Boulder, Colorado Design Development Resources
Posted in Bicycling on Jun 16th, 2008
We have explored the intricacies of high-end
contemporary design from bicycles like the Vanilla, simplicity from the
Townie, and functionality by the
Aquaduct; but have you ever seen a three-wheeled
Kohler toilet cruising down the road? From the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, we introduce the humor and artistic embellishment of the Toilet Tricycle Race. I realize […]
Posted in Bicycling, Culture, Design, Development, Green Issues on Jun 12th, 2008
Water is a critical resource that our planet and it’s inhabitants cannot live without, and yet more than a billion people don’t have access to clean water, and thousands die each day from water-related illnesses. For many, water sources can be miles away from the home and individuals have to walk great distances carrying […]
Design21, a group of socially conscious designers, recently held a competition involving the role of the bicycle as a tool for change in our society. The winners were announced just recently and can be seen here at their
web page.
One design that I found interesting as it is applicable to the industry as a […]
In support of Boulder’s
Walk and Bike Month, our search for bike design continues with a description of E-bikeboards, an eco-efficient transportation method, by Erica Braun:
The
E-Bikeboard is a 3-wheeled, head-turning, versatile electric scooter that allows the rider to experience a unique carving sensation while riding it. It is ecologically friendly as it […]
The
Bicycle Design Blog is a great resource for learning and exploring the inner-workings and function of bicycles. It was started in 2005 by a product designer, James Thomas, who simply likes bikes. The intent of this site is to discuss bike ideas and current trends in the field of bicycle design. […]
I was recently in Buena Vista, Colorado and saw a functional bike rack design that encompassed aesthetic qualities. With a dual role, you can accessibly and easily lock and unlock your bike, as well as check out the river and watch paddlers in the play hole. The bench/bike rack is in a perfect […]
There are a few moments in my life that stand out more then any other, they involve a bike. Some of the most intense and vivid emotions my brain experiences, involve a bike. For 10 years I have been racing bikes, the kind you pedal. Those two wheels have carried me across oceans, farm […]
Posted in Bicycling, Community Think, Design on Jun 3rd, 2008
In support of
Walk & Bike Month, Boulderspace extends an opportunity to the biking community to participate on our blog. We are looking to capture elements of design in bicycles, bike gear, helmets and other safety features, gadgets and tools, you name it! If you have a design you’d like to […]