about
larddesign
Welcome to larddesign. Larddesign creates products to enhance freedom of movement in an urban context, both social and sustainable. Urban mobility is the leading design issue. By redefining products, challenging stigma's and taking an open view on markets, unorthodox products are designed. Scroll down to read more about the design process, services, framework, the studio and Lard Breebaart bio.
process
In four steps we can develop a bright idea into a producible product. In STEP_00 the strategy and scope is formulated. In STEP_01 ideation takes place. STEP_02 concerns product development up to feasibility. STEP_03 is the translation from a design into actual producible product. STEP_04 consists mostly of supervision on 0-series, samples and implementation.
service
Larddesign combines research and product design to come to feasible sustainable innovations. Larddesign can offer a wide range of design expertise's and besides we have a large and professional network for specialized services. Larddesign is consistent with the general BNO term and conditions (download on contact page).
framework
Present design processes demand for transparency in the designers motive. Where do we find the center of gravity within all values of design. Within larddesign we aim to find the ultimate balance in 'comfort', 'utility' and 'fashion'. All other values are in service of the right balance within CUF.
studio
Larddesign is founded by Lard Breebaart in 2005. Since 2007 the larddesign studio is situated in the former shipyard building NDSM in Amsterdam North. The NDSM is characterized by its broad based creativity. Designers collective 'de Kas' houses several creative firms among which larddesign. You will find us on number N8; the green structure on the first floor.
bio
Lard Breebaart is born in 1977 in Leiden, The Netherlands. After graduating in Industrial product engineering at Delft University of Technology Lard setup larddesign so he could explore emerging fields of design engineering. Lard's personal ambitions focus on personal mobility in an urban context. His specialty is to combine creative ideation with product development on the interface of textile and consumer products.
work
o'neill headphone
Already existing O'Neill speakers sets can be modularly placed in different garments. The speakers can also be placed in this catchy and sportive headphone. The headphones contribute to the experience of O'Neill garments. The design is unorthodox, fun, clean and wearable. It breaks with the assumption a headphone should be technical, fragile, plastic and black.
handje
A little hand holds plastic bags until one needs it. This magnanimous product has the aim to reduce the amount of plastic usage. It is made of Solanyl's biodegradable plastic, using waste from the potato industry. This product will be used in stores or on bikes to facilitate the public sharing of plastic bags.
bugaboo boxer
A modular system for carrying luggage. Carrying luggage is generally experienced as a load while travelling. The Bugaboo Boxer transforms the load into a lust. Steering the luggage is integral to the Bugaboo Boxer. On four wheels for full freedom of movement, on two wheels for all terrain. The typical Bugaboo hinge part with rotating arm makes the design transparent in use.
o'neill audio sandal
Connect your Ipod or any other MP3 player to your audio sandals and listen to your music (in stereo) on the beach or in a park. Together with your friends you can create a full sound system. A jack and plug are used to connect your MP3 player and for charging the battery. A hermetically sealed, rigid and compact housing is protected against water, sand, salt and high temperatures.
marqt shopper
The new Dutch supermarket chain Marqt is specialized in fresh and healthy food. Locally produced and of clearly stated origin, in short: good honest food! Cow skins obtained from Waterlands Weelde farm are ecological tanned and stitched nearby. It's plain design and durable material make the shopper an evergreen. The user intrinsically says 'I firmly stand behind Marqt philosophy'.
multiple socket
In general, multiple sockets have very little flexibility or differentiation. They split one line into six, have a power button and that's about it. The possibilities are endless to specify this product and its functions. Clean design communicates electricity, the wires can be organized on top or in the box. Every socket is operated as on a switchboard. The box itself is a laptop stand.
news
speechlab hearing aid january 2010
Speechlab, an innovative hearing aid company, pre-assigned larddesign to research and design a new generation of de-stigmatized hearing aid.
joao rocha design student TUD january 2010
Joao Rocha, a student industrial design from Delft University of Technology started his graduation project under supervision of larddesign. Assignment: design an easily accessible acquirable Disaster Preparedness Solution for the first 72 hours after the onset of Disaster. It has to provide the users with a minimum of supplies for survival and initial recovery of Disaster Survivors.
product handje in tanker november 2009
The new Amsterdam newspaper wrote an article on Handje.
patent pending on klappie september 2009
A new constructional toy was invented by larddesign. One can create shapes by folding more parts together. Ten pieces can make the shape of a ball. The freedom of shape is endless when building with large numbers of components. Almost any shape can be created as long as it is amorphous. The toy is a mix between a puzzle and a construction material. Picture not available yet.
xtralard in l'officiel august 2009
An xtralard bag was used in a photo shoot for the September edition of L'Officiel.
komo experiments juli 2009
Komo makes great materials, especially when 8 layers welded together.
larddesign on babyslings may 2009
Larddesign is assigned to design an easy to use baby sling. Meeting the needs of young urban parents, both male and female. A shoulder bag like model is used to carry a baby in its first six months after birth. Picture not available yet.
use less move more january 2009
On assignment for TiiB (Turn ideas into Business) larddesign is responsible for developing the new brand Useless ('use less, move more'). The brand focuses on two social dilemmas; how to provide mobility and produce durable products. Clean and contemporary design communicates the 'useless' philosophy.
heineken brand store bag line june 2008
After 9 months of research, design and production the line of Heineken accessories came into the market in the newly opened brand store 'the City' in Amsterdam.
studio ndsm werf april 2008
Larddesign has returned to NDSM shipyard to hold studio. The company had a warm reunion with the designers collective 'de Kas'.
audio graffiti on DesingMai may 2006
At several places throughout the metropolis this device will be hung up. It has two simple functions, it can record and it can play. It will remember the voice of the city. Instead of painting graffiti on a wall audio graffiti will record it audibly.
clients
clients larddesign
Working for a broad range of clients larddesign has gained a widespread network to work with. In all the STEPS throughout the design process we can involve parties (if needed) to jump in for (guerilla) marketing, visualization, brainstorming, sales strategies and product engineering.Interested in working with larddesign, drop a mail to xtra@lard.nl.
contact
larddesign studio
tt neveritaweg 15n8
1033 wb amsterdam
the netherlands gmaps
phone: +31 207859269
mail: xtra@lard.nl
web: www.lard.nl
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kvk: 342 326 27 lard design
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