Looking forward towards 2012, Propeller will continue developing our collaboration with one of the world leaders when it comes to innovation and sustainability, Panasonic.

A new collaboration with a Taiwanese LED manufacturer has been initiated. Propeller’s role will be as a partner, supplying Design Strategy and Product Design for future lighting solutions.

Propeller has signed an agreement to become a strategic design partner of Aptus (subsidiary of ASSA Abloy). Several projects are already in progress, the results of which are expected to be released next year.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our two new guest designers – Mr. Murakami and Mr. Nakamura. They will be hanging out at our offices for a couple of weeks, working with us on an exciting new project just like Mr. Fuji did last year, and as then, we expect it to be great fun!

From September 22, Propeller will be displaying our innovative e-bicycle concept EVELO at the 2011 Taipei World Design Expo held in Taipei, Taiwan. We are very enthusiastic about the opportunity to take part in this event, which is hosted by the International Design Alliance and the Government of Taiwan, and held in parallel with the 2011 IDA Congress.