Joe Doucet is an American designer.[1][2] His work has been displayed in the London Design Museum and the Sainte-Etienne International Design Biennale.[3][4] He was the recipient of a 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.[5]
Joe Doucet | |
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Joe Doucet | |
| Born | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | ArtCenter College of Design (1999) |
| Occupation | Contemporary designer |
Early life and education
editDoucet was born in Houston, Texas. He attended ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California,[6] graduating in 1999 with a degree in Communication design.[7][8]
Notable works
editAmong 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.[9][10]
In 2019, Doucet gave a TEDx talk in Bergamo, Italy titled "Questioning the Role of Design".[11][12]
In late 2021, Doucet introduced the Airiva turbine, a visually appealing modular wind power system designed for urban environments.[13] 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.[14][15]
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.[16]
Recognition
editDoucet has won the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Award and is also a Dezeen Designer of the Year Nominee. [17]
References
edit- ^ Suqi, Rima (28 December 2011). "Fire Pits". The New York Times.
- ^ Doucet, Joe (2024-07-17). "How design can play a significant role in the transition to a more sustainable economy and future". Fast Company. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Alum Joe Doucet's Sotera Helmet is Designed to Prevent Accidents". ArtCenter College of Design.
- ^ 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).
- ^ ID, Team (March 4, 2024). "Joe Doucet: The Mindful Designer Creating a Sustainable Future". indiadesignid.com.
- ^ Joe Doucet (May 20, 2019). "Questioning the Role of Design". TEDxBergamo.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Joe Doucet | Founder - Joe Doucet x Partners". Fast Company Executive Board.