Product Design. Some relly clever stuff...
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14 October 2008
13 October 2008
Greek Graphic Designers Agency - Ένωση Γραφιστών Ελλάδας
are you from greece??
are you a graphic designs school student?
are you a freelancer graphic designer??
are you a graphic designer ..anyway?
become a member to gda now and you will not be alone!
now all graphic designers from greece we have our home!
more about on how to become a member:
http://www.gda.gr/page.aspx?id=126
[v.magoulas]
are you a graphic designs school student?
are you a freelancer graphic designer??
are you a graphic designer ..anyway?
become a member to gda now and you will not be alone!
now all graphic designers from greece we have our home!
more about on how to become a member:
http://www.gda.gr/page.aspx?id=126
[v.magoulas]
12 October 2008
Taschen Books
bookstore. main titles:
architecture, art, design, fashion, film, lifestyle, limited editions, photography, pop culture, sex, travel.
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http://www.taschen.com
[v.magoulas]
11 October 2008
Manufacturing Methods: Metal (liquid state) Forming 02_Investment Casting.
- The part to be cast is made of wax.
- Investment is poured into the flask surrounding the assembly leaving access to the sprue and puring basin.
- When the investment is set, the flask is inverted, melting the wax, which drains from the mold, leaving a cavity or void.
- The flask is righted and liquid metal is poured into the void via the pouring basin.
- When the metal solidifies, the plaster or ceramic is broken away and the runners and vents are removed from the casts parts.
advantages:
- Superior surface quality.
- Thin wall or section, intricate parts.
- Minimum or no draft angle required (exept for pattern)
- Limited to nonferrous metals.
- Limited in size.
- Precision parts, scientific and medical instruments, tools.
- Sculpture, jewelry, aerospace parts, airborne electronics.
Enjoy!
past videos:
Manufacturing Methods: Metal Forming 01_Sand Molding + Sand Casting
[k.katinis]
10 October 2008
Manufacturing Methods: Metal Forming 01_Sand Molding + Sand Casting
Concerning how the things are here in Greece about retrieving knowledge that in later time could help you design a better product...I've decided to make a series of topics that will show how manufacture methods are done in practice.
Thats because ,at least here Greece, most of us maybe never had the chance to see "how it's done"....few manufacturers = few chances.
Well, the first one is about "sand molding" (first video) and "sand casting" (second video).
Properties of procedure:
advantages:
Thats because ,at least here Greece, most of us maybe never had the chance to see "how it's done"....few manufacturers = few chances.
Well, the first one is about "sand molding" (first video) and "sand casting" (second video).
Properties of procedure:
advantages:
- Few limitation on size or shape.
- Inserts can be part of the mold.
- Molds are inexpensive.
- Limited dimensional accurancy.
- Poor surface quality.
- Thin sections are impractical.
- Machining usually required.
The Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg
One of the most dazzling projects – and the cultural centerpiece of HafenCity – is about to break ground – the Elba Philharmonic (Elbphilharmonie) designed by Basel-based Herzog & de Meuron. The design incorporates two distinct elements: a pre-existing brick warehouse topped by a new crystalline tent-like structure that seems to float above the industrial base.
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[by p.makris]
09 October 2008
Greek National Applied Arts & Industrial Design Competition
Just yesterday, I had my first meeting with the guys of the "Greek Industrial Design Secretariat" (oh YES finally there is one!!).
First of all lets say that the existence of such an organization can give hope to all industrial designers here in Greece that, maybe, something could change in the mentality of the country that we are living in...and when I'm referring to mentality I mean that finally companies and clients must understand that YES design can make the difference when we are talking about competition and on how a product can be best selled.
But I will leave this topic for another post and I will bring to you the great news.
Well great news because the initiatives for those things in Greece are very few.
In January 24 to 27 (year 2009) it will be helded at the Athens Olympic Fencing Center (former Elliniko Western Airport Terminal) the "Design Lab" exhibition, and as their site says, will present the most modern trends in space and object design as well as the cutting edge materials and product.
Taking advantage of the exhibition the Secretariat organized a competition for artist and designers.
In a few words:
The product or the piece of art must be designed to be product only in alluminum with no resriction of theme.
Requested max. 2 A4 sheets of product description, drawing presentation max 2 A1 sheets and optional prototype must fit in a 35x35x50h cm cardboard case.
Awards:
Product Design 5000e
Art 5000e
Thats all...we shall see what will happen...
Below I'm attaching first the link of the competition (that unfortunally it is only in greek...but from my point of view organization it's not our best thing...I'm willing to help any person outside Greece in the translation) and second the link of the exhibition.
find more:
http://www.design-lab.gr/?about=3&id=4&lang=gr
http://www.design-lab.gr/index.php
[k.katinis]
First of all lets say that the existence of such an organization can give hope to all industrial designers here in Greece that, maybe, something could change in the mentality of the country that we are living in...and when I'm referring to mentality I mean that finally companies and clients must understand that YES design can make the difference when we are talking about competition and on how a product can be best selled.
But I will leave this topic for another post and I will bring to you the great news.
Well great news because the initiatives for those things in Greece are very few.
In January 24 to 27 (year 2009) it will be helded at the Athens Olympic Fencing Center (former Elliniko Western Airport Terminal) the "Design Lab" exhibition, and as their site says, will present the most modern trends in space and object design as well as the cutting edge materials and product.
Taking advantage of the exhibition the Secretariat organized a competition for artist and designers.
In a few words:
The product or the piece of art must be designed to be product only in alluminum with no resriction of theme.
Requested max. 2 A4 sheets of product description, drawing presentation max 2 A1 sheets and optional prototype must fit in a 35x35x50h cm cardboard case.
Awards:
Product Design 5000e
Art 5000e
Thats all...we shall see what will happen...
Below I'm attaching first the link of the competition (that unfortunally it is only in greek...but from my point of view organization it's not our best thing...I'm willing to help any person outside Greece in the translation) and second the link of the exhibition.
find more:
http://www.design-lab.gr/?about=3&id=4&lang=gr
http://www.design-lab.gr/index.php
[k.katinis]
Eco-Campaign Poster Designs from vamadesign
.:. 
vamadesign is a creative design studio from greece.
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site: http://www.vamadesign.com
blog: http://vamadesign.blogspot.com
[by v.magoulas]
acoustic panels
SOUNDWAVE® Flo
by Karim Rashid
Get inspired! Use the website to find out what our products can do to your office, home or interior project.
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