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As we eagerly await the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I noticed some interesting visual relationships in the vehicle designs shown in the trailer. It seems that the creative direction has been "variations on a familiar theme." The designers have taken the old vehicles from episodes 4 - 6 and done small modifications to upgrade them for 30 years later. copyright Lucasfilm Rey's Speeder Rey's speeder is essentially the same form as Luke's but turned 90 degrees. Changing from a convertible 2 seater to a single rider vehicle. The weathered, desaturated orange body color is similar. The yellow orange striping is the same. And even the hemispherical wind screen is the same shape. Also notice how the strip grill in the front is the same. Perhaps they are the same manufacturer? copyright Lucasfilm It seems that Rey could have used something with more cargo space, being a scavenger. Such as a pick-up truck speeder, but maybe the Sanford a...

Detail of the vanity stool by Mauricio Romano Vanity stool design by Mauricio Romano The senior industrial design students of Western Washington University presented their new designs in the exhibition "Vanity." They each designed a series of products around the experience of preparing to go out on the town.  Stools, make-up containers, combs, perfume bottles and cases. Make-up accessories designed by Mauricio Romano The Vanity design exhibition was held at the TEAGUE design studio in downtown Seattle. Accessories designed by Aiden Borer Stool design by Aiden Borer Product ensemble designed by Katie Utgaard Detail of stool seat design by Katie Utgaard Stool design by Sarah O'Sell Adriel Rollins discussing design details with Sarah O'Sell Vanity stool design by Bailey Jones. Accessory designs by Bailey Jones  See more of Bailey's work here. Hair tools designed by Colton Sanford See more of Colton...

The Teague: Design & Beauty DVD is ready! Available first on Amazon CreateSpace. It contains 10 minutes of extra interview footage of Bill Moggridge, Harry Teague, and Craig Vogel. Click the link below to order: https://www.createspace.com/449285 A biography of the life and work of the American designer, Walter Dorwin Teague (1883-1960). A documentary by Jason A. Morris As a determined and ambitious man from a tiny rural town in Indiana, Walter Dorwin Teague struck out on his own to find his dream in New York City. After developing a career as an illustrator, he found himself bored in an unfulfilling career. After a trip to Europe, Teague found inspiration in modern art, design and architecture and he decided to create a new profession: industrial design. This decision led to the design of many great items such as the classic Kodak camera, Steinway pianos, Steuben glassware, Boeing Aircraft and more. Selected for the Newport Beach Film Festival, San Diego Design Film Fe...

Pacific Northwest Premiere Bellevue Arts Museum Friday, June 5th, 2015 7:30pm One screening only Director in attendance with Q + A afterwards. Facebook Event Page Buy Ticket Here Bellingham Premiere Pickford Film Center Monday, June 8th, 2015 6:30 pm One screening only! Director, cast and crew in attendance. Reception before. Questions and Answers afterwards. Facebook Event Page Buy Tickets Here Teague: Design & Beauty IMDB page

Teague: Design & Beauty is being screened at museums, universities and film festivals across the country, and this week has been selected for the Newport Beach Film Festival .  This film is a feature length biographical documentary about the life and work of the American designer Walter Dorwin Teague (1883-1960). Written, directed and produced by Jason A. Morris , filmmaker, industrial designer and professor of ID at Western Washington University . Teague: Design & Beauty IMDB page The first private screening at the Seattle Art Museum for TEAGUE staff. The lobby for Trail Dance 2015. Jason A. Morris at the San Diego Design Film Festival Recent Screenings: IDSA International Conference, Austin, Texas. August 2014 San Diego Design Film Festival, San Diego, October 2014 Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO, November 2014 Trail Dance Film Festival 2015 . January 23, 2015 North Carolina State University, January 30, 2015 Indianapol...

WWU Industrial Design Students Receive Scholarships for Re-Imagining Outdoor Spaces at Design Competition First place winner. Table 23. Picnic table design by Zak Basher Table 23. Picnic table design, scale model by Zak Basher BELLINGHAM — Western Washington University’s Industrial Design studio partnered with Architectural Elements of Bellingham to host a competition for 13 junior students in the industrial design program. Over the course of three months, students were challenged to re-imagine objects designed for outdoor spaces such as parks, urban areas, and corporate campuses. The students worked closely with Architectural Elements as they designed fully feasible concepts for public outdoor installations covering diverse product categories.  The project was led by Prof. Jason A. Morris, Director of the Industrial Design program at Western. The exhibition at Architectural Elements, Bellingham, WA photo by Jason Morris Emma Nestvold presenting her S- Bench...