The Future is here Project

Art and Design foundation Degree - future memory project - graphics 

The aim of the project is to explore first and secondary sources, and with that to apply studio practice  throughout.   We were asked to create a time capsule in which 10 products that have a significance to us  would be sealed and buried. These objects included a Wimbledon key chain, a horse riding hat, a ticket to Alcatraz etc.  To help think about the future i visited the London Design Museum which had a unique exhibit exploring the timeline of design and manufacture through the ages.   This picture below gives an insight into what the gallery is all about.

 "we are in the midst of a transformation in the way we design, make and use the objects that we depend on" (design museum).

Ron Arad was recently interviewed about the use of of Rapid Prototyping, as his work appears in the exhibition. He talks about how interesting it was to use various materials and machinery such as polypropylene. He designed a range of sunglasses too each a different colour which would of been added to the plastic granules.
The picture on the right shows Arads not made by hand in China collection, of spiraling 3D printed designs.
what i liked about the exhibition was that it did not shy away from any questions about sustainability.
Sustainability and quicker production of goods due to the improved technology are evident throughout the exhibition. 

This picture on the left shows a CNC machine responsible for manufacturing mass produced items, however in this case the robot was moving wooden pieces into place. Robots are now used across industries to speed up the production line. An example of this would be the Mini Cooper company they manufacture on the Just in Time production. Advantages of using robots are fewer worker injuries, they are more accurate and efficient, and they can work 24/7.

 upstairs in the Future is here exhibition 

From the right to left - the display boards showcasing the Olympic games which London hosted in 2012 were a a major success. The board highlighted how many of the facilities would be refurbished for use in the future.  What the exhibition had that was striking to me was the iconic section, for example the Angle poise lamp designed by George Carwardine its a British classic. The sign on the right is one we would naturally see on any British Motorway they are famous for their size and blue colour. Each individual sign is of a massive scale, which we don't see when driving.