From pioneering product designs, to the changing face of packaging, our top 5 tweets of the month take a closer look at industry news and innovations.
Let’s get started.
1. Fire extinguisher of the future
Great innovations in design usually stem from improving form and function, and this fire extinguisher is no exception.
The LiteFire has modified current fire extinguisher designs to be more user-friendly and straightforward, in the hope it will save more lives in the process.
Finally, A Fire Extinguisher That Works! https://t.co/Q9qM98X6nb #ProductDesign #fireextinguisher #Design pic.twitter.com/syZPBQmdcQ
— DESIGN ART (@fineartandesign) August 26, 2018
2. Designing for user experience
This article looks at what designers can do better for the user experience of their products. It’s an inspiring article for the design process, and focuses on how products will be used and experienced to inform design choices.
5 ways to make your product’s UX better. @esanueugen @uxplanet https://t.co/uqxWAxFVbY #UXDesign #ProductDesign pic.twitter.com/y6aUH6o68u
— BeSocialLondon (@clairesparksman) August 26, 2018
3. The rise of flexible packaging
Flexible packaging: the move away from rigid packaging and typically taking the shape of a bag, pouch, liner, or overwrap. This tweet looks at how the millennial market is increasing demand for flexible packaging.
Are millennials changing the face of the packaging sector? Read more – https://t.co/ld6vgt0gYq#flexiblepackaging #UKmfg #plastic #manufacturing #trends #brands #millenials #InjectionMoulding pic.twitter.com/uD5BgwlRMl
— Skar Precision (@SkarPrecision) August 25, 2018
4. Quote of the month
Number 4 is a little product design inspiration. Getting rid of unnecessary features of a design not only makes it more functional, but it also reduces material wastage and manufacturing time.
Reposting @designrmagazine:
“Eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak” -Hans Hofmann#inspirationalquotes #designquotes #designinspiration #designerquotes #motivationalquotes #motivation #creativityquotes #graphicdesign #saulbass pic.twitter.com/uB4NBLe9wd— Veera (@vera_anz) August 27, 2018
5. Multi-purpose tool product design
This multi-purpose tool is a different take on the Swiss Army Knife. While it doesn’t have as many functions, it’s a sturdy and likely more practical everyday tool. With a bottle opener, flat-head screwdriver, plus a scraper that can double as a knife. Take a look at the simple, functional design.
#design #productdesign This titanium multitool nails the basics
The James Brand was established for the pure reason that there are some problems that involve getting your hands dirty. Some solutions involve having the right tool on you and the Halifax was designed to be a s… pic.twitter.com/4cSLcPiKZv
— Design Speaker (@DesignSpeaker) August 9, 2018
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