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May 23

The T-Block Effect

Posted in: CKIE, T-Block, Time-it Studio

Watches are to men as diamonds are to women; both count as the number one fashion accessory and are timeless. Innovation is of essence and creative ways of telling time is a novelty factor. Beyond doubt, complications and mechanical watches are the epitome of technicalities, however due credit has to be given to path-breaking manufactures like the T-Block Watch. Designed to dress the wrist, the most challenging part is to resist the linear display of time!

The watch is inspired by the ‘less is more’ styling and is made using a tough polyurethane case and seamless matching strap. There is a very unique way to read the time, which is showcased via the embedded LEDs on the watch face. The dial houses an array of attractive lights that dim in sleep mode. However, if you want to know the date or time, simply hit one of the buttons and the lights appear, revealing it.

Ask a watch designer and they will tell you that designing it is not as easy as drawing a strap and affixing a dial; there is a scientific and holistic approach to it. Research and development are the backbone of this endeavor and only once everything is in sync, can it be manufactured. The same process applies to the T-Block Watch, which stems from the lineage of the Classic, Zero A and Zero B watches from TIME-IT. After the successful invention of the ‘linear time reading system’, the process was integrated in this iconic watch.

The TIME-IT folks say that it took several years of R&D by a devoted team of technicians, engineers and designers to realize this studio. Founders Ramon Groen and Michaël Mourgue laid the groundwork of creating a watch never seen before: An LED display with linear time reading system that could change perception of time!

Key features:

Battery: CR2450
Water Resistance: 3-ATM
Function: Time, calendar display
Low power consumption
Automatic sleep function after 5 seconds
Materials: case and strap made from polyurethane
Case: 50 x 40 mm
Materials: case and strap made from polyurethane

Designer: TIME-IT- [ Buy it Here ]

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Apr 18

C77 Design Daily – Submit Your Questions to Ayse Birsel for a Chance to Have Her Answer in Print next Month!

Posted in: Uncategorized

Although NYCxDesign is still three weeks away, we’ve been lining up some of the content for the C77 Design Daily—after all, it’s our very first effort at publishing our content in print and it’s not going to write itself.

In the interest of verisimilitude, the Daily will feature an advice column from renowned designer Ayse Birsel. With some twenty years of experience working with leading brands and Fortune 500 companies, Ayse is the co-founder of Birsel + Seck, a New York City-based design studio, and the creator of the acclaimed Design the Life You Love workshop series.

Please submit your questions to mail[at]core77.com with the subject line “Ask Ayse” by Thursday, April 24, for a chance to have Ayse answer your questions in print when we publish the Core77 Design Daily from May 16–19.

And don’t forget to submit your events ASAP to ensure that they make it into our event guide!

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Apr 16

Bathroom Basics

Posted in: DecorPlanet, Fresca, range, vanity

Alicia Keys once said, “If I want to be alone, some place I can write, I can read, I can pray, I can cry, I can do whatever I want – I go to the bathroom.” Sounds simple enough, but there is a lot of weight to what Alicia is saying here. For many of us it is a sacred place where do more than the usual job. Remodeling or maintaining the existing one, shouldn’t have to be a chore. The Fresca range that showcased here, is easy to install and affordable too! Take a look!

Fresca Bellezza Modern Double Vessel Bathroom Vanity

If you marry marble, real wood and ceramic, then the chances of you getting anything more perfect than this Bellezza Vanity are slim. The minimalist design integrates a convenient medicine cabinet and is designed to come with the Soana faucet. Impressive!

Fresca Largo Modern Bathroom Vanity

Another double sink vanity that looks at sprucing up your bathroom! This vanity integrates uniquely designed chrome faucets and special pull out drawers. If you like splashing water to clean your face then you will appreciate the large sink and its wavy bottom. The Largo is designed to come with the Isarus faucet.

Fresca Platinum Paris

This 44″ glossy silver-black bathroom vanity with Swarovski handles marries 21st century minimalism and 19th century decadence. Features like solid wood body with lacquered black and silver gloss create an ambience of elegance. Details like Old World French aesthetic, curving shape and Versailles-style overheard mirror, add to the glam. The durable optical glass countertop and handles made from zamac with Swarovski crystals, accentuate the practical elements of the design.

About DecorPlanet

If you’re in the market for quality products without having to pay designer prices, then have a look at the collection at DecorPlanet. You can even hop over to any of the three brick and mortar locations in New York, to check out their offerings. Alternately, view the online collection here.

Available At: DecorPlanet.com

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(Bathroom Basics was originally posted on Yanko Design)

Apr 15

Save the Date – F1RST: The Masters Thesis – Presentations of SVA MFA Products of Design Program

Posted in: Uncategorized

Our readers are likely well aware that Core77’s Allan Chochinov has been primarily focused on his duties as co-founder and chair of the School of Visual Arts MFA Products of Design program for the past few years now, and he is pleased to announce that they will be graduating their inaugural class next month. It has by all accounts been a major learning experience for all parties involved, from Allan and his faculty to the students themselves (who, of course, were joined by a second class, of 2015, last semester).

On Thursday, May 8, the 15 intrepid students who first set foot in the department back in 2012 will be presenting their year-long thesis work (names and projects listed below). The event at the SVA Theater on West 23rd St will take place from 1:00–6:30pm, starting with a few opening remarks from Allan and a keynote presentation by author and social theorist Douglas Rushkoff, whose latest book, Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now was published last year, followed by formal presentations by each student.

Richard Clarkson – “Super. Moments of Remarkable”
Emi Yasaka – “Upward: Fostering Human Mobility in a Sedentary World”
Clay Kippen – “Lucid: Seeing as a Tool for Learning
Kathryn McElroy – “Presence: How to Use Digital Technology to Live a More Analog Life”
Mansi Gupta – “BETTER: The Prejudices and Practices of Mass Production”
Damon Ahola – “The Benefits of Harvesting Ambient Energy”
Gaïa Orain – “the goods”
Samantha Moore – “Around: Drawing Out Relief and Engagement in the Urban Environment”
Rona Binay – “Coexist: Mixing with Wildlife in an Urban Environment”
Cassandra Michel – “Five+: An Exploration of Mindful Experience Through the Lens of Sense”
Joseph Weissgold – “The Teacher’s Lounge: Re-Empowering Teachers Through Design Offerings”
Willy Chan – “Alive: Comforting Your Food”
Zena Pesta – “State of the Art Project: Transforming Local Businesses Into Learning Laboratories”
Charlotte Hellichius – “Whateverest. Exploring the Landscape of Apathy and Agency”
Matt Barber – “The End.”

It seems like just yesterday that we saw the fresh faces of the inaugural class of SVA PoD roaming the floor of WantedDesign for their 2013 NY Design Week project “ALSO!” Congrats to Allan and all of the students!

Seating is limited, so RSVP is required.

About the Masters Thesis
The http://productsofdesign.sva.eduMFA Products of Design Masters Thesis is a unique, year-long design pursuit that investigates, iterates, and articulates around a given subject matter or territory. Using a series of progressive lenses—from speculative objects to social interventions—student work is instantiated along a continuum from product to service to system to platform. Integrating brand, business, and environmental and social stewardship, the thesis stands as a testament that the “products of design” must span multiple modalities in order to provide effective, holistic offerings.

About the MFA Products of Design Program
The MFA in Products of Design is an immersive, two-year graduate program that creates exceptional leaders for the shifting terrain of design. We educate heads, hearts and hands to reinvent systems and catalyze positive change. Graduates emerge with methods, confidence, and the strong professional networks necessary to excel at top design firms and progressive organizations, to create ingenious enterprises of their own, and to become lifelong advocates for the power of design.

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Apr 14

A’ Design Awards & Competition – Winners

Posted in: A' Design Awards & Competition, winners

Its an exciting time for the award winners of the A’ Design Awards & Competition. The results are out and it is time to crack open the champagne bottle! In essence, the awards are for designers, innovators and companies that deserve the attention of media, publishers and buyers. A’Design Award is a great opportunity for designers to have a jump in their careers, so here is a look at some of the winners!

Laxart Museum Transmedia Rebranding by Young Joo Tak

Zeitgeist Clock by Dmitry Pogorelov

Le Maestro Modern Dress Loafer by Herman Delos Santos

Osteoid Medical Cast, Attachable Bone Stimulator by Deniz Karasahin

Script Clock by Philip Wong

Tensegrity Space Frame Lighting Structure by Michal MacIej Bartosik

Steam Tea Maker by Hakan Gürsu

Cast Hood by Esma Mumcu

Forest Lodge Eco House Eco House by Chris Knierim

Any 202 Tablet For K-12 Education by Jp-Inspiring Knowledge

Food Feeder Plus Food Feeder by Justin Cheung

Conspiracy-Sandal Shaped Jewels-Luxury Shoes by Gianluca Tamburini

Elastomeric Technology Collection Swim Goggles by Speedo Usa Erika Gentry, Barry McGeough, Craig Stiff

Ajorí Cruet. Condiment Container by Carlos Jimenez Perez & Pilar Balsalobre

Intermarine 48 High Speed Boat by Viviane Nicoletti

Eva Tea Set Teapot and Teacups by Maia Ming Fong

Icon E-Flyer Electric Bicycle by Jonathan Ward

M Lamp Lamp by David Irwin

Black Shadow H-E Hydrogen-Electric Hybrid Motorcycle by Mark Norton Menendez

Cogito Watch Bluetooth Connected Watch by Connectedevice Ltd

Only Right Here Knife Holder by Alan Saga

Ttmm (after Time) Watchface Apps Collection by Albert Salamon

Enticed? How about you join the next edition A’ Design Awards & Competition? They are featuring great discounts during 27-30 April 2014, using the earliest bird period fees. Get to know more about the winners and awards here.

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(A’ Design Awards & Competition – Winners was originally posted on Yanko Design)

Apr 11

Work for Yanko Design

Posted in: yanko-design

The credit of our success goes to our readers, and as a result we have grown to the stage where we need more team players to become a part of the Yanko Design family. We are looking for International applicants, you could be living anywhere; just ensure you have stable Internet! That’s top priority! There are many positions open and this includes writing, content researching, graphic design and more. If you live, breathe, and dream design as we do, then please apply!

Positions Open:

Graphics Design – someone who can create designs from scratch and/or proficient with retouching photos
Copy Writing
Sales (must know 2+ languages; experience in any field of sales)
Videography / Video Editing
Photography
Writer
Editor
Web Development
Digital Marketing
Content Research

How to Apply:

All the above positions are contractor positions with flexible working hours. Technically, they are all Part-time Positions with no restriction to your location; we just need people who are passionate about what they do as well as enthusiastic about design in general.

On a side note – we are comfortable with you working on other projects; as long as you do justice to our work.

We need you to send across 3 concrete examples of proficiency (i.e. either articles, images, cases you have worked, results, references etc.)

An introduction and why you’re interested in working with Yanko Design
Your resume
Your contact info and scheduling, including a ballpark number of hours you can allocate for YD per week
Your rates
Your location
Please be sure to indicate your area of expertise and be sure to include it in your subject line for the email.
For example, if you are applying for the writer’s position then type “Working for YD – Writer (Fashion and Design)” in the subject line of the email.
Once your application is complete, please email us at joinus@yankodesign.com

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(Work for Yanko Design was originally posted on Yanko Design)

Apr 08

Start the Presses: Announcing the C77 Design Daily

Posted in: Uncategorized

After years of running the definitive online guide to NY Design Week we are now taking it to the next level by taking a step back. Hey, don’t freak-out though, our #1 design week web coverage is still going to be in effect, in fact, get ready for it by visiting and bookmarking our mobile site from your phone or tablet here.

This year though we are making an audacious addition—we are moving beyond listings and blog posts to a full lineup of coverage, profiles and opinion, and we are going to be doing it in *PRINT* in the C77 Design Daily. That’s right: we are going to be covering the NYCxDesign events LIVE and producing a daily newspaper, reported, designed and printed in NYC. Then we’ll be burning rubber—by car, bike and foot—to distribute the tabloid which will include our top picks form ICFF, WantedDesign, Soho and more! NYCxDesign attendees will be encouraged to collect the daily tabloid at their favorite design venues.

If you want to see YOUR NAME IN PRINT, and to draw in the DESIGN-CRAZED citizenry of the greater NYC metro area to your show or event, or if you simply want to get on our editorial team’s radar, you need to fill out this form immediately.

More details will be coming in the next weeks as our plans finalize, so stay tuned! In the meanwhile things are still fluid, so if you want to be a part of our Mean Green Street Team—on the scene, cool team, doin’ design-y things—hit us up at: mail [at] core77 [dot] com.

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Apr 07

Save the Date: The Inaugural Core77 Conference is June 19th

Posted in: Uncategorized

What are you doing all day on June 19th? Nothing? Wrong. Clear your schedule to make room for the very first Core77 Conference! We’re putting together a day-long shindig in Brooklyn featuring some of the most forward-thinking people in the design world talking about how and why they do what they do.

We’re finalizing the details now, including a full lineup of speakers, special guests and swag. We’ve booked a venue with a great vibe, large enough to hold a crowd but small enough so it’s easy to meet everyone. Of course, as with any Core77 gathering there will be plenty of food, drinks and music throughout the day and into the evening.

If you’re not in the neighborhood, start making your travel plans now so you don’t miss out. Tickets go on sale shortly, so keep your eyes here for upcoming announcements.

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Apr 07

Fun Ball Sphero Is A Programmable Robot

Posted in: Orbotix, Programmable, Sphero

Remember Sphero, the fun robotic ball you can control from your smartphone? We got a chance to learn more about it and discovered that it is also a completely programmable robot! In short, the fun robotic ball brings programming off the computer and into real life by letting you be the master. Bet you’d want to try one, which is why they are running a National Robotics Week Sphero 2.0 Sale!

Sphero allows you to program the ball to do fun things like drive autonomously, follow unique patterns, dance, and more. Kids as young as seven can learn how to program and you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get started. Check out this cool dance sequence that a Sphero owner created:

Orbotix, the company behind Sphero, is celebrating National Robotics Week with a special offer!

Yanko Design readers get Sphero for $99 (normally $129).
Visit here before Monday, April 14th to get the discounted price.

They’ve also created 5 lessons to get you started learning how to program Sphero. These lessons are available to download at GoSphero.com/Education

Some Facts:

Students from elementary school to college courses can learn with Sphero – the only thing that changes is the software.
Beginners can use the app MacroLab. The macro system developed for Sphero has very practical applications, such as teaching kids and adults procedural thinking and basic programming skills.
With MacroLab, you can arrange commands and settings in any combination you choose to make Sphero do your bidding.
You can easily create a macro to have Sphero flash a color sequence. Boom, now you’re a programmer!
More advanced users can try orbBasic. This app allows you to actually type in code for Sphero to execute.
Even more advanced users can utilizes Sphero’s software development kits to create their own apps.
In fact, half of the 30+ apps available for Sphero have actually been created by third-party developers.

See how the girls club Little Miss Geek is using Sphero to teach girls how to program in the video below.

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(Fun Ball Sphero Is A Programmable Robot was originally posted on Yanko Design)

Apr 01

Get Your Plastic On With KeyShot

Posted in: KeyShot

Plastic. As product designers the look has to be spot on. Whether it’s a rough matte finish or a glossy transparent cover, it’s just easier to get the look you need with 3D rendering software. Dries Vervoort is a mechanical designer who has honed is skills creating visuals for radiator components. It’s paid off for him, with the ability to produce plastics that look like the real thing, and he shows you how using KeyShot to make it happen. You can see how and download the resources he uses here. Below are just a few samples of his work.

Creating perfect plastics and beautiful materials in KeyShot is very easy. Dries Vervoort walks you through the development of materials and more in KeyShot. His tips and tricks help you to create the most accurate array of plastic materials possible!

What you get to take away are lessons on how to create materials in KeyShot and what settings affect reflection and transparency.
You also get to learn what material types are best to use for certain plastics and how light effects the look of materials.
Dries has shared all the assets he used so you can pick them apart and see exactly the material and settings he used.

Designer: Dries Vervoort

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(Get Your Plastic On With KeyShot was originally posted on Yanko Design)