Locus Research™ creates insight through a unique research driven approach to product development. We seek to challenge and redefine product development through the use of research and life cycle thinking.
Our team has a system focus that incorporates product/service, brand, business, sustainability.
Since 2002 Locus Research has built a reputation for deep research, original design and effective implementation.... read more
Events
Dunedin |
9/10th July |
Christchurch |
16/17th July |
Wellington |
6/7th Aug |
Hamilton |
3/4th Sept |
Auckland |
17/18th Sept |
The Life Cycle Thinking Workshop series is back for 2009, with a set of two day workshops that deliver easily understandable information and applicable tools for sustainable design and development in New Zealand.
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Locus Research principal Timothy Allan recently traveled to Taiwan to speak at the industrial design Impressions Symposium. Read about experiences in Taipei...
Transform Initiative Success
23 June 2008 Zephyr Technology Ltd, an Auckland electronic design company in the Transform Initiative, was featured on National Radio's Morning Report for their Bio-Harness product...
Coast New Zealand at Urbis Design Day
20 April 2009 The Off The Hook Range was released with sun, sand and cocktails ....
Locus Welcomes New Team Members
16 Feb 2009 A new year and a fresh start as Locus welcomes more additions to the team...
Merino and Design a Winning Combination
12 Dec 2008 Locus designer to represent
New Zealand Merino industry internationally...
Life Cycle Thinking: Our report on the role of inventory analysis in New Zealand has been released...
www.med.govt.nz
Evolution Re-invention of the existing Design Mobel sleep system...
Case Study
www.designmobel.co.nz
Compass a US based product oriented research project...
Research Presentation
compassproject.co.nz
Transform Initiative catalysing change within the textiles sector...
An Innovation System
www.transform.org.nz
Curve Surf Travel System...
A2 Curve Surf Panels
A4 Curve Document
www.curvesurf.com
A Design Change article - This was published as part of the Sustainable Business Review 2008...
Prodesign - Life Cycle Tools and Analysis article - the final in a series of three articles...
Prodesign - Life Cycle Management article - the second in a series of three articles...
Prodesign - Life Cycle Thinking article - the first in a series of three articles on product design...