The former Royal College Design Interactions MA Graduate Thomas Thwaites takes us on a journey to make a cheap argos toaster
It takes an entire civilization to build a toaster. Designer Thomas Thwaites found out the hard way, by attempting to build one from scratch: mining ore for steel, deriving plastic from oil ... it's frankly amazing he got as far as he got. A parable of our interconnected society, for designers and consumers alike.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
A designer from London goes on a journey to make a toaster...from scratch
The former Royal College Design Interactions MA Graduate Thomas Thwaites takes us on a journey to make a cheap argos toaster
It takes an entire civilization to build a toaster. Designer Thomas Thwaites found out the hard way, by attempting to build one from scratch: mining ore for steel, deriving plastic from oil ... it's frankly amazing he got as far as he got. A parable of our interconnected society, for designers and consumers alike.
Watch Video here
It takes an entire civilization to build a toaster. Designer Thomas Thwaites found out the hard way, by attempting to build one from scratch: mining ore for steel, deriving plastic from oil ... it's frankly amazing he got as far as he got. A parable of our interconnected society, for designers and consumers alike.
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