HOW TO DRAW - PRODUCT DESIGN STYLE - Incredible drawings using simple techniques

These steps will show you how to draw anything from scratch and in a way that looks flawless. The best part is that anybody with any drawing ability can follow these steps. This tutorial will show you how to draw in an industrial / product design style which is different and more effective than other ways I have seen. Even more advanced drawers will probably learn something. This tutorial focuses on drawing with a graphics tablet but also applies to pen and paper drawing.

MECHALAMP lighting up a room

Finally I have taken some photos of the MECHALAMP lighting up a room. The clear lamp shade directs most of the light whilst also filling the room with a unique deep blue ambiance. It offers an unprecedented lighting experience.

HOW FIREWORKS WORK - Innovations of ridiculous fireworks displays

Like a moth to a patterned explosive flame, everyone likes watching fireworks. How are they made and what crazy innovations are used to make these perfectly timed color-splosions work? DfS investigates...

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.