studioPRODUKT is a creative agency that specializes in all forms of design and creative thinking.
James DeChant, Founder of studioPRODUKT, recently graduated from Ball State University’s Masters of Architecture program with a Graduate Certificate in Digital Design + Fabrication. James has a knack for making the ordinary EXTRAORDINARY and transforming creative ideas into reality. James is critical and creative and always looks to apply the framework he developed in architecture school to any creative project.
09/28/2012
awesome writeup and video on DarkRye of Chris Stuart and a few of the self initiated projects he has worked on in starting Luur Studio!
Dark Rye Issue 4 //EmergeAsk the dreamers, the makers, the doers and the growers, and they’ll tell you: There is a moment when your big idea goes from being just a thought (safe, secret) to being a calling; something you know you have to do or at least try.
06/25/2012
super cool website about the branding process
Identity Designed Identity Designed is a showcase and forum for those involved in the creation of brand identity design.
06/12/2012
i.M.A.D.E :: Institute for Digital Fabrication's Interior Fitout for the CMD is posted!
Center for Media Design « studioPRODUKT | Design i.M.A.D.E designed, fabricated, and installed custom machined plywood and aluminum work pods for the Center for Media Design unit at Ball State University. Designed primarily in Rhino and Grasshopper, the geometries are informed from a zero-waste strategy of cutting small undulating strips from full...
studioPRODUKT's androidKRAFT project is on scoop.it! check it out--it's in the middle of the page
The Robot Times glimpses into the culture of robotics
Architecture student explores the use of humanoid robotics in construction | Emerging Media Initiati Architecture student explores the use of humanoid robotics in construction May 2012 2012 May For many years, robotic technology has been an integral part of the industries of manufacturing, the military and s...
05/31/2012
Center 4 Media Design VIDEO is complete! i.M.A.D.E :: Institute for Digital Fabrication studioPRODUKT
Center for Media Design: Interior Fitout i.M.A.D.E (Institute for Digital Fabrication) designed, fabricated, and installed custom machined plywood and aluminum work pods for the Center for Media Design unit at Ball State University. Designed primarily in Rhino and Grasshopper, the geometries…
05/17/2012
A slightly older project from the fall. Finally found time to finish the video and animation!
Juncture « studioPRODUKT | Design JUNCTURE is a conceptual application of CNC fiber placement technology (composites – airplanes, carbon fiber, etc.) on a 1 person, temporary lodging. Due to the composite’s great strength-to-weight ratio, composites can span long distances while using a minimal amount of material compared to steel/...
05/16/2012
Center4MediaDesign interior fit-out video post-production in progress!
05/14/2012
studioPRODUKT's androidKRAFT competition submission is on ArchDaily!
Robot Workshop Competition Winners suckerPUNCH recently announced the winners of their Robot Workshop competition. The past few years have seen an exciting rise in the fascination with
05/10/2012
Everything for androidKRAFT has been compiled and posted! Videos and all!
androidKRAFT « studioPRODUKT | Design studioPRODUKT [James DeChant] is pleased to announce that androidKRAFT’s entry in suckerPUNCH’s 2012 Robot Workshop Design Competition placed 2nd amongst national and international designers.
05/10/2012
BOOK has arrived! Make sure you stock your book shelves and offices with a copy
Published… « studioPRODUKT | Design androidKRAFT–a thesis of studioPRODUKT–has been published for all of you to buy and/or download. The published book is a flip book with the project proposal on one side and the final project on the other side, providing a unique interactive experience for the reader.
04/27/2012
New post and video! Many more posts and updates to the site coming soon...
AcryliK « studioPRODUKT | Design AcryliK was a means of conveying the conceptual building design of androidKRAFT. A complex, clear acrylic model was lasercut and assembled through a 3-operation process. The entire massing of the facades and floors were modeled within Rhino (3d modeling) and Grasshopper (parametric modeling). Wit...