the "Thread for Fine Design" title in the new posts.
Couldn't help but think of the Monty Python "Bring out your dead" sketch.
Sorry for being lax on this thread. I always enjoyed it.
I strapped the tools back on and have been working on a design/build project in a remote location, for the past 2 years. Even phone access is difficult. I end up, like now, being out for only a couple of days at a time, and domestic catchup fills my days then.
I'll complete this fall, and then should have time to search out interesting things to revitalize this thread.
Cheers, and till then, keep posting.

Will do Dale and looking forward to having you back in the fall

Mike Lucey · 21 Sept 2014, 23:07

Well, maybe not exactly fine design but definitely clever and innovative design in this studio (bedsit) conversion.
First, Hide the Bed

Living with Less: First, Hide the Bed
http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/living-with-less-first-hide-the-bed.html

More on the design here,
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/realestate/20070902_SKETCH_FEATURE/index.htm
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/02/realestate/02sketch.html?_r=0l

Mike Lucey · 1 Jun 2015, 22:41

This could be a parents dream! 'Room in the Box' a very clever suite of cardboard furniture for students that they can easily move from area to area!

Room in a Box- The 30 Minute Move

An entire room. Assembles in Minutes, No Tools or Glue, Water Resistant, Strong, Recyclable/R | Check out 'Room in a Box- The 30 Minute Move' on Indiegogo.

Indiegogo (www.indiegogo.com)

andre51 · 5 Jun 2015, 20:43

Mike Lucey · 23 Jun 2015, 12:23

Just came across the Leg&Go kids push bike, cycle bike, cycle trike, rocking horse, sled, etc. I thought its a really well designed and eco friendly kids bike. I've put my grandson's name on one hopefully for his birthday in January when he will be two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1112924950/legandgo-everything-a-first-bike-should-be

dale · 23 Jul 2015, 13:30

This may have made the 3D printer threads, but certainly deserves a mention in the realm of Fine Design.
Could be the basis for a great challenge, or think tank topic.
http://inhabitat.com/sketchups-open-source-3d-printable-wikihouse-snaps-together-like-lego-bricks/

Mike Lucey · 25 Jul 2015, 14:02

@dale said:

This may have made the 3D printer threads, but certainly deserves a mention in the realm of Fine Design.
Could be the basis for a great challenge, or think tank topic.
http://inhabitat.com/sketchups-open-source-3d-printable-wikihouse-snaps-together-like-lego-bricks/

Yes indeed Dale, it really would be an interesting challenge but for what type of structure? I would be thinking along the lines of a garden studio / office that could also act as occasional guest accommodate.

It would be interesting to hear other ideas and then decide on something. If we can get this far I will rustle up some competition prizes.

Mike

dale · 25 Jul 2015, 15:31

@mike lucey said:

@dale said:

This may have made the 3D printer threads, but certainly deserves a mention in the realm of Fine Design.
Could be the basis for a great challenge, or think tank topic.
http://inhabitat.com/sketchups-open-source-3d-printable-wikihouse-snaps-together-like-lego-bricks/

Yes indeed Dale, it really would be an interesting challenge but for what type of structure? I would be thinking along the lines of a garden studio / office that could also act as occasional guest accommodate.

It would be interesting to hear other ideas and then decide on something. If we can get this far I will rustle up some competition prizes.

Mike

Hi Mike, I like your idea, and will add perhaps a quickly assembled accommodation for a disaster. Seems to be more of those occurring lately.

Mike Lucey · 12 Aug 2015, 19:28

Just spotted a brilliant new shower design, the Nebia Shower. Not only is it a beautiful design its also a huge water conserver which uses up to 70% less water used in a normal shower and folks are raving about the actual shower experience which delivers atomizes tiny water droplets.

The Nebia Shower will also be a DIY retrofit which makes it even more appealing. Detail may be found here,
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1499369835/nebia-shower-better-experience-70-less-water

Mike Lucey · 9 Apr 2016, 23:20

Hi Guys,

I have just noticed PodRide, a velomobile that is meant to be a practical every day vehicle. The Swedish designer, Mikael Kjellman has produced a really well thought out and designed 'Car Bike' that could be ideal for rainy or cold climates!

From what I can gather the finished PodRide will cost in the region of €2500 but he offers lots of 'buy in' options on his IndieGoGo campaign, here,

PodRide a practical and fun bicycle-car
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/podride-a-practical-and-fun-bicycle-car/x/286680#/

I think its definitely one to keep an eye on particularly if the designer can, as he proposes, produce a reasonably priced self build kit.

Mike

Mike Lucey · 14 May 2016, 17:53

The words 'good' and 'Russian Car Design' were never two words I would have used in the same sentence but after reading about Malyshev Alexander's, OneDoorCar, the Mirrow Provocator, I might be about to change my mind.

This 2.7 m (8.86 ft) long and 1.98 m (6.5 ft) wide 'city car' ticks a lot of the boxes when it comes to what a family car should be.

Check out the full details and more images here,
Russian city car leaves convention behind
http://www.gizmag.com/mirrow-provocator-city-car/43303/pictures?thumb=true#picture9

Mike Lucey · 23 Jun 2016, 21:24

Flight seating might be about become more affordable (due to increased capacity) and comfortable at least for business class passengers with Acemen's patented design for universal aisle access.

More details here, http://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/a21471/acumen-design-united-business-class-aisle-access/?mag=pop%26amp;list=nl_pnl_news%26amp;src=nl%26amp;date=062316

pbacot · 23 Jun 2016, 23:42

Just provide a cubby and some drugs and we can stack in and save some real room.

dale · 29 Jun 2016, 12:33

That's quite a brilliant design Mike.

bmike · 1 Jul 2016, 01:04

@mike lucey said:

Flight seating might be about become more affordable (due to increased capacity) and comfortable at least for business class passengers with Acemen's patented design for universal aisle access.

[attachment=0:3lhc0qp1]Acumen.jpeg[/attachment:3lhc0qp1]

More details here, http://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/a21471/acumen-design-united-business-class-aisle-access/?mag=pop%26amp;list=nl_pnl_news%26amp;src=nl%26amp;date=062316

We saw a similar setup on our trip to Basecamp! Was a United flight I think... Chicago to Denver. First class were these huge sleeper chair things, then business class were nestled together almost like that image, staggered placement, with the exception of singles on the outer column, and doubles in the middle.

The girls have both flown first class with my wife (she often gets upgraded due to work travel...) - they asked if they were sitting in the comfy seats... and sadly, no, because we were burning points to bring the family to Basecamp.

solo · 21 Jul 2016, 17:11

Mike Lucey, here is something you may fancy:

Motoped Survival Review – the board track-inspired survival motorized bike

Survival - motorized bicycle from Motoped that helps you ride out the worst of times.

Personal Electric Transport (motoped.com)

Motorcycle Hybrid Designed As A Survival Bike That Can Travel 300 Miles Without Refueling

Mike Lucey · 21 Jul 2016, 18:07

@solo said:

Mike Lucey, here is something you may fancy:

Very good Pete. "That’s a good thing when you’re traveling through the desert on a horse with no name. . ."

baz · 27 Jul 2016, 08:04

Fascinating construction and quite beautiful. All animated rather well too

Alconetar Bridge - Construction Process.

Vid says 'Embedding disabled by request?

ntxdave · 27 Jul 2016, 14:43

Well done

Would love to know what software was used to generate the animation. I would also imagine there are a lot of scenes and a pretty big file size.