list of people in first lecture

Please google these chaps, they are the people from each slid shown in the first lecture.

Noam Toran, Last minute.com, Duncan Wilson, Ideo, Eriko Matsumura, Super-normal, jasper morrison naoto fukasawa, Dunne & Raby, Sam Hecht, Antony Gormley, emachineshop.com, Yumiko Tanaka, www.walkandwork.com, Julia lohmann, Bill Gaver, Click-Click you're dead.com, James Leckey, Martin Creed's Work No 850 (Tate Britain)‏.

look these up for more information. cu friday

Welcome guys

welcome to the new year.

I hope that you enjoy the term that is to come!!

rob

What is obscene these days?

It's 2008 and sex seems to be everywhere. So who holds the line between permissiveness and obscenity? What is obscene these days? And how do those people entrusted to make these calls cope with the harrowing work?

The perception of right and wrong, intereasting.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7439740.stm

wii spray

this is prety coooool

http://www.psfk.com/2008/06/digital-graffiti-with-wiispray.html

water filtration

http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/29/milan-2008-lifesaver-flask-cleans-and-filters-with-ease/http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/29/milan-2008-lifesaver-flask-cleans-and-filters-with-ease/ http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/29/milan-2008-lifesaver-flask-cleans-and-filters-with-ease/

injection moulding

http://www.protomold.com/

you guys should check this out, you can order a component that teaches you all about injection moulding.

Powering Up

Are driving games turning us into boy racers? Should you feel remorse for killing pixel people? Do you cheat against the computer? And does it matter? Investigate how computer games are changing our lives, now and in the future…


you guys should start looking at these talks they are really good and usually free you just have to book in advance.

http://www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2008/05/01/393

Being Virtual

An increasing number of us are living part-real, part-virtual lives. What are the opportunities, and dangers, that a virtual identity provides? Discuss these issues in person at the Dana Centre or in avatar on secondlife.com.

If you would like to take part in the event via Second Life please tell us when you book. It will be taking place in Second Life at the following location:The Magicians Colonnade at Abracadabra 201,90,31 at 11.00am SLT/PDT. Voice and audio stream.Balcony seating is available at xyz 155,250,58. Audio stream only.

Speakers
Will Gardener, deputy chief executive of Childnet InternationalAlistair Kelman, barrister and technologist Jim Purbrick, software engineer, Linden LabHoward Rheingold, lecturer, School of Information, University of California



http://www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2008/04/22/389

Bionic eye 'blindness cure hope'

A 'bionic eye' may hold the key to returning sight to people left blind by a hereditary disease, experts believe.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7359282.stm

Google tackles child pornography

Google engineers have adapted a software program to help track child sex predators and search for patterns in images of abuse on the web.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7347476.stm

Asthma equipment 'of little use'

Asthmatics should not waste money on special mattress protectors and vacuum cleaners to tackle dust mites - as they are of little use, experts have said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7349069.stm

Behaviour contracts for students

University students are facing "legalistic" contracts when they begin their studies - which can include requirements on dress and behaviour.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7348491.stm

bike stuff

some intereating ideas but not that well presented. The one above though, perfec

http://boards.core77.com/viewtopic.php?t=15327&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Review 'to change games ratings'

The video game ratings system should be revamped to make it easier for parents and children to understand, a UK government-backed review has said.
The review was carried out by psychologist Dr Tanya Byron, who has recommended a new rating for games aimed at children aged 12 plus.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7314751.stm

'Manners police' hit Japan metros

Badly behaved commuters riding on Yokohama's public transport will soon be risking a dressing-down. Newly appointed "etiquette police" will be asking travellers to turn down their headphones and give up their seats for their elders and betters.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7312672.stm

Changes ahead for excluded pupils

The government intends to improve the handling of children excluded from school in England, Schools Secretary Ed Balls has said.
All schools - as 97% already do - will have to work in partnership with others and to take in expelled students.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7314454.stm

Play Away the Calories

To book:Call 020 7942 4040 or e-mail tickets@danacentre.org.uk

The Dana Centre and d.café are licensed premises open only to those aged 18 or over. Most events are free. Arrive early to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food and drink in our air-conditioned d.café.
Please pre-book.

http://www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2008/03/26/382

Cyber bully pledge for teachers

The government is pledging action to protect teachers from bullying through mobile phones and the internet.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7313458.stm

Alcohol ban advised for pregnancy

Women should not drink any alcohol during pregnancy, NHS adviser the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7312708.stm

how to write about your work

these are some of the projects that were in the RCA show last year, these guys know how to write and articulate their projects. Have a read it is very worth while. being simple clear and succinct is very improtant when explaining what you are doing.

http://show2007.rca.ac.uk/Default.aspx?CategoryID=10587&C1=10587

cnc pretty things

two hippies in Lonon set this up, they are really nice chaps. Have a look if you need something laser etched or machined they are good.

http://www.zen9261.zen.co.uk/

an example of how to present things

hey guys,

Keep looking for ways that you can present your ideas it is very important. there are some that are pretty good on this website, have a look, a good photo of a model with a user will always say more than a rendering.

http://www.core77.com/competitions/GreenerGadgets/notables.asp

Ban on hospital junk food vending

Crisps, chocolate and sugary drinks are to be removed from vending machines in NHS hospitals in Wales.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7311326.stm

Anger problems 'left untreated'

People who cannot control their anger have nowhere to turn leading to family breakdown, sickness and mental health problems, a charity has warned.

The Mental Health Foundation says anger is often dealt with only after someone has committed an aggressive crime. Almost a third of 2,000 people polled said they had a friend or family member who struggled to contain their anger. The charity is calling for more research and education into anger and earlier intervention in problem cases.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7304505.stm

Teachers warn of spoilt children

Growing numbers of spoilt children are misbehaving in class because they are used to doing only what they want to, a teachers' union leader is due to say.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7311865.stm

http://www.sarahvangameren.com/

beautiful projects, look at the quality of the photos/presentation chaps.

http://www.sarahvangameren.com/

It's official: men like meat

It may not come as a bolt out of the blue, but one of the largest studies yet has proven that men and women really do eat differently.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7305505.stm

Small class pupils 'do no better'

There is no evidence that children in smaller primary classes do better in maths or English, researchers say.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4146977.stm

orcadesign

http://www.orcadesign.net/Greenhouse.html really good little interventions.

Tank pit stop

http://www.tankpitstop.com/

On Monday 4 February, N. van Staveren B.V. and Rotec Engineering B.V. officially launched the TankPitstop. Motorists will soon be able to use this automated fuel robot to refuel and pay, without needing to step outside their vehicles. The TankPitstop is the first automated fuel robot in the world to actually work in practice.

good competition!!!!!

2008 BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Designer Glass CompetitionEntry Deadline: April 7, 2008
The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Designer Glass Competition invites emerging designers from around the United States who are 25 years of age or older to create a martini cocktail glass inspired by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE. The winner will travel to the London Design Festival in September 2008 to compete in the seventh annual global final of the competition.
The competition has an impressive line-up of judges that includes: internationally acclaimed designer, Sami Hayek; Senior Editor at Metropolitan Home Magazine, Arlene Hirst; VP of Marketing and Merchandising for Baccarat, Brent McDaneld; and award winning designer, Jason Miller.
For complete contest rules and to enter the 2008 BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Designer Glass Competition, please visit www.designerglasscompetition.com

mc d's factory

curious eh?

Rethink on identity cards plans

The government has set out changes to its planned identity scheme - including allowing people to use new "biometric" passports instead of getting ID cards.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7280495.stm

School blanks out faces of pupils

A child protection group has criticised a primary school in Essex for blurring the faces of pupils on its website.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/7280088.stm

Boffin floating on air with hovering chair

An inventor has unveiled the world's first hoverchair.
The Lounger, a marriage of cutting-edge design and futuristic technology, was created by Keith Dixon from Middleton, near Bognor.
Its combination of acrylic and powerful magnets defy gravity and enable it to float effortlessly above the floor.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/mostpopular.var.2012530.mostviewed.boffin_floating_on_air_with_hovering_chair.php

very cool site

worth a look, has lots of issues on behaviours, aging,sensory design, interfaces and more have a look.

http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/elasticmind/

Curious

http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=91

dana centre for the elderly

Keeping Your Marbles
25 March 2008, 19:00 - 20:30Think long term. Over a million people are likely to be afflicted by dementia in the UK by 2025. Will you be one of them? Talk to scientists researching Alzheimer’s disease, and find out how to keep your brain healthy as you age.

dana centre

Scared of Socialising
19 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30For most people social situations are fun, but for some they're a terrifying ordeal. Social phobia is a deep-seated fear that can make it hard to live a normal life, but there are ways to cope. Join us to find out more.

Really good lectures/talks, keep an eye on these chaps, well worth a look.

http://www.danacentre.org.uk/events

bike seat

what do you think? intereasting or abit of over design?

http://www.dieprototypen.de/

detail

http://www.dieprototypen.de/

Marker rendering techniques

thougth this might be useful chaps, remember that making a prototype usually solves problems quicker.

http://www.designertechniques.com/tutorials/allanmacdonaldquicktip01-page1.htm

Condoms for NY

Designer Yves Behar has created a new look for New York City condoms and condom dispensers, in a bid to encourage New Yorkers to ‘get some’ safely.
Behar, founder of San Francisco design group Fuseproject, was appointed by New York City’s Health Department to make the brand design-friendly and approachable.
Behar says, ‘Good design can help bring condoms out of the closet.’
The NYC Condom’s new look, including fresh packaging design for its wrappers and an elegant new dispenser, were created simultaneously by the group.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/condoms/condoms-how.shtml

http://www.designweek.co.uk/Articles/137570/Yves+Behar+redesigns+New+York+City+condom+brand+.html

packaging

Today more than 673 million people worldwide are older than 60 years of age. In addition, the aging of the world’s population is on the increase. This population development brings with it a corresponding increase in the importance placed on the needs of older people. Society’s adjustment to these needs will become an issue.

This will only be able to be done via the design of products that are able to take into consideration the needs of consumers of every age. The focus of the project Packaging Design 4 All was the design of product packaging that allowed older people to remain independent, irrespective of their age and physical condition.

http://www.dddddesign.de/PACKAGING%20DESIGN%204%20ALL.html

Suicide rate drops in young men

The suicide rate among young men in England and Wales is at the lowest level for 30 years, say researchers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7244486.stm

'Retrain ex-troops' as teachers

Ex-servicemen and women should be retrained as teachers to bring military style discipline to tough inner city schools, a think tank has said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7245122.stm

Robots could reduce animal tests

US scientists are taking the first step towards testing potentially hazardous chemicals on cells grown in a laboratory, without using live animals.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7246108.stm

home made gym

Green warriors have their green fitness club. Where? In Spain, in Valdespino de Somoza, in the countryside of Leon. It’s there where some Spanish villagers have built a low-tech green gym area called Lumen. Don’t expect to meet steamy trainers, listen to trendy music, or carry heart beat tracker. There, you get in shape by playing with exercise machines made from a worn car battery, tree branches, boots, rocks or concrete.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://cocolico.info/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/fitness-lumen.jpg&imgrefurl=http://cocolico.info/design/category/diy/&h=350&w=350&sz=53&hl=en&start=23&tbnid=8LZhEZHPbYxs5M:&tbnh=120&tbnw=120&prev=/images?q=motobike+boots&start=21&gbv=2&ndsp=21&hl=en&sa=N

Britain 'is true Prozac Nation'

Britain is a "Prozac Nation" facing a crisis in mental health care, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg will warn.

Can design help these issues?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7233169.stm

Drive to curb teen pregnancy rate

Young people are to be offered a much broader range of contraception in a drive to bring down England's high teenage pregnancy rate

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7230013.stm

Public asked to check on children

People are to be taught how to spot children who are at risk and report their concerns to the authorities. A government strategy says keeping children in England safe is fundamental to their happiness and school results.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7227228.stm

Water interaction

12 May: Wet Sounds Festival
Wet Sounda, 211 Dalston Lane, London E8 1HL - Google Maps
Email: wetsounds@newtoy.orgWebsite: www.newtoy.org/MENU6.swfWebsite:

www.newtoy.org

Open call for proposals for audio content for a unique underwater sound festival touring nationwide in the UK and possible International festivals. Looking for sounds that depict undersea life and human interaction with water.

Service

http://www.dominos.com/home/tracker/pizzatracker.jsp
Service in the states, worth a look.

when Rob is in this week

hey guys,

I will be in the studio this friday 8th of Feb from 3:00 - 5:30 if you wish to discuss marks or you want a hand with your folio or anything like that.

Rob

Suicide training call for schools

Schools have been urged to train teachers in suicide awareness after a recent spate of deaths among young people in one area of south Wales.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7211707.stm

Virtual pregnancy helps train midwives

Jessica Tate has a normal pregnancy and is on course for a normal birth.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7206222.stm

McDonald's serves up 'Diplomas'

McDonald's has won approval to offer courses which could form part of a qualification at the standard of A-levels or advanced Diplomas.

Intereasting social issue don't you think chaps??

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7209276.stm

Cookery classes to be compulsory

Cookery lessons are to be compulsory in England's secondary schools for children aged 11 to 14.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7200949.stm

EA pushes ad-backed video games

Electronic Arts is to release a free online version of the popular Battlefield game to be supported by adverts and micro payments.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7199881.stm

Metal detectors plan for schools

Metal detectors could be installed at some schools in England as part of a drive to reduce knife crime.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7198633.stm

Super-strong body armour in sight

A new type of carbon fibre, developed at the University of Cambridge, could be woven into super-strong body armour for the military and law enforcement.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7038686.stm

Dentist shortage hits 'millions'

Lack of access has prevented one in six people from seeing an NHS dentist for almost two years, a poll suggests.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7189448.stm

The social issues and service design is quite interesting when you think about where when people work, how do they access these sort of services?

hey

welcome back to your new term guys. I will only be in for a few hours a week from now on, mainly on Friday afternoons. I hope that you had a good break and you are all getting back in the swing of things.

Remember, get on with your portfolios, regardless of whether you are going to use them yet, they are the only tool that you have!!!!! Swing by or email me if you want a hand with them. Keep at it.

This is a Blog to inform you, Remember

EMAIL ME THINGS OF INTEREAST TO POST UP!!

all the best

Rob

Prothesis

Jaipur below-knee prosthesis is indigenously designed and fabricated from locally available and durable high density polyethylene sheets and pipes and is fitted with world famous Jaipur foot. It is most functional prosthesis with a total contact socket.

http://www.jaipurfoot.org/

Stormy weather raises flood fears

Families and householders hit by last summer's flooding are bracing themselves for more severe weather.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7187628.stm

Parents 'buy essays' for students

Parents are paying hundreds of pounds for degree-course essays for their children studying at university, claims an essay-writing service.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7187936.stm

Simple cup

Simple cup that retains heat.

http://www.stephenreed.net/index.html

Emotion

Curious, kind of intereasting.

http://www.woowat.com/01.html

Under water

http://www.liquidimageco.com/home/specs.html

Parents urged to read to children

Parents are being urged to make a New Year's resolution to spend more time reading to their children.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7163172.stm

intereasting

http://www.instructables.com/id/Senior-Remote/

phone ad ons

this is pretty curious.

http://gadget.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00500&cat_id=044&dept_id=001