Yoshino Power Unveils Revolutionary Portable Power Stations in Collaboration with Yves Béhar and fuseproject

Posted on 22/11/2023 by Tanvi Joshi

In a groundbreaking partnership, Yves Béhar and fuseproject have joined forces with Yoshino Power to introduce the world’s first series of solid-state portable power stations. The collaboration between these design giants and Yoshino Power has resulted in a four-unit product offering that not only redefines the aesthetics of portable power stations but also introduces cutting-edge technology for enhanced safety and performance.

Designer: Fuse Project, Yoshino Power

Yoshino Power, recognizing the need for a departure from traditional power station designs, enlisted the expertise of fuseproject to reimagine the product from the ground up. The result is a solid-state portable power station that challenges the conventional look of toolboxes and equipment, presenting itself as a lifestyle product. The mellow-green shade, a robust metal handle that seamlessly wraps around the shell, and a shatterproof, water-resistant interface contribute to a design that is both functional and visually striking.

The design team deliberately chose matte and muted green and gray tones as primary colors, steering away from the technical, bright color palettes commonly associated with battery and power tool categories. The metal handle, in contrast to painted finishes on competitor products, emphasizes durability and premium quality, making these power stations stand out in both form and function available in 4 sizes.

Yoshino’s new solid-state portable power stations boast a 50 percent reduction in weight compared to similar products, showcasing the fusion of functionality and aesthetics. Functionality takes center stage with built-in LED lights, AC, DC, and USB outputs, providing users with a versatile charging solution for gadgets on the go. Remarkably, these power stations can recharge from 0-80% in under an hour, ensuring quick and efficient power replenishment.

The user interface of Yoshino’s solid-state portable power stations has also transformed. fuseproject crafted a unique design, incorporating inspiration from outdoor recreation and lifestyle categories. The bee and honeycomb motif, symbolizing nature, hard work, and continuous energy, adorns various elements of the product, creating a cohesive and visually appealing user experience.

Yoshino Power leaps forward in technology by employing solid electrolytes instead of flammable liquid electrolytes and conventional lithium batteries. Solid-state batteries offer significantly higher energy densities, providing more power while enhancing safety during usage, storage, and transportation. These power stations are tailor-made for various scenarios, including backyard movie nights, off-road camping adventures, remote working, and emergencies.

Equipped with up to 11 ports, depending on the model, users can charge multiple appliances, electronics, and panels simultaneously. For environmentally conscious consumers, the power stations can also be recharged using solar panels while on the road, offering an eco-friendly alternative for on-demand energy.

As Yoshino Power unveils this revolutionary product line, the bee and honeycomb logo design by Yves Béhar and fuseproject takes center stage, further reinforcing the nature-inspired concept that sets these power stations apart. The fusion of innovative design and advanced technology positions Yoshino’s solid-state portable power stations as the go-to solution for those seeking both style and substance in their power needs.

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Yves Behar designs a foldable bed that uses sound and vibration to help you meditate and recharge

Posted on 08/06/2021 by Sarang Sheth

Yves Behar Fuseproject Opus Soundbed Folding Meditative Bed

Combining ‘Spatial Sound and Vibration with Proven Healing Practices’, the Opus SoundBed Opus uses a unique folding design to compress down to the size of an ottoman pouf. The bed was designed by acclaimed designer Yves Béhar of fuseproject, to appear less as a therapy tool and more like a stylish accessory that fits anywhere in a room and can easily be unfolded on command for a meditation/healing session.

Yves Behar Fuseproject Opus Soundbed Folding Meditative Bed

The bed, when fully opened, aims at providing an at-home multisensorial experience that “recharges the body and restores the nervous system”, according to physician Dr. Molly Maloof. Full-body vibrations and spatial sound provide an upgraded approach to therapy and healing, helping the body reduce stress and release the hormones associated with happiness and euphoria.

Yves Behar Fuseproject Opus Soundbed Folding Meditative Bed

The entire experience is powered by the Opus Journeys app, which lets you set personal goals, activate therapy sessions, and even sign up for remote therapy events and live events with leading experts in mindfulness, relationships, peak performance, and more.

Designer: Yves Behar for Opus

Yves Behar Fuseproject Opus Soundbed Folding Meditative Bed

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Can you 3D print wood? Yves Behar’s line of decor uses 3D printed wood that’s as good as the original

Posted on 11/05/2021 by Sarang Sheth

They look like wood, feel like it too. Hell, they even have those grain patterns that you associate with wood, but don’t let your eyes or fingers be fooled. This line of homeware designed by Yves Behar’s fuseproject isn’t made from actual wood.

The technology you’re looking at lies within the domain of 3D printing, but it’s much more advanced than you’d think. Developed and pioneered by Forust, a subsidiary of Desktop Metal, this 3D printed material is a unique composite of recycled sawdust and bio-epoxy resin… but here’s where it gets interesting. Forust’s printers can actually print annular rings, knots, and grains into the printed wood. These details don’t exist on a surface level either. You can sand them and run a coat of polish over them and they’d look exactly like real wood.

Forust aims at disrupting the furniture industry by creating a more sustainable alternative to cutting down trees for ‘valuable’ hardwood. Instead, their additive manufacturing techniques can replicate any wood using simply wood waste. The result looks and feels like wood, and has strength similar to wood too. It can be readily worked, fastened, and finished with conventional wood finishing methods… and I wouldn’t be surprised if, by some miracle, it smelled like wood too! Take a look at some of Forust’s samples below.

To help create realistic proofs-of-concept of their game-changing technology, Forust partnered with fuseproject. Led by Yves Behar, the design studio debuted Vine, a collection of bowls and vases that helped showcase Forust’s revolutionary printing breakthroughs. “Vine’s simple and pure forms embody the core capabilities of Forust’s printing systems in its ability to create elegant, one-of-a-kind products. The collection adds a naturalistic feel to any home and perfect for storing those easy-to-misplace items. Each can be presented on its own or layered with other pieces on a console, coffee table, or entryway table, with or without botanicals or other items”, mentioned fuseproject’s team. “Vine’s curving, organic form juxtaposes against its dense but lightweight wood and bioresin composition that exhibits the same functionality and structural durability as conventional wood.” The Vine collection is available on Forust’s online store, and you can even upload your own designs and get them fabricated in Forust’s faux wood.

Designer: fuseproject for Forust

Fuseproject’s newest air purifier design takes your furniture one step closer to being smart

Posted on 28/09/2020 by Gaurav Sood

In the current pandemic, we are all compelled to be at home more than ever before. We consider indoors to be safer than the outdoors and tend to overlook the air quality we live, eat or sleep in. Poor air quality at home/workplace can have a negative effect on health leading to problems like asthma, allergies and sleep issues amid many other short and long-term health effects. Air purifiers have stepped in as alternatives to free the air of dust particles, pet dander, foul odor and more – making the air breathable and safe.

We have seen a fair share of air purifiers and it’s easy to conclude that not all of them are created equal. Drawing on the success of its previous air purifiers that have been regarded for quality and effectiveness, fuseproject has in association with Coway, designed the next winning approach to air purifiers. Dubbed the Coway Icon Air Purifier, this is a reworked and modified variant of the plasticky box-like utilitarian purifiers. It boasts a smaller and flatter form factor to sit along a wall, presenting users more flexibility in room placement. The quiet and powerful Icon integrates smart technologies to be more than a simple box doing its chores – it comes with its own smartphone app that can be used to control the functions of this air purifier remotely. The app also provides a status report of the air quality and its lifecycle, informing when cleaning or replacement is necessary. The team explains, “Clear communication to the user is key. The Icon’s UX status was designed through straight-forward messaging that lights up to the touch through the top surface, and then disappears shortly after. We designed the subtle touch surface to display a lightweight font and data as an easy way to understand the air purifier’s benefits and efficacy. Additionally, mood lighting can be set in different colors.”

Fuseproject behind the award-winning (IDSA awardee) Coway Icon Air Purifier is a celebrated design and innovation firm led by designer Yves Béhar. For more seamless integration into the living space, the air purifier is made for refined material in a wooden finish. It comes in a neutral color tone and features LED-enabled buttons on the touch control panel alongside a wireless charging pad for smartphones (iPhone).

Designer: fuseproject

Yves Behar-designed Underwater Research Station’s architecture is inspired by coral reefs

Posted on 22/07/2020 by Sarang Sheth

Designed to spearhead the movement of studying our oceans for newer, more effective ways to save our planet’s fragile ecosystems (and to also help better understand and predict erratic behavior of our oceans and the tide/weather patterns associated with it), the PROTEUS is the marine equivalent of the International Space Station. The project was created as a collaborative effort between the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center (FCOLC) and Yves Behar’s design studio fuseproject.

“At 4,000 square feet, PROTEUS will be three or four times the size of any previously built sub-marine habitats, accommodating up to twelve people at once”, says Yves Behar. The Proteus, designed to carry out a variety of research missions, is permanently anchored to the ocean floor, with individual pods sticking out of the main facility like the tentacles of a coral polyp or an anemone. These modular pods accommodate a variety of uses such as state-of-the-art laboratories, sleeping quarters, bathrooms, medical bays, life support systems, and storage. These pods can be easily attached or detached based on their need. The largest pod (which stays permanently affixed to the main structure) houses a moon pool, allowing submersible vessels to enter the Proteus.

Designed to be a large, permanent research facility, the Proteus will see scientists, technicians, and researchers spend weeks (or even months) in it at a time. The architecture of the facility accommodates a variety of common spaces including a living room, kitchen, dining, and work areas to help occupants spend their time comfortably. The individual pods and the main structure are even equipped with enough windows to allow sunlight to illuminate the interiors during the day too.

Designer: Yves Behar (fuseproject) for Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center

Fuseproject’s new robot Moxie is what happens when AI meets Pixar

Posted on 15/05/2020 by Ruchi Thukral

With all kids staying home, parents are running out of ideas to keep them occupied and most importantly, emotionally healthy during these crazy times. Some are lucky to have siblings or a pet, but there are many kids out there without a companion that is not working from home. Fuseproject has designed a brilliantly adorable robot, Moxie, who is going to be your child’s new best friend! Trust me, parents are going to love this one (hint: homeschooling feature) and even though I am not a parent or a child, I really would like to have Moxie too so it doesn’t get too lonely in quarantine.

Moxie was born to give children (between the ages 6 and 9) an emotionally aware pal who also came equipped with teaching capabilities – a dream come true and even more so given the current times. Technology and design are proving to be the saving grace for not only essential workers but also for everyone staying home. Fuseproject is taking this opportunity to create positive human-machine interaction for the next generation. “Moxie, a revolutionary animate companion designed in partnership with Embodied, Inc. that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive learning for children across the ability spectrum—from neurotypical to neurodivergent—through play-based learning and interaction,” says the team. It is built to be so smart that children can even whisper secrets to communicate with Moxie through the teardrop-shaped ears and microphone on either side of its head – one of its most distinctive physical traits that encourages a meaningful bond. The Pixar-ish robot has an all-star group of AI investors like Amazon, Intel, Sony, and Toyota including Chief Creative Officer Craig Allen previously worked at Jim Henson and Disney.

The $1,500 price tag comes with the skills of experts in child development, engineering, technology, game design, entertainment, and designers who poured in their best to create Moxie. This resulted in immaculate features like facial expression, overall shape, color palette, and exterior materiality to encourage prolonged interest and optimize fluid social interaction. The team focused on balancing the details to inspire engagement and make sure children resonated with the robot. “All its expressive and endearing features—including the ears, head/playful projection tip, speakers, and arm/hand/finger details—come together to tell an otherworldly story about Moxie as a friendly companion from The Global Robotics Laboratory (G.R.L.) sent out as a robot ambassador with a mission to learn what it means to be a good friend to humans,” elaborates the team on why they chose the forms and functions they did for the robot. The expressions truly are so cute it almost looks like a cross between a robot and an elf!

Moxie radiates a playful persona with a positive character, unlike most AI robots we’ve seen so far. Children will learn and safely practice essential life skills such as turn-taking, eye contact, active listening, emotion regulation, empathy, relationship management, and problem-solving. Sure, parents can teach that too – but is a child more likely to listen to parents instructing them or through a smart ‘toy’? Children are always curious about the world around them, now more than ever they have more questions about it. Moxie steps into the picture to help them comprehend the marvels of technology at their level of understanding. Will Moxie be the robot that changes how we feel about their kind?

Designer: Fuseproject

Yves Béhar’s fuseproject needs a Senior Product Lead

Posted on 27/06/2019 by Neha Mistry

Founded in 1999 by Yves Béhar, fuseproject is an award-winning, integrated design agency. Taking a long-term approach to developing products, experiences, and brands, fuseproject works globally and across a wide array of industries as diverse as technology, furniture, fashion, environmental design, and consumer goods. We fuse together design disciplines including design strategy, industrial design, brand, packaging, experience design (UI/UX), and environmental design for corporate clients and startups such as Herman Miller, Samsung, USAID/DFID, PayPal, Movado, Kodak and many more.

The LOVE Turntable designed by fuseprojects brings the best of the old and the new – the texture of vinyl audio, with the benefits of digital track skipping and ease of transportation.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a creative, design-minded Senior Product & Portfolio Strategy Lead to help us answer the “what and why” of design. Senior Strategy Leads are experienced mentors on our strategy team who help clients and internal teams solve critical business and design challenges – framed by customer insights, competitive advantage, product and brand positioning, and creative thinking. They are expected to lead a range of design projects, from brand and product strategy and design to the development of future business visions or identifying new opportunity spaces. This role is a bridge to the client-based team offsite and will oversee the team at our SF-based headquarters. Note: While we are fully welcoming of former designers, this role requires comprehensive strategy-specific experience.

Responsibilities

+Providing strategic oversight across multiple programs and work streams that span physical product, digital, environmental, and service design
+Mentoring multiple strategists on multiple projects to help them achieve their best results, and the best outcomes for clients and the team
+Comfortable with collaborating with remote teams, and lead the SF-based team at our headquarters
+Ensuring that user needs and motivations are kept top of mind for clients and designers throughout the design process
+Organizing, conducting, analyzing, and synthesizing primary and secondary research on a global scale into actionable insights
+Leading brainstorms with a range of internal team members
+Designing client-facing presentations, which includes writing, thoughtful image finding, and designing visual information with the intent of telling a compelling story
+Leading client-facing workshops, which includes guiding multi-disciplinary groups through exercises that define objectives and success criteria, inform project direction, and inspire design
+Working with teams of industrial designers, digital designers, and graphic designers on the creative product and brand development process within tight, frequently changing timeframes
+Actively participating in a variety of strategic and creative activities to translate business, customer, market and competitive realities into business, product, and brand innovations for both large, existing corporations and not-yet-launched startup ventures
+Leading presentations and strategy sessions with senior executives; making substantiated recommendations to client’s product, brand, experience, and business strategy
+Collaborating with account management and team leads to define/refine scopes, briefs, and approaches to the projects
+Lead internal initiatives to improve our culture, management, tools & processes

Education and Experience Required

+7-10 years of experience in product innovation, product management, brand management, and/or strategy consulting
+At least 6+ years in a consulting environment
+Strong understanding of, interest in, and passion for design
+Ability to travel about 20% to the client site internationally
+Solid analytical skills with an ability to gather, analyze, and quickly synthesize key information to objectively craft and support recommendations; field research and ethnography experience
+Love for collaboration with a readiness to jump in and work with a diverse group of people and spearhead brainstorms and conversations; willing to put the good of the project before personal interests
+Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work autonomously and be a self-starter in a demanding environment
+Comfortable and willing to present and defend your strategic point of view with senior team members and clients
+Demonstrated skill in verbal, written, and visual communications, with a particular emphasis on bold, impactful storytelling; strong visual design skills are a plus
+Familiarity with Keynote, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and other creative software; expert use of these technologies is a major plus
+Bachelor’s degree
+MBA or graduate degree in related field preferred

Location

San Francisco, CA

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YD JOB ALERT: Join Fuseproject as an Environmental Designer

Posted on 08/03/2019 by Sarang Sheth

fuseproject, a studio started by Yves Behar, is looking for an Environmental Designer to join their team in San Francisco, CA. fuseproject has been responsible for the designs behind many winning brands like Jawbone, Sodastream, Tile, WD, Paypal, August Systems, and many more. With their signature approach to design intervention, fuseproject has been one of the most influential design studios the world has ever seen, providing award-winning services that span across innovation, strategy, industrial design, brand design, and even digital design!

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an Environments Designer who really knows their way around a sketch pad, model shop and computer. You should be up to date on the latest trends and styles. You have a passion for unique contemporary solutions. On top of having the design chops, you have strong communication skills, proven collaboration skills with large project teams and the ability to collaborate in order to deliver exceptional results.

Founded in 1999 by Yves Béhar, fuseproject is an award-winning, integrated design agency. Taking a long-term approach to developing products, experiences and brands, fuseproject works globally and across a wide array of industries as diverse as technology, furniture, fashion, environmental design, and consumer goods.

We fuse together design disciplines including design strategy, industrial design, brand, packaging, experience design (UI/UX), and environmental design for corporate clients and startups such as Herman Miller, Samsung, USAID/DFID, PayPal, Movado, Kodak and many more.

In order to apply you MUST submit a portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver core interiors and environmental design expertise to multi faceted design projects at a world-leading product design, strategy and brand-building firm.
• Support the delivery of comprehensive design submissions to clients in a timely manner.
• Present to client and internal stakeholders with full confidence and knowledge of project scope and direction.
• Demonstrate creative abilities and applied problem-solving skills.
• Self-manage and demonstrate high level of professional maturity.
• Be quality minded and self-motivated.
• Partner with Strategy, Industrial, and Experience Design teams within fuse to execute and deliver uniquely strong, world-class, game-changing designs, and outcomes.
• Assist in the development of designs, immerse yourself in project development and the production processes, and have an ability to work cooperatively within the design team.
• Ability to travel internationally on a regular cadence.

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Architecture or Environmental Design.
• Experience in retail, environmental design, pop-ups, commercial interiors, or trade shows.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with contractors and fabricators; experience overseeing custom fabrication and on-site implementation.
• Minimum three years practical experience across all phases of design: conceptual design/sketching, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Excellent 3D Visualization skills.
• Experience integrating merchandising, signage, video, and print graphics into environmental design work.
• Contemporary, internationally-savvy design sensibility.
• Strong portfolio of completed, well-documented projects.
• Proven collaborator on large project teams. The ability to ‘lead and follow’ within internal project teams.
• Strong organizational and communications skills. Excellent client presentation skills, experience presenting to senior clients and groups, and ability to assemble visual presentations.
• Leonardo Da Vinci-level sketching abilities.
• Software skills: e.g. Sketch-Up, InDesign, AutoCad, Keynote, +Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Rhino, Keyshot, V-Ray and 3DMax, core business productivity suites.
• Ability to deliver against aggressive deadlines, on-time.
• Understanding of building, fire, and life-safety codes.
• Understanding of typical fabrication detailing and processes.
• Proficient in researching and proposing FF&E and sustainable selections while working within budget limits.
• Expert in CMF (color, materials, finishes).
• Knowledge of current vendor resources in floor and surface materials and finishes, glass systems, lighting systems and controls, fabrics and coverings, seating, desking and offices systems, furniture, A/V integration.
• Uncompromising passion for unique, crisp, and distilled contemporary solutions.

LOCATION

San Francisco, USA.

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YD JOB ALERT: Fuseproject is looking for a Senior Industrial Designer

Posted on 13/12/2018 by Sarang Sheth

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fuseproject, a studio started by Yves Behar, is looking for a Senior Industrial Designer to join their team in San Francisco, CA. fuseproject has been responsible for the designs behind many winning brands like Jawbone, Sodastream, Tile, WD, Paypal, August Systems, and many more. With their signature approach to design intervention, fuseproject has been one of the most influential design studios the world has ever seen, providing award-winning services that span across innovation, strategy, industrial design, brand design, and even digital design!