September 2008
Locus Research sponsored the 2008 Sustainable Design and Innovation Award with Scion.Timothy Allan (Locus Research) and Campbell Yule (Design Mobel) judged the award this year. The award was given to Lockwood for their innovative 'ecosmart' home. The entries were of a high standard and illustrated the development of new approaches within the Bay of Plenty.
Winner: Lockwood - Eco-Smart Home Read more
Internationally renowned environmental advocate Michael Braungart was in New Zealand for the Better by Design CEO Summit which was held in Auckland in September. An additional workshop was organised subsequent to this as a follow on to the Life Cycle Thinking series; providing an opportunity to hear Michael's presentation on his Cradle to Cradle concept firsthand and offering another perspective on the design of products in our ever changing consumer society. Read more
The Littl' Juey Electric line trimmer has been selected as a finalist in the DINZ Best Awards in the Consumer Product category. The awards are to be held in Auckland in October. The Littl' Juey Electric is the latest in the range which also includes the Littl' Juey cutting head and line reloads. It is a line trimmer that has been designed for home use, utilising a powerful belt driven motor and Littl' Juey cutting technology. Read more
