Its necessary to dream, play and be curious.
A couple of months ago we had the opportunity to take a tour at one of the PADNOS Manufacturing and Processing facilities. We were especially interested in meeting with this company because they deal specifically with manufacturing scrap and recycling. Our studio works with many larger corporations, so it was very beneficial to see what happens at the end of a product’s life and how that could be improved.
Recently, we got the chance to visit and tour the local Kent County Recycling and Education Center. We were excited to hear that similar businesses had been visiting the Recycling Center, trying to learn more about the impact their businesses are having on the environment.
Our team recently had the pleasure of meeting with Tom Newhouse, a former Industrial Design consultant who focuses strongly on pushing Sustainability both in his work as a designer, and his personal life.
At Filter Studio, we truly believe our role as Industrial Designers is a privileged one in this growing “green economy”. Over the next year we will be taking the initiative to educate ourselves on the topic of Sustainability and how we intend to merge this information with Industrial Design.
I have a problem. I get these thoughts stuck in my head. Crazy thoughts of things I probably shouldn’t do. Sometimes a thought lingers long enough that I have to do something about it. I have a choice, either do something or do nothing and let that the thought hopefully dissipates in the back of my mind. The other problem is that I an optimist DIY’er.
Over the years, we have found it neccesary to continue to have a creative space and outlet beyond our studio work. This is a place where we can explore new ideas, materials and processes. Our individual at-home studio work shops have become that space. On this page we want to highlight some of the projects we are working on and share about our knowledge from working with these different materials and processes.
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”
Designed by start-up company Krill Design based in Milan, the Ohmie lamp is 3D printed using Sicilian orange peels, making it 100% compostable. To learn more about the process visit Dezeen.
The NTS Radio Player is a Wi-Fi audio streamer that pairs with any speaker or amplifier. We love how the visuals are simplistic and give that Dieter Rams classic feel. For more information visit Atonemo.
Nebula is a fully 3D printed shoe designed in collaboration with Mallet X Zellerfeld. Using advanced 3D print technology, these are made using ZellerFOAM® foamed TPU - made to order in five colors and any shoe size.
Design in a collaboration between Mangrove X Common Object Studio, Un Nido is a beautiful and surprisingly comfortable work of modern art. Our friends at the studios are incredibly passionate about sustainability, so the 3D Printed Concrete process offered them a way to use low-waste fabrication. For more information on Un Nido visit Common Object Studio.
Created at its core to be a simple communication device without all of the fancy bells and whistles, Light Flip has created a simple phone. Clean, disconnected, and offering more life to the user. Could we make the switch? Maybe, maybe not. If you want to learn more visit The Light Phone.
The Consumer Electronics Show debuted a variety of ‘see through’ screens. The future is now with LG’s World’s First Transparent OLED Television. Visit LG to learn more.