Industrial Design / en Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham /photos/industrial-design-programs-30th-annual-remade-project-debuts-may-30-at-ideal-in-downtown <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Thu, 22 May 2025 16:46:29 +0000 kingm24 123480 at Beloved Industrial Design prof ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas retiring after 33 years at Western /beloved-industrial-design-prof-ar-nas-o-lapas-retiring-after-33-years-at-western <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:49:34 +0000 thomps94 122938 at Western alum creates nasal spray device for opioid overdoses /inthemedia/western-alum-creates-nasal-spray-device-for-opioid-overdoses <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:02:25 +0000 thomps94 122546 at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø student's project, called 'Nove,' leads him to start his own business /wwu-students-project-called-nove-leads-him-to-start-his-own-business <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:00:42 +0000 thomps94 122478 at Industrial Design's 'ReMade' student project returns with a March 10 opening at Ideal /industrial-designs-remade-student-project-returns-with-a-march-10-opening-at-ideal <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:21:38 +0000 thomps94 122105 at Four ²ÝÁñÉçÇø juniors win the 2022 Global Innovation Awards for their Outstanding Kitchen Appliances /four-wwu-juniors-win-the-2022-global-innovation-awards-for-their-outstanding-kitchen-appliances <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 23:11:42 +0000 gallagm7 121611 at Pair of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Seniors Win the 2020 GRAY Design Awards for 'Lo' /pair-of-wwu-seniors-win-the-2020-gray-design-awards-for-lo <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:02:57 +0000 thomps94 119500 at Pair of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Seniors Win the 2020 GRAY Design Awards for 'Lo' /pair-of-wwu-seniors-win-the-2020-gray-design-awards-for-lo <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:02:57 +0000 thomps94 118520 at Everyday People: Astoria artist finds depth in two dimensions /inthemedia/everyday-people-astoria-artist-finds-depth-in-two-dimensions <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:22:36 +0000 thomps94 118281 at Western Industrial Design students' work on display in 2020 junior and senior shows /western-industrial-design-students-work-on-display-in-2020-junior-and-senior-shows <span>Industrial Design program's 30th annual ReMade project debuts May 30 at Ideal in downtown Bellingham</span> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/users/kingm24">kingm24</a></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-22T09:46:29-07:00" title="Thursday, May 22, 2025">Thu, 05/22/2025 - 9:46am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--nodephoto-collectionbody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><h2><em>ReMade 2025: Circularity explores products designed for disassembly, recyclability and material recovery.</em></h2><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <a href="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/Bespoke_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/large/public/Bespoke_1.jpg?itok=Z4KPmVAx" width="800" height="534" alt="Bespoke, a mobile made from decommissioned bike spokes, felt scrap, and butcher block offcuts. Created by Kylea Assayag-Nodine" title="Bespoke by Kylea Assayag-Nodine"> </a> </div> </div> <p>The Western Washington University Industrial Design program returns with its 30th annual ReMade exhibition, opening May 30th at Ideal in downtown Bellingham. &nbsp;Founded in 1995 by Professor ArÅ«nas OÅ¡lapas, ReMade challenges 12 junior-level students to transform discarded materials into market-ready products—moving from concept to storefront in just eight weeks. &nbsp;</p><p>Ideal, a Bellingham shop focused on good design, has partnered with our Junior Industrial Design Studio since 2009 to host this community-favorite event. Stop by, Friday, May 30th from 6–9 p.m., to meet the designers and take home a piece of sustainable innovation.</p><p>This year’s theme, Circularity, explores how products can be designed for disassembly, recyclability, and material recovery. Expect a vibrant mix of home goods, fitness gear, and playful decor—each crafted from reclaimed materials and accompanied by student-designed packaging and branding.</p><p><br><span>For more information about the ReMade project, contact&nbsp;Justin Lund at </span><a href="mailto:lundj7@wwu.edu"><span>lundj7@wwu.edu</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="block block--white-space vertical-space--2x"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> Wed, 05 Aug 2020 23:20:35 +0000 fraleyz 118082 at