https://jameswoodsdesign.com James-Woods-Design copy Thu, 02 May 2024 12:20:13 +0000 https://jameswoodsdesign.com en https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Home Wed, 01 May 2024 11:46:48 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Home Projects About Index https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Index Wed, 01 May 2024 11:46:49 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Index 2018 Wiggle Markers Wiggle Markers range of pen attachments can beused with most pens, develop for a child with disabilities. 2019 Hug MugSlip cast double wall mug, designed to be hugged by the hand with indentatios crated my the maker to allow for an ergonomic form. In This TogetherProviding all the materials needed to maintain the product throughout its life encouraging the user to care and maintain a piece, creating a strong connection between product and user. Metamorphosis Product simulating how a fireplace brings people together stimulating multiple sensors. The radiator has large strips of shape memory alloy which move as the radiator heats up and cools down, the large polish panels reflecting light in different ways. Power of Card Pushing the material properties of cardboard to the limit’s, creating card steps which can take a person’s full body weight by using different folding techniques. Ridiculous-inventions Project creating advertisement for ridiculous inventions. Stools Making a series of 3 stool’s using a range of materials and techniques lamination, steel tubes and traditional woodwork. 2020 Deformations Celebrating details which can be created when laminating veneer by forming around rods. This led to creating a reading light with 3 simple components. Hands Only Free standing’s shelving system where the only tool you need is your hands, with an intuitive assembly it means there’s more chance that the owner will take the furniture with them if moving to a new house. Measuring Tools Turning what normally are utilitarian tools into sculptural pieces which still perform the original tools function, by simplifying mechanisms and shapes. Casting in iron to give the product more of sense a sense of value. Symphome Speculative projects triggering memories through personalised sounds allowing the users to remember life events and friendships, a hands-free’ screenless device designed for a future where we are getting bombarded by screens and information. In collaboration with Alessi. 2021Lab Rat? This project aims to explore how products might start abusing the consumer in a data driven capitalist future. Would we be in control or just be turned in to lab rats? BasketsProject inspired by traditional basket weaving creating compact collapsable seating solutions. 2022 Power Of One The Power Of One aims to combat the growing problem of e-waste by completely changing consumer behaviour in the kitchen, utilising a single, efficient and easy-to-repair circular heat source, which can be utilised in a communal fashion to carry out many common kitchen tasks. &nbsp; The Touch Clinic The Touch Clinic depicts a speculative design fiction where tactile sensory tools are prescribed to a civilisation starved of touch. Aiming to provoke conversation, it questions how societies behaviour would change and what can be done now, to avoid a future in need of Touch Clinics. 2023 Designer at StudiomamaFreelance Designer at Hallmark Cards&nbsp; 2024 Designer at Studiomama Freelance Designer at Hallmark Cards https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Email Wed, 01 May 2024 11:46:49 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Email https://jameswoodsdesign.com/About-1 Wed, 01 May 2024 11:46:49 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/About-1 <img width="2885" height="2884" width_o="2885" height_o="2884" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ca72b749c7a3ab831211411e24596e28ad6ead8db43a1b76365f449e49e58094/photo-test-circle.jpg" data-mid="210102132" border="0" data-scale="34" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ca72b749c7a3ab831211411e24596e28ad6ead8db43a1b76365f449e49e58094/photo-test-circle.jpg" /> James Alexander WoodsLondonFirst Class Graduate of Kingston school of Art 2022BA Product and Furniture Design “I am a London based designer who is fascinated with crafting products that engage users on an emotional level, sparking curiosity, telling stories, and delivering meaningful experiences. I use this human-centered design philosophy across industrial, furniture, and speculative design realms. I advocate for products that forge deep connections between people and objects. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments where diverse perspectives enrich creativity. &nbsp;Committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional design, I aim to provoke questions to reshape our world while fostering a profound bond between users and products.” jameswoodsdesign@gmail.com @james_woods_design linkedin.com/in/james-woods-6819a4244 Exhibition Material, Process (London Design Festival, Shoreditch Design Triangle) Spitalfields Market 2022 New Designers&nbsp; Business Design Centre, London&nbsp;2022&nbsp; Not My Beautiful House, Market House Kingston&nbsp; 2022 Degree Show, Kingston School of Art 2022PublicationsDezeen https://jameswoodsdesign.com/projects Wed, 01 May 2024 11:46:51 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/projects https://jameswoodsdesign.com/The-Touch-Clinic Wed, 01 May 2024 11:46:53 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/The-Touch-Clinic <img width="4500" height="3000" width_o="4500" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b65f679ac5b712c6945e794309b29fe4969622e7cde8b5777703c92fa96a5d10/James-Woods---Brush-Ball.jpg" data-mid="210080708" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b65f679ac5b712c6945e794309b29fe4969622e7cde8b5777703c92fa96a5d10/James-Woods---Brush-Ball.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/527ce03f482ad5e927b6d31bd6891e560fa78a297a598eb4a843a9bb11af7235/James-Woods--diagnosing.jpg" data-mid="210080711" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/527ce03f482ad5e927b6d31bd6891e560fa78a297a598eb4a843a9bb11af7235/James-Woods--diagnosing.jpg" /> The Touch Clinic Film (exhibited at London Design Festival 2022) The Touch Clinic&nbsp; &nbsp; As we move towards a technology driven society, and the creation of virtual worlds, what would the ramifications of this future really be? The Touch Clinic depicts a speculative design fiction where tactile sensory tools are prescribed to a civilisation starved of touch. Aiming to provoke conversation, it questions how societies behaviour would change and what can be done now, to avoid a future in need of Touch Clinics.The Touch Clinic probes the question of how changing society behaviour due to technological advancements might affect us in the future. Provoking consideration whether changing behaviour in the short term can avoid the drastic need for Touch Clinics. Click to watch&nbsp;︎ I carried out ethnographic research at an occupational therapist department which specialised in treating neurodiverse children. Spending a day observing how they treat children with different sensory needs as well as carrying out interviews with staff about how they treat sensory disorders. <img width="2618" height="1503" width_o="2618" height_o="1503" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/343eacff033433409c8a7b81ba9528a5b51e233a2b4bab834a6b467199f00766/frames.JPG" data-mid="210215932" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/343eacff033433409c8a7b81ba9528a5b51e233a2b4bab834a6b467199f00766/frames.JPG" /> <img width="1365" height="2000" width_o="1365" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/454e44f155ae271d4bd2662d71ca86889377997bc213678cb91527c83d946c92/Body-vacuum-James-Woods.jpg" data-mid="210215852" border="0" data-scale="17" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/454e44f155ae271d4bd2662d71ca86889377997bc213678cb91527c83d946c92/Body-vacuum-James-Woods.jpg" />&nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="4894" height="4894" width_o="4894" height_o="4894" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eafe77a517604a6a4177229157262e2d1d5ec7eb0a4b8f96fcc25868187996bf/this-one-1.jpg" data-mid="210080716" border="0" data-scale="25" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/eafe77a517604a6a4177229157262e2d1d5ec7eb0a4b8f96fcc25868187996bf/this-one-1.jpg" />&nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="5528" height="4912" width_o="5528" height_o="4912" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/38bb59e165812fc28bab40ead336fd3ccbdba3297beaac914a52704ce2d6e05d/wight-1.jpg" data-mid="210215700" border="0" data-scale="28" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/38bb59e165812fc28bab40ead336fd3ccbdba3297beaac914a52704ce2d6e05d/wight-1.jpg" />&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img width="4912" height="7360" width_o="4912" height_o="7360" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/017265bfeef5561d4811b09d03de968655242d641c50bc78444fe2cc303536f3/test-2.jpg" data-mid="210218208" border="0" data-scale="16" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/017265bfeef5561d4811b09d03de968655242d641c50bc78444fe2cc303536f3/test-2.jpg" /> Each tool’s design is based on research into therapy apparatus currently used to treat tactile sensory disorders, they can be stimulating and calming and can provide a variety of pressures and sensations to soothe anxiety, fear or stress caused due to lack of touch. https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Power-Of-One Thu, 02 May 2024 12:20:13 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Power-Of-One <img width="4332" height="2693" width_o="4332" height_o="2693" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/508a075d71210af938e11eefeb5bec3cfb5e3ae83200df901de4e992ba2e57ea/bright.jpg" data-mid="210146508" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/508a075d71210af938e11eefeb5bec3cfb5e3ae83200df901de4e992ba2e57ea/bright.jpg" />Bringing people together and Giving warmth Power Of One To truly make an impact on e-waste consumer behaviour will have to change to remove the need for small electrical appliances completely. The ‘Power of One’ is a single efficient and easy to repair circular heat source, which can be utilised in a communal fashion to carry out many common kitchen tasks and is accompanied by several unique products.Inspired by pre-industrial cooking it carries the values of community sharing and longevity re-establishing the value of heat <img width="3308" height="2339" width_o="3308" height_o="2339" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a90f14869af2ca7edf734259f4142dd748b876f919dd37783f109eda5a9f5508/no-text.jpg" data-mid="210146567" border="0" data-scale="88" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a90f14869af2ca7edf734259f4142dd748b876f919dd37783f109eda5a9f5508/no-text.jpg" /> <img width="9803" height="9864" width_o="9803" height_o="9864" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f58bd3406f8193c45eff90c4872b7dccdc8be84a141379b2b89ecdab22cc0a74/priyyyyyyyyy.png" data-mid="210146632" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f58bd3406f8193c45eff90c4872b7dccdc8be84a141379b2b89ecdab22cc0a74/priyyyyyyyyy.png" /> <img width="1802" height="1809" width_o="1802" height_o="1809" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ef316473f76e3117e56af58cea087daf067d4a82c3eafd528ddfcf6722328f9c/stills-over-square.jpg" data-mid="210213973" border="0" data-scale="77" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ef316473f76e3117e56af58cea087daf067d4a82c3eafd528ddfcf6722328f9c/stills-over-square.jpg" />Powering multiple tasks and Sharing heat The analogue appliances include a kettle, toaster and coffee machine wich can be accessed from 360 degrees to promote use by more than one person. <img width="2478" height="3506" width_o="2478" height_o="3506" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9a976d9b0ebc8f3cf6df31bcc443f2e64c9b0c5c710d4a881e572964fa96f2dc/print-web-test.jpg" data-mid="210153924" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9a976d9b0ebc8f3cf6df31bcc443f2e64c9b0c5c710d4a881e572964fa96f2dc/print-web-test.jpg" /> <img width="960" height="540" width_o="960" height_o="540" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3c3f2a2f50a3af496940034828f36eee44dbeee1f352890220e50628ddcbe4d6/we-stit-steam.gif" data-mid="210146538" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/960/i/3c3f2a2f50a3af496940034828f36eee44dbeee1f352890220e50628ddcbe4d6/we-stit-steam.gif" /> <img width="800" height="450" width_o="800" height_o="450" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/336fea44bd7099a0b52933b11f9993a0e1da3cf013dff553cd74f34cae72cf05/gif-toaster.gif" data-mid="210154015" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/336fea44bd7099a0b52933b11f9993a0e1da3cf013dff553cd74f34cae72cf05/gif-toaster.gif" /> <img width="3456" height="5184" width_o="3456" height_o="5184" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa9c074bd1007aef113839c96051cb03f41e3c9bea23f622507133f4f0fd16af/cofff-web-2.jpg" data-mid="210153895" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fa9c074bd1007aef113839c96051cb03f41e3c9bea23f622507133f4f0fd16af/cofff-web-2.jpg" /> <img width="614" height="345" width_o="614" height_o="345" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e4d46674544f16fc887ceb7d299e2e9c779b1e3fdcf0ee2299a79b1ad9ce3029/this-one.gif" data-mid="210154077" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/614/i/e4d46674544f16fc887ceb7d299e2e9c779b1e3fdcf0ee2299a79b1ad9ce3029/this-one.gif" /> https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Alessi-Symphome Wed, 01 May 2024 11:46:57 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Alessi-Symphome <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4f9df2d1c0e141a11fe75880148109dd6c3aee1e55a4d624bc00b7f9f2202f94/still-5.jpg" data-mid="210212301" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4f9df2d1c0e141a11fe75880148109dd6c3aee1e55a4d624bc00b7f9f2202f94/still-5.jpg" /> Alessi Symphome The Sympho-me is a new way of triggering memories through sound. Alessi set a brief with the aim to explore how their brand values and design ethos could be carried on in the future beyond their existing products. I focused on their values of memories and gift giving. Helping connect friends and loved ones when separated without the use of invasive screens or virtual reality. Using unique sounds, created by DNA and social data, to stimulate memories is a hands-free un-intrusive way of connecting with loved ones or remembering life events such as birthdays and weddings. Click to watch ︎&nbsp; <img width="1721" height="1080" width_o="1721" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c54acae423104a384bc131cc8e7e761b534496a4a9034fd2c3a3a77f4e006e24/1111.jpg" data-mid="210212313" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c54acae423104a384bc131cc8e7e761b534496a4a9034fd2c3a3a77f4e006e24/1111.jpg" /><img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/776f938110e3f39713ca2c899c5ffaeca8aa115a8a3f88ac6ee3db2d438f56de/still-11.jpg" data-mid="210212311" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/776f938110e3f39713ca2c899c5ffaeca8aa115a8a3f88ac6ee3db2d438f56de/still-11.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d0e41204b24a1e648d81f55481b51d44953601ccb8c0c4b46417b0c4897dd3d0/still2.jpg" data-mid="210212310" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d0e41204b24a1e648d81f55481b51d44953601ccb8c0c4b46417b0c4897dd3d0/still2.jpg" /> Helping connect friends and loved ones when separated without the use of invasive screens or virtual reality. Using unique sounds, created by DNA and social data, to stimulate memories, Sympho-me is a hands-free un-intrusive way of connecting with loved ones or remembering life events such as birthdays and weddings. <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ba093814b9e2229959675409cee38ad5adb18387c6f3281f43cbc1b604d82ee9/still-hands.jpg" data-mid="210212304" border="0" data-scale="90" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ba093814b9e2229959675409cee38ad5adb18387c6f3281f43cbc1b604d82ee9/still-hands.jpg" /> https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Wiggle-Markers-1 Thu, 02 May 2024 10:38:17 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Wiggle-Markers-1 <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d1f51117540b702d4a7b108d8a7e1db80bbed32bdb3a59f47122c4f4e369cbe0/MVI_4545.jpg" data-mid="210143283" border="0" data-scale="97" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d1f51117540b702d4a7b108d8a7e1db80bbed32bdb3a59f47122c4f4e369cbe0/MVI_4545.jpg" /> <img width="1600" height="1080" width_o="1600" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bfd1c575f07546b78a3765a9aefefe72f8a97d1a77a0205b5db5de1f40cc0bf9/MVI_4409ffff.jpg" data-mid="210143287" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bfd1c575f07546b78a3765a9aefefe72f8a97d1a77a0205b5db5de1f40cc0bf9/MVI_4409ffff.jpg" /> Wiggle Markers Michael is a seven-year-old boy with several challenging disabilities.When observing him in class we noticed that Michael wasunable to use coloring pens independently, as he struggled to grip them. He also didn’t find them very engaging comparedto electrical tablets. Our aim was to enable Michael to draw independently and be excited about drawing again. <img width="1791" height="1059" width_o="1791" height_o="1059" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/08f71b5d6cbb16e598de9940f201e9f605cc0158f523b5592ab5e83fa860f309/ggggggggg.jpg" data-mid="210143376" border="0" data-scale="92" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/08f71b5d6cbb16e598de9940f201e9f605cc0158f523b5592ab5e83fa860f309/ggggggggg.jpg" /> Wiggle Markers range of pen attachments can beused with most pens, had large handles which allowedhim to grip the pens and beads in the handle to make amusical rattle when moved across the paper. We createda single version for regular writing tasks as well as a tripleand large version to make doodling exciting. <img width="1183" height="1247" width_o="1183" height_o="1247" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9f38343cf48b92db41b9bd272bf34c05ff212bcfcfe5397e2e910fcc459349a4/Wiggle-Markers-tests-CROP.jpg" data-mid="210144600" border="0" data-scale="65" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9f38343cf48b92db41b9bd272bf34c05ff212bcfcfe5397e2e910fcc459349a4/Wiggle-Markers-tests-CROP.jpg" /> https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Blood-Printer-1 Thu, 02 May 2024 11:56:06 +0000 James-Woods-Design copy https://jameswoodsdesign.com/Blood-Printer-1 <img width="1166" height="1080" width_o="1166" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aabba8cb428af0cdb3314a212557990dc6ee69a4d5338498f637e458f159daf3/image-sreen-shot-crop-2.jpg" data-mid="210521420" border="0" data-scale="77" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/aabba8cb428af0cdb3314a212557990dc6ee69a4d5338498f637e458f159daf3/image-sreen-shot-crop-2.jpg" /> Blood Printer Currently we mindlessly print documents with little thought of the wider impact. If we had to make a sacrifice ourselves would we take a little more time to consider what we are printing. “Would you print small and read it with a microscope?” “Would you pass the burden onto a pet or an &nbsp;elderly family member?” “Would office workers stand around drinking their morning tea all connected to a large printer?” Click to watch&nbsp;︎ <img width="7115" height="5337" width_o="7115" height_o="5337" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/14313d1c6364982a382c64e656d0f2a1ea634de06e776b3900a66d339b2d109b/edit-11.jpg" data-mid="210145462" border="0" data-scale="52" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/14313d1c6364982a382c64e656d0f2a1ea634de06e776b3900a66d339b2d109b/edit-11.jpg" /> <img width="6980" height="4653" width_o="6980" height_o="4653" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5782be4cce442e0ae70d16c8bc64bb02c2c54af7fef1e49b15ddc8eba8610e47/edit-4.jpg" data-mid="210145463" border="0" data-scale="49" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5782be4cce442e0ae70d16c8bc64bb02c2c54af7fef1e49b15ddc8eba8610e47/edit-4.jpg" />