When life as we used to know it resumes, the one thing I wish would not change from the pandemic time period is having lesser street traffic. If you live in a city, you can feel the difference in the air, clarity of the sky, reduced noise, and the fact that you aren’t stressed about driving on congested streets! It has shown us that reducing the number of vehicles on the street has a positive impact on our environment which is also better for our health. Realistically, we can’t keep vehicles off the roads but what we can do is adopt energy-efficient alternatives like Segway’s Ninebot KickScooter Air T15 – easier for your commute and easier on the planet!

This award-winning e-scooter was designed keeping in mind the needs of someone commuting daily in a city. Thus it was made portable, lightweight and since it literally folds in half, it is an extremely convenient option. Segway is already a global leader in electric mobility and they are not only upping their tech but also their design game with this scooter. The Ninebot KickScooter Air T15 is seamless, compact, and minimal in its form. The Air T15 team spent over SIX years (nearly 12,500 hours) perfecting its ergonomic design using the lightest yet the most durable material for a sleek and futuristic aesthetic without compromising on reliability and power.

With one click you can fold the scooter into half and the 6-axis sensor embedded in the dashboard will detect the operation mode which will help to turn the power off automatically. Once folded, you can drag it smoothly like a suitcase with wheels. The body is created using an aluminum-magnesium alloy to keep it lightweight yet strong enough to keep up with its performance needs. The material used makes the scooter splash-proof, corrosion-resistant,  and eco-friendly. One of the features that really make it stand out in terms of being energy efficient is the regenerative braking system that turns your e-scooter into a vehicle powered by electricity by using the recycled energy from riding. The wheels are able to transform the energy that is captured during braking into power and to store it in the integrated lithium battery pack.

We love the attention to detail that the design team has showcased through every element in the scooter. The retractable handlebars cooperate with the smooth, linear design, and the use of silica to make them ensure comfort. It also features a bezel-less monitoring dashboard that is intuitive to use and elevates your commute experience with its integrated design. Continuing on the road to better the UI and UX, the team placed the DIP switches on the rear fender for users to power on/off, control the light, and change the riding modes with ease. For a little fun element, the LED light bar on the front has different color settings while adding functionality to the overall design.

Choose from four riding modes based on your needs and environment – Pedestrian Mode, Energy-saving Mode, Standard Mode and Sport Mode with a preset speed limit of 3.7 mph (6 km/h), 6.2 mph (10 km/h), 9.3 mph (15 km/h), and 12.4 mph (20 km/h) respectively. Keeping with the times, Segway’s Ninebot KickScooter Air T15 comes with its own app that is available on iOS and Android with the integration of Bluetooth connectivity, customize LED ambient light colors, live riding stats dashboard, and more. With a scooter this smooth and smart, you can adapt to environmentally-friendly commuting with ease and actually make your journey to sustainable living fun!

Designer: Segway-Ninebot

Click Here to Buy Now: $569 $749.99 (24% off). Hurry, only 16/470 left, under 72 hours to go! Raised over $388,678!

Milton Glaser—celebrated graphic designer and creator of the “I NY” logo, among many other era-defining images—passed away last Friday, on his 91st birthday. Five weeks prior, Glaser called Jeremy Elias, who had sent a question to his office a few hours before. The chat unfolded into an interview. There, Glaser explains that “Together” (one of his final projects, made in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic) provides “the symbolic equivalent of that phrase,” etched so that the letters look “as though they are all different, but all related.” This design (like his post-9/11 “I NY More Than Ever”) was created to bolster New Yorkers with an artwork, an idea and a mantra that hopefully “opens the heart,” he explains. “You need people who go beyond what is objective and what is logical. I suppose you have to call them artists,” Glaser says. Read more at The New York Times.

An Apple Watch app that helps identify and alleviate symptoms of a panic attack features alongside a music campaign that sheds light on disparities between male and female sexual pleasure in this VDF school show by Miami Ad School.

The show includes 10 projects developed by this year’s graduates of the Portfolio Programme for Graphic Design from the school’s locations in Atlanta, San Francisco and New York. Each were awarded prizes for their efforts.

Portfolio Programme for Graphic Design, Miami Ad School

University: Miami Ad School
Course: Portfolio Programme for Graphic Design

Course statement: 

“Miami Ad School presents award-winning work from 10 recent design graduates as part of their VDF school show. The projects focus on ideas that positively impact product and experiential design.

“The work showcased here was completed during the student’s last quarter at Miami Ad School, with the aim of preparing students for creative practice and leadership. Education is hands-on and interactive, in the hopes of facilitating innovative ideas and concepts. Students learn to design fresh solutions that contribute to our communities.

“With a global network of 15 schools, Miami Ad School offers design students the opportunity to learn in three intense, full-time degree programme options: portfolio, bachelors or masters. Graduates are prepared to design with the knowledge of how to think, make and do.”

One of a Kind by Anaya Reyes

“This chair is a symbol of independence. It touches on the infinite love and support I have constantly received from my mother and how she provides me with the strength I need to confirm my own independence.

“The base of the chair is made entirely of bamboo, which allows the seat to be securely held by a single foundation.”

Email: anayareyes7@gmail.com
Portfolio: behance.net/anayareyes
School: Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center, Atlanta
Tutor: Hank Richardson
Studio: Design History

Mojo Magazine by Dèja Pocahontas Mays

“Mojo Magazine is inspired by people who love Lush cosmetics. The brand unites science and magic, so the publication aims to create a sense of wonder in its readers that is backed up by science.

“The design features Lush products such as bath bombs alongside illustration and the brand’s trademark edgy, unisex appeal.”

Email: dejapocahontas@gmail.com
Website: dejapocahontas.com
School: Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center, Atlanta
Tutors: Stephanie Grendzinski and Pippa Seichrist
Studio: Typography

Panic Aid by Hatem El Akad in collaboration with Abdo Soliman, Refaat Rico and Ahmed Radwan

“People who suffer from panic attacks are often too embarrassed to ask for help. They also experience the constant fear that their panic attack is actually a heart attack and they are about to die. We decided to build on the Apple Watch product to alleviate the social and personal stress experienced by panic attack sufferers.

“Panic Aid is an app that detects an irregular heartbeat and launches to help the panic attack patient to cope with the situation. It also sends a notification to other Apple Watch users with instructions on how they can help.”

Email: hatemelakkad@gmail.com
Portfolio: hatemelakad.com
School: Miami Ad School San Francisco
Tutor: Manolo Garcia
Studio: Advertising and innovation

The Bridge Project by Jackson Watkins

“The Bellwood Avenue Viaduct in Atlanta, more commonly known as The Bridge to Nowhere, stretches over railroad tracks and into a parking lot. I propose to repurpose this disused space for an entrepreneurial education program called The Bridge Project for students from Atlanta’s public schools.

“The building’s position over the railroad is a reminder of Atlanta’s origins, while the openness of the structure acts as a reminder of the city. Looking out of the back windows reveals old factory buildings while modern Atlanta is visible in the front.”

Email: jacksonwatkinsdesign@gmail.com
Portfolio: behance.net/JacksonWatkinsDesign
School: Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center, Atlanta
Tutors: Brooke Southerland and Hank Richardson
Studio: Design Thinking

Courrier International by Margaux Salzman

“This project consists of the branding and brand identity for Courrier International, a weekly French newspaper that translates and publishes excerpts of articles from more than 900 international newspapers.

“In homage to the typographic work of Paul Rand, the logo uses simple geometric shapes to represent an open mind that is curious about the world. Together, the two shapes draw the newspaper’s initials CI. The sans serif typeface, Century Gothic, adds to the modernity and simplicity of the logo.”

Email: margaux.salzman@gmail.com
Website: margauxsalzman.com
School: Miami Ad School San Francisco
Tutor: Carmen Ferreira
Studio: Typography

Bauhaus Toys logo by Millie Nicholson

“This logo was designed to embody the essence of both the Bauhaus and the idea of play. Its geometric design creates a bird’s face, with a yellow triangle for the beak and a red triangle for the head while B is rendered in the negative space between them to create eyes with blue pupils.

“Bauhaus Toys embodies the shapes and colours of the Bauhaus and the playful spirit of a toy bird. The mark is paired with Futura Bold because of Futura’s sturdy, geometric quality.”

Email: millienicholson23@gmail.com
Portfolio: behance.net/millienicholson
School: Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center, Atlanta
Tutors: Mike Kelly and Hank Richardson
Studio: Logos

Vestige by Romina Salini

“This project is based on a brief calling for the design of a bottle using Victorian hand lettering and is based on a story from the time. The label design is based on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Black Cat, with the sharp lines and edges of the typeface representing the cat’s claws and the visceral murder committed by the narrator.

“The vanishing depth of the letters reflect the disintegration of his morals throughout his abusive relationship with alcohol.”

Email: rsali009@fiu.edu
Portfolio: behance.net/rominasalini
School: Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center, Atlanta
Tutor: Brennan Holloway
Studio: Typography

In-Sink Dishwasher by Ronak Patel

“Based on a brief calling for the redesign of everyday products, I created a more ergonomic version of a classic dishwasher. Assumptions about the aspirations and responsibilities of people are reflected and reinforced by the ways that home appliances have been designed, marketed, used and imagined.

“My goal was to eliminate these faux assumptions and bring the dishwasher into the context of today’s social fabric and ergonomic identity. Issues with current dishwasher models that were noted and considered in the design
include the long cycle time, large capacity, location, loading mechanism and size. My solution is the In-Sink Dishwasher.”

Email: ronakp.design@gmail.com
Portfolio: behance.net/ronakdesign
School: Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center, Atlanta
Tutor: Hank Richardson
Studio: Product Innovation

Running Of The Bulls by Stella Ruthe

“Running Of The Bulls is an event, based in Pamplona, Spain, where bulls are lead to the bull ring by runners through the streets of the town’s old quarter.

“In this logo for the event, straight lines show the strength of the bull – a powerful animal following its aim. The circular frame holds the logo together while giving the eye something to focus on.”

Email: stellaruthe@hotmail.de
Website: stellaruthe.com
School: Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center, Atlanta
Tutor: Hank Richardson
Studio: Logos

Unfinished by Vanessa Bittante in collaboration with Vanessa Bittante and Maidenly Pham

“While the pleasure gap disproportionately affects women, Unfinished uses a medium that is universally understood by all: music. By using music to challenge ideas surrounding female pleasure, the project raises awareness around the topic and sparks conversation.

“Unfinished normalizes the journey of exploring and nurturing one’s sexuality, ultimately encouraging users to take charge of their sexual health. By empowering women to take complete control over their bodies and wellness, this empowers them in all aspects of life.”

Email: vanessa.bittante@gmail.com
Website: vanessabittante.com
School: Miami Ad School New York
Tutor: Austin DeJonge
Studio: Portfolio development

Virtual Design Festival’s student and schools initiative offers a simple and affordable platform for student and graduate groups to present their work during the coronavirus pandemic. Click here for more details.

The post 10 graphic design projects by award-winning Miami Ad School graduates appeared first on Dezeen.

For the first time, here’s a piece of EDC that really makes a lot of sense. The Windeler makes the case that you could have a 32-in-1 multitool, but do you really need to carry all 32 tools with you everywhere you go? No, right? The Windeler multitool brings an almost bento-box approach to EDC, allowing you to create modular setups based on the tools you need whenever you need them. On some days all you need is a good multi-purpose knife, on other days you may need a complete screwdriver set, and when it’s exceptionally sunny out, you might want to carry your bottle-opener with you. The Windeler multitool, designed by Douglas Windeler, gives you that freedom to pick and choose (and carry) the tools you need. The multitool features a unique neodymium-based interlocking system that lets you snap tools together to create EDC that’s customized to your needs. With as many as 15 different units to choose from (featuring over 20 tools), the Windeler can be infinitely customized based on your need, and even be rearranged based on what tools you’re more likely to use.

The Windeler’s most defining detail is its neodymium magnetic attachment system that lets you snap together tools to make the multitool you need. The tools snap satisfyingly together to form a single easy-to-carry bunch, and can either swivel out when you need them, or be snapped off and used individually for more complex tasks. This uniquely user-friendly design detail allows you to arrange and rearrange your multitool set to suit your exact needs. Spanning a variety of categories, you can actually build your own tool-stacks based on specific activities like bicycling, surfing, or outdoor camping, with tools that are tailor-made for each activity. With everything from hex-bits to screwdrivers, and from bottle openers and prybars to a drop-point outdoor pocket-knife, the broad catalog of Windeler’s individual tools allows it to cover a wide range of use-cases… and that innovative magnetic modular system lets you decide exactly what tools you want to carry with you, and in what order. What we have here is a basic launch range, which will be followed up with plenty of other tools and knives in the near future. This will give you an opportunity (in the future), to get each tool individually or customize your set.

The hallmark of a great toolset is its ability to withstand rough use. Constructed out of Grade 5 Titanium, the Windeler is built to take on remarkable degrees of stress. With a tough Plasma nitride coating, the tools are practically scratch-proof, corrosion-resistant, and guaranteed to last decades even with regular, everyday use. Besides, the fact that they can easily be snapped together or pulled apart makes them ridiculously easy to clean if they ever get muddy or greasy. The titanium construction not only makes the Windeler tools ridiculously tough, it also ensures your EDC is lightweight… so whether you’re carrying just 2 tools with you, or 10 units snapped together, the only thing that ever matters to you is convenience. After all, isn’t that what EDC tools are all about?

Designer: Douglas Windeler

Click Here to Buy Now: $93 $124 (25% off). Hurry, only 5/210 left! Raised over $85,000.

Windeler – A Completely New Class of Multitool

The Windeler is a magnetic, modular Titanium multitool system that lets you select the tools you want and leave behind the rest.

Windeler brings you hand tools that connect together using neodymium magnets. This allows you to assemble them in any combination to create your Stack. You can add and remove tools in one easy movement.

The Tools

Windeler tools are individual modules designed to be used on their own. Each tool can be paired with any other in the range.

Windeler tools snap together using a magnetic connection. The tools comprise of a body made of high quality material and a magnetic connector.

The Materials

The majority of the tools are grade 5 Titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V). This material is lightweight, tough and non-corrosive.

The tools are Plasma nitride hardened to give them a super hard molecular shell.

Windeler uses the highest strength neodymium magnets encased in a protective stainless shell. The magnet assembly is then pressed into the tool body.

N52 Neodymium Magnets encased in Stainless steel armor and pressed into tool body.

Windeler tools connect with any others in their range but are designed to function on their own. Exactly as a hand tool should. The size of each tool has been carefully considered to maximize function for individual use. This gets around the awkwardness of standard multitools.

Building a Stack

Adaptable & Modular – You might climb, surf and cycle all on the same day or week. Their tools can assemble in any combination. You can carry one or take as many as you need for your activity. It’s a toolset that adapts to your lifestyle.

Use in One Easy Move – Each of their tools break out of the Stack for ease of use. Select the tool you need, pull it out in one easy move and off you go. When done, snap it back into the Stack.

The Stack Options

The Wild Knife – the hero of the launch range. It’s designed to be a versatile everyday carry item. A great all-rounder and very utilitarian. It’s super thin at 4mm and very light at only 35g.

– Blade: Drop point design. Hardened AUS10 stainless steel
– Handle: Lightweight design with easy central release button and ball detent. Large carabiner hole accessible when open and closed – Ti6Al4V.

The Everyday Stack – your go-to everyday carry stack. Lightweight, tough and utilitarian.

– Wild Knife: Drop point blade in AUS10 Stainless steel. Lightweight handle in Ti6Al4V
– Bottle Opener: Lightweight and slim – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V
– Pry Bar: Tough and light. Pry bar and and large flat head – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V

The Hex Stack – a set of high quality, Titanium alloy Hex drivers. Lightweight and utilitarian. Designed to pull out and use individually. Carry them on their own or pair them with our other tools to create your ideal setup.

– Hex Drivers: 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 6mm Hex – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V

The Cycle Stack (short) – a lightweight and utilitarian cycle stack. Made from hardened Titanium alloy. Designed to pull out and use individually. Carry them on their own or pair them with our other tools to create your ideal setup. Weight – 50g

– Hex Drivers: 3mm Hex – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V
– Chain Splitter: 3mm Hex key required – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V
– Spoke and valve core tool: Tapered key slot designed to fit any spoke. Schrader and Presta valve tool. Valve extender tool – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V

The Cycle Stack (tall) – contains all the essentials for either a short blast or full on expedition. Sling it in your pack, pannier or saddle bag. You won’t even know it’s there until you need it. Weighs 100g. Made from aerospace grade, hardened Titanium alloy

– Hex Drivers: 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 6mm Hex – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V
– Chain Splitter: Goes with 3mm Hex key – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V
– Spoke and valve core tool: Tapered key slot designed to fit any spoke. Schrader and Presta valve tool. Valve extender feature – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V

The Surf Stack – designed to be with you from dawn patrol to evening glass off. Prep your board, paddle out and enjoy your session. Then relax with a beer on the beach when the sun goes down. Sling these tools in your dry bag, backpack, jacket pocket or keep it in the glove compartment of your surf wagon.

– Wax Comb & Stripper: Fits perfectly in hand – Glass filled nylon.
– Hex Fin Key: Designed to be used with 3/32″ Hex screws – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V
– Flat Head Fin Key: Designed for a single fin setup – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V
– Bottle Opener: Lightweight and slim – Plasma hardened Ti6Al4V

Click Here to Buy Now: $93 $124 (25% off). Hurry, only 5/210 left! Raised over $85,000.

The groundbreaking immersive theatrical experience Sleep No More first welcomed guests to experience its uniquely interactive, multi-narrative and non-linear mash-up of Macbeth and a haunted hotel in 2011, across several floors of a building in NYC. Five years later, the augmented reality game Pokémon Go swept the world, inviting users to experience AR in an exciting, engaging new way. Now, UK-based Punchdrunk Theatre Company (the imagination and execution behind the former) and SF-based Niantic Labs (the developers of the latter), will partner on “multiple projects that will reinvent storytelling for a 21st century audience and further expand the horizon of interactive entertainment.” From the rule-bending explorations of the former and the reality-altering technological prowess of the latter, it’s a partnership worth paying close attention to. Read more at The Verge.