M4 Factory

CHEERS! We work with clients to design and manufacture products that lessen the impact on the planet and positively impact their brand, collaboratively moving towards better futures. M4 Design Lab, led by Kyle Swen, created the Ullo Uno Wine Purifying Wand with key objectives: Positive User Experience, Eco Friendly, Distinct Design Language, and Cost Target. The Work: M4 Design Lab created the Ullo Uno Wine Purifying Wand, a mobile and sustainable purifier that defines the optimal form for the user, storage and after use. Uno wine purifying wands are made from BPA-Free renewable plant-based plastics, and are the only wine wand on the market that can be recycled. #wine #industrialdesign #biomaterials #id #design #productdesign

NATURE INTELLIGENCE We loved watching this summer update from our client Bird Buddy. As the Hummingbird Feeder moves through production within the Factory, we are enthusiastic about how this client has shaped the bird watching experience for consumers, and its future plans for garden product extensions. #bird #ai #facialrecognition #Migration #futuregardening #consumerproducts #techgadgets #manufacturing #makemeaningfully

ICFF and NYCxDESIGN recap. Kyle Swen

*New Release* Regenerative Materials Chip Kit / 002 Wood Composites The M4 Design Lab is excited to share our latest material kit offering—wood composites. Why did we choose the feature this material type? And why would one mix wood and plastic? Wood composites combine the beautiful aesthetic of wood with the manufacturing efficiency of injection molding. Combining wood fillers with a plastic base has many material benefits, including enhanced functional properties, cost effectiveness and reduced use of petroleum plastic. It's also important to note that wood fillers are sourced from waste streams in wood processing industries, not contributing to deforestation like traditional wood sourcing. Limited Edition kit includes: 5 Wood Composite Material Chips Storage Pouch Information Card The design possibilities are endless for this material type—furniture, toys, home goods would all be ideal categories to utilize its beautiful texture and high durability. Purchase here: https://lnkd.in/e7B-GxsD #materials #biomaterials #industrialdesign #woodcomposites

Thank you National Association of Manufacturers - NAM for featuring M4 Factory and our founder Patricia Miller this #SmallBusinessWeek. 👏

The Future of Sustainable Packaging is Returnable Our Creative Director, Lauren Golik, writes about how to implement a returnable packaging system, with packages designed to be returned after use, to be cleaned and refilled by the brand that produced them. The shift from disposable, single use packages to durable, reusable packages has the potential to significantly reduce waste and carbon footprint if the system can scale. Lauren cites the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report on Scaling Returnable Packaging and looks at how it can apply specifically to the personal care space. Read on BeautyMatter: https://lnkd.in/dGYezsgN

Fresh Press: LiveWire Launches Mulholland Electric Motorcycle with Regenerative Materials Harley Davidson's electric motorcycle brand launched a new product, after collaborating with M4 Design Lab on a materials study and CMF design. M4 Factory manufactured the parts from a hemp bio-composite. Check back next week for the full case study. #bioplastic #CMF #materials #electric #regenerative #sustainable #manufacturing #plastic

Hear from our Chief Design Officer, Kyle Swen, on his approach to industrial design, manufacturing and sustainability: "My journey as an industrial designer has evolved into a quest to create a more sustainable and harmonious relationship between design innovation and environmental stewardship." The whole interview below at Canvas Rebel Magazine. #industrialdesign #sustainability #canvasrebelmagazine https://lnkd.in/gs33xgyM

And Repeat Beautiful & Effective Products Designed to Support Mental Health And Repeat came to M4 with a vision of a pill case that consumers would be proud to display on a countertop, and excited to use on a daily basis. Consumer experience was paramount, and every detail was considered in the collaborative product design process. Sustainability was also an important part of the design criteria. In addition to a materials exploration scope, the design team incorporated several other sustainable design practices. Read the whole case study in our Factory Journal: https://lnkd.in/e4CDUfXV #productdesign #productdevelopment #sustainability #wellness #industrialdesign #cmf #americanmanufacturing #designlab #materialinnovation

FACTORY ARCHIVES The Factory in the 80s. That logo, branded on an athlete and his chaser van. We have always rooted for the long game and someone pushing the boundaries. And, our community. 1983, John Silker RACE ACROSS AMERICA, LLC #madeinamerica #factory M4 Factory