fabric – Product by Process

Leafted / Wirtz – the 4 elements – Field knives

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Check out the process video of the Leafted/Wirtz falcon field knives element series , handmade in Wa. \ The 4 Knives represent the 4 elements – AIR, WATER, EARTH, FIRE Leafted collaborated with Randy Wirtz on this unique and ultra-limited series of 4 field knives – the element edition 01.The element series is a series of essential tools inspired by our relationship to nature. A good tool is a reliable tool first and foremost, but it’s also a tool that will help you create memories, a tool that will follow you in your every…

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google daydream product development sneak peek

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not so much about the manufacturing process here, but some interesting shots of work in progress mock up and process.

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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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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…

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nike innovator :Mike Friton

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Mike Friton is a freelance shoemaker, weaver, paper sculptor and innovator with over 30 years of experience at Nike. His innovations are responsible for many elements of athletic footwear that people wear today. Each of his crafts informs one another and he is constantly exploring the fringes of his field. Mike’s work is a great example of how non-traditional methods of exploring one’s craft can lead to unique end results.

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3d printing : shapeways

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Shapeways opens up 3D printing to the masses, allowing us to design and share our ideas as well as realize them as physical objects.

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the red dress.

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When an idea materializes in to paper and the paper is transformed, magically, into a deep red textile, the only thing you can do, is to let go and follow your heart.We hope you enjoy it!

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New Balance’s 577 Farmers’ Market shoes

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The film follows the step-by-step manufacturing process for a pair of New Balance’s 577 Farmers’ Market shoes. Inspired by Farmers’ markets from around the UK, these limited edition shoes live up to their name and celebrate all that is British. New Balance is the only athletic footwear brand to manufacture in the UK and the film provides rare, behind the scenes access to the workings of a modern day footwear factory.

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Jaxx Bean Bags – Factory Tour

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A look at the making of Jaxx Bean Bags in Atlanta, GA. Shot through the lenses of Russell Dreyer and Willie Linton.