D.Cast

Journals of Design3 | Black Art in Mass Production with Adept

Journals of Design covers inspiring journeys of New Zealanders who've designed products, created brands & developed new innovations. This series uncovers what joy & divide it can take to create a world-class product or brand, hearing insights first-hand from entrepreneurs & inventors from our coveted New Zealand design industry.

You might encounter a few gems that could lead you towards inventing something of your own. 

Session three:

Black Art in Mass Production with Adept.

Morningside may be best known for a beloved cartoon show, but hidden amidst its vibrant cafés and breweries lies one of New Zealand's most advanced manufacturing hubs. For decades, this facility has been a cornerstone of innovation, serving as the largest supplier to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and producing hundreds of millions of parts annually.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of taking a product from concept to mass production, exploring the intricate processes, critical skillsets, and resources required. We also shine a spotlight on the cutting-edge world of carbon fiber production. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone in the design industry, or those curious about the intricate art of manufacturing and bringing a product to life.

Journals of Design2 I Fine Jewellery with Naveya & Sloane

Journals of Design covers inspiring journeys of New Zealanders who've designed products, created brands & developed new innovations. This series uncovers what joy & divide it can take to create a world-class product or brand, hearing insights first-hand from entrepreneurs & inventors from our coveted New Zealand design industry. 

You might encounter a few gems that could lead you towards inventing something of your own.

Session Two:

Fine Jewellery with Naveya & Sloane

Picture yourself walking along Queen Street in Britomart, past the row of European brands until you get to an alleyway called Imperial Lane, up the steps is where you’ll discover Naveya & Sloane. Founded over 15 years ago by Rachel Sloane and her husband, Alex Bunnett, this brand has established itself as a true gem that we have here in New Zealand, designing & producing high-end jewellery. 

Journals of Design1 I Electric Café Racers with FTN Motion

Journals of Design covers inspiring journeys of New Zealanders who've designed products, created brands & developed new innovations. This series uncovers what joy & divide it can take to create a world-class product or brand, hearing insights first-hand from entrepreneurs & inventors from our coveted New Zealand design industry. 

You might encounter a few gems that could lead you towards inventing something of your own.

 

Session One:

Electric Café Racers with FTN Motion

Around 8 years ago Luke Sinclair & Kendall Bristow came up with an idea which has now raised over $5 million in capital investment. They design, develop & manufacture electric bikes, inspired by the Cafe Racer archetype - in Hamilton. Two punchlines, the name is R18 & one of their board members was the CEO of Dyson.

EP6- Michael Tam - D.Cast Outside In | No Borders

Outside In | No Borders is a D.Cast series where we explore the lives, perspectives, and reflections of a diverse range of New Zealand designers who live and work overseas. In this first instalment of Outside in | No Borders, Brendan Jarvis PDINZ, the Managing Founder of The Space InBetween speaks to Michael Tam.

EP5 - Nandini Nair - D.Cast Outside In | No Borders

Outside In | No Borders is a D.Cast series where we explore the lives, perspectives, and reflections of a diverse range of New Zealand designers who live and work overseas. In this first instalment of Outside in | No Borders, Brendan Jarvis PDINZ, the Managing Founder of The Space InBetween speaks to Nandini Nair.

EP4 - Sophie Hamer - D.Cast Outside In | No Borders

Outside In | No Borders is a D.Cast series where we explore the lives, perspectives, and reflections of a diverse range of New Zealand designers who live and work overseas. In this first instalment of Outside in | No Borders, Brendan Jarvis PDINZ, the Managing Founder of The Space InBetween speaks to Sophie Hamer.

EP3 - Scott Mackie- D.Cast Outside In | No Borders

Outside In | No Borders is a D.Cast series where we explore the lives, perspectives, and reflections of a diverse range of New Zealand designers who live and work overseas. In this first instalment of Outside in | No Borders, Brendan Jarvis PDINZ, the Managing Founder of The Space InBetween speaks to Scott Mackie

EP2 - Thea Betts - D.Cast Outside In | No Borders

Outside In | No Borders is a D.Cast series where we explore the lives, perspectives, and reflections of a diverse range of New Zealand designers who live and work overseas. In this first instalment of Outside in | No Borders, Brendan Jarvis PDINZ, the Managing Founder of The Space InBetween speaks to Thea Betts

EP1 - Tim Kwan - D.Cast Outside In | No Borders

Outside In | No Borders is a D.Cast series where we explore the lives, perspectives, and reflections of a diverse range of New Zealand designers who live and work overseas.
In this first instalment of Outside in | No Borders, Brendan Jarvis PDINZ, the Managing Founder of The Space InBetween speaks to Tim Kwan.

D.Cast Interview Between Ashley Oswin and James Mfula

With the current To The Floor - Well-being competition well under way, we thought we would catch up with Ashley Oswin who won the competition with the theme Lifeforce in 2020. Along with James Mfula, Creative Director at Milliken ANZ.

 

In the D.Cast James and Ashley discuss the inspiration behind the winning project, the design process, the steps taken to develop the winning design into a Milliken carpet tile.