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Haven’t been keeping up with tumblr lately. :\ Questioning whether or not it’s worth maintaining this blog. In the mean time here’s a compilation of work in progress renders from my MICA revamp project. End goal is to produce a set of high quality stills and a 2-ish minute motion piece showcasing the design.

Creative Direction Ramiro Torres

Visual Design and Art Direction Andrew Kim

In 2014, I was a member of a small group of designers that defined the visual design and art direction of a new, cohesive design approach for Microsoft software. This is now called the “Microsoft Design Language”. We maintained our existing heritage but developed and refined everything from iconography, color theory to the grid system. Our work became the foundation and guideline for Windows 10, which encompasses everything from mobile phones to HoloLens. Windows 10 is now the most adaptive and dynamic operating system capable of scaling to any display size.

Simulated screen images. May differ slightly from final product.

MINIM + AID (2015) by Nendo for Sugita Ace

Photographed by Kenichi Sonehara

Throughout history, Japan has faced numerous natural disasters. Each time, its people have stood strong and gone on to rebuild their communities. On 11 March 2011 the Great East Japan earthquake struck the country and has once again reminded us of the importance of disaster and emergency preparedness. Rather than the conventional emergency preparedness kits that all tend to resemble one another, people are now seeking a more versatile solution that is appropriate for a variety of situations. This called for the development of an emergency preparedness kit that includes the bare minimum necessary for a city-dweller to make it to a place of refuge during an earthquake or other disaster. The result is a whistle to alert others of one’s presence, a radio, raincoat, lantern, drinking water and a plastic case, all packaged inside of a 5cm wide tube that is waterproof and floats. The radio is equipped with manual charging functionality, which can also be used to charge your smartphone, lantern, or other devices via USB. The plastic case can be used to store medicine or anything else the user might deem necessary, and the tube in which the drinking water foil pouch is stored can also be used as a cup. Despite its compact design, the kit offers a rich set of features.

Mstick : One Source Multi Use Smart LED Light