Making Product Images Come Alive
A good source of inspiration for product renders/images is advertising. Product ads are designed to make products look absolutely irresistible. You can greatly improve your product renders and photography and train your eye for good images by studying product ads.
Parametric Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) is an important skill for designers and engineers that helps them to make efficient design changes in response to evolving requirements.
CYBRTRCK - Design Takeaways From Musk’s Latest Innovation
Elon Musk’s Cybertruck caused a wave of furore when it was released - what design lessons can we learn from this?
Powering up Wearable Technology Using Flexible Generators
Wearable tech has been all the rage these past few years. Companies have tried to implement features such as the ability to charge devices with human activity. An innovation by a team at Rice University makes this possible.
Coffee Cups for Cosmonauts: The Difficulties of Drinking in Outer Space and the Cup Created to Circumvent This Problem
Researchers at Portland State University have come up with a design for a cup which directs fluids directly to the mouths of our caffeine craving cosmonauts. The simple innovation of this small cup has resulted in the convergence of science, technology and design.
How Modern Tech Has Improved Daily Life
Technology has changed the way life is lived. The growth of technology has been exponential in the last decade. Technology has become a big part of our lives, and many would say we couldn’t live without it. With all the advancements technology has brought into our lives is it still possible to uphold moral ethics?
To the Next Design Intern
Former design intern Syam Hussain shares some words of wisdom to his future successors.
Xiaomi: Balancing Cost and Design
Xiaomi's minimalistic design is heavily influenced by its business strategy, market segmentation and its mission. With these kept in mind, designers and the team can work towards building a product which will be aligned with its company vision.
The Nimb Ring - Integrating Tech and Fashion
Operating alongside a clean, user-friendly app for a smartphone, the Nimb Ring’s ultimate purpose is to provide the wearer with a sense of security, functioning as a simple fashion accessory until it is needed.
Collaboration, not Compromise
With most designs, it’s often a debate of form versus function, and in many cases, one is often sacrificed for another. Yamaha’s MOTORROiD concept proves it doesn’t always have to be this way.
Hydroponics in Urban Settings
With an increase in focus on urban cultivation and high value crop cultivation, hydroponics is becoming more and more popular especially amongst urban dwellers. Hydroponics is seen as one way to generate a constant supply of fresh vegetables, fruits, condiments and even medicinal herbs throughout the year.
Trends in Tech and Corresponding Complexity Levels
It wasn’t too long ago that electronics were something that only large corporations did - the components and materials necessary to dabble in electronics were simply unaccessible to the average consumer, and the learning curve was steep for a large portion of the machinery.