FROLIC studio

28/04/2023

in , yay or nay?
Robo-pinion wanted! 🤖

How would you feel about using robots in healthcare?

We’re on a mission to revolutionise how we with robots in healthcare, and your thoughts matter!

Fill out the “Healthcare Robots” Typeform survey to share your opinion. Let your voice be heard, and help us design the best possible experience 🚀

https://frolicstudio.typeform.com/to/XGeXOjoL?typeform-source=linktr.ee

Share your thoughts

30/03/2023

At FROLIC studio, we simply love March 🌸 Why? Well, it brings along spring, and, should this not be a good enough reason, it is also !

In 2022, we toasted to FROLIC studio receiving its B Corp certification and proudly joining the B Corp network 🥂. Now, following this year’s B Corp Month’s theme , here we are, looking back on and sharing our experience towards getting “B certified” - hoping it can inspire and provide insights for others who want to “go beyond the status quo and take action to transform the economic system” 🚀. We are proud to be part of this community working towards a better and equitable future for all!

🔗 Check out our thoughts on our website: https://www.frolicstudio.com/insights/becoming-a-b-corp

Reflecting on our journey to use design as a force for good.

12/01/2023

📣 Our is back!

In this 2nd edition, we dive into sustainable strategies and materials from a product design perspective.

We have written down all we know when it comes to .

Ever heard of Doughnut Economics? Do you know what regenerative design is? Or would you like to learn more about sustainability? 💡 We've got you covered!

Just as a recap: a couple of times a year, in the form of a research Miro board, we share lots of insights, on a specific topic, we typically glean at . And, this time, we have created a PDF version of the Digest too!

Check out the board 👉 https://bit.ly/3iAFwAo

Or simply download it 👉 https://bit.ly/3X1EbRY

15/12/2022

When designing for , we are asked to introduce an additional dimension. Designing successful sustainable products requires designing harm out already during the design process, before it even happens.

But how can we do this in practice?

In this article, we illustrate a few design principles and, for each, examples of practical strategies that we can adopt - alongside better material choices - to strengthen our efforts on the path to more sustainable product design.

Check it out here: https://www.frolicstudio.com/insights/more-sustainable-product-design/design-principles

Design Principles.

17/11/2022

How to balance a product's quality and its impact on the environment?

In product design, that often comes down to material choices. At FROLIC studio, we dived deep into this challenge - as we believe it's part of our job to research, employ and advocate for materials that lead to more sustainable products and footprints.

In this article (part one of an upcoming two-part series), we share with you “better” materials insights that could inform more sustainable product design choices.

Check it out here: https://www.frolicstudio.com/insights/more-sustainable-product-design/material-choices

Material Choices.

27/10/2022

Let's raise a glass - literally - to all the creators out there: we are excited to share our latest project!

This year, we were in charge of redesigning the Lamp award for the , powered by ADCN, which celebrate the very best creative ideas in the Netherlands. ADCN asked us to embed material circularity within the design while keeping its high-end premium feel.

Want to know which materials we used and how we did it?
🔗Check out the full story here: https://www.frolicstudio.com/portfolio/award-winning-materials/

And in the words of the - “The world is changing dramatically and rapidly, directly affecting our work and lives. That's why we need creatives who care about the impact they're making - an impact that we can ripple out much further if united collectively, to inspire and affect the wider industry” ⭐️

The challenge Each fall, the Dutch Creativity Awards, powered by ADCN, celebrate the best creative ideas in the Netherlands. This year, the event was all about positive change. Leading the way, ADCN asked us to redesign their prestigious Lamp award. The challenge was to embed circularity within th

12/10/2022

Earlier this week, we shared our recent experience with cardboard pulp, and as an extra, here are some behind-the-scenes snaps from our workshop!

👉 In case you missed it, check out our highlights on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frolicstudio/

09/09/2022

When it comes to glass and its many qualities, we can’t get enough!

Here are a few photos from our trip to ‘t Quakeltje in Friesland that we couldn’t resist sharing.

Unlike the glass blowing technique we showed you a few posts back, Flameworking is a type of glasswork that uses a torch to melt and shape glass tubes.

Once the glass is heated to a molten state, it can be formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements.

01/09/2022

Keen to learn how to design smart products for a better world? Join FROLIC studio's founders in October for a 5-day immersive workshop in Como, Italy. As you go through the week, you will get hands-on with many design disciplines and bring your ideas to life through prototyping.

Worth mentioning that all the CIID workshops are rooted in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so this can be a unique chance to explore how the Internet of Things can be an essential ally for a more sustainable future.

Check out all the workshops spread over two weeks and register with the link below. We hope to see you soon in the historically rich setting of the Villa Del Grumello!

https://ciid.dk/education/popup-school/pop-up-school-italy-2022/workshops/designing-smart-products-for-a-better-world/

12/08/2022

On this sunny day, FROLIC studio celebrates its 9th birthday! 🌻 🎉
Here are our year's highlights:

🐝 B Corp
Yes, this is the year we were certified as a B Corp! We strive for a better world through design and are delighted to have joined a movement that reinforces our values.

✍️ Topics
Our projects brought us into the world of UX for AI, sustainable materials, urban farming and regenerative agriculture, dentistry, hospital equipment for low-resourced countries, water purification, and universal design. Research enthusiasts, check out our Research Digest on the latter (with more to come).

🌎 Better Planet Experiments
Earlier this year, we launched Better Planet Experiments, where we do little (pro-bono) explorations around a significant issue for organisations that lack the means to do so.

🏡 People
We're a full house, buzzing with different perspectives and roles and representing seven different nationalities.

Our doors are always open, so if you're in town, come to say hello, and maybe there'll even be some cake left 👋

12/07/2022

We are always on the lookout for more sustainable material alternatives, and for our latest project, our team has gone hands-on into the realm of glass.

07/07/2022

Are you right or left-handed? We don't know, but your dentist sure does 😉

One learning from our research is that people often skip brushing a tooth when moving to the other side of their mouth. That's why your dentist can spot right away whether you're right or left-handed based on which side of your mouth the neglected tooth is.

We discovered this and much more while working on a project around dental health, and, tooth be told, it was a real nail-biter! 🦷😬