Resources for NUS ID Level 4 studio : design references

MS Research

YEN CHING-CHIUAN — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:47:00 GMT

A funky futuristic video, exploring the possibilities in a career in Computer Science.

Career in Computer Science - MS Research

Our cell phones, ourselves

YEN CHING-CHIUAN — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:52:00 GMT

Nokia researcher Jan Chipchase investigates the ways we interact with technology -- a quest that has led him from the villages of Uganda to the insides of our pockets. Along the way, he's made some unexpected discoveries: about the ways illiterate people use their mobile phones, the new roles the mobile can play in global commerce, and the deep emotional bonds we share with our phones. And he's got a surefire trick to keep you from misplacing your keys.

For more information, please refer to Ted Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/190

Philips Unveils Future Design Concepts for Easier Day-to-day Living

YEN CHING-CHIUAN — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:44:00 GMT

Care for Guests
'Daylight' is a hotel scenario for the future. The hotel industry is dominated by large chains that provide consistent service, but often lack a personal touch. Luckily, the rise of private, theme-oriented hotels is ushering in a new age of hospitality, one in which guests control virtually every aspect of their stay. New applications of technology will empower customers and provide them with better, more comfortable surroundings in which to relax and re-energize after a long journey. © PHILIPS (Photo: Capital Photos / Gerald van Daalen)

Care for Family
'Celebrating Pregnancy' is a pregnancy scenario for the future. From conception to childbirth and beyond, bringing a child into the world is both a joy and a challenge. While medical advances have made the experience safer than ever, hospital environments have hardly changed. Mothers (and fathers) are often treated like patients with an illness, rather than parents-to-be. Wouldn't it be wonderful if prenatal care and, in particular, fetal ultrasounds were as comfortable as they are exciting? And what if the entire experience was one that could be shared with the entire family, including the experience of that first view of the baby? If a picture is worth a thousand words, a 4D virtual image with audio is priceless. © PHILIPS (Photo: Capital Photos / Gerald van Daalen)

Wardrobe Care
Breathe new life into your clothes. A unique combination of an iron, a steamer and a garment refresher that keeps your family's clothes in beautiful shape and saves you time and money. © PHILIPS (Photo: Capital Photos / Gerald van Daalen).

CitizenM
Build and assemble prefabricated hotel rooms onsite with the Philips One Star is Born concept. Partners are able to create and bring to market innovative applications of the concept such as the Citizen M hotel - a hotel for mobile citizens of the world. © PHILIPS

Ambisound
Philips offers full multi-channel surround sound without the hassle of cables or speakers with its I-piece, integrated home theatre system.© PHILIPS (Photo: Capital Photos / Gerald van Daalen).

Care for Patient
'Ambient Healing Space' is a hospital scenario for the future.Wouldn't it be amazing if, while in hospital, patients could relax, feel comfortable and focus on participating in their own care? Imagine providing patients with multi-purpose spaces where they can rest and feel comfortable - talking to their families, fellow patients and medical staff. Imagine customizable healing spaces, even in hospital rooms with more than one patient, where patients can choose privacy or sociability, and where medical information flows seamlessly from doctor to patient. Imagine a hospital room that feels more like a hotel suite than a medical ward, and where the focus is on comfort and service. Imagine placing patients in entertaining, non-confrontational environments that are tailored to their personal needs, and which put them in control of everything from lighting to audio. © PHILIPS (Photo: Capital Photos / Gerald van Daalen)

For more information, please refere to Philips website: http://www.newscenter.philips.com/about/news/press/20071023_simplicity_concept_collection.page

Winners of Taiwan International Design Competition 2007

YEN CHING-CHIUAN — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:21:00 GMT

Amusement is the theme of this year competition and is an attitude toward life. It is with a fun angle when looking about life. The ease in playing itself is a value judgment which will thin the stuffiness of a busy modern life. Through a viewpoint of fun and interest, one can accumulate experience of life and the whole world in a totally different manner. Below is the list of the winners' works:

金獎 Gold Prize

設計者 Name

國家 Country.

作品名稱 Title

Sung-hun, Choi
協同co-designer
You-ly,Kim、Ja-hyun,Seo、Ah-hyun,Son、Mi-soo,Jung、Su-bin, Choi

South Korea

南韓

HARMONY BENCH 合奏五人椅

銀獎 Silver

設計者 Name

國家 Country.

作品名稱 Title

Tatiang JS, Suh、

zN, Ozoono

South Korea

南韓

THE IMAGINARY SHADE-TREE 幻夢葉影

銅獎 Bronze

設計者 Name

國家 Country.

作品名稱 Title

謝承原
林佳慧

Taiwan 台灣

CAUTION 注意!

佳作 Award of Merit

設計者 Name	國家 Country..	作品名稱 Title
楊順發協同co-designer 楊育倫、黃麗寧姚柏勳、張舜偉	Taiwan台灣	GOAL! TRASH CAN 街道娛樂
謝宗翰協同co-designer 溫明輝	Taiwan台灣	PARADOX SHELF
Hongtao,Zhou	USA 美國	SPINNING COFFEE TABLE
劉國威	Canada加拿大	TIC TAC CUP 玩碗樂
Samgmin,Bae 協同co-designer Yuree S. Lim、Jieun Yang	South Korea 南韓	WINE TELLER
陳盈靜	Taiwan台灣	GULLIVER’S PILLOW 格列佛枕頭
abhijit,bansod	India 印度	CYCLUB
Ian,Kettle	UK 英國	Stop.Look Around
賀丞右協同co-designer 劉書銘	Taiwan台灣	PAINTING MASTER
方小嘉	Taiwan台灣	SWIMMING IN THE SEA OF BOOKMARK 玩水標籤
楊格	Taiwan台灣	KONG-FU KITCHEN 功夫廚房
郭映廷協同co-designer 張巍議、陳宏威	Taiwan台灣	BROKEN & UNBROKEN
謝佩珊協同co-designer 黃柏貴、許展維、楊文杰、魏早勛、康雅惠	Taiwan台灣	GO FISHING
劉國威	Canada 加拿大	YOUR LUCKY DAY 誰來洗碗
徐立宇	Taiwan台灣	FOLD-UP 紙摺

入圍 Entrant

設計者 Name	國家 Country..	作品名稱 Title
廖軍豪協同co-designer 盧彥甫	Taiwan 台灣	BOTTLEECO
黃威嘉協同co-designer 林柏州、許家偉、李南瑤	Taiwan台灣	DARTBOARD
吳孝儒	Taiwan台灣	ROCK IT. BROOM 搖滾吧! 掃把
傅琴玉協同co-designer 江美虹、林志展	Taiwan台灣	HELP! SEASONINGS+
謝宗翰	Taiwan台灣	PARADOX TABLE3 AND CHAIR
林品毅	Taiwan台灣	FOOTBALL FEVER 踢球樂
Alyona,Makeeva	USA 美國	ADAM AND EVE INTERACTIVE SLEEPING BAG
洪士育協同co-designer 林家慶、陳俊杰	Taiwan台灣	ELECTRICITY TAP 電龍頭
施雨良協同co-designer 王思佳	Taiwan台灣	TEARS TURN INTO THE GREEN MIRACLE 復活一點小樂趣

For detailed information, please refer to the competition website: http://www.boco.com.tw/2007Competition/english/theme.htm

Samsung Armani phone is revealed

YEN CHING-CHIUAN — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:07:00 GMT

Samsung officially confirmed its collaboration with Armani to produce a new cellphone that reflects the fashion designer's sense of style. Simply called the Armani-Samsung luxury mobile phone but known internally as the P520, the device is a direct challenge to both the iPhone and LG's Prada phone with the same emphasis on a touch-driven interface.

for more information, please refer to http://www.electronista.com/articles/07/09/24/armani.samsung.phone/