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The trade-off of fast food and urgent designwork
The trade-off of fast food and urgent designwork
The deal with fast food is that it is fast. At the cost of not being nourishing. Which is what it should be. The same goes for design. if…
Marco Klein
Jan 13, 2020
Designers are not Creative, and that’s a good thing. Here’s why…
Designers are not Creative, and that’s a good thing. Here’s why…
Here’s a quick reflection on the matter of ‘Creative’ Vs. ‘Designer.
Marco Klein
Jul 16, 2019
Why running is relevant to design
Why running is relevant to design
As a designer I enjoy thinking. A lot. No wonder then that when I’m out on a run through town, a forest trail or up a mountain, that I do…
Marco Klein
Sep 17, 2017
What is a ‘Good’ Idea?
What is a ‘Good’ Idea?
We all have moments of inspiration. Whether you are a full-time creative professional tasked with churning out new concepts all day long…
Marco Klein
Feb 20, 2017
The value of metaphors or “Why it helps to tell a different story’
The value of metaphors or “Why it helps to tell a different story’
It helps to speak of things metaphorically when they are difficult to grasp. This is different from speaking in riddles, be careful not to…
Marco Klein
Feb 13, 2017
The stubbornness of traditional crafts or ‘Why some of us still choose to work without digital…
The stubbornness of traditional crafts or ‘Why some of us still choose to work without digital…
Marco Klein
Feb 7, 2017
Emotional Creativity or ‘Why you already know what you want before you can say it’
Emotional Creativity or ‘Why you already know what you want before you can say it’
Marco Klein
Jan 26, 2017
Function & Aesthetics in Design — Is it necessary?
Function & Aesthetics in Design — Is it necessary?
Marco Klein
Jan 25, 2017
The Swiza knife or ‘How to reinvent a national icon’
The Swiza knife or ‘How to reinvent a national icon’
Marco Klein
Jan 22, 2017
Venturibelt adjustable belt or ‘How to improve current product design limitations’
Venturibelt adjustable belt or ‘How to improve current product design limitations’
Marco Klein
Jan 17, 2017
Heng Balance Lamp or ‘How to easily demonstrate a complex product feature’
Heng Balance Lamp or ‘How to easily demonstrate a complex product feature’
Marco Klein
Jan 16, 2017
The evolution of kitchen tools
The evolution of kitchen tools
Marco Klein
Jan 7, 2017
EnChroma invents glasses that help the colourblind
EnChroma invents glasses that help the colourblind
Marco Klein
Jan 1, 2017
Abacus
Abacus
Marco Klein
Dec 27, 2016
Where is your ‘Inspiration’?
Where is your ‘Inspiration’?
Marco Klein
Oct 3, 2016
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