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A MEASURE OF SUCCESS
Celebrating Ten Years of Original Product Development
Ao~tea~roa
Aotearoa is made up of either two or three words, Aotea and roa or Ao tea and roa. Aotea could be the name of one of the canoes of the great migration, the great magellan cloud near the bright star Canopus in summer, a bird or even food;
Ao is a cloud, dawn, daytime, or world;
Tea white or clear, perhaps bright,
while Roa means long or tall.http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/aotearoa/1
Our Place
Ao~tea~roa
Aotearoa is made up of either two or three words, Aotea and roa or Ao tea and roa. Aotea could be the name of one of the canoes of the great migration, the great magellan cloud near the bright star Canopus in summer, a bird or even food;
Ao is a cloud, dawn, daytime, or world;
Tea white or clear, perhaps bright,
while Roa means long or tall.http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/aotearoa/1
Our Place
Ao~tea~roa
Aotearoa is made up of either two or three words, Aotea and roa or Ao tea and roa. Aotea could be the name of one of the canoes of the great migration, the great magellan cloud near the bright star Canopus in summer, a bird or even food;
Ao is a cloud, dawn, daytime, or world;
Tea white or clear, perhaps bright,
while Roa means long or tall.http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/aotearoa/1
AotearoaThe land of the long white cloud
New Zealand
Ao~tea~roa
Aotearoa is made up of either two or three words, Aotea and roa or Ao tea and roa. Aotea could be the name of one of the canoes of the great migration, the great magellan cloud near the bright star Canopus in summer, a bird or even food;
Ao is a cloud, dawn, daytime, or world;
Tea white or clear, perhaps bright,
while Roa means long or tall.http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/aotearoa/1
AotearoaThe land of the long white cloud
New Zealand
AotearoaNew Zealand
New Zealand is a remote place
Remote
Surrounded by Ocean
Deep
Surrounded by Ocean
Deep
Not connected to a continent
On its own
Not connected to a continent
On its own
This has created a unique environment
Unique
This has created a unique environment
Unique
Birds became dominant due to a lack of predation
kereru
Birds became dominant due to a lack of predation
kereru
Like the Kakapo, a nocturnal flightless parrot.
kakapo
Like the Kakapo, a nocturnal flightless parrot.
kakapo
A highly intelligent alpine parrot
Kea
A highly intelligent alpine parrot
Kea
And our national symbol, the nocturnal flightless kiwi, the smallest ratite in the world.
Kiwi
Even with New Zealands low population density we can still
damage the environment
Fragility
Even with New Zealands low population density we can still
damage the environment
Fragility
Water quality has become a real problem in New Zealand with the
primary sector.
Fragility
Water quality has become a real problem in New Zealand with the
primary sector.
Fragility
No.8 Wire
It is about being resourceful, doing more with less, and thinking
differently
No.8 Wire
No.8 Wire
It is about being resourceful, doing more with less, and thinking
differently
No.8 Wire
Your culture is an expression of who you are, your are influenced by where you come from. It Educates your idealogy.
Isolation finds its place;
Independance is a developed trait that was required;
Resourcefulness was a requirement.
Culture
Your culture is an expression of who you are, your are influenced by where you come from. It Educates your idealogy.
Isolation finds its place;
Independance is a developed trait that was required;
Resourcefulness was a requirement.
Culture
One of the most influential Athletics coaches of all time.
Arthur Lydiard
One of our great artists spanned most of the art movements of the 20th century.
Len Lye
Len Lye
First moving colour film
Len Lye
The wind wand, one of his kinetic sculptures realised after his death.
Len Lye
Peter Blake
A great sailor, leader and environmentalist.
Peter Blake
The 1995 Americas Cup
Peter Blake
Followed his love of the Ocean to create Blakepeditions, reporting on
the health of our Oceans
Peter Blake
Edmund Hillary
The quintessential New Zealander, Tough, unconventional, self effacing, uncompromising.
Edmund Hillary
Building a school in Nepal
Edmund Hillary
Bill Hamilton
Self taught engineer developed the modern jet boat.
Bill Hamilton
Flat fast flowing south island rivers.
Bill Hamilton
Mark Pennington
Built the Formway Design team over several decades.
Mark Pennington
Formway developed the Life and Generation Chairs sold in the US.
Mark Pennington
Doreen Blumhardt
Teacher and ceramic artist who helped establish art education in high school.
Doreen Blumhardt
Celebrates diversity, Independance, and compassion.
Our place
Our approach to work is both a product of our place and where we are from, and our desire to think differently about what we do and how we do it.
What do we do;
Why do we do it;
How do we work
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Locus ResearchOur approach to work is both a product of our place and where we are from, and our desire to think differently about what we do and how we do it.
What do we do;
Why do we do it;
How do we work
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We research, create, develop, test and deliver products to market.
85% of all products to market in 10 years;
Research underpins this performance
We develop products &
take them to market.
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Visit: http://www.locusresearch.com Our Locations: Studio Mauao, 4a Grove Ave, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116 | Studio Six Bee, 6b Ponsonby Road Auckland Our Contact Details: Ph: +64 7 5715 007 (Tauranga) +64 9 360 0821(Auckland) email: [email protected].
Eco-System
Applied Research(empathy and perceptiveness, understanding method)
Tranparent and Evidential Processes(authenticity, analytics, process, rigour, benchmarking)
Established Commitment To Sustainability(integrity, experience, focus)
Originality(Creativity, independance, insight)
Conference Papers/ Presentations(research/science leadership, cutting edge research, expertise)
LCT Leadership and Education(educational leadership, enlightening, guiding, empowering, enabling)
Industry Collaboration and Exchanges (collaborative/business leadership, strategic, cross-domain, knowledge sharing)
Active Involvement In Design-related Events (industry leadership, design commitment/relevance, raising awareness, spectacular)
FOUNDATION Roots Company Ethos
Locus Research Eco-System
© Copyright Locus Research Ltd 2011
FOUNDATI Root Company Ethos
OFFERING Main Trunk
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Systems focused
Productspecialists
Brandaware
Businesssavvy
Sustainabilityexperts
The belief that accountability does not inhibit creativity
Integration through diversity
Working with businesses from different sectors and sizes
METHODS OF GROWTH Branches And Leaves Individual Specialties, Leading Projects
It is necessary to have a wide range of skills to develop products in New Zealand. This lack of specialisation is not a substitute for knowledge in particular areas but pushes you to learn more about the whole process.
Isolation means you just need to do it;
Self Reliance no one else will do it for you.
The Generalist
Research Develop Manage
Product & Service Brand & Graphic Life CycleThinking Business/Commercial
Common Skills we apply through the delivery of all of our work
The areas we actively integrate in our workflow
Raw materials & energy
Emissions to air, land & water
The Environment
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The product system
Defines all the important aspects of the product
1. What is the ‘core function’ of the product (describes it as a service);2. Who the users, customers, stakeholders, and influencers;3. What the product requirements are;
a. Customer;b. User;c. Stakeholder;d. Technical;
4. What the product life cycle and interactions are ;5. How it is intended to be produced (materials and processes).
Product Development Process
research seed
production sapling
to marketricker
in marketmature kauri
prototype seedling
idea developed seed
The final size of a Kauri is often determined by it’s conditions, but can grow upwards of 30-40 metres high and several metres wide. Kauri can survive for thousands of years the oldest in New Zealand being estimated at between 1200-1500 years.
After 50 years or more the trees will reach the forest canopy. The tree will slow it’s upward streak and start to broaden and develop the iconic crown it is well known for. During this time it will also start to shed the lower branches in a process called abscission leaving the trunk free of knots to become what’s known as ‘poles’ or ‘rickers’.
The young sapling bristles up a and grows a spiky coat developing at a rate of approximately 10-25cm a year.
As a seedling they will develop oblong shaped green or reddish borwn leaves quickly dependnig on how much direct sunlight they are exposed too.
If the seed finds itself in dry but cool conditions and isn’t deposited too deeply or eaten by insects or birdlife it will germinate and shed it’s coat after 35 days. Kauri seeds have bee known to develop on fallen trees or even in the litter at the base of the parent tree, a very hardy habitat.
The seed of the magestic Kauri is dispersed after pollination by the wind travelling a distance of up to 1.5 km before settling ideally in the cool moist foliage under the Manuka tree. The Kauri seeds special wing like form helps to carry it far from the parent tree allowing it to grow gradually and broaden over decades.(Stewart, Kauri, 2008)
a life cycle perspectiveThe product development process as illustrated through the life cycle of a native Kauri tree
Kauri forests are among the most ancient in the world. The antecedents of the kauri appeared during the Jurassic period (between 190 and 135 million years ago). Although the kauri is among the most ancient trees in the world, it has developed a unique niche in the fores
our frameworkOur work has evolved from a series of frameworks covering individual disciplines to a unified development structure.
not a prescriptive process for development;
a descriptive framework to deliver consistently.
PHASE 01 PHASE 02 PHASE 03 PHASE 04 PHASE 05
01 Planning 02 Research 03 Concept 04 Embody & Detail Commercialise
PLAN & CLARIFY FOUNDATION RESEARCH DEVELOP CONCEPTS IDEA EMBODY & PRE PRODUCTION SALES & MARKETING
Technical DevelopmentPDSDiscovery Commercialisation
Scoped TechnicalDevelopment
PrincipleSolution
Defined Project & Research
Final Design & Transfer
TASK
SEQ
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Planning Research CommunicatePLAN & CLARIFY RESEARCH SPECIFY SCOPE COMMUNICATE
Into the industry product context and market conditions that drive sales in the product category. This is deliberately broad to establish connections between the consumer, the product, the market and the distribution and sale of the product.
The Project
The Product
The Company
The Market
The Consumer
TechnicalDefine technical performance requirements and other technical factors such as Standards.
ConsumerDefine the consumer and market trends to understand where the product category is moving and identify design opportunities.
EconomicDefine the price points and margins along with other economic factors.
EnvironmentalDefine product sustainability in the context of the product category using initial tool sets.
Should define the following:
Goals
Range
Performance
Programme
Product Strategy
Market Strategy
Plan
Cost
Resource
Risk
Payback
Present
Discuss
Assess
Review
Conclusions
Decision
DEL
IVER
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LES CLARIFICATION RESEARCH DEFINITION SCOPE COMMUNICATION
Defined Project and its Objectives.Define and outline the Product, Service, or System.Detail Company Specific Information.Define the Markets.Identify the primary consumers/users.
Define Customer Requirements.Define Technical Requirements.Define Intended markets, investigate drivers and product positioning.Investigate competing product price points, performance levels and general attributes.Document Resource and/or material and production factors.Investigate Intellectual Property landscape.Investigate distribution and Supply Chain aspects.Investigate Environmental Aspects and Impacts.Research relevant standards and compliance issues for target markets.
Set Design Goals/Objectives.Define intended product item/range.Set Performance Goals.Set Technical Targets.Define testing & development programme.Define Product Life Cycle/Product System in relation to user groups.Define Product Functional Unit.Define Product implementation strategy.Define the proposed market entry strategy.Establish enviornmental characteristics/targets.
Project plan.Risk Assessment and Management.Financial Assessment (ROI, IRR, NPV).Resource Requirements.Provisional Costing.
Present the Documented PDS for review.Management review and clarification.Assessment of the project viability. vDecision to proceed, request further information or to stop.
TASK
SEQ
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Plan Research & Generate Concept Embody CommercialisePLAN & CLARIFY RESEARCH CREATE DEVELOP CONCEPTS EMBODY & TEST DEFINE & RESOLVE DOCUMENT & PRODUCTIONISE
ClarifyCompanyIndustry SectorProduct & Service Target Markets
DefineGoals & VisionReportingKey StakeholdersFunding MechanismProject Champion
ResearchTechnicalConsumerEconomicEnvironmental
SpecifyVision & ObjectivesStructure & ScopeOutline & DeliverablesUsers & StakeholdersCustomer RequirementsTechnical RequirementsMaterials & ProcessesManufacturing & SuppliersSupply Chain & DistributionSales & MarektingProduct offerCommuication StrategyPricing Structure
Std’s,Compliance & TestingLife Cycle ManagementRisk & Management
ScopePlanEstimateResourceReturn
GenerateA wide variety of possible system solutions
CommunicateThe ideas in a coherent manner to all key stakeholders
AssessThe ideas and stakeholder feedback and document for approval to proceed
Isolate & IdentifyOpportunities with the product system. Identify key streams for downstream development
Search & CombineAcross all streams for dominant themes and ideas. Review key ideas and where possible combine critical streams
EvaluateEach potential solution against established criteria and scope outlined in the PDS document
DevelopThe product system & technology. Embody ideas functionally & structurally
Select & Make Prototype system & technology with effective function for testing & evaluation
RefineAnd improve system & technology for consumer evaluation and testing. Evaluate against criteria established in the PDS document
Test Test system & technology, through external ‘Method of Limits’ trial with end consumers
EvaluateResults & establish final amendments
ResolveFinal design specificationsDocuments for final costing
ApproveFinal system & technology and specifications to proceed to commercialisation
SpecificationsDevelop detailed specifications for manufacture
TransferSystem & Technology into the supply chain
TroubleshootAreas where specifications and assemblies
Sign OffAll pre-production samples against specifications
DEL
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LES PROJECT
CLARIFICATIONPDS PROCESS & DOCUMENT
GENERATE & COMMUNICATE KEY IDEAS DEFINED IDEAS REALISED & TESTED PRODUCTION
Prepare PDS propsal to scope first stage of project research to validation.Approve the Project Development and Validation phase.
Project Development Specification.Project Plans & Outlines.Detailed Cost Projections.Defined Project Structure.Risk Assessment.
Review project & approve, amend or reject proposed outline.
Capture all ideas generated.Document full range of ideas covered.Assess Ideas Objectively.Communicate to key stakeholders.
Concept Development Exploration.Document the critical solution streams for consideration.Evaluate and select the key idea(s) to enter embodiment.
Embodiment Design Specification.Functional prototypes.Preliminary Performance Testing.Consumer Evaluation & Testing.
Full system testing.Full validated costing & Breakdowns.Final Approved Design & Specification.Approve final supply chain.
Pre-Production Trials.All technical specifications released to supply chain.QC and Approve all masters and approve all final Pre-Production for product.
PDS RESEARCH
Approach prospectivedistributors & present vision for early buy in
R&D StrategyOpportunity & Business Case
Foundation ResearchInitial Research Investigation
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
Research & DevelopmentDevelop Core Products
Certi!cationProduct Certi!cation & Accreditation
COMMERCIALISATION
License AgreementsHoA & Supply Agreements
Tech TransferTransfer of Assets to Distributor
Market ReleaseProduct Launch
Secure EarlyDistributor
Product EvaluationProduct Assessed by Distributors
Product TrialProduct Trial carried out by Distributor
Tech Transfer
CommercialisationEntry Phase
Pitch PresentationCreate Sales Presentation
Principal DesignProduct Range & Technology
Discovery PDS Concept Embodiment/Detail Commercialisation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1716
171 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Design Process
Commercialisation171 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Management
171 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Filing Structure
171 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Timekeeping
171 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Invoicing
The 17 categories as outlined on the left illustrate the filing structure consistently applied across filing and accounting systems and software for all Locus Research projects and development.
The key six areas that these are applied to are highlighted below and demonstrate how each is applied to it’s relevant field. This consistent use of categories increases our efficiency and provides an easy-to-follow- workflow and development process for both Locus Research staff and their clients.
Our design process employs the first six categories of the development process used consistently throughout everything we do. This continuity ensures out designs fully conceptualise a wide range of options resulting in highly resolved and functional outcomes.
Each number of the 17 values above represents a category we apply to our filing system as outlined in the diagram. This filing structure is also applied within Basecamp for easy file and information sharing with clients.
We employ the second half of the process structure to our commercialisation phase. The production of sales collateral and development of assets are created and filed under this system for consistent application across the board.
Through the use of internal timekeeping journals and the online Harvest time management resource we plan and record time spent on different aspects of a project divided into the filing structure categories.
The management of any given project is featured in a number of key steps from the full development process. All relevant information in filed within these categories from our internal filing system through to our invoicing and timekeeping software and documentation.
Once time has been recorded against a project using the Harvest timekeeping system. These categories are also evident in our invoicing as clients can connect what elements of a project have been worked on through these references outlined in the invoices sent out.
Sustainability
& Life Cycle Thinking
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Training & Education
16
Sales & Marketing
15
Business Development
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Meetings & Client Liaison
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Coding & Programming
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IP & Legal
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Testing & Compliance
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These are examples of some of our work illustrating how we put these ideas and approaches into practice.
Research underpins each development;
Insight is generated from our understanding;
Delivery of a complete product solution.
Our work
Development of a fundamentally new sleep system
Circadian
Development of a Pre-Finished Weatherboard Cladding System
Cortex
Prototyping
Development of a Surfboard Travel System
Curve
Prototyping image
Development of a Non-Invasive Compression Therapy
Encircle
GetSortedDevelopment of a Wardrobe and Home Storage System
Hip FitDevelopment of a Fall Protection and Prevention System.
Innovation ConsultingSince we first started we have worked on programs for advocacy, not for profit tackling issues we believed in or have a passion for.
Six Lenses for Innovation Understand innovation within your business
The Art of Product Development Learning about the whole development process
Cross company reviewIsolate the issues
Seek solutionsSix Lenses for Innovation is a process developed by
Locus Research to help companies review and assess the performance of their product development
and commercialization process or program.
Identifying Winning ProductsSuccessful product Development
Creating Market ValueThe Art of Product Development is a three part capability development
workshop series designed to help companies become better at developing new products and delivering them to market.
Open ActsSince we first started we have worked on programs for advocacy, not for profit tackling issues we believed in or have a passion for.
Metaform sustainable materials & design;
Design room craft and design to an audience;
Life cycle thinking workshop series;
SPD guide for the designers institute;
YIA young innovator awards;
Sustainability, Material Technology and Design.
Metaform
Leveraging New Zealand Design, Craft and Creativity
Design Room
Encouraging the uptake of Life Cycle Thinking, Management, Tools and Approaches.
Life Cycle Thinking Series
Providing guidance, inspiration and motivation to improve the understanding of sustainable design
SustainableDesign
Inspiring high school students
Young Innovator Awards
Inspiring high school students
Young Innovator Awards
10 Years distilled What have we learnt over the course of ten years, what is important and what are the things which define and differentiate us from others.
Integrity in what you do;
Defined Ethos to guide your direction;
Going beyond just your own work;
Integration helps to create better products;
Operations is not just for factories;
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2012MarLocus turned 10 years old.
2011DecDelloch Hip Protector launched into the market.Oct‘Success Grows on Wooly Backs’ article featured Prolan new Lanolin lubricant.SeptBlythe Rees-Jones joined the board of the Designers Institute of New Zealand.AugBlythe Rees-Jones judged the Best Awards: Product section.JunDr. Wayne Mapp, Minister for Research Science and Technology visited Locus Research Studio.MayLocus teamed up with Motovated Design & Analysis for the first ‘Successful Product Development Seminar’.AprLocus featured on AMP – Growing Business on TVOne.
Encircle won a Medical Design Excellence Award (MDEA) in the US.MarEncircle selected as a finalist in the DuPont Australasian Innovation Awards.FebJono Jones joined the Locus team on a design internship.
‘Advances in Therapy’ medical paper published on Encircle Compression Therapy.
2010DecEngineer Chris Brown rejoined Locus design team to work on the Delloch Hip Protector.Oct‘Bay Innovators Pile up the Design Awards’ article in the Bay of Plenty Times about the Locus Research design team.
‘Making Products Better by Design’ article by Yoh Kar Lee on Locus Research and how we work.
Encircle & Forester appeared on Campbell Live with Blythe Rees-Jones.
Encircle won silver at the Best Awards & Forester awarded bronze.SeptTimothy Allan made a Fellow of the Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ).
AugGetSorted Wardrobe & Storage System released nationwide in Australia.MayLocus Research presented in the Sustainable 60 Seminar Series.MarchLocus Research sponsored the first Life Cycle Management Conference in New Zealand.
Young Innovator Awards launched in the Bay of Plenty.FebVicky Teinaki attended ‘IXD 10’ in Georgia, US.
2009DecLocus Research named Overall Exemplar (Small Business) in the Fairfax Media/PricewaterhouseCoopers Sustainable 60 Challenge.NovLocus Research appointed to MFE Product Stewardship Assessors panel.
Principal Timothy Allan presented ‘Design for a Sustainable World’ at World Usability Day. OctEncircle Medical Devices reached the semi-finals in the New Zealand ‘Focus on Health’ Challenge.
Locus Research completed the ‘Building Blocks of Sustainable Design’SeptCortex Exterior Cladding System for Pacific Wood Products won silver at the Best Awards in the non-consumer category and was one of only two finalists for the Sustainable Product Design Award.
Drybase won bronze at the Best Awards in the non-consumer category. AugCortex awarded Sustainable Design and Innovation category for central and southern areas in the NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards.
Locus organised Tom Sutton, GM Frog Milan, to speak at AUT on the development of medical devices.
Vicky Teinaki attended ‘UX Australia’.MayPrincipal Timothy Allan travelled to Asia to speak on Life Cycle Thinking in Shanghai and Beijing at Impressions Symposium for Fortune 500 company Avery Dennison.
Timothy Allan spoke at Phillips Hong Kong Design Studio on Life Cycle Thinking and visited Dell in Taiwan.
FebBlythe Rees-Jones travelled to the Italian merino supply chain as the Bella Merino Ambassador.
Rogier Simons joined Locus Research as senior designer.JanCoast New Zealand and Locus Research created the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series lounge interiors with Verda, Pollen and Essenze.
Locus Research opened Studio Sixbee in Ponsonby, Auckland. Vicky Teinaki joins the Locus Research team as an interaction designer.
2008DecDesign leader Blythe Rees-Jones was selected to be the 2009 Bella Merino Ambassador.NovTimothy Allan travelled to Ireland to present at ‘Re-Form 08’ on Life Cycle Thinking. He attended and visited: 1.Michael Braungart’s Nutec conference; 2.TU Delft (Holland) DFS department; 3.Milano Polytech, Ezio Manzini; 4.Frog Design, Milan; 5.Therefore Design, London; 6.Onzo, London; 7.Lightweight Medical, Glasgow.Jun-AugLocus Research co-hosted the Life Cycle Thinking Series held at Unitec, Auckland.
Locus Research and Scion co-sponsored the Sustainable Design and Innovation award for the SBN Awards. Timothy Allan and Trevor Stuthridge judged finalists.FebCurve Surf exhibited as a finalist at renowned sporting fair ISPO.
Locus Research committed to the establishment of a Life Cycle Thinking studio course at Unitec with Hothouse director Dr. Cris de GrootJanLocus Research relocated to new premises at ‘Studio Mauao’ at the base of Mount Maunganui, 100 meters from the beach.
2007NovTransform Project was successfully concluded with all six finalist companies awarded funding. OctTony Clifford, President of PMA, presented Compass findings to the PMA delegates.
AugThe Locus Research developed Curve Surfboard Travel System product won silver at the Best Awards in the consumer product category.
Legacy Hold Taapa product won bronze at the Best Awards in the Furniture category. JuneLocus Research had three finalists selected for the Best Awards: Telecom5up by Kylie Baker (student), Taapa (furniture), and Curve Surf (consumer product).
2006NovLocus Research Transform proposal accepted by the board of Textiles New Zealand. SeptBlythe Rees-Jones awarded a professional membership to DINZ. AugTimothy Allan appointed as a judge for the sustainable product design award for the 2006 Best Awards. JuneKaroline Jonsson, a design engineering intern from Chalmers University, and graphic designer Ailie Rundle joined the Locus team.MayTimothy Allan gave a lecture on Sustainable Product Design for Otago University and Otago Polytechnic.
Locus Research started the collaborative project Compass investigating the US market for major forestry companies Panpac and Tenon. AprilReport into the European context of Sustainable Product Design completed for the Ministry for the Environment.
2005NovSimple Vision range released into New Zealand stores nationwide with a great response from consumers.OctTimothy delivered ‘Life Cycle Thinking’ paper at the sustainable business conference for the Sustainable Business Network.SeptJosh Astill joined Locus to undertake research in Sustainable Product Design at TU Delft in Holland, co-funded by the Ministry for Environment.
JulyTransition research investigation into sports and equipment future direction completed.FebBlythe Rees-Jones visited ISPO international sports and equipment fair in Munich to further his research.
2004 OctUrbis magazine featured Locus Research and a design approach with new materials.Aug-OctLocus Research undertook the development and project management of the Bombay Sapphire Design Room at Air New Zealand Fashion Week with great success.SeptBlythe Rees-Jones joined Lightweight Medical for a reciprocal internship in Glasgow and London for nine months.AugTimothy Allan appointed the external design director of Legacy Timber Ltd to assist in the development of new product for market.JulyLocus Research established a formal alliance with Tim Grant, associate director of the RMIT Centre for Sustainable Design and director of Life Cycle Strategies.
Locus Research gained a formal alliance with Lightweight Medical Ltd (UK) to undertake collaborative research and commercial work in the area of sustainable product development.JuneTimothy Allan appointed as advisor to the London Sustainable Design Collective.
Simple Vision range launched at EON Design Centre.MayCircadian Living System selected as one of only 13 finalists for all categories in the Dupont Australasian Innovation Awards in Melbourne from more than 90 entries. Timothy Allan flew to Melbourne for the awards met Australian Minister for Science and Dupont Australasia managing director.AprilSimple Vision awarded highly commended at Designex04 in Sydney.
Timothy Allan completed experimental Life Cycle Analysis for UK based BEP (Business Environment Partnership) in collaboration with Lightweight Medical Devices (UK).
JanScion commissioned Locus to undertake research into exterior cladding, resulting in the successful Guardian exterior cladding study. This became the template for the first ‘Product Development Specification’ (PDS) that Locus produces.
2003AugRyder Meggitt, graduate from Glasgow University Design Engineering course, joined Locus for a 9-month internship in sustainable product design.JulyNeil Tierney, graduate from Glasgow University Design Engineering course, joined Locus for an internship in sustainable product design and completed the Circadian System Life Cycle Analysis.JuneMetaform03 exhibition premiered at the Auckland Museum (June-Sept03) with a follow on exhibition at the Dowse (Nov03-Jan04).MarID Graduate Jared Mankelow joined Locus.
2002OctJeeves Table selected & exhibited at Interiuer02 in Belgium (Kortrijkt), Design for Europe competition.AugID Graduate Blythe Rees Jones joined Locus; Blythe was awarded Best Young Product Design at Best Awards 2001.May-JuneLocus established Metaform03 concept and developed the exhibition and competition format, including the procurement of major sponsors Carter Holt Harvey and Prodesign.MarTimothy Allan established a design company that will specialise in the area of Sustainable Product Design.
