IDSA Atlanta

We've Moved!

2011-10-13T12:36:00.011-04:00

Maybe you noticed. IDSA Atlanta has moved!
but haven't gone far

IDSA Atlanta is now updating events and info through the IDSA National website. Visit the new home on the web for IDSA Atlanta to find out about chapter news and events announcements.

You can also follow along with @idsaatlanta on Twitter
join the IDSA Atlanta Facebook Group
or connect via the IDSA Atlanta Group on LinkedIn.

Thirsty Thursday

2010-11-02T20:13:00.017-04:00

and Poster Design announcement: November 11, 2010
hosted by IDSA Atlanta at TAP on Peachtree Street

Have any news to share? Share it over a pint!
Want some project feedback? Get it over a pint!
Need to step away from the office? Step away over...
ah, you get the point.

Join your fellow Atlanta IDSA professionals for a happy hour of design discussion, networking and, of course, a pint or two.

An announcement of the Poster Design Winner will be the central theme for this event. Posters will be voted online until November 11th and all attendees will have a chance to vote as well. As a reminder, The winning poster will receive an Emeco Icon chair designed by Philippe Starck, presented by Design Within Reach (DWR) Atlanta Studio. Additionally, the design will be used as the local branding for upcoming events/year at IDSA-Atlanta. Moreover, the winning poster will be printed as a postcard and sent to all members and friends of IDSA-Atlanta.

Event details:

Date: 6pm (EST) Thursday, November 11, 2010
Location: TAP
1180 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30306 [map]

Appetizers are on us

October Studio Tour & Talk

2010-10-18T14:07:00.001-04:00

True Tales of Collaboration, Design & Human Error
an evening with Steven Casey
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Formation Design Group.

IDSA Atlanta and Formation Design Group are pleased to present an evening with frequent Formation collaborator and popular author Steven Casey of Santa Barbara based Ergonomic Systems Design, Inc.. In keeping with the ATL Design Week theme of Consider - Collaborate - Connect, Steven will be on hand to discuss a history of successful collaboration with Formation and provide an entertaining overview of two of his books on human factors and design.

Steve’s books include the best-selling Set Phasers on Stun and Other True Tales of Design, Technology and Human Error and the recent follow-on The Atomic Chef. Casey and stories from these books have appeared on "Modern Marvels Engineering Disasters" as well as the "Unbelievable!" television show in Japan. Books will be available for purchase and signing at a discounted rate.

About Steven Casey
Steven M. Casey, Ph.D., CPE, is President and Principal Scientist at Ergonomic Systems Design, Inc., a human factors research and design firm in Santa Barbara, California. He received his formal education in psychology and engineering from the University of California and North Carolina State University. His work has covered a range of products, systems, and settings, including industrial control centers, nuclear power plants, oil-field machinery, materials handling vehicles, portable electronic devices and computers, aircraft systems, medical and environmental test equipment, automobile controls, agricultural and construction machinery, entertainment operations, and recreation and retail facilities. The objective of his work is to help make things, especially things involving advanced technology, easier and safer for people to use.

Please visit Formation’s blog for the latest event information.

Date: Monday, October 25, 2010
Time: 7:00-9:00pm Eastern
Location: Formation Design Group
555 Dutch Valley Rd NE - Atlanta, GA. 30324 [pdf]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be available)
Please RSVP: Please let us know if you will be attending rsvp@formationdesign.com

High School Outreach

2010-09-08T17:49:00.002-04:00

Designing for the Urban Outdoors
Reaching Out to Communities

an outreach charrette initiative

Hosted by IDSA-Atlanta, this two week charrette will bring together professionals, university, and high school students in an effort to promote the healthier urbanization of Atlanta.

Between September 23 and October 7 2010, Grady High School students, Atlanta area design professionals, and students of Industrial Design at Georgia Tech and Auburn University (undergraduate and graduate) will develop and present achievable solutions intended to make the city a more livable place. The program will culminate with an open house at Grady High School during Atlanta's Design Week.

Visit the Outreach Program Initiative website [updated link] for up to date details and program information.

2010 PDMA Georgia Summit

2010-08-19T16:01:00.000-04:00

Relevant Design - September 30, 2010
Using Design Thinking to Transform Business

The theme for the 7th Annual half-day Summit, Relevant Design, will focus on the impact that design thinking can make on business. For more information visit the conference site:

www.RelevantDesignAtlanta.org

Scheduled speakers include:
Su Matthews - Lippincott
Chandra Stephens-Albright - The Coca-Cola Company
Clark Scheffy - Consumer Experience Design Practice at IDEO
Michael Hendrix - Associate Partner at IDEO
Lawrence "Murph" Murphy - Global Design at GE Medical

Event details:
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Location: The Coca-Cola Company
1 Coca-Cola Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30313 [map]

IDSA Discount: PDMA is offering current IDSA members a 10% discount for this event with the priority code "IDSA10" during registration.

Student registration: $20 with ID using the priority code "STUDENT10"

IDSA Awards to ATL Area Professionals and Students

2010-08-18T16:42:00.019-04:00

2010 IDSA International Conference
August 4-10, 2010 at Portland, Oregon

[Updated]
IDSA Atlanta is thrilled to share news regarding a number of area professionals and students who received special recognition at this years IDSA conference.

Michelle Berryman inducted into the IDSA's Academy of Fellows
A graduate of Georgia Tech Industrial Design, and founding Principal of Echo Visualization, LLC, Michelle has been active with IDSA since 1993, where she now serves on the Board of Directors as the Immediate Past-President.

Formation Design Group and Crown Equipment Corp win Gold
Atlanta's Formation Design Group won an IDEA Gold award this year with Crown Equipment Corporation for their work on the "ESR 5000 Series Reach Truck". An active participant in IDSA Atlanta, we were thrilled to see them on stage yet again.

Jerrod Windham named the 2010 Young Educator of the Year Award
An Assistant Professor with the Department of Industrial and Graphic Design at Auburn University, students nominated Jerrod for the award which is presented in recognition of the contributions of younger faculty who have made the choice to dedicate their careers primarily to the education of the next generation of designers.

Auburn University students received IDEA recognitions
Auburn University Industrial Design student Heather Bybee received an IDEA Bronze award in the Student Designs category for her design of the "NordicPul: All-Weather Women's Work Gloves".
Alex Thompson was selected as a Finalist in this years International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Student Designs category for his "E-Z Pour Liquid Pouring Aide".

Congratulations to all!

Updated: Call for WIDD Poster Designs

2010-07-13T09:56:00.007-04:00

IDSA-Atlanta - Deadline: July 30, 2010
In recognition of World Industrial Design Day

Three great entries were received, but due to significant last-minute interest in the contest, IDSA-Atlanta has decided to extend the poster design competition!
Entries are now be due by 11:59pm on Friday July 30, 2010.
Posters will be displayed and the winner announced during the next IDSA-Atlanta event.

Submissions:
To submit your poster design, please meet the following details:
- posters should be designed to intelligently represent the discipline of Industrial Design in Atlanta and the Southeast.
- posters should be designed in a 18"x24" format
- posters can be oriented horizontally or vertically
- posters may add a 3-d component (e.g. folding, cut out, etc)
- posters should be submitted as a single PDF
- posters can be submitted by individuals or teams, professionals and students are both eligible
- poster submissions are due by 11:59pm on Friday July 30, 2010
- email entries to crw@gatech.edu

The Prize:
The winning poster will receive an Emeco Icon chair designed by Philippe Starck, presented by Design Within Reach (DWR) Atlanta Studio. Additionally, the design will be used as the local branding for upcoming events/year at IDSA-Atlanta. Moreover, the winning poster will be printed as a postcard and sent to all members and friends of IDSA-Atlanta.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Good Luck!
Your IDSA-Atlanta Team

World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) is observed annually on 29 June in recognition of the profession of industrial design. First declared in 2007 on the occasion of ICSID's 50th anniversary, WIDD has been established with the aim of promoting awareness of the profession of industrial design, highlighting the contribution designers and academics have made to the discipline and facilitating collaborations that help improve economic, social, cultural and environmental quality of life throughout the world.

"Thirsty ThursTuesday" Recap (June 29, 2010)

2010-07-12T11:13:00.017-04:00

“What were you working on?”

Thanks to all the designers (and friends) who came out to celebrate World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) with IDSA-Atlanta for Thirsty ~~Thurs~~ Tuesday, hosted by the West Egg Cafe.

We had a good crowd with a mix of professionals, freelancers, students and recent graduates. It was good to socialize with the regular members, but we had a lot of new faces as well. A special “hello” is sent out to Diane Hewitt at DWR's Atlanta Studio for stopping by and donating a Starck-designed Icon Chair for the winner of the WIDD poster contest.

Speaking of the poster contest: Three designs were entered into the contest and all looked great. We had a lot of interest from others at the last minute, however, so we’ve decided to extend the contest another couple of weeks (see a following post for more details).

And some photos of the celebration...

“The posters (so far)”

“Jon Lau shares his sage advice.”

“Randy-cam: All is well with Chris Livaudais.”

“A decent crowd for a hot Tuesday evening.”

“Tech students Cristina and Krystal with their friends.”

“Discussing poster favorites.”

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next IDSA-Atlanta event!

Thirsty Thurs Tuesday

2010-06-17T12:35:00.017-04:00

Celebrating World Industrial Design Day! - June 29, 2010
hosted by IDSA Atlanta at the West Egg Cafe

World Industrial Design Day is coming!

Please join us on Tuesday, June 29th at the West Egg Cafe to celebrate our profession with a gathering over food and poster designs.

World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) is observed annually on 29 June in recognition of the profession of industrial design. First declared in 2007 on the occasion of ICSID's 50th anniversary, WIDD has been established with the aim of promoting awareness of the profession of industrial design, highlighting the contribution designers and academics have made to the discipline and facilitating collaborations that help improve economic, social, cultural and environmental quality of life throughout the world.

Event details:
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
6:00-8:00pm (EDT)
Where: West Egg Cafe
1100 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318 [map]

Save the date!
We will host our next "Thirsty Thursday" event
on July 22, 2010. Watch for details.

Call for WIDD Poster Designs!

2010-06-17T12:05:00.017-04:00

IDSA-Atlanta - Deadline:June 29, 2010
In celebration of World Industrial Design Day

(Printable PDF)

At IDSA-Atlanta, we are joining the celebration of World Industrial Design Day and are making a CALL FOR POSTER DESIGNS! All submitted posters will be printed by IDSA and exhibited at our upcoming "Thirsty ~~Thurs~~ Tuesday" event on June 29th 6:00PM at West Egg Cafe.

Criteria:
All attendees at the "Thirsty ~~Thur~~ Tuesday" event will vote on the best design with the following criteria:
- creative aesthetics
- clarity of the information
- quality of the message
- applicability of the design to branding materials

Submissions:
To submit your poster design, please follow the following details:
- posters should be designed to intelligently represent the discipline
of Industrial Design in Atlanta and the Southeast.
- posters should be designed in a 18"x24" format
- posters can be oriented horizontally or vertically
- posters may add a 3-d component (e.g. folding, cut out, etc)
- the deadline for poster submissions is Midnight, June 27th
- email entries to crw@gatech.edu

The Prize:
The winning poster will receive a prize, presented by Design Within Reach, and will be used as the local branding for upcoming events/year at IDSA-Atlanta. Moreover, the winning poster will be printed as a postcard and sent to all members and friends of IDSA-Atlanta.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate contacting us!
Please Note: for this time only we are moving up our usual "Thirsty Thursday" to Tuesday in order to celebrate our professional day.

Best,
Your IDSA ATLANTA Team
Kevin Shankwiler
Chris Arnold
Chris Livaudais
Claudia Rebola

"Thirsty Thursday" Recap (June 3, 2010)

2010-06-09T18:32:00.004-04:00

“What were you working on?”

Thanks to everyone who came out for last week’s Thirsty Thursday at the Bookhouse Pub. The crowd was generous and a good time was had by all. While we had folks from Big Bang, Slingshot, EchoViz and a bunch of freelancers, it seemed the Formation guys brought their entire office (almost).

In the theme of “what are you working on,” members shared some of the projects they are designing, including: Korry Richards unveiled the headphones he has been developing (and twittering so much about) and Clint Rinehart revealed his plans to take over the world (via Etsy) with bangles produced on his homemade 3D printer (see photo below). New ideas were generated as well: a turkey based substitute for the soon-to-be-dwindled delicacy of gulf oysters, known as “toysters on the half-egg,” was conceptualized. Not wanting to be the poor soul who would be tasked with designing the mold, however, meant no further development efforts were volunteered.

Below are some photos of the revelry:

“Korry approves. Collin approves (seriously). Florian sits stunned.
We hear he still looks this way today...”

“The always reflective Logan Vickery.”

“As the light fades (along with the iPhone’s night vision), Chris Livaudais drops in.”

“Shelton and Karen - never to be trusted when together.”

Coming Up!
Please join us for our next Thirsty ~~Thurs~~ Tuesday celebrating
World Industrial Design Day June 29, 2010.
Details will be posted here soon.

"Thirsty Thursday" - June 3rd

2010-05-27T16:07:00.022-04:00

IDSA "Thirsty Thursday" - June 3, 2010
hosted by IDSA Atlanta at The Bookhouse Pub

Join your fellow Atlanta IDSA professionals for a happy hour of design discussion, networking and, of course, a pint or two. "What are you working on?" will be a central theme for this event. We'll discuss as it relates to how we can build an effective design community in Atlanta and the surrounding areas.

Event details:
When: Thursday, June 3, 2010
6:00-8:00pm (EDT)
Where: The Bookhouse Pub
736 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306 [map]

Save the date!
We will host two more "Thirsty Thursday" events on
June 24, and July 22, 2010. Watch for details.

Event of Interest: PDMA Bagels & Brains

2010-05-17T16:45:00.002-04:00

PDMA Georgia is hosting an event that may be of interest to IDSA Atlanta members. Consider participating to and show your support for other organizations in the area.

"PDMA: Bagels & Brains"
hosted by PDMA Georgia

"After all of the research, strategy, and development has been done, one of the final hurdles to revenue generation is production. At this Bagels & Brains event, two companies well positioned in prototype / short-run molding and off-shore manufacturing will separate the facts from fiction, and speak on how to maximize outcomes during this critical step in the product development process."

Guest Speakers:
Tim Smock - CEO, Seaway Plastics Engineering
Jeffy Sweeny - Founding Partner & EVP, East West Manufacturing

Event details:
When: May 25th, 2010 -- 8:30-10:30AM
Where: Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
75 Fifth Street, Centergy Building (3rd Floor) - Atlanta, GA 30308
Cost: FREE for all attendees (pre-registration required)
Info: For details and registration information visit PDMA Georgia's Bagels & Brains event page

If you hadn't noticed...

2010-05-12T22:06:00.000-04:00

idsa-atlanta.org is back up and running
No need to worry, really.

You might have noticed a few hiccups over the last few days here on the site. For the record, the chapter is still alive and well. The site as you know it is run through Blogger who, as of 1 May, switched off support for FTP hosted publishing, which we relied on up until the last minute.

Now after a few days of DNS pinball and a little magic from our friend Chip Lay at Hybrid Design we're up and spinning like a top.

We have several events to get posted now that we are broadcasting once again. We'll host the return of 'Thirsty Thursday' later this month, and more so stay tuned.

Enabling Research Findings [studio+lecture]

2010-03-24T18:34:00.000-04:00

and other things we never talk about...
hosted by Formation Design Group with Steve Portigal

In product development circles there has always been a lively discussion on how to best transform product concepts into new goods and services. Conversely, there is precious little dialog about translating research findings into product concepts. The murky time between research and the beginning of synthesis is one of the most critical parts of any development process. Join guest speaker Steve Portigal and members of Formation’s Industrial Design team for a presentation and discussion highlighting this critical but often overlooked part of the development process.

Based on a process used in Portigal Consulting client engagements, Steve’s presentation will emphasize strengthening the creative link between "data" and "action." One of the most persistent factors limiting the impact of user research in business is that projects often stop with a cataloging of findings and implications rather than generating opportunities that directly enable the findings. As designers become increasingly involved in using contextual research to inform their design work, they may find themselves holding onto a trove of raw data but with little awareness of how to turn it into design. How can designers and researchers work with user research data to create new things for business to do?

About Steve
Steve Portigal is the founder of Portigal Consulting, a bite-sized San Francisco firm that brings together user research, design and business strategy. Portigal Consulting helps clients to discover and act on new insights about themselves and their customers. Steve is a frequent speaker at design and marketing events and writes for interactions, Core77 and the Portigal Consulting blog, All This ChittahChattah. He is an avid photographer who has a Museum of Foreign Grocery Products in his home.

Event details:

Date: Monday, April 12, 2010
Time: 6:30-9:00pm EDT
Location: Formation Design Group
555 Dutch Valley Rd NE - Atlanta, GA. 30324
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be served)
Please RSVP: Please let us know if you will be attending rsvp@formationdesign.com

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"Thirsty Thursday"

2010-03-14T21:05:00.019-04:00

making its return - March 18, 2010
hosted by IDSA Atlanta at The Bookhouse Pub

Join your fellow Atlanta IDSA professionals for a happy hour of design discussion, networking and, of course, a pint or two. Design with Impact will be a central theme to our events over the coming year. We'll discuss as it relates to how we can build an effective design community in Atlanta and the surrounding areas.

Have any news to share? Share it over a pint!
Want some project feedback? Get it over a pint!
Need to step away from the office? Step away over...
ah, you get the point.

Event details:
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Location: The Bookhouse Pub
736 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306 [map]

Appetizers are on us

Greetings...

2010-02-04T06:50:00.004-05:00

to members of the IDSA Atlanta Chapter
a note from the 2010-11 Chapter Chair, Kevin Shankwiler

Greetings IDSA Atlanta Chapter members! As we enter the second month of 2010, we are beginning to plan for the upcoming year. Sadly, there will be no manned mission to Jupiter as Arthur C. Clarke predicted, but we’re looking to have an event-filled year here on planet Earth nonetheless. We will continue organizing relevant and topical talks, hosting casual social events, and finding opportunities for joint events with other organizations, and more.

We would like to hear from you. In order to build the most worthwhile experience the Atlanta chapter can, please share your thoughts. Drop us an e-mail and let us know what you would like to do/attend/participate in this year. With whom would you like to network or mingle (superstars allowed)? What would you like to learn about? Where would you like to visit? Would you like some workshops to build skills?

Or do you have an idea for an event to put on? Would you like to help out? We can only build the richest experience for our members if we hear from you.

Reach us at: info@idsa-atlanta.org
or e-mail me directly: kshankwiler@mac.com

Best Regards,
Kevin Shankwiler, IDSA

Atlanta Chapter Chair
Visiting Assistant Professor, Georgia Tech

2010: February Events of Interest

2010-02-04T06:45:00.000-05:00

A number of events are coming up in February that may be of interest to IDSA Atlanta members. Consider participating in any one of these event and show your support for others in the area.

"Cardboard Design Competition: Seat"
AIA Atlanta

Designs must be fabricated exclusively with corrugated cardboard (recycling is encouraged) and comfortably seat an adult. Entries shall compete in one of three levels - high school, college, or professional. Participants may join as individuals, or as groups (maximum of 4 per group).

Registration due by email: February 8th, 2010
Chair Designs due: February 15th, 2010
Entry Fee: each design submitted will require an entry fee of $10.

For details and contact information visit:
AIA Atlanta - Cardboard Seat Competition

"Design Revolution Road Show" an initiative of Project H Design
Department of Industrial and Graphic Design at Auburn University

Emily Pilloton, Founder and Executive Director of Project H Design brings the Design Revolution Road Show to Auburn University's Department of Industrial and Graphic Design and will speak on the subject of design for social impact.

Lecture: Monday, February 22, 2010 -- 12:30pm (CST)
Where: Parker Auditorium (B6), Dudley Commons
on the main campus of Auburn University - Auburn, AL 36849
Cost: The lecture is free and open to the public.

Exhibit: February 22 and 23, 2010 -- 10:00am-5:00pm (CST)
Where: South entrance of Wallace Center, off of South Donahue Drive
on the main campus of Auburn University - Auburn, AL 36849
Cost: The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Info: Visit the Design Revolution Road Show website.
For event specific information, contact Christopher Arnold at arnolcj@auburn.edu

"Love Nests: Photographs and Objects"
Museum of Design Atlanta

MODA will present a photography exhibition developed by the Portfolio Center in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Industrial Design Program. This exhibition will highlight, through one-of-a-kind displays, fascinating individuals and the objects they can't live without.

When: February 27 - June 26, 2010
Where: 285 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis II Tower - Atlanta, GA 30303
Info: For information visit MODA at www.museumofdesign.org

[Georgia Tech]"Design Thinking and Innovation at P&G"

2010-01-18T11:30:00.004-05:00

Tom Dierking: Design for the Global Corporation Lecture Series
Presented by the Georgia Institute of Technology

Tom Dierking, IDSA, is Global Design Director of Innovation Capability at Proctor & Gamble. Tom is a passionate advocate of design and multi-disciplinary innovation.

Over a twenty-year career at P&G, Tom has been central to the evolution of design awareness at P&G: from a peripheral role in marketing and packaging to a critical strategic imperative that now drives innovation in products and business practices.

Founded in 1857 as a household-goods business, Proctor & Gamble today is a global operation with $83 billion in sales, 23 billion-dollar brands, and 4 billion consumers all over the world.

Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Time: 6:00pm ET
Location: Room 1443, Klaus Adv. Computing Bldg.
Georgia Tech Campus - Atlanta, GA 30318
Cost: none

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December Studio Tour & Talk

2009-11-30T15:00:00.002-05:00

"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)

2009-11-04T16:13:00.002-05:00

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]

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

2009-11-04T16:00:00.000-05:00

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)

The "Charrette de 24 Heures" is closed

2009-10-25T00:00:00.000-04:00

IDSA Atlanta's second "Charrette de 24 Heures" Student Design Competition is now complete. As of Midnight (EDT) 25 October, no additional submissions will be accepted (otherwise it wouldn't be a 24 hour challenge).

What next:
Eligible entries have be collected and will be handed over to our panel of judges who are expected to deliberate this week. Winners will be contacted via email with an official announcement posted to the IDSA Atlanta website soon after.

Thanks to everyone for your participation!
The Management

"Wii+Elderly"

2009-10-24T00:00:00.014-04:00

Charrette de 24 Heures Design Brief - October 24, 2009

presented by IDSA Atlanta

Welcome to IDSA Atlanta's second "Charrette de 24 Heures" Student Design competition, open exclusively to ID students at Auburn, Georgia Tech, and SCAD. Working as teams or individuals your challenge is to develop and communicate a response to the following brief within the next 24 hours.

The Brief:
Wii + Elderly = ?
The Nintendo Wii established itself as a break through product with it's innovative design and revolutionary, yet familiar interface. These attributes have also gained it unprecedented popularity with the elderly. We ask you to explore the opportunities of entertainment, activity and connectivity found in the connection between the Wii and the aging population.

The Deliverable:
Content submitted for review must represent original work generated within the competition period by teams or individuals. To be eligible, entries must be submitted via email including file attachments before the stroke of Midnight (EDT) Sunday 25 October to: 24hr.challenge@idsa-atlanta.org

Team entries should be sent from a single email address
The Subject field of the email should consist of a brief descriptive project title. If multiple emails are sent, all Subject lines for the entry should be identical.
The Body of each email should include: the name the individual or team members involved in the creation of the submission materials, and the school that they attend.

Electronic media documenting the concept may be submitted as attachments to email submissions in the following formats:

Images: TIFF, JPEG
Layouts: Acrobat PDF
Video: via YouTube or Vimeo (provide complete URL with email submission)

In addition to selected materials, each entry should also submit one (1) 800 x 600 pixel JPEG to serve as a "preview" image highlighting the work.

The Judges:
The following individuals will be evaluating entries based on design execution, strength of concept, communication of the idea, and what they find best highlights the wii's potential:

Wesley Barker of Clarity
Maureen Carroll of Creature LLC
Collin Farill of Big Bang

The Spoils:
Winners will be earn bragging rights and be highlighted on the IDSA Atlanta website.

"Charrette de 24 Heures - Fall 2009"

2009-10-19T06:45:00.000-04:00

IDSA Atlanta: Student Design Competition - October 24, 2009
presented by IDSA Atlanta

This Saturday, IDSA Atlanta will host "Charrette de 24 Heures" a student design competition open to ID students at Auburn, Georgia Tech, and SCAD. As the clock strikes Midnight (EDT) on October 24th the "Charrette de 24 Heures" Design Brief will be posted to the IDSA Atlanta Chapter website. Your challenge, will be to address the issue(s) at hand and communicate a design solution within 24 hours. The Brief will present the design problem and provide formating and submission details. Entries must consist of original work generated within the competition period by teams or individuals. Judging will be handled by industry professionals.

Entries will be judged by industry professionals. Winning entries will be featured on the IDSA Atlanta Chapter website, and in an upcoming issue of the IDSA's DesignPerspectives newsletter.

Event details:
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time: the full 24 hours (Midnight 24 October thru Midnight 25 October)
Location: ID students at Auburn, Georgia Tech and SCAD
Cost: Free

Promotional poster available for download in black & white [1.3Mb PDF] and color [1.2Mb JPEG]