#btconf Düsseldorf, Germany 09 - 11 May 2016

Dominic Wilcox

Dominic Wilcox works between the worlds of art, design, craft and technology to create innovative and thought provoking objects. The British artist and designer studied on Ron Arad's renowned Design Products course at The Royal College of Art. He has since exhibited his work internationally and been commissioned by brands such as BMW MINI, Kelloggs and Paul Smith. In 2015 he exhibited at museums such as London's Design Museum and the V&A.

Notable projects include the design of a pair of shoes with inbuilt GPS to guide the wearer home, a Stained Glass Driverless Sleeper car of the future and a INVENTORS! project turning children's ideas into real things.

The Reinvention of Normal

Ideas are everywhere, we just need to look closer to find them. This talk is a fast paced journey through the imagination of Dominic Wilcox revealing the wide range of methods he uses to be prolifically creative. From experimentation and risk taking to speed creating and time sitting in his tree branch desk, the story of Dominic's life and work will inspire, surprise and delight.

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