Product Design

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Phil Patton|Essays

The Meek Shall Inherit the Market

Phil Patton writes in praise of frugal engineering, and not just for developing markets.

Alexandra Lange|Essays

In T: The Zootopian

In early August I had the pleasure of traveling (by plane, train, local train and subway) to Sonneberg, Germany to interview toy designer Renate Müller.

Mark Lamster|Essays

Dishing on Design Research

As a kid in 70s-era New York, I wasn’t especially attuned to home decor. But there was one thing I did notice: virtually all of my friends’ parents had the same tableware.

Kaomi Goetz|Projects

The Utility Collective

Report on the Utility Collective, a furniture business that emphasizes local materials and production.

Steven Heller|Essays

Heller on Heller

Vignelli Celebration: Steven Heller talks about the redemptive qualities of having the same name as Vignelli's Hellerware.

Alexandra Lange|Essays

In Dwell: Hands Off the Icons

In the October 2010 issue of Dwell, which celebrates the magazine’s tenth anniversary by revisiting its own (generally happy) homeowners, I offer the following Argument.

Phil Patton|Projects

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Car

Review of Mitsubishi's i-MiEV electric car.

Peter Wolf|Opinions

Pet Projects

Essay on design as an underutilized force for the humane treatment of animals.

Meena Kadri|Interviews

Tinkers, Hackers, Farmers, Crafters

Interview with Emeka Okafor, founder of Maker Faire Africa.

Phil Patton|Projects

Murray T.25 City Car

Report on Gordon Murray's conversion from revolutionary race car designer to creator of one of the greenest city cars ever.

Alexandra Lange|Essays

Fix the Car Seat

Having just returned from a vacation where the logistics of the car seat were a primary part of trip planning, I have a plea on behalf of all parents, and a challenge for industrial and car designers: FIX THE CAR SEAT.