Sketching - drawing techniques for product designers
The Sport Kids family sledge for Hamax (2007) is built for 2 persons: two kids or one adult a a child. A new feature is the coil that automatically rewinds the pull-rope when it is released. The powerful brake also strengthens the product’s construction. It is a simple product, hardly needing assembly. Its compact packaging reduces transport costs. After choosing the concept, complex shape implications in terms of packaging and shipping were done on the computer.
The complexity of the object can already be seen at an early stage. Due to the complex curvature transitions, cross sections are added to clarify the intended shape and keep it symmetrical.
This Two Speed Impact Drill for Skill (2006) is the start of a new product line that focuses on ergonomics and styling. In this shape strategy, strong lines and soft grips were applied in accordance with the Skill corporate identity. npk developed the housing, mock-ups and product graphics.
Different designers worked together on this project. Visual language and handwriting should be compatible. In addition to drawings, 1:1 models were made to carry out specific ergonomic studies. These models then served as a starting point for more elaborated drawings. Although most drawings are in side view, three-dimensional approaches are also necessary to determine shape transitions and connections that would otherwise stay hidden.
npk design’s 30th anniversary
Party
Friday September 19th npk design celebrated her 30th anniversary in the main office in Leiden.
All relations, former colleagues, friends and family were shown around in the various design studios. Afterwards all guests, seated at long tables, enjoyed an Italian dinner on our inner court.
published in European Business Design 1
Hamax PLUS System
‘Key to the success of a design project are a shared enthusiasm and a ‘dream’ of what you want to achieve with the project.’
published in Sketching - drawing techniques for product designers
Two npk projects descriped in Sketching
Due to the complex curvature transitions, cross sections are added to clarify the intended shape and keep it symmetrical.
published in Yearbook Architecture in the Netherlands 2005/06
IJ-tramway, Rietlanden tramstop
The masts and shelters (some with heating), designed by npk designers, are the same all along the route.
published in Yearbook Architecture in the Netherlands 2005/06
House
The house consists of two main volumes, roof and base. Inflected, laminated trusses rise up from the basement.
published in Identity Matters 11-2005
BasicPhone
The Dutch firm NPK (with Chess, it ’s technology partner) designed the phone to comfort users by referencing the familiar: a ubiquitous telephone handset from the 70’s.
published in Form 10-2005
Basicphone
Basicphone is a mobile telephone that people also have no difficulties using. It was developed by npk design with the Haarlem company Chess
published in Made in Holland 2005
n|p|k twin postbox
By 2007, the twin postbox will be a fixture up and down the Netherlands. The design has won an IF Design Award, was short listed for the Dutch Design Awards, and was nominated for the Design Prize of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The Foreign Affairs of Dutch Design
Traveling exhibition goes to Amsterdam
From July 14 to August 21 the exhibition will be on display at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam. Recent work of npk design is demonstrated.…
Red Dot Award
BeerTender wins red dot award
Out of more than 1800 participants of 36 countries an international jury of designers, architects and artists has selected BeerTender for a red dot award.…