tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.comments2024-03-10T06:12:43.668+13:00Hitori hoahoa o AotearoaChristopher Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01264481177071819483noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-11574517154545968682023-02-19T00:25:16.525+13:002023-02-19T00:25:16.525+13:00Thanks for catching that. Great post! Thanks for catching that. Great post! Logo Design Service Provider in Nzhttps://www.starlinks.nz/logo-design/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-5344282744732445982020-06-26T22:03:29.994+12:002020-06-26T22:03:29.994+12:00Industrial layout is its very own solution, but th...Industrial layout is its very own solution, but there's a considerable crossover in between it as well as our other services, enabling integrated development. By purposefully incorporating a range of disciplines, layout capabilities are broadened, supplying hybrid approaches to resolve practically any layout obstacle.<a href="https://www.joadesigns.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">industrial design consultancy</a>Zero Trusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533484374520128860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-41861869016004515852018-01-05T07:30:43.017+13:002018-01-05T07:30:43.017+13:00You’ve written nice post, I am gonna bookmark this...You’ve written nice post, I am gonna bookmark this page, thanks for info. I actually appreciate your own position and I will be sure to come back here.<a href="http://www.obcoffice.com/" rel="nofollow">office furniture wynwood</a>James E Lutzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15737115218751255501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-83775298672811361602017-08-16T09:48:48.458+12:002017-08-16T09:48:48.458+12:00Wonderful piece of research!!!
William CottrellWonderful piece of research!!!<br />William CottrellWilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011994410069225481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-25497779051457931712017-08-06T10:58:12.619+12:002017-08-06T10:58:12.619+12:00Thanks Linda; autocorrect is the bane of the self-...Thanks Linda; autocorrect is the bane of the self-published! 'Freshwater' (which was what in Australia would be described as a Federation bungalow) survived its reincarnation as an Anglican children's home and, under the name 'Stoddart House', has been placed on the market with a succession of real estate agents. I've updated the link, which also now shows some of the institutionalised interiors.Christopher Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264481177071819483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-89229372495322878452017-08-03T20:03:17.316+12:002017-08-03T20:03:17.316+12:00Thanks for this insight into the life of Capt. Hum...Thanks for this insight into the life of Capt. Humphreys-Davies. Your exemplary scholarship is marred only by the mention (twice) of Cleveland rather than Clevedon as the nearest town to Kawakawa Bay. Do you know the location of 'Freshwater'? The link does not appear to be working.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778034653104117531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-21746607395630208172016-06-13T22:47:44.832+12:002016-06-13T22:47:44.832+12:00Thank you for publishing this articleReally nice a...Thank you for publishing this article<a href="http://www.digitalelectronicservice.com/fridge-service-center-in-hyderabad.php" rel="nofollow">Really nice article</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601137837428153870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-42972272151948432052015-10-22T21:48:57.735+13:002015-10-22T21:48:57.735+13:00am greatly enjoying your blog postsam greatly enjoying your blog postsDavid Herberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723925131514520589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-73191827079029770742015-05-08T12:49:03.237+12:002015-05-08T12:49:03.237+12:00Thanks for sharing Christopher. You make some good...Thanks for sharing Christopher. You make some good points, particularly that museums in general have a much broader and more significant function than merely putting on exhibitions. <br /><br />You also talked about the awkward placement of the Powerhouse in Ultimo. Indeed! The urban morphology of Ultimo is dominated by big roads (Harris St, Darling Drive, the Western Distributor), and in the 1980s the development of Darling Harbour turned its back on Ultimo, to the detriment of pedestrian, cycling and tourist cross-flows, and to the detriment of the remaining local community. The back end of Darling Harbour just ends in a massive road, which is impossible to cross in most places. You have to be "in the know" to find the concrete stairways and shortcuts, which is hardly helpful for the occasional visitor, especially if you've got kids in tow.<br /><br />Admittedly the State govt and City of Sydney are now (sort of) attempting to redress this. City of Sydney have good intentions but their hands are tied. But at least in 2013 there was talk of "linkages" throughout the Darling Harbour redevelopment. And the Goods Line should also help direct thoroughfare down into Ultimo, once it is complete. (The Goods Line was supposed to end at the Powerhouse, with the possibility of extension later on.) It feels as if the Powerhouse/MAAS is being ripped away from its roots, right at the time that things might finally be getting better. <br /><br />You're right to be a little sceptical about Hiscock's very-ambitious goals for MAAS. But on the other hand, her vision is a smart one, specifically because it allows MAAS to make use of the "digital-education precinct" in which it is set. She has understood the strategic importance of STEM right now, and its relevance to design. This sounds glib, but she's right "on message". So why the State Govt wants to mess with that; it's pretty shortsighted. MAAS is prioritising more engagement with academic institutions, for example, rather than just trying to put on another Wiggles exhibition. <br /><br />As a design history academic based at UTS (just down the road), I felt very connected to MAAS, and thrilled about Hiscock's vision for the future. I envisioned partnering with MAAS for exhibitions and research projects. Now that the future is so uncertain, I don't know what to plan ahead.<br /><br />None of this is to say that the State Govt shouldn't invest in cultural venues for Western Sydney. Far from it! Considering the potentially insane cost of moving the entire MAAS collection to Parramatta, couldn't these funds be used in a more efficient way? Eg. couldn't we create a different institution at Parramatta, either as part of MAAS, or something entirely different? I'm sure my politically unpopular (but historically appropriate) suggestion of the Museum of Frontier Warfare won't fly, but what about a Museum of Western Sydney? Oh yes, I can see how my suggestion doesn't benefit the developers; a powerful lobby...JAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748532286541093817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-22797938846498141032014-11-06T04:57:48.531+13:002014-11-06T04:57:48.531+13:00Thanks for the correction; updated.Thanks for the correction; updated.Christopher Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264481177071819483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-30798214207984718322014-11-04T23:14:34.820+13:002014-11-04T23:14:34.820+13:00246 was designed by Rigby:Mullan architects.!246 was designed by Rigby:Mullan architects.!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-81608296114046710092014-08-05T14:47:13.030+12:002014-08-05T14:47:13.030+12:00Would you consider the history of fashion and muse...Would you consider the history of fashion and museum exhibitions part of New Zealand's design history? If you do, then that changes the case considerably. There is more writing now too about New Zealand's material culture coming out or about to come out which is, broadly conceived, design history. But I agree about the lack of curriculum and it being taken seriously as an area of academic research and teaching. We are about to change that at Massey by highlighting the strength in design history we are developing.<br />Great to read your blog by the way. Thanks!<br />Bronwyn LabrumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-69254357614270330252014-07-22T23:06:27.898+12:002014-07-22T23:06:27.898+12:00Hi Christopher. That's an impressive review; t...Hi Christopher. That's an impressive review; thanks for your comprehensive treatment/appraisal of the book. I think your comments are fair, and highlight some of the weaknesses of the book, which is the role of a good reviewer. I think greater social and cultural context could have enhanced the book, as could some international context around the evolution of design (beyond Felicity's good piece that you've paid close attention to). I'm pleased though that you've had such a close look at the book and see some of the upside it offers various interest groups. I'd like to get in touch re a new project you may have an interest in (or useful knowledge) - I couldn't find an email so would appreciate you dropping me a line at palsop@paradise.net.nz if possible please. Thx again for your robust and in-depth consideration of PP. PeterPeter Alsophttp://www.promotingprosperity.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-80970702950799897692014-07-01T09:40:21.523+12:002014-07-01T09:40:21.523+12:00An interesting article - thanks Christopher!
Read...An interesting article - thanks Christopher! <br />Readers interested in a fuller description of our coin design can consult a section entitled 'Dismal Currency' on pages 178-179 of NEW ZEALAND BY DESIGN. It includes an image of Milner Gray's final submission for the 50c coin which is even simpler than the one above - crown only. His One Dollar coin proposal bore a more heraldic image that appeared to merge a medieval castle with a tall ship and a mokihi. As it turned out the Dollar coin ponga design by Eileen Mayo was the only proposal to receive the unanimous support of the Advisory Committee but it was never minted because they opted for a note instead.<br /><br />For a critique of Kelvin Marsh's AIT /AUT logo (above) see 'Polyversity at the Education Hypermarket', p.40, ProDesign, June/July 1994.Michael Smythehttp://www.designarc.org.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-65246074211699384952014-05-06T17:46:08.380+12:002014-05-06T17:46:08.380+12:00Interesting topic, Christopher.
Re your comment:
...Interesting topic, Christopher.<br /><br />Re your comment:<br />"For the Taskforce, and for the ‘Better by Design’ programme, local manufacturing is something of no great importance other than an opportunity for designer engagement."<br /><br />It is design leadership that has enabled Fisher & Paykel Appliances to survive in the globalised economy that we must confront (even if we don't approve of it). Its Chinese owners - Haier - have funded the expansion of design resources in both Auckland and Dunedin AND asked them to design the mid-market Haier range as well as the high-end F&P products. This has only happened because F&P has become design-led and applied customer-centric 'design thinking' - quite different from the old 'producer-driven' model. The choice of manufacturing venues has had more to do with being close to market than labour rates - but both affect costs and margins.<br /><br />I accept that this does not provide a spectrum of employment opportunities within New Zealand. Meanwhile it is good to see that Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, along with Gallagher Group and other, are able to maintain a manufacturing base in New Zealand in spite of the high dollar - while many others have gone. Maybe this shows that we are best focusing on high-value specialist products rather than mass consumer products if we want to manufacture here. <br /><br />The Formway model is an interesting approach to developing high-volume products for working environments. Gallagher, Tait and others built global distributor networks over decades then grappled with the costs associated with the time required to transport and warehouse stock before a sale was made. Formway penetrated global markets much faster, with much higher volumes, by licensing established manufacturers and distributors seeking world-leading design. The New Zealand operation is now the Formway Design Studio and its success is based on advanced 'design thinking'.<br /><br />While the 2003 Design Taskforce strategy document was aimed at increasing the value - thus earnings - of manufactured export products, the Better by Design programme has evolved through a number of iterations to adapt to the realities. While being customer focused (rather than production focused) is they key, this does not mean that market research is the means. Design Thinking applies observation, empathy and visionary, creative analysis to identifying non-articulated needs and wants. New Zealanders seem particularly good at that. I have explained why in my paper 'INCUBATION IN ISOLATION: how distance creates the difference in New Zealand product design' extracted from my book 'NEW ZEALAND BY DESIGN: a history of New Zealand product design'. Michael Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01355715663605253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-76842320694816832192014-05-06T17:08:06.637+12:002014-05-06T17:08:06.637+12:00What about 'disegno'. See Robert Klein.What about 'disegno'. See Robert Klein.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08821778762624840427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464874880300858303.post-78691717985666508882014-04-13T06:52:25.145+12:002014-04-13T06:52:25.145+12:00Nice piece thx. Lays out the case nicely. Nice piece thx. Lays out the case nicely. peter alsophttp://www.sellingthedream.co.nznoreply@blogger.com