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New Make
New Make is a contemporary design approach and methodology that emphasizes creating entirely original products, services, or experiences without direct reference to existing solutions or established conventions. This innovative design philosophy emerged in response to the increasing saturation of derivative designs and the growing need for breakthrough innovations in the 21st century. At its core, New Make represents a radical departure from iterative or incremental design improvements, instead focusing on fundamental reimagining of how objects, systems, or experiences can function and interact with users. The process typically involves extensive research into user needs, technological capabilities, and material properties, but deliberately avoids studying existing solutions to prevent unconscious influence from established designs. Practitioners of New Make often employ specialized ideation techniques such as zero-based thinking, where designers imagine solutions as if the problem had never been solved before. This approach has gained particular prominence in sustainable design initiatives, where completely new ways of addressing environmental challenges are required. The methodology has been recognized in various design competitions, including the A' Design Award, where New Make projects often demonstrate unprecedented approaches to solving common problems. The process typically involves four key stages: problem identification without reference to existing solutions, pure conceptualization, prototype development without market comparison, and implementation with focus on originality. This approach has led to breakthrough innovations in various fields, from furniture design to digital interfaces, often resulting in paradigm-shifting solutions that challenge established norms and create entirely new product categories.
Author: Lucas Reed
Keywords: innovation, originality, zero-based design, breakthrough thinking, sustainable solutions, radical creativity, design methodology, future-oriented, paradigm-shifting
New Make
New Make is a design philosophy and approach that emphasizes creating entirely original products, services, or experiences without directly referencing or building upon existing solutions. This innovative methodology challenges designers to break free from established conventions and precedents, encouraging them to develop fresh perspectives and novel solutions to both existing and emerging problems. The concept emerged as a response to the increasing saturation of derivative designs and the growing need for breakthrough innovations in various design fields. At its core, New Make represents a departure from iterative or incremental improvements, instead focusing on revolutionary approaches that question fundamental assumptions about how things should look, function, or interact with users. This approach often involves extensive research into emerging technologies, materials, and user behaviors to identify unprecedented opportunities for innovation. The process typically begins with a blank slate, deliberately avoiding reference to existing solutions to prevent unconscious influence from established design patterns. Practitioners of New Make often employ specialized ideation techniques, including abstract conceptualization, cross-disciplinary exploration, and radical reimagining of user experiences. The methodology has gained particular prominence in industrial design, digital interface design, and architectural practices, where it has led to breakthrough solutions that challenge conventional wisdom. The A' Design Award and Competition recognizes such innovative approaches through its evaluation criteria, particularly valuing entries that demonstrate original thinking and novel solutions. The success of New Make designs is often measured by their ability to create new categories or subcategories within their respective fields, rather than simply improving upon existing ones. This approach has become increasingly relevant in addressing complex contemporary challenges, particularly in sustainability, accessibility, and technological integration, where traditional solutions may no longer suffice.
Author: Lucas Reed
Keywords: design innovation, breakthrough solutions, original thinking, blank slate approach, revolutionary design, cross-disciplinary exploration, user experience innovation, paradigm shift
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