TAKING PHONE ACCESSORIES TO THE EXTREME - Introducing Mobiscanner

Integrating their way into our pockets and every day lives, you may find yourself asking, "What exactly can and should we be using our mobile phones for?". This article introduces a simple yet unusual phone accessory- but is it going too far?

HARSH TRUTHS OF UNIVERSITY - why you need to learn them for yourself

What your universe looks like.

What is the circumference of the universe? How long does it take for a swarm of ants to eat a cow? All very important questions. None of which I will address in this article. I will, however, address just as important questions like 'Should I even be at university?' and 'When will I know what I want to do in life?'. The answer may not be what you want to hear.

PROTOTYPES- how to make high quality models for university

 How I make high quality prototype models for my university projects. The first and second model may look similar, but one is ridiculously easy to make and requires almost no tools (seriously).

THE MECHALAMP - a custom designed and built lamp

A one-of lamp manufactured from laser cut aluminium and cast resin.

This lamp was part of a second year industrial design university project. It is made from 4mm thick laser cut aluminium and solid clear casting resin, held together by custom machined fasteners. It is fully adjustable and operational (more in-context and lighting pictures coming soon!). Click here to see my other blog which shows the processes involved in making this lamp.

THE SECRETS TO AMAZING RENDERS- 3D CAD rendering that looks like real life.

Think of rendering like playing Jenga- one slightly wrong move and it all comes crashing down into a pile of failure. So how do you get your renders looking just the way you want them to?

HOW TO DEAL WITH MANUFACTURERS FOR YOUR PROJECTS- A vital 5 minute guide

Don't know how to? Read on to find out...

Your projects will involve dealing with manufacturers- whether the process is laser cutting metal, CNC machining, printing or anything else not manufactured within the compounds of your schools facilities. It makes sense to know how to efficiently deal with such processes.

MAKE A PROFESSIONAL INTRO VIDEO FOR YOUR SITE / YOUTUBE CHANNEL

This tutorial shows you how to use SolidWorks to create a stunning and hyper realistic video intro to accommodate and compliment your YouTube videos, website or blog. Using this tutorial, you could have any text, video length, shapes or colours you want. The possibilities are endless!

DRAWING THE BADASS KOENIGSEGG- How to draw with graphics tablet

In this graphics tablet tutorial I show you how to draw a Koenigsegg Agera. Leave a comment of what you would like to be sketched next or if you have any questions!

WORST MISTAKE MADE BY DESIGN STUDENTS- and how to correct it

One thing my teachers said when starting my first classes in product innovation is that your ideas need to be innovative. This would seem to figure, considering in is a degree in product innovation, but I believe otherwise. When learning the basics of product development and design, you should not be too innovative, and here is why.

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO DESIGN SKETCHING- Basic industrial design style drawing with a graphics tablet

First edition in a series of drawing tutorials produced by DfS. This tutorial shows how to draw in a product/ industrial design style, focusing on basic geometric shapes.

THE AMAZINGLY CHEAP GRAPHICS TABLET REVIEWED- all students must read this before buying one

Money can be tight for students, so the decision to buy a $250.00 Wacom is a very hard one. But graphics tablets can be exceptionally beneficial in helping you to create some amazing work quicker and easier than what is possible with the 'ol pen and paper. Although Wacom do offer one of the best built and designed graphics tablets available, there is a mind bogglingly cheaper option...

PROJECT MANAGEMENT- reclaim your projects, reduce your all-nighters

Every student, me especially, knows the feeling of compromising the quality of their work due to running out of time. All-nighters are a common occurrence amongst designers, students and those working as a designer alike.