The Icarus Nightcap: Recent Episodes

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Ever wondered how learning how to shuffle a deck of cards can lead to shelves with floating handles? Or how a degree in psychology can help predict which laptop consumers will buy? We're here to help you explore the weird relationships that result in ground breaking designs around the world. Whether you are taking a break from studying or listening to us before bed, we offer a few minutes of mind-tickling inspiration for all Industrial Design Engineers.

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Need a break from all the doom and gloom and your boring room? Listen to all the cool inventions that industrial designers in the professional industry are doing to help out with COVID-19 (sprinkled with a little useful information of course). Let us know what you thought about the podcast and give suggestions for future episodes at Icarus.nightcap@gmail.com

Hands-free door handle

https://www.materialise.com/en/hands-free-door-opener

3D print valves for breathing machines

https://www.cnet.com/news/3d-printing-may-help-supply-more-essential-coronavirus-medical-gear/

Mouth masks hospitals

https://www.dvhn.nl/binnenland/Ziekenhuis-Delft-gaat-zelf-2000-mondmaskers-per-dag-produceren-25486157.html

Decathlon Snorkel masks

https://www.bright.nl/nieuws/artikel/5067606/corona-masker-beademing-snorkel-decathlon-easybreath-coronatech

Formula 1 project pit-lane

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.uk-based-f1-teams-unite-around-project-pitlane-to-assist-with-ventilator.7G8gQu9v8j6aSgqk3P52fp.html

Articles helping elderly with their groceries

https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/16-22-march-2020/covid-19-graphic-design/ https://www.dezeen.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-covid-19-graphic-design-illustration/

Website Coronahelpers:

https://www.coronahelpers.nl/

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Need a five minute break from studying? Ease and tickle your mind with the first episode of the Icarus Nightcap. Made to give an interesting perspective on Industrial Design Engineering. Let us know what you think! Suggestions for topics that you want to hear are more than welcome: icarus.nightcap@gmail.com