December 2016 – Product by Process

Urwahn bikes / making of Stadtfuchs

We are a young start-up which is developing innovative bicycles in the segment of urban mobility. From the user oriented requierements we created an innovative URWAHN bike, which is engineered for the commuters in search of design, flexibility and performance. By creating this bike we have dissociated ourselves to the traditional construction method and combine new manufacturing processes with quality based materials. In this kind of way we have developed a special frame by reducing the design to the max. As a result of the design process we got a…

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The art of shoemaking

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The first stage of the manufacture of a shoe implies visualizing what will be its final design. Choosing the type of skin and each of the materials with which we are going to make it is as important as selecting the most suitable form in which to be mounted, which will define the line of the shoe and the comfort of your fit. In order to obtain the most exquisite finish and the proper refinement for a classic shoe by excellent you can’t take shortcuts. Each and every of our…

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Japanese Ceramic Artist – Shohei Harada

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Ceramic Artist SHOHEI HARADA open the doors to his studio : The factory in Kanie, Japan. Unique handmade and intricate details . video by CLOVERSTUDIO http://www.cloverstudio.net

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The Soft Side of Steel – driven from a blacksmith’s perspective with a tailor’s ideology

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The ‘The Soft Side of Steel’ project is a research into fabrication processes and a study of material properties. The project transforms an existing material, steel fibres into flexible sheets, which are explored within the traditional fields of textiles and metalwork. The process started from a unconventional and immediate engagement with materials and tools, cumulating in a refined process involving and partnering up with diverse parties within the industry of manufacturing and production. The project explores alternative processes of making and challenges existing manufacturers in the industry to work in…

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sunglasses manufacture : retrosuperfuture

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A quick look into sunglasses manufacturer “super” factory from cellulose bids for the frame, to custom made lenses, to fully functioning sunglasses follow the manufacturing and assembly of those made in Italy eyewear pieces.

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Shinola Audio : The Runwell Turntable

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We always said if we could build watches in Detroit, we could build anything in Detroit. We might actually be right. Introducing the Runwell Turntable, the first product from Shinola Audio, built in the US using US and imported parts. Designed in collaboaration with Astro studio/SF california the new high quality turntables are a combination of wood and steel materials, and fit perfectly into Shinola’s modern American aesthetic. https://www.shinola.com/audio.html?gclid=CPGcqa3vj9ACFVSSfgodUjQDxQ

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Khanh Adams, fishing rod custom builder

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Short biopic of Khanh Adams, local bay area rod builder and angler. from his own words : Started in Summer 2014, after my friend’s father had stopped wrapping rods and retired. Before,I watched him wrap rods growing up so it came easy to me. I needed a new hobby to keep me busy in my free time when I’m not out on the water fishing. I built my first bass Rod with a little start up Rod wrapping kit in my small bedroom. I eventually started advertising myself and looked…

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manufacturing Hope cranks

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Step inside Hope Technology’s factory and see the manufacturing process for their new cranks. Forged and CNC machined 7000 series aluminium alloy crank arms Read more at http://www.bikemag.com/videos/hope-cranks-behind-scenes/#jbxPIcy9W9RLmWOZ.99 Photography by Duncan Phipott

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The Making of “Schwarzes Gold”

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One material, one form – one story. To me, a product should not attract attention through overloaded design. Instead, it’s about the thought – the idea – coupled with intelligent design, which helps bring the product into existence. The product’s final design should be about elaborating things more deeply and understanding the world around us better. In short, it’s about designing a better future. An example of this is the product development of “Schwarzes Gold:” “Schwarzes Gold” does not begin with its material nor end with its form. The lamp…