THE OPEN NOTEBOOK

Start with a good question.
Then work it out together.

Even a simple “if only it could do this” is enough.
We explore the context, sketch prototypes, check the theory and design experiments together.

01 Describe a real moment02 Sketch a possibility03 Check the numbers04 Design an experiment

CURIOUS MINDS. SERIOUS RESEARCH.

Two ideas taking shape.
The next one could be yours.

First, make the question specific. Then, make the numbers add up.
Here are concepts, calculations and answers still waiting to be tested.

Palmform dual-channel mechanical energy-harvesting mouse concept Concept research · Not yet tested

CHAPTER 01 / A BEGINNING PALMFORM

Palmform

Put the power in your hands to work for your device.

Dual-channel mechanical energy harvesting and human interaction

Concept bookEnergy modelFilms in two languages
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Treadspark twin-pedal human-powered backup energy concept Concept research · Not yet tested

CHAPTER 02 / A SPARK TREADSPARK

Treadspark

A little pedal power. A little more possibility.

Human-powered backup energy system

Design bookEngineering researchFilms in two languages
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IDEA 003 / YOUR TURN

Everyone has a what-if.
Share an idea.

You do not need an engineering background or a drawing.
Start with a simple “if only it could do this.”

01 Describe the moment02 Leave a question

Create your own categories · Submissions are public

START SOMEWHERE

Where would you like to begin?

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Studio research prompts

More possibilities for healthier work.

Questions and hypotheses to claim, develop or challenge.
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YOUR IDEAS, OUT IN THE OPEN

Your ideas, out in the open.

Real ideas left by visitors. The next research card might start right here.

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Opening the notebook…

SILLY IDEAS. SERIOUSLY.

Play is the starting point.
Sound reasoning takes it further.

Start with a need

Who would use it? What do they do today? Could a new object work better than the options already available?

Check the theory

Keep force, travel, energy and losses separate. State the assumptions so others can check the calculation.

Then test it

Build a prototype and ask questions an experiment can answer. Let real results decide the next step.