Rob Van Varick

Until recently, the design of everyday medical support devices, such as canes, walkers and commodes, stayed the same. @VanVarick changed this by creating a new line of mobility and bath safety products that combine function and style for @CVSHealth. bit.ly/3PaXELb

“How did everything that I used to do for fun turn into a research project on a tiny screen?” Heather Boesch of @ideo talking about today’s shopping experiences. #fcfestival

@WayneBrady “Being the boss doesn’t mean you are always right. Being the boss doesn’t mean you don’t have to listen.” #fcfestival

@SaraMenker “You can work backwards from the world you want to see, and design for it.” Using data to mobilize against climate change. #fcfestival

@EusticeTheSheep @midsummerqueer @alexhaagaard And yet you did.

@VanVarick @midsummerqueer @alexhaagaard I don't know anyone that would willingly engage with someone that started out by saying "you're completely wrong, I'm willing to tell you why." I mean not unless their paycheck depended on it.

@alexhaagaard Lol, nope. Not that either. Sorry for the offer.

@fractalspike @alexhaagaard Good question! Holes in seats have a few issues. When you are sitting on them naked for a few minutes they can become uncomfortable. The holes also become a place where mold and mildew build up quickly and, by the nature of being a small hole, are hard to clean. There you go.

@elizejackson Too simplistic. Industrial Design is all about designing for many to increase efficiency and lower cost so items are financially accessible.

@DianaBudds It was fun going through the process with you!

the designers at michael graves looked to woodworking and drafting tools to figure out more functional mechanisms for canes and bathroom-safety items — loved learning about those details! curbed.com/2022/02/michae…

This is currently top on my shortlist for product(s) of the year - essential work by @CVSHealth and @MGravesDesign fastcompany.com/90723100/the-l…

@elizejackson @kendrafeliciter Important to note that APHont can’t be used commercially. Or at least it couldn’t 10 years ago. Let me know if that’s changed.

New episode out! This time we’re talking to Dan Helmer, a politician who voted in favor of Virginia’s Fair Redistricting Amendment a few years ago! Listen on : anchor.fm/if-we-can-keep…

@EricaLWolfArt @maureeneganva @boygirlparty @karenlhope @LauraSassiTales @Kateywrites @mrshoffy @AirlieAnderson @studiohoffmann Don’t click the link. Erica didn’t tweet this.

We’re back with a new episode with @Lili_Scales !!! Listen at: anchor.fm/if-we-can-keep…

Endlessly recyclable plastic? Yes please! sciencealert.com/at-last-we-hav…

Having a drink in a bar in Chicago while traveling. #AAF football is on and I seriously thought I had slipped into an alternate universe #darktower style.

Very cool use of the iBot platform #DEKA Robots may soon make your FedEx delivery from Walmart, Target and Pizza Hut - USA TODAY apple.news/ACN11TtEYTwyzH…