An award-winning bag designed and engineered to accommodate skis/snowboard and boots simultaneously. Gold Award for Innovation, Swiss Salon International des Invention Geneva, 2005.

"A day out skiing or snowboarding inthe crisp mountain air on fresh powder snow is a sport people all over the world enjoy. In many countries they often catch the train to go out skiing for the day. However, having to lug both boots and skiis on the journey to the mountain can be a rather arduous and awkward activity.

"A young Korean designer, aware of this dilema, came up with an innovative concept for a rucksack that accomodates both skiis and boots. He was funded by the Korean Institute of Design Promotion to develop his idea. However, although it was a very innovative idea, it was not a workable concept. DMB International [Bolton Associates and Design Mall collaboration] stepped in to help translate the concept into a successful new product." (New Design Magazine, 2005).

These concepts for an underwater MP3 player for professional swimmers were developed at Bolton Associates in London in collaboration with Design Mall in Seoul. These are 2D presentation renderings of the final models.

Each concept was based on detailed user research that identified the aspirations and motivations of professional swimmers. Features include a low-friction surface finish and ergonomic design for ease of use underwater.

‘European’ style flat-screen TV designed for the Asian market. This final production model shows the screen floating on an acrylic base. The screen and speakers are separated by two apertures.

The concept was conceived and developed at Bolton Associates, London, in collaboration with Design Mall, Seoul.

Developed in collaboration with a racing car manufacturer, this batch produced stacking stool utilises fiber-reinforced plastics for maximum strength to weight.

"Stools may be simple objects but getting them just right is a tough task. London-based designer Rob Thompson ticks all the right boxes with his stools that stack, are incredibly light, well proportioned and, perhaps most importantly, come in a range of pretty colours. Thompson is now in the process of expanding the range to tables, benches and bar stools." (Wallpaper, 2003).

The buttonbowl combines utility and practicality with safety, fun and playfulness. Children and parents alike can use it, play with it and store it in odd spaces, making the kitchen a more creative experience and adding to the vocabulary of new design.

Most plastic products that are used and abused degrade at a faster rate than porcelain. Once chewed or scratched it becomes unpleasant to eat and drink from them. The buttonrange challenges our perception of porcelain and offers an alternative to this traditional material. Children do not have the perception of adults and so are more willing to experiment with products such as the buttonbowls.

The buttonbowl won first prize in the Institute of Materials competition, 2001.