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Day 1: jun 5; more research, planning!

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The Sarpaneva Cast Iron Pot

Timo Sarpaneva designed his iconic pot in 1960.  It quickly became a classic in his native Finland and it's popularity has only increased globally in the decades since. 

The materials really make this design sing. If this was designed today, the pressure to give it a silicone handle and a teflon-coated steel body would be huge.  Sure, it would be easier to clean, but it would lose it's soul and primal appeal.  The steel and wood will age gracefully, despite the nicks and bruises of daily use.  Wear in, not wear out. 

Form-wise, nothing feels arbitrary.  The main body of the pot, the lid, and the handle feel are in balance and clearly indicates function.  While the steel body feels utilitarian, the wood handle gives it some levity that is both unexpected and inviting. 

This design is inspirational on so many levels: form that is reduced but still expressive, a refinement of the experience, and honest use of materials.  Thanks Timo.

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3D Printing// Not Just for Desk Ornaments Anymore

While the product development community has been using 3D printing technology for prototyping for years, mainstream consumer applications have been few and far between.  Aside from printing desk ornaments, such as Sad Keanu. (image: Shapeways)

Maybe the streamlined product pipeline in the developed world is working against 3D printing...  It's easy for us to find a product on Amazon and have it here the next day, but in the developing world things aren't quite as simple. 

The SF-based education group KidMob seems to have realized this.  They've set up shop in Haiti under the name iLab//Haiti.  Their team is working with Haitians to find applications for 3D printing that solve problems.  (images: iLab//Haiti)

A great case in point:  printing medical hardware that is broken or in short supply.  A designer could quickly reverse engineer a part and have a workable solution in hours.  There are problems with this approach (bio-compatibility, patient safety, etc), but these are challenging circumstances to say the least.  Good on them for bringing hands-on action to Haiti. 

Learn more about them and consider showing some support for them here:  http://www.ilabhaiti.org/  

Their parent organization:  http://kidmob.org/

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Always refreshing to see the architectural community direct itself towards a positive avenue of expression.