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Reach for the moon

Input, advise and inspire.

September 30, 2021 rebecca

Why it is important now more than ever, to give back to future generations of Designers

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Filed under: Design consultancy, Design degree, Student Mentor, University students, Visiting Tutor

Launching a backer-worthy kickstarter campaign.

April 26, 2021 rebecca

According to Kickstarter; since it first launched in 2009, 20 million people have backed a project, 5.8 billion US dollars…

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Filed under: crowdfunding, Kickstarter campaign, Kicksterter, Product Design
Product development

5 things I’ve learned about product development.

March 31, 2021 rebecca

I could list way more than 5 things, but it would take too long to read! So here is a…

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Filed under: Manufacture, New product, New product idea, Patents, Product Design, Product design consultant, Product development, Prototyping

Prototyping; what is the point?

November 16, 2020 rebecca

“It looks so different to how it looks on the screen!” “Uh-oh, it’s a lot bigger than I was expecting…”…

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What is Product design?

October 28, 2020 rebecca

I have been known, on occasion, whilst sitting in the hairdresser’s chair with sticky, wet hair combed down over my…

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Filed under: CAD, concept, concepting, designer, drawing, New product, product cycle, Product Design, product designer, Product development, render, rendering, research, what is design

Bioplastics explained

rebecca

Biodegradable, re-useable, compostable, recyclable, bio-plastics, green plastics… it’s all such a blur isn’t it?  So many products are being brought…

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scaffolding board bench

Scaffolding board bench

rebecca

Nothing like a pandemic lockdown to get the creative juices flowing. Question1: What do designers do in their ‘spare’ time?…

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Visiting a manufacturer

September 28, 2020 rebecca

A short article I wrote for Businesses West on what I find valuable in visiting a potential manufacturing partner for…

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How I took the plunge…

September 1, 2020 rebecca

…and found myself where I am today. As I am sitting at my kitchen table looking out at the sunny…

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Filed under: blue dots design, design agency, design consultanct, design refinement, new product design, Product Design, product design agency, product design consultancy, Product development, self employed

The top five things I look for in a manufacturer

May 28, 2020 rebecca

A short article I published on finding the right production partner for my clients. Original article can be found on…

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Fabricated timber building. I worked closely with Fabricated timber building. I worked closely with @studiomutt on this pottering shed as a specialist fabrication architect. Converting two-dimensional architectural drawings into a 3D CAD model made up of hundreds of timber struts.

Photo courtesy of Jim Stephenson Photography @clickclickjim 

#timber-framed #fabrication #designformanufacture #timberbuildings #designconsultant #concrete #designservices #designconsultancy
Fabricated timber building. I worked closely with Fabricated timber building. I worked closely with @studiomutt on this pottering shed as a specialist fabrication architect. Converting two-dimensional architectural drawings into a 3D CAD model made up of hundreds of timber struts.

Photo courtesy of Jim Stephenson Photography @clickclickjim 

#timber-framed #fabrication #designformanufacture #timberbuildings #designconsultant #concrete #designservices #designconsultancy
Fabricated timber building. I worked closely with Fabricated timber building. I worked closely with @studiomutt on this pottering shed as a specialist fabrication architect. Converting two-dimensional architectural drawings into a 3D CAD model made up of hundreds of timber struts.

Photo courtesy of Jim Stephenson Photography @clickclickjim 

#timber-framed #fabrication #designformanufacture #timberbuildings #designconsultant #concrete #designservices #designconsultancy
Sketch modelling. Let's hope all 10 fingers still Sketch modelling. Let's hope all 10 fingers still intact at bed time.

#sketchmodelling #modelmaking #productdesign #industrialdesign #designconsultant #scalemodel
Soaking up some culture and sun. #pisa #out-of-of Soaking up some culture and sun.

#pisa #out-of-office #leaningtowerofpisa #Italy #familytime #architecture
Mug update. Mug update.
Taking time out from the day job to learn new skil Taking time out from the day job to learn new skills. 

#throwdown #selfimprovement #ceramics #mugshot #pottery #upskill
All the colours. I don't think I'll ever tire of u All the colours. I don't think I'll ever tire of using products I designed. Very enjoyable lunch time cycle today 🙂 

#cageless #fabric #productdesign #designformanufacture
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