Newsletter Q1 2006
IMM
FOC launched its new collection during the IMM in Cologne, January 2006.
1597 sconce by Janne Kyttänen was awarded the “INNOVATION AWARD COLOGNE 2006”.
Dutch Catwalk Foundation
In 2006, The Dutch Catwalk Foundation launched its first book about the Dutch fashion industry. A special selection of people received a free copy of the book and FOC was commissioned to design a bookmark to promote the book.
www.dutchcatwalk.com
Freedom Of Creation 2006 Dear Contact,
Welcome to our Q1 2006 newsletter. A lot has happened and we would like to share a couple of our highlights with you. During the first few months of 2006, we have executed a number of special projects, as well as launching our own FOC design collection during the IMM 2006 in Cologne. Attached you can find more information about these projects and the FOC collection.
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Newsletter Q1 2006
Rapid Manufactured Textiles
Invented in 1999 by Jiri Evenhuis, these textiles have ever since been in constant evolution: improved materials, surface finish and new software have all enabled more efficient manufacturing
The latest results are the functional coating experiments of the textiles with various metals, such as gold and silver.
P2L
Prior 2 Lever is a company specialized in bespoke high performance footwear. In 2003, FOC was commissioned to help develop the world’s first bespoke football shoe and a customization platform for the outsole of the shoe. After 3 years of hard work, the shoes were finally lauched for the public on April 6, 2006.
www.prior2lever.com
About Freedom Of Creation
Freedom Of Creation (FOC), is where cutting edge technology meets design. FOC is a pioneering design and research company specializing in Digital Manufac-turing projects for the FOC label, as well as for design labels, manufacturers, research organizations and universities.
Since 2000, the extensive research conducted by FOC in Rapid Manufacturing has resulted in innovative and successful new commercial product designs, the development of new industrial materials and software products, and has been the foundation for significant R&D projects with a range of industrial partners. FOC was founded in 2000 in Helsinki, Finland, and is currently based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
About Digital Manufacturing
Digital Manufacturing is the process of combining a 3D CAD file with a variety of innovative manufacturing methods, such as Rapid Manufacturing. As a result, a virtual electronic file is rendered into a solid object with a push of a button, realizing significant economic benefits for the manufacturer, such as elimination of warehouse, stock, assembly processes, extreme reduction in transportation costs and just-in-time production.
21 (cm) 8.3 (inch) 20 7.9 6 2.4 7 2.8
Venus
Jiri Evenhuis 2005Venus is based on a study of single part printable structures.
The objective of this piece was to create a lightweight spherical sconce that produces a soft light, as well as a large graphic projection on the wall.
The ball-like structure consists mainly of hexagons, but cannot be created without the use of pentagons. That is why this ball is called Venus.
Type
Sconce (Wall, Ceiling) Color
White Shade material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected) Mounting unit material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected)
Lightsource (Halogen bulb) G9, 240 V / 120 V (Max 40 Watt) Electricity markings 240 V
Electricity markings 120 V
Venus likes walls.
Freedom Of Creation 2006
Collection
Interior 1597 Dahlia Cube Palm (tbl) Venus 610 Honey bunns Accessories Punchbag (L,M) V-bag Freedom Of Creation Hobbemakade 85 HS 1071 XP Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel./Fax +31 20 675 84 15 www.freedomofcreaation.com [email protected]1597
Janne Kyttänen 20051597 is based on the Fibonacci sequence of numbers appearing in nature all around us. 1597 is inspired by the Coneflower and the growing pattern of its seeds. All the holes in this shade are arranged around the bulb, so no matter where you look at it, you can’t escape the beatiful rays of light it creates.
Type
Sconce (Wall / Ceiling) Color
White Shade material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected) Mounting unit material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected)
Lightsource (Halogen bulb) G9, 240 V / 120 V (Max 40 Watt) Electricity markings 240 V
Electricity markings 120 V 1597 can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. A strong decorative shape, that works well both as a single light and in multiple sequence arrangements.
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nterior Innovation Award Cologne 200632 (cm) 12.5 (inch) 16 6.3 4 1.6 7 2.8
Dahlia
Janne Kyttänen 2005Dahlia is inspired by the mathematics of nature and arrangement of flower petals. It leaves an astonishing shadow on the surface where it is mounted and a very subtle light on the petals.
Type
Sconce (Wall / Ceiling) Color
White Shade material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected) Mounting unit material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected)
Lightsource (Halogen bulb) G9, 240 V / 120 V (Max 40 Watt) Electricity markings 240 V
Electricity markings 120 V
Dahlia offers an elegant and dramatic lighting solution when used in repeated sequences to cover large surfaces. This light can be both wall and ceiling mounted. 32 (cm) 12.5 (inch) 16 6.3 4 1.6 7 2.8 Freedom Of Creation 2006
Cube
Jiri Evenhuis 2005Cube is based on a study of single part printable structures. Being the first of to come from the structural series, Cube is created to remind us of the architecture of products.
Cube is developed to be a sculptural piece as much as a soft light. Type Table / Floor Color White Shade material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected) Mounting unit material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected)
Lightsource (Halogen bulb) G9, 240 V / 120 V (Max 40 Watt) Electricity markings 240 V
Electricity markings 120 V
Cube likes floors and tabletops
20 (cm) 7.9 (
Palm (tbl)
Janne Kyttänen 2006Palm is inspired by the arrange-ment of plant leaves. Arranged in such a way as to allow light diffusion from above and below each leaf, the light is an ideal solution for both downwards and upwards table lighting.
Palm, subtle elegance whether used alone as a bedside or side table light, or when placed in multiple arrangements for larger tables. 13 (cm) 5.1 (inch) 16 6.3 10.5 4.1 50.5 19.9 47 18.5 Type Table Color (Shade/Base) White/Black Shade material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected) Base/Pole material
Powder coated stainless steel Lightsource (Halogen bulb) G9, 240 V / 120 V (Max 40 Watt) Electricity markings 240 V Electricity markings 120 V Freedom Of Creation 2006
21 (cm) 8.3 (inch) 20 7.9 6 2.4 7 2.8
Venus
Jiri Evenhuis 2005Venus is based on a study of single part printable structures.
The objective of this piece was to create a lightweight spherical sconce that produces a soft light, as well as a large graphic projection on the wall.
The ball-like structure consists mainly of hexagons, but cannot be created without the use of pentagons. That is why this ball is called Venus.
Type
Sconce (Wall, Ceiling) Color
White Shade material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected) Mounting unit material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected)
Lightsource (Halogen bulb) G9, 240 V / 120 V (Max 40 Watt) Electricity markings 240 V
Electricity markings 120 V
Venus especially likes walls.
610
Janne Kyttänen 2006610 is based on the Fibonacci sequence of numbers appearing in nature all around us. 610 is inspired by the Coneflower and the growing pattern of its seeds.
Type Table Color (Shade/Base) White/Black Shade material Laser Sintered Polyamide (Dirt protected) Pole material
Powder coated stainless steel Lightsource G9, 240 V / 120 V (Max 40 Watt) Electricity markings 240 V Electricity markings 120 V 610 is a three legged table light, which enables it to be stable on all surfaces. 20 (cm) 7.9 (inch) 16 6.3 9.5 3.7 51 20 45 17.7 Freedom Of Creation 2006
Honey bunns
Jiri Evenhuis 2004Honey bunns is based on a study of single part printable structures. This lightweight stool based on a traditional shape uses the strength of basic architectural structures to bear weight. The name comes from the honeycomb print it leaves (on your) behind.
Type Stool Color White
(Any other color on request) Material
Laser Sintered Polyamide (Epoxty coated)
47 (cm) 18.5 (inch) 27 10.6 37 14.6 30 11.8 50 19.7
Type
Handbag Color
White base material
(Any custom color can be applied) Material
Laser Sintered Polyamide (Tumbled)
Custom materials
Any metal coating can be applied
Punchbag (L,M)
Jiri Evenhuis / Janne Kyttänen 200530 11.9 17 6.7 34 (cm) 13.4 (inch) 20 7.9 6 2.4 22 8.7 7 2.8 23 9.1
Punchbag is based on the 1999 invention by Jiri Evenhuis of Rapid Manufactured (RM) textiles. The textile pattern used for the design is inspired by flexible 'mobius-like' links designed by Janne Kyttänen.
Punchbag (L) Punchbag (M)
V_Bag
Jiri Evenhuis / Janne Kyttänen 2005V_bag is based on the 1999 invention by Jiri Evenhuis of Rapid Manufactured (RM) textiles. The pattern used for the design is inspired by armours knights used to wear in mediaval times.
Type Shoulder bag Color
White base material
(any custom color can be applied) Material
Laser Sintered Polyamide (Tumbled)
Custom materials
Any metal coating can be applied
20 (cm) 7.9 (inch) 51 20
Designers
Jiri Evenhuis was born in 1973 in Amsterdam and graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam in 2000 as an industrial designer. Since then he is working as an independent product designer and interior architect. In all his work he is showing a strong passionate and personal approach.
In 1999 he invented Rapid Manufactured textiles, which he then further developed together with Janne Kyttänen. In the summer of 2002 they co-founded Freedom of Creation in Amsterdam; a research and development company focusing on where technology meets design. After being creative director of FOC for three years he continues his career as an independent designer and interior architect and remains as a freelance designer at FOC.
www.jiri.nl
Janne Kyttänen was born 1974 in Hämeenlinna, Finland. He started his industrial design studies at the Escola De Disseny, Elisave in Barcelona -96. He then moved to The Netherlands to continue his studies at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amster-dam. He graduated in the spring of 2000 from the same Academy.
Right after his graduation he was offered a freelance position as a product designer and 3D visualizer at one of the leading industrial design agencies in The Netherlands, Sinot Design Associates. During his 2 year stay at SDA, he was involved working for clients in the banking, public transport, aviation, consumer electronics and cosmetics industries.
During his studies Janne proved the potential of using Rapid Prototyping techniques as manufacturing tools and introduced a line of Augmented Reality based Rapid Manufactured products as his thesis for graduation (1999-2000). The project was sponsored by the Human Interface Laboratory, of the University Of Washington and Belgian prototyping company, Materialise. This project laid the foundation for FOC and Janne registered the company in Helsinki, Finland 2000
Janne’s passion for science and technology are reflected in his designs and he is always looking for ways to mix different disciplines in his work and push the envelope of innovation as far as possible. His work has been awarded with numerous design awards including, Red Dot Design Award 2005 and Interior Innovation Award 2006. www.jannekyttanen.com