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openbox9 takes Manhattan

December 14th, 2011 // // Topic: , ,

Outside of Washington DC there is the nice (lesser known) city of New York that hosted the recent Global Leadership Awards Dinner. openbox9 had the pleasure AND honor to attend. We primarily traveled to celebrate the host, AICGS, but an added perk was the chance to check out the design work we did for the [...]

The ideal chair for humanity

October 25th, 2011 // // Topic: , ,

Some would consider this post “epic” and paramount to the survival of the sedentary human. I would not, but some will argue for my chair design proposal.

Design your dream bicycle

October 14th, 2011 // // Topic: , ,

“Design your dream bicycle” – this was my challenge and I relished the thought. Initially, I was overwhelmed with so many possibilities. Should I get a wooden bicycle? A Penny-farthing like in the days of yore? However, in the end, after taking a good look at what’s out there in cutting edge technology, and what [...]

Year of the Rabot : 2011

February 3rd, 2011 // // Topic:

We have a new enemy We hope your 2011 is a safe one… the army of detached rabbit heads being mounted to robots might make it a challenge. Only after the Chinese New Year celebration will we know what they want — my guess is either better pay at petting zoos or an end to [...]

Thankfulness

November 23rd, 2010 // // Topic:

As thanksgiving gobbles itself to our tables, we wanted to take a waddle back from our usual writing topic of design and share with you all what we’re thankful for this year. What are you thankful for? Hannah: Family nearby that I can spend not just thanksgiving with, but can see anytime I want A [...]

Our Solution – P.G. County Potatoskins

September 9th, 2010 // // Topic: ,

A new brand for a new football season Every year, there is a sour pickle in my bowl of jolly cereal. I love football but that pickle is the name of my Washington DC’s team – the “***skins”. I find it messed up that our nation’s capital perpetuates an offensive name but there is a [...]

Beefy Eagles are best on the 4th

June 30th, 2010 // // Topic: , ,

A sea of bold graphics This Independence day, I ask that you not only enjoy the pageantry of men in grilling aprons, the whiff of a sizzling grill or a heartedly chorus of yankee doodle — I ask you to soak in all the graphics. Our flag in all of is glory, is a really [...]

Lost Sparrow

June 25th, 2010 // // Topic: ,