LyTech in Hong Kong

Remember Tron?
Tron 1982
This was back in 1982, but now have those fancy glowing dresses is possible with LyTec, :)
Lytec 2008

LyTecTM is commonly known as Electroluminescent Wire or EL Wire. It starts with a core of coated phosphorescent material, flexible copper wire. Two hair-thin wires are then wrapped around the core. A waterproof sheath is applied before the colored translucent plastic layer encapsulates it all. When a high frequency electrical voltage is applied, it glows like neon.

The wire is flexible and emits light along its entire length as well as its circumference. It is available in a wide range of colors and several diameters. Cool to the touch, it can be cut to any length, from centimeters to thousands of meters. LyTecTM (EL Wire, Electroluminescent Wire ) can be powered by either battery-operated drivers (DC) or by household current

some of the applications are:

• Toys & Games
• Sporting & Outdoor goods
• Safety Illumination
• Costumes & Clothing
• Imagination is the Limit

Last week “Under the US$20-million Investment Program" , LyTec-Asia has established its R&D centre in the Hong Kong Science Park .

Kith-Kin

If you liked the "Etiquette Set" from Ed Vince, and the "pencil sticks" from David Asher Wilson,
you'll love Kith-Kin, a creative collective based in UK, that has shown work in london and tokyo and now they are working towards milan in April.
Kith-Kin was started by Ian Atkins and Joss Debae, and now they are quite a big group of talented people.


They got a great site and blog.
Don't miss the "play" section, it is full of inspirational stuff!

Currently Kith-Kin is conducting a project called "Feed Our Inspiration", check it out and submit your work!

Until the 1st of April KithKin is printing a live feed from our website straight into a shop window in the heart of London. Our blog posts, as well as your user submitted content will be will be displayed on this conveyor belt of thoughts.

As an extension of our passion for sharing new and exciting work, we want to offer this opportunity for individuals to inspire and communicate with each other. Visit the below webpage to get involved, send a message and feed our inspiration.

To see the window: 11 - 13 Bateman's Row in Shoreditch, London.
Opening night to be confirmed.

More Kith-Kin

Tokyo 2007


London 2007

$10k Design Challenge

Attention to all designers, inventors and neo-crafters,
don't miss The Ponoko 10-day Jewelry Design Challenge!

$10k Design Challenge

You can treat material in a variety of ways using a laser-cutter. You can cut shapes and mark patterns on the surface. You can create a single 2D piece or something more complex assembled from a number of parts.
Laser surface treatments can be a graphic in nature or a texture. There are infinite possibilities for treating the surface of a material to add value and interest.
Jewelry need not be 2D. You could make 3D jewelry using layers of material connected in an interesting way. Think about how multiple pieces can be combined to create an interesting design.
Attention to detail, material combinations, connections, production feasibility and quality will be key to making your design stand out.
Up to $10,000 in prizes

*more details in this link