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“… Humility: The state of being humble and unpretentious. Being humble is the best predisposition to learn and teach. This allows the taking and receiving of feedback in an open manner, always thinking positively and in the best interest of the group and considering the individual’s personal growth.”

“… design/art is a valuable and absolutely necessary source of inspiration and a force needed to move the design profession forward… a refreshing view of the ordinary, a source of insight and a window into the future that gives us the freedom to take the everyday design work to new levels.”

“… Great Designs are the result of an intimate understanding of the context. Without a clear understanding of the market, the user and the social drivers, a designer relies on guesswork and luck in order to produce a meaningful and lasting design.”

“… The American population is hard wired with a quick fix, “bigger-is-better” mentality. We are supporters of mega retailers that sell products that are cheap in terms of both price and aesthetic quality. This lack of design awareness has left American consumers with a different set of values and buying criteria.”

“… We must engage in the design and creation of new products with a clear understanding of why we do it. What is the underlying reason for creating something new? … if what we create does not have true value—meaningful products that bring advancement to the user and society—time, money and resources would have been wasted.”

“… A successfully designed product or service meets and surpasses customer expectations, connecting with them at both the rational and emotional levels. The design is only as good as the design brief that originated it, and a design brief is only as good as the insight that helped create it.”

“… Great designs are those that successfully balance beauty and function in the context they are going to be used.”

“… I see the opportunity to bridge the gap between what retailers want and what customers need.”

“… the line between product and service has become blurry… what matters more is the total experience. ”

“… I find it more useful to create a Business Brief rather than a Design Brief. The Business Brief in contrast looks at the overall business strategy of the product with a particular focus on business markets, sales strategies, distribution channels, etc.”

“… the role of the industrial designer is a privileged one in this new “green economy.” Designers are in a very important position to make a difference and create positive change in the way products are designed, manufactured, distributed, and disposed of.”

Members of manuelsaez ltd, Jordi and Brent, collaborated in the Benefit for Haiti at ‘The Creek’ in Long Island City, performing as DJs. The money raised in the event will be given to Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières). Comedians (Amy Schumer, Rob Cantrell, Neil Stasny, and Peggy O’Leary, hosted by Rojo Perez) and musicians (Lic Jazz Band, Michael Powers, Dharma Bums, Six Arm Tiger, Megan Kerper, and more) performed in the event.

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Senator Gillibrand (Hillary Clinton replacement for NYS) held a press conference at LaGuardia’s NY Designs about a tax credit that will encourage business to hire staff in 2010 and 2011. Manuel Saez, as a Design Business Entrepreneur, was invited to speak on his experience running a business in tough economic times.

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The CMYK Elektric Bike was auctioned at the charity event organized by Waterkeeper Alliance in the Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest. The auction purpose is to support the programs to protect clean waters, made by the foundation lead by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Chairman and Founder.

Distinguished celebrities attended to the event to support the cause, such as Paul Mitchell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Larry David, Brad Hall, Susie Essman, Ed Wilson and Gwen Stefani.

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Manuel Saez and Shunyi Wu from Rockwell Group were invited to speak at Parsons The New School for Design. The intention of the dialogue with the Industrial Design students was to give them insight of the real world in the Design profession. The presentation also covered an overview of the award-winning CMYK Elektric bike. The students also had the opportunity of test-ride the CMYK bike and enjoy the fun of the product.

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by Andy

Instead of answering why research is important, let’s find out what research brings to the table in the design process. The importance of research is not a question. The moment we give thought to a design challenge is the moment design research begins. By thinking, we are “going about seeking” interesting materials in the head, which is a form of research by definition.

by Tracy

Hello my name is Tracy, I would like to to get your opinion on what should I bring to an interview and what should I leave behind? I am senior Industrial Design student at SCAD.

Hi Tracy!

I think is always good to be creative in order to make a difference between yourself and the rest of applicants. Ideally, you look for a reason to be remembered by the person who interviewed you, but generically, certain documents end up being more of a ‘problem’ in the studio space that being helpful.

The team at manuelsaez ltd was recognized with three Spark Awards in 2009. The CMYK Elektric Bike was the most voted design taking the top prize while the Huni Chair and the Alta Chair received a Gold and a Bronze Award respectively.

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The CMYK ELEKTRIC Addiction has taken over! Jason rides along inside Autodesk gallery.

In the picture Jason Medal-Katz Marketing Director at Autodesk

Manuel Saez was invited to speak at the Stanford D School. Framed as a dialogue with the students and faculty, the presentation covered an overview of the award-winning CMYK Elektric bike and revealed some insights on how to start and run a design studio.

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The CMYK Bike received an overwhelming support from the public at the People’s Design Award, where in only two days it reached the second most voted design. It was clear that the environment was a top priority for the voters.

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Great times at the Cooper Hewitt Gala event.

In the picture Manuel Saez & Diego Saez

First Aired – 10/15/2009 08:00PM

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, the Butt Ugly and the Criminal; Discussions with Curtis B. Wayne, Manuel Saez, and Richard Thrush on “Ugly” design.

To listen to the show link here: Burning Down The House – Good, Bad & Ugly Product Design

In the pictures: Curtis Wayne from Heritage Radio & Rich Thrush from KAZ

Professor Huiming Tong from The GAFA (Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts) visited NYC and stopped by our studio.

In the picture: Manuel Saez, Prof. Tong & Diego Saez

American Latino TV will feature Manuel Saez on a personal interview that discusses the creative process and the business of design.

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In occasion we run into incredibly talented people, and in our last rip to Buenos Aires we met Manuel Figueroa, an old-school metal smith that is working on a chair project with us. It s a pleasure to observe and enjoy someone that controls his craft like he does, there is romance everywhere, the order in the shop, his antic tools the way he speaks and how the metal takes shape in front of our eyes as he works his magic.

In the picture: Victor Arancibar from Interieur Forma- KNOLL and Manuel Figueroa

“…It would be like a composer writing a symphony totally unaware of the color and full range and capability of some instruments.”

“… Our duty as designers is to ensure that our work has a positive impact on society and brings an honest benefit to the user.”

First Aired – 08/27/2009 08:00PM

This week on Burning Down The House, Curtis B. Wayne talks about internet journalism & design trends with a panel of guests including Michael Cannell, Manuel Saez & Jamie Waugh.

To listen to the show link here: Burning Down The House – Design For Everyman

In the pictures: The Boar’s head; Manuel Saez; Michael Cannell from the Design Vote.

Nothing can beat a Saturday afternoon at PS1. This picture captures the moment and the feeling.

In the picture: Andrea & Chino

The presentation at the UBA (Universidad de Buenos Aires) went great thanks to the team that helped organize it!!!

In the picture: professor Eduardo Simonetti; Manuel Saez; Karina Nussbaum; Angela Martin and Jesica Salzman

ManuelSaez ltd, award-winning design and development company, announces a new strategic partnership with Geiger International a manufacturer of architectural furniture and subsidiary of Herman Miller, Inc. Manuel Saez, founder and creative director of ManuelSaez ltd, has been appointed as Geiger’s first-ever Head of Design.

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Manuel Saez’s ergo latest innovation for Humanscale has claimed the attention of the New York Times. The award-winning Switch Mouse is lauded for its unique, health-conscious design.

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Manuel Saez was invited to be part of the jury of prestigious designers for the 2008 Spark Design Awards, the top global design competition.

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Manuel Saez was hired by Wing Lung, a design and manufacturing company in China, to conduct two high profile seminars focused on training Chinese designers in western thinking in terms of design process.

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ID magazine invited Manuel Saez to be a juror in the 2008 Annual Design Review, a showcase of design excellence that this year reviewed more than 2,000 designs from around the world.

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Humanair, an air purifier designed by Manuel Saez for Humanscale is currently featured at The Museum of Modern Art exhibition, “Design and the Elastic Mind,” from February 24 to May 12, 2008 in New York City. Humanair accompanies more than 200 designs on display that unite scientific research with the limitations, habits, and aspirations of the human being.

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The International Forum Design recognized The Switch Mouse with a 2008 iF Product Design Award. The goal of the iF competition has been to raise public awareness and celebrate excellent designs for more than 50 years.

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The Paramount, a Multi-Monitor Display System and the Switch Mouse, a revolutionary new mousing solution that brings unprecedented ergonomics to computer users designed by Manuel Saez have been awarded the prestigious 2007 GOOD DESIGN® Awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.

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Designed by Manuel Saez, The Switch Mouse, a revolutionary new mousing solution that brings unprecedented ergonomics to computer users was recognized by The Consumer Electronics Association with an Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award.

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The International Design Awards (iDA) have announced their winners. Nearly 1,000 professional and student entries from 42 countries were received. The competitions were in the categories of Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, and Fashion Design.

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Metropolis Magazine’s “In Production” section of the November issue features the Switch Mouse, designed by Manuel Saez.

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In its fourth annual report on the intersection of business and design. The “Masters of Design” feature in the October 2007 issue of Fast Company highlights the innovators and creators who are shaping design in business today

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