Derek Ing

Bio

My work is currently focused on the introduction of new prefabricated housing solutions... or more-so, a construction system that allows for deconstruction, augmentation, and future reuse of components. This effort is devoted primarily to "sustainable ownership". Imagine if you will, buying a home today, building it in a week, and living comfortably as the structure grows with the needs of your family. Once additions, have now become the framework for your children's first residence. The current standard of 'sacrificial construction' is critiqued, illuminating design opportunities across the board.

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Re_Phaze - current

2011

This is my graduation project. A study and critique of contemporary Canadian building practices has proven that traditional materials and construction techniques have become archaic, irresponsible, and wasteful. CLT, a modern wood technology is explored and improved to incorporate innovations in raw material sourcing, prefab manufacturing, and augmentable operation. Designing with this new technology also expands the products potential. Some key design features are within modular...
*glisten ))Hive

2010

This was a great opportunity to build experience in a fast paced design environment. Working together with the artist Julie Andreyev, and collaborating with fellow industrial designer Hyuma Frankowski, this interactive installation was featured in the CODE_LIVE Olympic exhibition.
Cozy

2009

The ultimate beverage cozy! A flat packed, hi tech, interactive, bent wood, biodegradable object that can be customized, marketed, produced, and distributed economically.

Bottoms up!

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Audio reproduction, Austrailia, Base Jumping, CLT, Cuba, excavation, forming, Germany, industrial design, Landscaping, language, Laos, Modularity, Sabbaticals, Singapore, Snowboarding, Technological Integration, The Earth, Wood

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