PUSH Product Design is a full service industrial design firm located in Birmingham, Alabama. We push through challenges to create breakthrough solutions. PUSH is… and more. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11018644-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}Tumblr (3.0; @pushpd)http://blog.pushpd.com/ We had a very fun experience recently that we’d like to share. Banks, a student at...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/786262872http://blog.pushpd.com/post/786262872Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:32:00 -0500education We are making good progress on our Tech in the Works grant.  The initial iPad app development has...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/729525309http://blog.pushpd.com/post/729525309Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:43:00 -0500We are proud to announce that a joint effort between Auburn University and PUSH has been awarded a...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/593218008http://blog.pushpd.com/post/593218008Wed, 12 May 2010 15:29:00 -0500This idea is driven by the supreme urgency of getting some type of fix in place immediately.  The...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/587499131http://blog.pushpd.com/post/587499131Mon, 10 May 2010 14:44:00 -0500 “Design for People,” an exhibit about PUSH and industrial design had a great turn...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/465767403http://blog.pushpd.com/post/465767403Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:11:00 -0500art galleryUAB Arts Gallery is having a show next week all about PUSH!  We are very excited and humbled to show...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/428901299http://blog.pushpd.com/post/428901299Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:53:00 -0600 If you’ve ever played team sports, you might remember that individual sitting on the bench...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/274709452http://blog.pushpd.com/post/274709452Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:43:00 -0600sportsconsumer electronics<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8055321&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8055321&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8055321&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br/><br/>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/274809443http://blog.pushpd.com/post/274809443Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:43:00 -0600sportsconsumer electronics PUSH had the pleasure of assisting artist Jane Timberlake Cooper design a color facade to a local...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/221057863http://blog.pushpd.com/post/221057863Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:04:00 -0500artlaser cut This NY Times article does a great job explaining the situation many people run into when...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/190310994http://blog.pushpd.com/post/190310994Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:54:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/M74xkm4YVpwbcxswSj8Ikmzao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Locabulary Lite is now available in the iTunes store.  The app can be downloaded for free and will work on any iPhone or iPod touch.  We will be releasing a more complex version of the application in the near future and are hoping that we will be able to gather a large amount of feedback based on the lite version.  To read more about the future of Locabulary and the idea of <a href="http://blog.pushpd.com/post/133146927/an-irondale-design-firm-has-created-a-tool-for-the" target="_blank">location based vocabulary,</a> check out the news article below.  To read more about <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=322448547&mt=8" target="_blank">Locabulary Lite</a>, check out the iTunes store.</p>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/141501791http://blog.pushpd.com/post/141501791Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:19:00 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/M74xkm4YVpcpdkx1LXsvvDf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>An Irondale design firm has created a tool for the speech impaired that can be used on Apple’s iPhone.</p> <p>“Locabulary” grew out of discussions the team at PUSH Product Design had with Drew Davis, a pediatric rehabilitation physician who is an assistant professor at UAB. Davis and another doctor treat about 4,000 patients in their practice, specializing in children and teens who have physical or cognitive disabilities, such as muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis or traumatic brain injuries.</p> <p>Davis was interested in PUSH’s work in design, believing the firm could make affordable technology for the disabled. PUSH, a firm of Auburn-educated engineers and designers, has designed everything from spinal implants to video gaming equipment.</p> <p>The result was Locabulary … <a target="_blank" title="The Birmingham News" href="http://www.al.com/business/birminghamnews/news.ssf?/base/business/124557211565320.xml&coll=2">read more</a></p>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/133146927http://blog.pushpd.com/post/133146927Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:18:00 -0500appsiPhoneinclusive designmedicalnewspress<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="270" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4477891&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4477891&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4477891&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="270"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>We have been working on creating a polished model of Linear Motion that can be assembled from a kit.  The wooden parts of this model were cut out of a 1/4” plywood sheet using a water jet.  The water jet worked well because we were able to get tight inside corners (the problem of CNC machining) and not have darkened ends (the problem of laser cutting).  The hand crank powers ten cams which then move each arm up and down.  The cams can be assembled in several different ways, so the model can show a variety of patterns including two types of waves, two flying wing motions and a several opposing up/down patterns.</p>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/103450171http://blog.pushpd.com/post/103450171Mon, 04 May 2009 15:53:00 -0500sculpturemodelscienceNew Sequences Press Release: Official press release about our involvement with Leonardo da...http://blog.pushpd.com/post/79378864http://blog.pushpd.com/post/79378864Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:27:00 -0600flying<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/M74xkm4YVjsqfoieJLQdBUoqo1_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>PUSH has a side project start-up called <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kontrolfreek.com/content/">KontrolFreek Gaming Accessories.</a>  KontrolFreek just came out with a new product called FPS Freek, that improves gamers’ accuracy and competitiveness in first-person-shooter games for XBOX and PS3.</p>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/77293729http://blog.pushpd.com/post/77293729Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:11:00 -0600KontrolFreekXBOX<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="266" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3151030&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3151030&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3151030&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="266"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Here is a short video showing the motion of the Da Vinci inspired Flying Machine Sequence.</p>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/77173313http://blog.pushpd.com/post/77173313Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:10:00 -0600kineticlinear motionsciencesculpturevideoflying<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/M74xkm4YVjr7ycbsPbubMSfOo1_r2_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>UAB Visual Arts Gallery show Blank/Decks was featured on the local morning news.  Click above for a link to see the spot on Fox 6’s website.</p>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/76984807http://blog.pushpd.com/post/76984807Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:46:00 -0600<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/M74xkm4YVjr9f3o3LOzoksLNo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Here is a shot of our skateboard on the gallery wall.</p>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/76994121http://blog.pushpd.com/post/76994121Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:44:00 -0600art galleryblingledskateboard<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="219" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2806600&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2806600&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2806600&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="219"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>We just did a cool skateboard to be a part of the Blank/Decks show at the UAB Visual Arts Gallery.  Read more about the show at the in this article, <a href="http://main.uab.edu/Sites/MediaRelations/articles/57085/" target="_blank">UAB Visual Arts Gallery Features Silent Auction Benefit of Custom Decorated Skateboards</a></p>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/76918081http://blog.pushpd.com/post/76918081Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:39:00 -0600ledvideoskateboard<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/M74xkm4YVjqwu56lXExz7Bcho1_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>We just added two new motion sequences to our Linear Motion sculpture. They coincide with a new Da Vinci exhibit at McWane Science Center. One sequence is inspired by Da Vinci’s flying machines. </p>http://blog.pushpd.com/post/76917133http://blog.pushpd.com/post/76917133Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:35:00 -0600linear motionsculpture