RKS Brings Predictable Magic to Interaction10

RKS team members Harnish Jani, Deepa Prahalad, and Ko Nakatsu will be conducting a workshop entitled “Predictable Magic: Designing Emotional Interactions and Business Results” on February 4th at Interaction10 in Savannah, GA.

Seasons of Change

Now, more than ever, the kitchen is the heart of the home. The economic downturn has prompted a resurgence of home cooking. People are seeking cost-effective solutions for creating the kitchen of their dreams – the virtual fireplace where they can gather with family and friends. Seasons Cooktop Ventware concept combines the best in retractable kitchen vent systems with a whole new paradigm for kitchen appliances – unparalleled customizability.

Sparks Fly in San Francisco

On Thursday, October 29th, the Autodesk Design Gallery in San Francisco hosted a “Celebration of Design” to showcase the winning selections. “Even with the Bay Bridge shut off for repairs, we had a good turnout, including Ravi from RKS, Yves from Fuse, Sam from HP, Kit from Studio Hinrichs and many more good solid designers who make up the true ‘creative stimulus’ of our community,” said Peter Kuchnicki, President of the Spark Design Awards.

Ravi Sawhney Inducted into the IDSA Academy of Fellows

RKS is proud to announce that Ravi Sawhney, RKS founder and CEO, was inducted in the Industrial Designer’s Society of America’s Academy of Fellows at the opening ceremony of IDSA’s Project Infusion in Miami.

2009 Catalyst Case Study Selections Announced!

The Industrial Designers Society of America and strategy, innovation, and design consultancy RKS are proud to announce the 2009 Catalyst case study selections – showcasing design’s power to effect positive change.

Re-Designing Design

Savannah College of Art and Design faculty visits RKS to learn RKS’s proprietary design thinking methodology and stay ahead of the curve in this new era of design.

IDSA Leader Chelsea Sutula Joins RKS

RKS is proud to welcome Chelsea Sutula, former Director of the IDEA® Awards at IDSA (the Industrial Designers Society of America), to our new business team.

A Strategy to Create Meaning

To build on the remarkable success of the original KOR ONE Hydration Vessel, KOR Water enlisted RKS to create a Brand Trajectory and Product Proliferation Plan that would amplify the authenticity of the KOR brand. The first result of this effort is KOR’s new Thirst for Giving™ program to raise funds for water-related charities and help increase understanding of the vital role clean water plays in all our lives.

Inspire and be Inspired!

When Carson Hill and Steve Johnson of Neuma recognized the need for an online community for creatives and artists of all types, they enlisted RKS to design and build Amuen.com, the new social network where creative souls can connect to celebrate, showcase, and inspire all kinds of creativity and art.

A New Age of Tattoo Artistry

The traditional electric coil tattoo machines have barely evolved since their invention in the late 1800’s. Still in wide use today, these machines are heavy, awkward, loud, temperamental, and, worst of all, they can’t be sterilized in medical grade autoclave machines. This significantly increases chances of spreading blood-borne disease.

Dissatisfied with traditional coil machines, award-winning tattoo artist and inventor Carson Hill set out to create a completely new kind of tattoo technology – the first air-powered tattoo machine.