Our latest collaboration with Batavia was a great chance to push the boundaries of the traditional heat gun category. We designed the innovative new Maxxheat Weedkiller Heat Gun – an environmentally friendly, safe and affordable alternative for weed control. With a unique rotating handle […]
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It’s an exciting moment when a great new idea forms in your mind and after running through a quick common sense test it seems feasible. To make sure of it you make a crude prototype and guess what? It works!
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Whistle will be visiting Phase 1 of the 117th Canton Fair in April 2015. The China Import and Export Fair is the largest trade fair in China. Phase 1 runs from the 15 to 19th of April, and covers Electronics & Household
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Working together with GRIT Communications, our latest project required development of a unique set of document delivery boxes for a significant tender submission within the logistics industry. The direction from the client required the tender boxes to look like a miniature shipping
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Product development is often an ongoing search for perfection. Designing new products can be a continuous cycle of design, test, improve. Whilst it is commonly accepted that there is not always a “right” answer to design, there is, in our
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With the AU dollar below 80 US cents, its lowest mark since July 2009, we begin to see a shift in the product development and manufacturing programs within Australia. Already, we’re seeing an impact on unit pricing, tooling cost and
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We are happy to announce the arrival our newest family member, The Makerbot 5th Gen 3D Printer! Weighing in at 16 KG [35.3 LBS], 52.8cm (20.8″) long. All are doing well. Love, the Whistle family :) Ok, let’s be serious. Prototyping
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Rock on! Every two years the power tool and hardware industry meets in Cologne for the International Eisenwarenmesse (International Hardware Fair). This year the fair, entitled “Cologne 2014: Rock on!”, will be held from 9th – 12th of March. We
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Whistle Design Group is a now a registered Practice Member of the Design Institute of Australia – The Voice of Professional Design. Australia’s professional membership body for designers and design businesses. As a DIA Practice Member, our clients are ensured
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New Studio! It’s been a while coming, but we have just about finished the move into our new office. Following a full reno, we’re up and running again at full steam. Stop in if you’re in South East Melbourne for a
