Six Lenses The Locus Research blog about creatvity, design, product development and innovation.
Sustainability
/ September 29 2016
In the face of finite resources and mounting landfill, Timothy Allan wants to change the future, through innovative design that has the end in mind.
By Hannah Bartlett, for Flint & Steel... Read more
/ May 31 2013
After throwing a couple of Inspiration Sessions out we brought this one closer to home – physically and philosophically. The new Vagabond Café below the Locus Studio hosted Jake McLaren talking about... Read more
/ November 16 2012
The year 2012 marks ten years since Locus Research was formed. We have enjoyed a diverse range of projects and learned a lot from the challenges, successes, and failures over the decade, whilst... Read more
/ October 13 2010
The Massey University Life Cycle Management Centre, which our paper Life Cycle Thinking contributed to the discussion of, has launched four exciting funded PHD opportunities. This sees a more... Read more
/ July 19 2010
“If you’re not part of the problem, you can’t be part of the solution”. Beginning with that quote from a friend of Adam Kane, Nathan Shedroff led a fast-paced and wide ranging talk on... Read more
/ May 3 2010
Autodesk has just launched a 'Sustainable Design Centre' which aims to provide a portal for sustainable design and development across all autodesk platforms. There is detailed information about... Read more
/ November 5 2009
There is no pitch for sustainability from Peter Salmon or any of his team when you attend a Next Plays session.If you are uncertain that being more sustainable is beneficial then you need to do your... Read more
/ August 21 2009
Earlier this year, the Sustainable Brands 09 conference took place in Monterey, Mexico. For those Kiwis who weren't able to make the trip, Sustainable Brands 09 Outreach - a... Read more
/ July 17 2009
In an interesting development Walmart are looking to catalyse a sustainability index for all products. This is a very challenging initiative which may go far beyond where Walmart might think. The... Read more
/ June 9 2009
Talking to a few designers who are based in Taipei working in and for global companies, it reiterated the difficulties an individual faces if they want to pursue environmentally oriented design work. Read more
