CONTEMPORARY SILK ROAD

ARTHUR GEORGALAS

AIBO ENTERTAINMENT ROBOT 1999

HAJIME SORAYAMA

The Artificial Intelligence Robot, is a robot dog toy that is designed to react to changes in its environment and interact with humans.

This futuristic looking toy was designed as a consumer ‘entertainment robot’, it became a successful product as it was marketed as a robot pet and was definitely the most advanced robot animal toy of its time. It’s appeal was felt throughout both Asian and Western markets.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

SYSTEMS

X&I SCISSORS 1983

KAZUO KAWASAKI

These stainless steel scissors are a challenge to the standard conventions of how a pair of scissors should look. This striking rectangular design allures to a sense of strength and accuracy.

The scissors are designed to be a high end kitchen appliance. The handmade quality and brand recognition means that these scissors weren’t available to many people at the time due to their price range.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

TRADITIONAL

FILM CARD SOLAR CALCULATOR 1982

CASIO COMPUTER CO.

A very thin calculator that is able to fit into a wallet and also runs on solar power, negating the need for charging batteries.

These Film Card Calculators are a product that were designed for almost everyone, of course the main appeal was to provide a small portable calculator that could be carried around and work at any time on the job, however having a small reliable calculator around the house also made this a very useful product in the 1980s.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

SUSTAINABLE

BUBBLE BOY SPEAKERS 1986

TOMOYUKI SUGIYAMA

Playful speakers that stepped away from the ‘speaker box’ design and made a much more appealing and organic shape for a speaker enclosure.

The Bubble Boy Speakers were designed to offer a less serious product for consumers who wanted small speakers around their household. Although not as remarkable by today’s standards, one should compare these speakers to those from computers in the late 90s, which were much bigger and bulkier 10 years later.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

PROCESS

TAMAGOTCHI 1996

YUJI KIMURA

Handheld digital pet. Tamagotchi toys took the world by storm as they gave children a digital ‘pet’. Emotional connections were made to Tamagotchis as their owners had to take care of them through feeding and playing games.

Although officially designed for ‘all ages’ the Tamagotchi is largely seen as a children’s toy, being a simple consumer product that any child could play with and enjoy.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

HOUSE IN CHIBA 2014

YUJI KIMURA

A galvanised sheet covered house, designed to make full use of its site. Containing a car parking space and balcony.

Owner who purchased the land. Their requirements were: Bright and large living, Balcony with privacy and a simple appearance like a factory.

DESIGNER SUSTAINABLE

GEOGRAPHICAL

IMAI 2014

KATSUTOSHI SASAKI

A two story, three metre wide house designed to fit into its oddly shaped site, which resides in a residential district of Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Katsutoshi and his associates designed this house as a reinterpretation of scale and the uses of rooms.

DESIGNER SUSTAINABLE

GEOGRAPHICAL

SPLINTER COLLECTION 2013

NENDO

A simple use of the flexibility of wood. Timber dowels are split apart and branch off to form elegant style yet also providing function by reducing the amount of joinery needed. This plays off the idea of a splinter in timber, which is generally regarded as unfortunate when it occurs, however in this case a splinter is desirable and attractive.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

TRADITIONAL

ACE CHAIR 2012

NIRAV SHAH

Executive chair range designed to address the needs of modern working environments. Organic form derived from nature, along with a user friendly adjustment system of knobs, makes this chair desirable and ergonomic for a large variety of clients.

This range is designed for high end office buildings, which have an established feel and look of quality and advancement. The mesh backing of the chairs allow them to fit in with their surroundings without standing out too much, or affecting the feel of the room. They are a nice and functional compliment to an already designed office interior.

DESIGNER SYSTEMS

CONSUMERIST

DURON BREEZE 2012

VENKATESH KANNAN

A small, effective and affordable solar charged power generator. The Breeze can be set up anywhere and comes with a fan, two LEDs and a mobile phone charger adapter. It was designed in rural India, ensuring that this is indeed a product that could be used to great effect to improve the lifestyle of families that have no access to electricity.

The Duron Breeze is designed to be affordable for Indian families or shopkeepers. The ABS casing is a good example of a user centred design, for the Breeze will surely see some opportunities to prove it’s ruggedness and not fail in the heat and dirt of India.

DESIGNER SYSTEMS

SUSTAINABLE

MUSHROOM COLLECTION 2012

SWATI GAKKHER

This serve ware range is inspired from nature, using traditional Indian craftsmanship combined with modern technology.

The Mushroom range was designed for JSL Lifestyle, which caters to high end silver and kitchenware. These products are often very flattering in design, yet not too expensive to make, and the high sales prices come from the ‘image’ and ‘brand’ that the customer is buying.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

TRADITIONAL

INTERACTIVE SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER 2012

CHANDRASHEKHAR NADGOUDA

An air conditioner that is designed to work within a ‘smart and energy efficient’ home. The high tech control pad interacts wirelessly with the air conditioner to provide an elegant solution to managing the climate at home. It features advance controls that allow the unit to be suited to an individual’s or family’s lifestyle.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

SUSTAINABLE

EDIBLE BRANDING 2014

VIPUL SLVI

Rotis, (Indian flat bread) with printed advertisement for soap on it, ‘Have you washed your hands with Lifebouy today?’. Using a hot iron with the letters extruded on it, the message can be stamped onto rotis and is completely edible.

These imprinted rotis were designed for the Kumbh Mela in India, which is attended by 80 million Hindu pilgrims over 55 days. Choosing the rotis specifically was the best way to reach out to as many people as possible, for it is served alongside most Indian dishes.

DESIGNER SYSTEMS

CULTURAL

KATRAN SERIES 2012

SARTHAK SAHIL DESIGN CO

Bringing new life to old furniture by weaving left over fabric strips throughout them, completely changing the look and feel of these conventional pieces to something bright and colourful.

These pieces are designed to test a concept, that old products should continue their life cycle through reinvention, in regards to that, they are not designed for any particular country. They fit into current Indian design well enough to suit established styles and fit into many homes or businesses. However, the colourful and cultural design could easily see its way into a western home to spruce up and be the main attention piece of an area.

DESIGNER TRADITIONAL

SUSTAINABLE

‘ISH’ WATCH 2012

SWATI GAKKHER

The watch itself is designed to be quirky and interesting, but not to operate as a dependent watch. it is something that could be bought as a gift for someone who is interested or has traveled to India.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

CULTURAL

AMONDA SPA-BAR 2014

SWATI GAKKHER

Interior design of an establishment that is to operate as a spa during the day, and as a lounge-bar at night.

This spa-bar is targeting locals or tourists. By separating the operations depending on the time of day, they can target each market when they are most active, i.e. people who go out to clubs at night, and those that want a relaxing spa during the day.

DESIGNER CONSUMERIST

CULTURAL

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X&I ScissorsKazuo Kawasaki eyewear frames East Millcreek Eyewear Salt Lake City. 2014. Kazuo Kawasaki eyewear frames East Millcreek Eyewear Salt Lake City. [ONLINE] Available at: http://kazuokawasaki.com/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

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Film Card Solar Calculator Casio SL-800 Film Card Registered as Essential Historical Material for Science and Technology by Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science. 2014. Casio SL-800 Film Card Registered as Essential Historical Material for Science and Technology by Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/news/2013/sl_800/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

DATAMATH. 2014. DATAMATH. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.datamath.org/Related/Casio/SL-800.htm. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Casio SL-760 Film Card calculator | X1474.97A-B | Computer History Museum. 2014. Casio SL-760 Film Card calculator | X1474.97A-B | Computer History Museum. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/X1474.97A-B. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Bubble Boy SpeakersMoMA | The Collection | Tomoyuki Sugiyama. Bubble Boy Speakers. 1986. 2014. MoMA | The Collection | Tomoyuki Sugiyama. Bubble Boy Speakers. 1986. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.moma.org/collection//browse_results.php?object_id=2240&imageID=0. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

TamagotchiHome - Tamagotchi L.i.f.e.Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. | Love Is Fun Everywhere. 2014. Home - Tamagotchi L.i.f.e.Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. | Love Is Fun Everywhere. [ONLINE] Available at: http://tamagotchilife.com/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Tamagotchi Wikia. 2014. Tamagotchi Wikia. [ONLINE] Available at: http://tamagotchi.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

TAMAGOTCHI TOYS - Tamagotchi Friends Toys, Games, Playsets & Action Figures. 2014. TAMAGOTCHI TOYS - Tamagotchi Friends Toys, Games, Playsets & Action Figures. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.toywiz.com/tamagotchi.html. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

House in Chiba

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yuji kimura designs factory-like house in chiba. 2014. yuji kimura designs factory-like house in chiba. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.designboom.com/architecture/yuji-kimura-design-house-chiba-07-04-2014/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

ImaiKatsutoshi Sasaki’s Imai house is just three metres wide. 2014. Katsutoshi Sasaki’s Imai house is just three metres wide. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.dezeen.com/2014/03/28/imai-three-metre-wide-house-katsutoshi-sasaki/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

ImaI / Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates | ArchDaily. 2014. ImaI / Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates | ArchDaily. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.archdaily.com/488701/imai-katsutoshi-sasaki-associates/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

How small is too small? Japanese home is just 3 meters wide. 2014. How small is too small? Japanese home is just 3 meters wide. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.gizmag.com/imai-house-katsutoshi-sasaki-associates/31425/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Splinter Collectionsplinter | nendo. 2014. splinter | nendo. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/splinter-2/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

nendo: splinter collection for conde house. 2014. nendo: splinter collection for conde house. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.designboom.com/design/nendo-splinter-collection-for-conde-house/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Flaw turned into beauty – the Splinter collection by Nendo | DesignAgenda. 2014. Flaw turned into beauty – the Splinter collection by Nendo | DesignAgenda. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.designagenda.me/methods/flaw-turned-into-beauty-the-splinter-collection-by-nendo/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Ace Chair

Ace Chair. 2014. Ace Chair. [ONLINE] Available at: http://antoinephelouzat.com/Designer/en/furniture/ace-chair. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Duron Breezeduron solar. 2014. duron solar. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.duronenergy.com/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Duron - Solar Hybrid System,Duron Breeze - Led Lights,Duron Lite - Led Lights India. 2014. Duron - Solar Hybrid System,Duron Breeze - Led Lights,Duron Lite - Led Lights India. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.exportersindia.com/duron-energy-pvt-ltd/products.htm. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Duron Energy plans expansion in India | Business Standard. 2014. Duron Energy plans expansion in India | Business Standard. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/duron-energy-plans-expansion-in-india-112021700083_1.html. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Mushroom CollectionI Design Awards - Images of Mushroom Collection by Swati Gakkher For Arttdinox. 2014. I Design Awards - Images of Mushroom Collection by Swati Gakkher For Arttdinox. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.idesignawards.in/design-image.php?y=2012&design=26367. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

India Design Mark 2012. 2014. India Design Mark 2012. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.indiadesignmark.in/selected-applications/2012. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

Interactive Split Air Conditioner

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Edible BrandingUnilever global company website | Unilever Global. 2014. Unilever global company website | Unilever Global. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.unilever.com/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

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Katran SeriesSarthak Sahil Design Co. 2014. Sarthak Sahil Design Co. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.sahilsarthak.com/SahilSarthak.htm. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

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ght my eye > Indian Stretchable Time | INDIAN BY DESIGN. 2014. Caught my eye > Indian Stretchable Time | INDIAN BY DESIGN. [ONLINE] Available at: http://indianbydesign.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/caught-my-eye-indian-stretchable-time/. [Accessed 29 April 2014].Filter Shop. 2014. Filter Shop. [ONLINE] Available at: http://filtershop.in/index.php?route=common/home. [Accessed 29 April 2014].

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