Living and breathing design. A Blog by Kurt Roscoe.
I first read about biomimicry several years ago. I am by no means an expert on the subject – especially considering my lack of any formal education in biology, but I find that biomimicry is so very interesting! In short, biomimicry is the way we “design” products, processes and policies that mimic nature. I have […]
Read moreFresh o2 (Oxygen) is a new addition to the Design Oxygen blog. In this section, I will be sharing new experiences both past and current, near and far. These experiences include include discoveries, travel, technology, art, design or any other type of creative inspiration. For this first article, I highlight a recent trip to California […]
Read moreLOOKING BACK – In March 2018 we visited our son, Jacob who was studying abroad in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Our travels also took us to Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels. Truly a trip of a lifetime. In Paris we visited several art museums including; The Louvre and The Centre Pompidou. We also experience what is arguably the […]
Read moreDezeen.com has released its ten top designs of 2019. Represented winning design categories include; graphic, furniture, lighting, wearable, product and sustainable. Complete article here. Source: dezeen.com
Read moreThe Institute for Computational Design prepares students for the continuing advancement of computational processes in architecture, as they merge the fields of design, engineering, planning and construction. The interrelation of such topics is exposed both technically and conceptually through parametric and algorithmic design strategies. This provides a platform for further exploration into the integrative use […]
Read moreAmerican Institute of Graphic Arts Design Census is now available for download. Data gathered from the survey was compiled from just over 9,000 participants. The 58 page report is an interesting read about the people, employment, skills, salary, technology and future of design and associated professions. Complete article here. Source: aiga.org
Read moreThe long-awaited homage to Bauhaus design has recently opened in Germany. Named the Bauhaus Museum Dessau opened this month just in time to celebrate the centenary of the original building. The new 5,500 square meter space is also home to 49,000 examples of Bauhaus period design. Source: https://www.bauhaus-dessau.de/en/index.html
Read moreTired of the same-old-same old emoji collection on your favorite Apple device? Well now you can add a bit of intrigue while giving a nod to a few mid-century design “icons” Saarinen, Eames and Wegner – literally. Check out the link below. https://www.deathbymodernism.com/blogs/news/midcentury-emojis Source: https://www.deathbymodernism.com
Read moreMike Campau has created a series called “Antisocial” that depicts the top social media platforms as Vegas-style neon signs. Check out the complete article at the link below. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mike-campau-neon-social-media-signs_n_5acd2458e4b09212968c936e Source: https://www.huffpost.com
Read moreThe first of what is sure to be a blitz of Volkswagen ads for the new “Microbus” has begun. New York based Johannes Leonardo goes straight at the elephant in the room by addressing the “darkness” of the scandal that broke in 2016 then parallels the “light” with the brief visual introduction of the new […]
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