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Aalto University Design Factory Review

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:51:38 PDT

Aalto University Design Factory from Oriol Pascual on Vimeo.

The place is just great. A mix of energetic and curious people on a context that provides all required tools for making things happen. I'd recommend you to check this post from Niti Bhan on her impressions on working at Design Factory .

I spent an afternoon with two of the people powering the Design Factory machinery; Jussi Hannula (project manager) and Esa Santamäki (Spatial Designer). In this video they tell us what is Design Factory, about their roles, the people working there, and were is Design Factory going.

In a previous post, we spoke with one of the startups at Design Factory; PowerKiss.

Aalto's Design Factory Startups: PowerKiss (wireless charging solutions)

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:00:01 PDT

Aalto's Design Factory Startups: PowerKiss (wireless charging solutions)

During my visit to Finland, I had the chance to visit the Design Factory from Aalto University ; a passion-based co-creation platform. There, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs work together to create design solutions taking a user-centered approach.

One of the startups hosted at the Design Factory is PowerKiss, a company that uses induction technology integrated into forniture to charge mobile devices like cellphones and laptops. As Maija Itkonen (founder) explains in this video, PowerKiss is already taking orders for their products and commercialization is expected to start in two months time.

I personally love the concept; imagine being at home or at a cafe and by simply positioning your cellphone or laptop on the desk, it gets charged. Great! Moreover, with the adoption of micro-usb as standard charging plug in cellphones, the possibilites expand beyond charging, including transmission of data. In this case, hyper-local data; a single table can transmit different data depending in which part of the surface you are positioning your device.

It's time to get rid of the spaghetti cable!

PowerKiss
PowerKiss on Threehugger
Aalto University Design Factory

Test - audio post from cellphone

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:34:37 PDT

Text message sent from Note Everything app (Android, free) to Utterli via

the email option. Would it publish the subject line, this text body, & audio

file properly?

Mobile post sent by Oriol using Utterli. Replies.

Interview on the Future of Energy (Lift09)

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:41:59 PDT

During this past Lift Conference, the people of WattWatt (The IEC's Electro Community Website) made a short interview on the future of energy & sustainability. Here, I give my view on what we can expect from energy production and consumption. Descentralized energy production, as proposed by Qurrent seems to be the way to go.

Adding Audio Messages to your Blog

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:06:02 PDT

I'd like to explore audio as a format to distribute content, specially short thoughts. How did I set this? From Utterli desktop app, to Twitter, Oriol.tv, & OriolPascual.com (StoryTlr)

Mobile post sent by oriolpascual using Utterli. Replies. mp3

Enviu Update; February 09

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:36:39 PST

A review of the projects and activities that keep busy the people at Enviu; the Dutch network organization developing business solutions for the major sustainability issues.

In this episode

We visit Silicon Valley clean-tech start-ups
Hybrid Tuk Tuk Battle starts prototyping
Sustento, Enviu's partner in Chile
Chalkboard Time: Fuel-Cells
Book & web recomendations
Available vacancies

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Enviu TV is Up & Running (beta)

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:18:51 PDT

I'm happy about this one; I've been videoblogging for almost two years now and had lots of fun with it. It's about the joy of creating content, and the excitement of exploring new distribution systems. The potential of new media is huge, so I proposed to my colleagues at Enviu to start Enviu TV; an internet video channel on innovation, sustainability & entrepreneurship.

Today, Enviu TV is possible thanks to people like Just Boon, our creative director (high-energy dude) and a group of cool interns from Dutch media schools. This is our first production, an official video for the Sustainable Dace Club & Club Watt. Currently, we're working towards a regular program. I'll keep you informed.

Featuring: Jules Deelder, Ted Langenbach, Andrea Moreira Santos, Denis van Leeuwen, Daan Roosegaarde, Stef van Dongen, Michel Smit, Aryan & Willem Tieleman, and many more.

Meeting Loic Le Meur at Picnic 08

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:17:35 PDT

This year I had for second time the opportunity to attend PICNIC, the cross-media conference held in Amsterdam's Westergasfabriek. The people of ON i ON Comunicación & Infonomia TV made possible for me to enjoy good presentations and meet interesting people (thanks Doris, Victor, & Silvia!) So, I had a chat with Loic Le Meur from Seesmic, and it was great!

I've got to know about Loic when he was starting Seesmic and decided to videoblog the entrepreneurial process of starting up a new media company on a series called Seesmic du Jour. Found inspiring the personal approach to the videoseries and how the brand connects with its users and general audience. I'm an ocasional user of Seesmic video service, however, due to Seesmic de Jour I feel great sympathy for a start-up that I saw grow during its firsts months of development.

Loic, thanks for the conversation, and the t-shirts (are fantastic!). It was great meeting you.

- Featured gadgets: Philips Power2Go portable battery, Nokia N96 with Seesmic client.

Club Watt, World's First Sustainable Dance Club - Live opening

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:46:01 PDT

A milestone towards a more sustainable future was accomplished yesterday evening in Rotterdam when Club Watt opened its doors to the public.

From idea...
It took three years to turn an innovative concept to reality. In 2005, Enviu -Innovators in Sustainability and architect studio Döll Lab partnered to answer the question; how would a sustainable dance club look like? Back then, this was merely an exercice to explore the potential to green the clubbing scene, in which I was invited to be part of.

Check the video interview to Stef van Dongen (Enviu), Michel Smit (SDC), & Ted Langenbach (Watt) over the history behind the Sustainable Dance Club

By October 2006, the concept was mature enough to be publicly presented at Rotterdam club Off_Corso under the title The Critical Mass (video). Reaction from media, club owners, and the general public was extraordinary and brought it to next stage when it appeared very clear to everyone that a market for a dance club that turns environmental efficiency into part of the clubbig experience existed. The final concept is a comprehensive one combining technical solutions and managerial practices that when applied could largely improve the environmental performance of a club while adding value to the overall experience.
As result, the concept turned into a company named Sustainable Dance Club (SDC) which offers solutions to club owners that lead to a reduction in relation to comparable clubs of:

30% energy consumption
50% water
50% refuse generated
30% CO2 emissions

...to realisation
Yesterday, Club Watt was the first one to take on board the collection of solutions and managerial approach and show to everyone that sustainability in Rotterdam means planet, people, & party.

In a world premiere ;-) I broadcasted live the unveiling of this new venue. You can follow the tour given to the press, and have a first-hand experience of the well-known Sustainable Dance Floor (video) by Studio Roosegaarde at the following videos (love my N95 running Qik!). Next week will upload a video covering the opening.

Unveiling of the Sustainable Dance Floor by Michel Smit & Daan Roosegaarde

Watt's Creative Director Ted Langenbach on the club's program

More about the Sustainable Dance Club

Previous posts on the Sustainable Dance Club are available here, here, here and here
SDC on YouTube
Hard data about club Watt sustainability performance is available on pdf format here and here
Amongst others, the Sustainable Dance Club is possible thanks to the brains and hands of Enviu, Döll Lab, SDC, Studio Roosegaarde, & Watt

Thanks to Jeanette & Lotte from Club Watt, and Vera from SDC for the support provided during the opening.

Disclaimer: since January 2008 I am a part-time business developer for Enviu - Innovators in Sustainability

How to Prepare Rom Cremat

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:40:55 PDT

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On July 16th, the Spanish coastal towns celebrate Virgin Carme festivity. In This video is shown the celebration at Port d'Aiguadolç, Sitges (Barcelona)

This virgin is in charge of protecting fishermen and sailors from the harshness of the sea. Traditionally, a fishermen boat will be selected to carry the figure of Virgin Carme on a parade followed by other fishermen boats. The celebration continues at the harbor where "rom cremat" is served and "habaneres" (sailor songs) are performed.

How to prepare a Rom Cremat

This is a form of drinking rom typical for any mediterranean fishermen related celebration. To a large heat-resistant bowl (CAUTION; it gets hot) add the rom, orange peel, sugar, cinnamon stick, and some roasted coffee beans. Fire it up and let (some) of the alcohol consume by steering and pouring. Stop the fire by momentarily covering the bowl (i.e. with a plate)

Cood it down, serve, enjoy it!

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)

Tags: rom, cremat, sitges, aiguadolç, carme, verge, barcelona, port

Presenting Rotterdam Innovation Lab @ iFest08

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:07:42 PDT

See video at Infonomia.tv

On July 10-12 I attended iFest, the yearly event organized by Infonomia that celebrates business growth through innovation. It was three days of getting inspired with the presentations of people like IDEO team, Hiroshi Tasaka, Peter Watson , Nick Leon, Herbe Lebret or Matt Kingdon amongst others.

Moreover, I got actively involved by presenting some of the things that excite me and that keep me busy these days. As result, I gave a short introduction to the XO Laptop (100$ laptop), participated at the first Pecha Kucha Barcelona, and introduced the Rotterdam Innovation Lab by Enviu, where I currently work as business developer.

iFest'08 videos (speakers' presentations & more)
iFest'08 pictures

Wubbo Ockels on Enviu's Hybrid Tuk Tuk Battle

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:27:31 PDT

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Enviu is busy these days with the so-called Hybrid Tuk Tuk Battle. This is a project aiming to find a technical solution to the in-efficient tuk-tuks (also known as auto rickshaws). This would allow a reduction of CO2 emissions and improve the quality of live of tuk tuk drivers. Last evening we had the kickoff party where, amongst others, the Dutch astronaut Wubbo Ockels expressed his support to this project.

More Hybrid Tuk Tuk Battle at Hybridtuktuk.com

More innovation & sustainability at Enviu.org

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)

Tags: hybrid, tuk, autorickshaw, oriol, pascual, orioltv, enviu, sustainability, innovation, india, wubbo, ockels, dutch, astronaut

Enviu visits RDM Campus (Innovation Lab)

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:03:41 PDT

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Enviu Innovation Lab aims to become a reference in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship & innovation. For this, Enviu is partnering with the Port of Rotterdam, Hogeschool Rotterdam, Rabobank, and Rotterdam Climate Initiative to open on 8-8-08 at RDM Campus.

In this video, some Enviu members and partners visit the space that will become the future Innovation Lab, which is currently under development.

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)

Tags: enviu, oriol.tv, oriol, pascual, innovation, lab, rotterdam, sustainability, rdm, campus

Exploring Issue-driven Entrepreneurship

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:45:46 PDT

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Enviu; innovators in sustainability, visited DOB Foundation Headquarters for a session about issue-driven entrepreneurship (solving environmental and social issues applying entrepreneurial principles. Fon van der Velden, facilitated the session.

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)

Tags: enviu, oriol, pascual, entrepreneurship, sustainability, environment, dob, foundation, orioltv

Enviu Day: Hybrid Auto-Rickshaw

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:31:28 PST

A session around the Hybrid Auto-Rickshaw (or tuk tuk) project was held today at Enviu's HQ, Rotterdam. I took it as an opportunity to test production of live video, where interaction with the audience was possible. The enabling tools include N95, Mogulus, & Qik.

Hybridtuktuk.com

Enviu Weekly -pilot episode-

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:06:05 PST

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Enviu is launching Enviu Weekly, a program reviewing the latest news around the projects of Enviu.This is the pilot episode; semi-raw, intros and outros missing, mistakes made (recorded in mono!) Next time, we'll do it better. Hosts; Stef van Dongen & Oriol Pascual.

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4)

Tags: enviu, oriol, pascual, rotterdam, weekly, orioltv, sustainability, ilab

Ecodesign, where are we...going?

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:33:43 PST

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A 2 minutes presentation about the current status of ecodesign in electronics industry. Presented during the PhD Day'07 by Oriol Pascual at the Faculty of Industrial Design, Delft University of Technology.

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)

Tags: ecodesign, sustainability, design, delft, oriol, pascual, opascual, tudelft

Visit to CaixaForum Barcelona

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:23:30 PST

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CaixaForum is a former Modernist textile factory which has been converted into an art centre. Music by Steffen Coonan. More videos at www.oriol.tv

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)

Tags: oriolpascual, orioltv, opascual, barcelona, caixa, caixaforum, lacaixa, art, montjuich, candida, hofer

Live Christmas' Day from a N95 to the Net

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:17:55 PST

Building a Robug

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:03:31 PST

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My friend Gert-Jan gave me as a present a Soda Can Robug; a DIY kit using a soda can as main bug body. Music: Robo Wars by Steffen Coonan. More videos at www.oriol.tv

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)

Tags: oriolpascual, opascual, oriol.tv, robug, green, science, soda, can

Lasplak goes XXL

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:16:03 PST

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Walking around Blaak in Rotterdam I found this amazing piece from Lasptlak which this time goes XXL, including elements of the urban landscape into the work. Podsafe Music: Dreamer Always Dream by Steffen Coonan

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4)

Tags: orioltv, oriolpascual, rotterdam, lastplak, urban, art, graffiti, crew

Counterfeit market Barcelona

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:23:21 PST

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Fancy to wear Prada, Gucci, Channel, or Lous Vuiton but avoid spending big bucks? Then, counterfeit is for you. Observing this temporary - always on the run - market in Barcelona, can't avoid to think about the actors involved and the relations amongst them; seller, buyer, original brand, market rules. One thing seems clear; consumers highly value brand image and are willing to sacrifice quality when product price is disproportionally low, in relation to perceived brand value.

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv )

Tags: orioltv, counterfeit, barcelona, oriolpascual, market, gucci, prada

SDC @ Green Challenge 07

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:15:54 PDT

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Green Challenge; five sustainable business ideas, 500.000 euros award, Sir Richard Branson, and one winner...Oriol.tv was there to bring you this tasty snack bite! More at sustainablerotterdam.com

Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Portable Network Graphics (.png)

Tags: picnic07, orioltv, oriolpascual, greenchallenge, sustainablerotterdam, sustainabledanceclub, sdc, richardbranson

Barcelona Experience Tour

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:31:10 PDT

Onsustain (my business alter ego) has been producing, together with YoungUrbans & MindMovers, an Experience Tour in Barcelona for a group of fifteen Dutch marketing creatives and media buyers. The tour combines presentations around communication and creativity, with an intense city experience.

Check the pictures by Ruud Tompot (MindMovers)

Speakers
Jaume Martinez - Mecanica
Petz Scholtus - Treehugger
Diego Aldanell - Sofa Experience
Alex Murray-Leslie - Chicks on Speed
Alfons Cornella - Infonomia

City Experiences at
Boqueria Market
Estudio Mariscal
Palau Moxo

Oriol.tv - Muesli Free

noreply@blogger.com (O. Pascual) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:33:39 PDT

Oriol.tv Promo #2 featuring Stef van Dongen from Enviu, Jamie van Lede from Origins, and Patrick Kruithof from The Moment Company. Recorded at CC Expresso Bar, Rotterdam (NL)

Podsafe Music by Steffen Coonan
Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)

Tags: orioltv, muesli, oriolpascual, promo, tv