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What does "lean" production mean to you?
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I recently sat in on a Solutions Alliance meeting hosted by Dakota Automation, Eurosoft Incorporated, IMA America, Inc., Koch Machinery and Schelling America, Corp and a considerable amount of time w…

Tagged: Schelling, equipment, Ima, lean, manufacturing

Started this discussion. Last reply by Suzanne VanGilder Aug 27.

What do I need to do to get YOU into an interactive community site today?

I'd lower the price, but it doesn't get lower than free. Laura's been doing a good job rounding people up, including people who teach and study at design schools. But the real value is in interactio…

Tagged: discussions, macs, site, community, media

Started Jul 30

Engineered Animals Saving Endangered Species?

This robotic elephant is made from reclaimed wood and steel. It can take up to 49 people for a ride. Every year, I take my kids to see the Shriners' Circus. And every year I feel conflicted. The…

Tagged: environmental, responibility, design, wood, MDF

Started Jul 1

So, What's New in Decor Development?
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I came across this post about end-cut drift wood flooring, and while it looks great, it also strikes me as something that would be difficult to make and a nightmare to maintain. It also got me think…

Tagged: decorative, surfaces, design, flooring, development

Started this discussion. Last reply by Laura Rowlett Jun 28.

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Suzanne VanGilder replied to Suzanne VanGilder's discussion 'What does "lean" production mean to you?'

Can these concepts be transferred into other areas of business?

August 27

Suzanne VanGilder added a discussion

What does "lean" production mean to you?

August 27

Laura Rowlett commented on Suzanne VanGilder's video 'TOP CHAIR: Herman Miller vs. Steelcase (BB Video)'

Seems that it's chair month for cool people: article on top task chairs in Dwell, Apartment Therapy photo essay about the same and now this. Is it possible that hipster office monkeys are just now rising up against sore backs and necks, or is it a g…

August 19

Suzanne VanGilder added a video

TOP CHAIR: Herman Miller vs. Steelcase (BB Video)

Boing Boing Gadgets editor Joel Johnson test-drives two chairs as chairs -- and as vehicles, for sliding down the hill outside his home office. Joel says: "...

August 19

Suzanne VanGilder commented on Laura Rowlett's video 'Substrate Song?'

Hmmm... not sure it conveys the utilitarian stability of particleboard. Maybe something with more universal appeal. I like where you're going with this though...

August 18

Suzanne VanGilder added a discussion

What do I need to do to get YOU into an interactive community site today?

July 29

Suzanne VanGilder replied to Nerdy Mom's discussion 'Kitchen Design Trends'

I too live in a small space, which is currently all the rage since it requires me to live as a minimalist. I deny consumer trends, save on energy costs and refuse to allow disposable plastic children's toys to accumulate in my home (that is another…

July 7

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July 1

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Engineered Animals Saving Endangered Species?

This robotic elephant is made from reclaimed wood and steel. It can take up to 49 people for a ride. Every year, I take my kids to see the Shriners' Circus. And every year I feel conflicted. The Shriners do great work. The yogi in me loves the…

July 1

Suzanne VanGilder replied to Laura Rowlett's discussion 'Composite Wood Takes Shape in Students' Designs'

Wow! This is some great stuff. I think student designs can be so inspiring. They tend to be unencumbered by convention. Although sometimes the work seems to be done without consideration for manufacturing practicality, (heck, I've run into many seas…

July 1

Antonio larosa and Suzanne VanGilder are now friends

June 30

Suzanne VanGilder added a blog post

Do You Make This Mistake With Your Digital Marketing?

I talk to many people in our industry about digital marketing and social media, and the vast majority of them make this mistake. Are you like this teenage boy? He's famous in the digital world for his place on awkward family photos, but you can make…

June 28

Laura Rowlett replied to Suzanne VanGilder's discussion 'So, What's New in Decor Development?'

In my reporting for the upcoming issue of S&P, I talked with industry experts who seek inspiration for decor papers in some pretty interesting areas of the world. Without giving away too much, I can say that the trend toward recreating exotic and ra…

June 28

Suzanne VanGilder added a discussion

So, What's New in Decor Development?

June 25

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June 22

Laura Rowlett commented on Suzanne VanGilder's video 'Expanding Table - Clever Engineering and Carpentry'

I want to see more of its underside. I'm sure that's where the magic happens!

June 22

Suzanne VanGilder's Videos

TOP CHAIR: Herman Miller vs. Steelcase (BB Video)

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Suzanne VanGilder's Blog

Do You Make This Mistake With Your Digital Marketing?

I talk to many people in our industry about digital marketing and social media, and the vast majority of them make this mistake.

Are you like this teenage boy? He's famous in the digital world for his place on awkward family photos, but you can make a name for your company in the digital world without the gawky shades and jazz hands.

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Posted on June 28, 2010 at 1:34pm —

Five Steps to Demystifying Social Media

Here are five things you can do today, for free, to make social media seem less like this:

and more like this:

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Posted on May 24, 2010 at 6:26am —

See How Easily You Can Have a Social Media Presence

There is no use denying it, social media is an integral way that people communicate in the business world. If there is any doubt, please watch this Social Media Revolution video, it's only about 4 minutes l… Continue

Posted on May 18, 2010 at 12:52pm —

Give Me Your Information Sources and I'll Filter Out the Junk

OK, I can hardly believe I am asking this, but will you please send me the sources you use for professional industry information?

I am looking for websites, blogs, forums, newsletters and even (gulp) news wires that you find relevant and interesting.

It's not that I am trying to fill up my inbox, goodness knows that it is already plenty full (as Peter Stasiowski pointed out following the brief glimpse at my mail icon afforded to those in attendanc

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Posted on May 14, 2010 at 11:00am —

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At 7:21am on May 6, 2010, Rick Murnane said…: You're very kind.

At 6:41am on April 6, 2010, Alycia B Schulz said…: Hi Suzanne,

Great seeing you last week! Looking forward to working together.

Alycia

At 7:26am on November 6, 2009, David Blankenship said…: Very nice to connect with you here Suzanne. I'm looking forward to images, video, and discussion on innovation and design.