Behind & beyond everyday objects.
Holdfast began with the exploration of clamps and their infinite possibilities as both a tool as well as joining device. This video documents the design iteration of the clamping device and its manufacture through to assembly into a shelving configuration. samweller.co.uk/product/holdfast/
Read MoreWhen Forest City Gear first aspired to be world-class gear manufacturers, they couldn’t have imagined that someday they would surpass that boundary. Perhaps universe-class best describes them now? With one rover mission under their belts, and now with over 75 of their gears currently on Mars in the highly anticipated Curiosity rover, those original aspirations have been surpassed. Founded by husband and wife Stetler and Evelyn Young in 1955, Forest City Gear is a family-owned company in Roscoe, Illinois. Their son Fred Young is now CEO, but he grew up…
Read MoreCertified by the American Bladesmith Society, Bob Kramer is the only Master Bladesmith in the world specializing in kitchen cutlery. Cook’s Illustrated once wrote: “The Kramer knife outperformed every knife we’ve ever rated” and Saveur dubbed Bob “The Master of the Blade.” For this exclusive collection, Sur La Table worked with the master himself—along with renowned German knife maker Zwilling J.A. Henckels—to create an exquisite line of artisan knives designed by Bob and crafted to his exacting specifications. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, exclusively for Sur La Table. Limited lifetime…
Read MoreRonin spends over 9 days filming Osamu Koyama, the artist behind jewelry brand Complete Technique, as he sketches, molds, and builds his masterful gold-plated design upon a blank Nike Zoom Force 1. Osa’s take on the snowboarding boot was commissioned by the brand for their Shoeshine Project 2012. Both the documentary film, as well as Osa’s piece, have been dubbed ‘American Eagle.’ Presented by HotMop Films Directed by Ronin (twitter.com/RoHotMopFilms) Music Curated by Darvin Silva (twitter.com/DarvinSilva) Song Credits: Forever – Röyksopp Keyboard Milk – Röyksopp Fire – Pyramid Special Thanks…
Read MoreSteel bicycles, handmade in the United Kingdom.
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aluminium assembly car carbon fiber Design process forming industrial material metal process Product steel Mercedes-AMG gives a virtual guided tour through the headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany where over 1000 employees design, engineer, and manufacture these high performance cars.
Read MoreJohn Pomp is a craftsman, glass blower, lighting designer. The John Pomp Studio is located in Philiadelphia, but his work can be found in showrooms around the country. The film was produced by Gregor Halenda Photography and filmed by Ron Risman of Cinematic Stories and Gregor Halenda. Film editing by Ron Risman. Visually, this was a great shoot. Glass blowing is such a beautiful art form and our goal was to capture the process, intensity, and craftsmanship of John Pomp and his team. Audio was a bit more challenging as…
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3d printing bags-accessories coating Design process handmade injection molding material metal process Product sla slip casting steel A video brought to you by Bruxe Design and Consult showcasing the detailed process of Making of Bruxe’s Tiny Little Chairs pendants. These pendants are a love letter to mid century design. Each pendant repre- sents a vintage chair which revolutionized furniture production and the design process. The designers of this era have forever changed the way we interact with design objects and their harmony within of our home, office and environment. These miniatures allow you to wear your love and appreciation for these pioneering designers and their iconic objects…
Read MoreTanner Goods is a small leather goods manufacturer located in Portland, Oregon. They work hard to manage multiple storefronts and offer a wide range of hand crafted leather accessories. They thrive on their attention to detail and appreciation for top quality products. In the future they plan to expand their product line to include non-leather goods such as eyewear and time pieces, while maintaining their strong roots in simplicity and utilitarian product design. You can purchase their products online at: tannergoods.com Or find them in person here: 1308 W. Burnside…
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