This simple idea has taken a while to come together. It can cover a distance of 100 nautical miles on a single charge, making it suitable for leisure boating. Its top speed is 40 knots — although to keep cruising consistently for two hours, the consistent speed would have to be a lower 25 knots. Read more here.
Goliath - Portable CNC
This cool tool comes in from future engineer Doug Moore. Goliath cuts out material while riding on the sheet. Check out short video here.
VW bug
I love all the subtle variations between these cross sections. This was the first car I learned to drive…so I’ve always had a soft spot for this vehicle. Learn more about the history of the tiny car here.
FormCard - moldable bio-plastic
My wife, Emily, got me this as a gift and I’ve mainly used it to wrap the weak-spot on cell phone charger cables…works like a charm. Here’s their short kickstarter video.
HyperLoop
Essentially, HyperLoop is a train in a tube that can go 600mph. Testing has begun and the plan would be to use this first for moving freight, then advance to moving people from city to city. Currently, it takes roughly 2hrs. to drive from Denver to Vail - HyperLoop would do it in 9mins. Read more here.
TED Talks
Here’s a TED Talk I’ve been referencing lately about how design matters.
Ironton Studios & Gallery
This is one of our favorite places in Denver to see art and go to openings. Love the outdoor spaces. See more about Ironton here.
Walter Gropius - Father of the Bauhaus
Gropius (and the Bauhaus) influenced a style of design process which is largely the basis for most architectural school training. This is his home (Gropius House) in New England. Read more here.
Bialetti Moka Pot - 1933
IDEO - Innovators in design process
IDEO’s design philosophy is inspiring. Check out this 8mins. video demonstrating how they re-thought/re-made the shopping cart.
SUNFLARE - FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS
This new technology comes in thin flexible sheets and now roof shingles. I’m excited to see what they do next. Read more about Sunflare here.
TRASH WHEEL
Since 2014, this fairly simple idea has diverted over 350 roll-off dumpsters worth of garbage (more than 1 million lbs.) from the Chesapeake Bay. Cities around the world are beginning to invest in this solution. Read more here.
KELTON OSBORN - ARCHITECT/ARTIST
We love how Kelton Osborn (long-time friend) explores how things fit together. Check out more of his work here.
Robert Marino - Architect
I love how Robert Marino uses materials, shapes and simple moves to support big ideas, more here.
Sjotime Industries
we love what our friends at Sjotime are doing with CNC
