December Studio Tour & Talk

"Designer+Entrepreneur"

Studio Tour and Talk @ Big Bang
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Big Bang

Big Bang opens its doors for the December Studio Tour & Talk.

In times of economic uncertainty and scarce resources, the best way to bring a concept to market may be to take it there yourself. How can designers do more to develop, and market their work? Relax, share, and network with other Atlanta Chapter members, then listen-in as Big Bang's Devin Moore, with guest Maureen Carroll of Creature LLC compare business frameworks and share lessons learned in the realm of entrepreneurial design.

Big Bang was onto something... "28 months ago Big Bang had the idea of combining their experience with LED’s and the dental market and applying it to the unmet needs of dentists and hygienists. The market and product category, operatory lighting, was ripe for innovation. Though the business model evolved, the production light is much like the original sketch that got everyone excited. Introduced in September at the California dental Show, Everlight™, invented, designed, and engineered by Big Bang and distributed by DentalEz, has generated great interest to national and international dental community."

Opportunity knocked at Creature LLC..."Nintendo’s Wii™ and Wii Fit™ popularized games that promote social interaction and physical activity. When entrepreneur Paul Holcomb approached Creature with an idea for dumbbells to fit the Wii controllers and enable a true resistance workout, we jumped on board! Together with Paul and Enginuity Works we founded a new company focused on new gaming experiences: Power Play Corporation. Since then our team has developed the Riiflex™ dumbbells, introduced them at the E3 Gaming Expo, kicked off production, reorganized the company, begun follow-on products, and learned what’s really involved with bringing a product to market."

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 | 6:30-8:30pm ET
Where: Big Bang - 409 Mead Road, Bldg 7
Decatur, GA 30030 [google map] [pdf map]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be available)
RSVP: Email rsvp@idsa-atlanta.org thru Dec. 9th if attending

And the Winner is... (2nd Edition)

Results of the 2nd "Charrette de 24 Heures"
presented by IDSA Atlanta

IDSA Atlanta would like to thank the people who made this event possible; to the students (26 of whom participated above and beyond academic demands and busy schedules) who worked tirelessly, making every minute count, and to our distinguished judges who served with great enthusiasm, many thanks.

The judges have reviewed the entries and here are the results:

1st Place: "Wii Care" - "...a Wii console add-on that helps elderly and retired people stay connected and active in their communities." by Jerome Tave, Connor McGlauflin, Matt Morgan, Nick Difeliciantonio, Darby Thomas (Savanna College of Art and Design)

Project Blog: jerometave.wordpress.com
Project video: "Wii Care" [YouTube]

Honorable Mention: "Shall Wii Dance" - "[A Wii console based] device that reduces the chance of having Alzheimer's Disease among elderly by providing them with both physical and mental exercise opportunities." by Yun Jung, Jae Gu (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Project Submission: Shall Wii Dance [PDF]

Honorable Mention: "Wii Travel" - A Wii console title concept allowing participants to visit worldwide locations and experience the local atmosphere, by Amanda Wilson, Olivia Dean, Jonathan Stone, Ian Forte, Kenneth Payne, Jarrell Brown, Zack Gray (Auburn University)

Project Submission: Wii Travel [PDF]
Project Video: Wii Travel research [YouTube]

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Comments from the Judges...

Wii Care
"This project probes the possibilities found in the Wii-elderly interaction. The problem statement points out the pertinent issue of the loss of connectivity within in a otherwise hyper-connected society. I enjoyed the thorough exploration and depth in this solution. Very solid presentation, great sketches." - Collin Farill, Big Bang

Shall Wii Dance
"ShallWiiDance takes an activity that is pretty popular with an older audience, and makes it more danceable and age-appropriate than games like Dance Dance Revolution. Plus you can see more that could be done with motion-capture." - Maureen Carroll, Creature LLC

Wii Travel
"The sense of adventure and stimulation this provides should encourage users, while educating them and helping them feel connected. Especially good for those who are restricted to a bed or have limited opportunity to leave the house." - Wesley Barker, Clarity

[Save the Date] December Studio Tour & Talk

Big Bang Studio Tour and Talk
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Big Bang

Set aside an evening for IDSA Atlanta's last Studio Tour & Talk of 2009 to be hosted by Big Bang. Big Bang's Devin Moore and Maureen Carroll of Creature LLC will be sharing experiences in design, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Details coming soon.

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Location: Big Bang - 409 Mead Road, Bldg 7
Decatur, GA 30030 [google map] [pdf map]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be available)