Joe Doucet (designer)
Joe Doucet is an American contemporary designer.[1] His work was displayed in the London Design Museum and the Sainte-Etienne International Design Biennale.[2][3] He was the recipient of Good Design Award in 2008 and the 2010 World Technology Award for Design. Doucet was also selected the first AvantGuardian for Design by Surface Magazine in 2009. He holds over 30 patents for designs and inventions. [4]
Early life and education
[edit]Doucet was born in Houston, Texas. He attented ArtCenter College of Design, graduating in 1999 with a degree in Communication design.[5][6]
Notable works
[edit]Among Doucet's notable works are the BlackBox printer for text messages, which reconstructs relationships on cash register receipt paper, and the One Sense Noise-cancelling headphones, inspired by nature's warning signals.[7][8]
In late 2021, Doucet introduced the Airiva turbine, a visually appealing modular wind power system designed for urban environments.[9] The modular design allows for scalability and adaptation to various urban scenarios. After two years of development, Airiva estimates each unit can produce 1,100 kilowatt-hours annually, targeting commercial markets initially. Doucet aims for Airiva to integrate into urban landscapes, promoting clean energy adoption.[10][11]
Doucet in collaboration with the Times Square Design Lab (TSqDL), also created a crash proof 3D-printed concrete alternative to conventional heavy concrete street furniture like planters, bollards, and barriers.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Suqi, Rima (28 December 2011). "Fire Pits". The New York Times.
- ^ "Redesigns For Living: Joe Doucet Reimagines Headphones, Whiskey And More". Forbes.
- ^ "Joe Doucet". Bernhardt Design.
- ^ Williamson, Caroline (14 February 2018). "Joe Doucet Designs Transcendence Rug Collection in Support of Equality". Design Milk.
- ^ Lee, Adriana (2 October 2020). "Joe Doucet's Fashionable Face Shield Launches". Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ "Joe Doucet". NUDE Glass.
- ^ "BlackBox mobile phone IM printer is the dumbest and best idea of all time". Memeburn.
- ^ Storey, Nate (23 June 2020). "For Joe Doucet, Optimism and Empathy Are the Keys to Good Design". Surface (magazine).
- ^ Raja, Vidya (9 March 2022). "NY Designer's 'Wind Wall' Could Generate Enough Electricity to Run 4 Homes For a Year". The Better India.
- ^ Hood, Bryan (22 January 2020). "This New Propeller-Powered Plane Concept Trades Speed for Zero-Emission Flight". Robb Report.
- ^ "Joe Doucet's Airiva wind turbines are made for city streets and buildings". Dezeen. 9 April 2024.
- ^ Stamp, Jimmy (23 August 2019). "New 3D-printed, crash-proof benches debut in Times Square". The Architect's Newspaper.