Rotadyne’s 2023 Milestones

Rotadyne’s 2023 Milestones

We’ve wrapped up 2023 and are officially in the new year! We want to extend our deepest thanks to our incredible team, devoted clients, and valued partners. It’s the collaborative spirit that has kept us going and we couldn’t be more grateful for the...
Design For Nature: Symbiotic Design

Design For Nature: Symbiotic Design

“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.” – Lady Bird Johnson Biomimicry has provided us with invaluable insights which have led to some incredible design solutions. We’ve previously outlined...
Design By Nature: Biomimicry in Industrial Design

Design By Nature: Biomimicry in Industrial Design

At its core, product design is about solutions. Naturally, designers are always looking for inspiration, or new supplies, to add to their toolkit or “solution-space”[1]. However, some designers have found a more organic tool, which has the added benefit of generations...
Designing Down Under: Tips for Durability

Designing Down Under: Tips for Durability

Ah, Australia. The land of spiders, surfing and sunshine. Lots of sunshine – about 3000 hours per year, in fact[1]. Australian weather is not just extreme – it’s also surprisingly erratic and diverse. It’s the climate of the champions, and we wouldn’t want it any...
Top Design Tips to Prep for your Project

Top Design Tips to Prep for your Project

  We’re all capable of having great ideas. But turning that into a successful product is a different story. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or otherwise in the field of product manufacturing, there are things you can keep in mind to make the process...
Keeping the Economy Circular – The Realities of Recycling

Keeping the Economy Circular – The Realities of Recycling

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We’ve all heard this phrase repeated to us throughout the last couple of decades. Yet, while this has become a common rhetoric, there has been limited improvement in our waste management efforts. In fact, recycling (or the lack of) has become...
Sunglasses

Sunglasses

We bet you didn’t see this one coming! Our last Iconic Plastic Product has made quite the spectacle in the fashion world, whilst doubling with the benefit of protecting your eyes from harmful rays of light. Originally created to simply reduce the annoying glare...
The Canoe

The Canoe

For this iconic plastic product, we go just around the riverbend to analyze one of the most ancient transportation devices: the canoe. Used for recreational, transport and sporting needs alike, this boat has been around since early civilization. Historically, where...
The Skateboard

The Skateboard

The skateboard: from underground subculture to global phenomenon, this iconic plastic product has been through many phases of popularity and design. Skateboarding is beneficial for riders of all ages, improving fitness and physical endurance. However it also has has...
Flip-Flops

Flip-Flops

They’re the oldest type of shoe, prevalent across multiple cultures around the world. Known for their versatility, breathability, ease of wear (and of course, powerful discplinary abilities), this iconic product will make your toes feel like they’re on...
The Wind Turbine

The Wind Turbine

Hold onto your hats, because this Iconic Plastic Product is truly breath-taking! When it comes to wind energy, things may seem easy breezy. But there are layers in the design of the powerful wind turbine, which throws caution to the wind. Whilst increasing in...
The BallPoint Pen

The BallPoint Pen

Next up on our list of Iconic Plastic Products, we have a list-making essential: the Ballpoint pen. A seemingly simple product, most people don’t question the manufacturing or design of their pens. Reliable and abundant, they are always there when we need them,...