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  • Avund Goods
    ∆ | Minimal leather goods company combining the accuracy of modern technology with the feel of traditional crafts.

    Avund Goods was created in 2012 by Mika Becktor and Tom Hayes, two graduates from the Savannah College of Art and Design. One Industrial Designer from Sweden and one Graphic Designer from England who wanted to join forces and bring their passions to life.

    Our mission is to create minimal and functional things, designed for the consumer who appreciates hand made quality, and products that are meticulously thought out.
    Branding, Crafts, Industrial Design
    2012
  • Shock
    Aluminum Bumper Case concept with built in shock absorption for iphone 4
    Industrial Design, Product Design
    2012
  • Balance
    Carry-on luggage developed through research, ideation, sketching, 3d modelling, CNC, Vacuum Forming and Industrial sewing.
    Fashion, Industrial Design, Product Design
    2012
  • GreenCase
    GreenCase is not like any other protective laptop case. It is a 100% recyclable workstation that lets you bring the comfort of your personal office with you wherever you go.
    Entrepreneurship, Industrial Design, Product Design
    2012
  • Cykla
    Cykla is a commuter bike that is easily transformed to match the basic attributes of a cruiser as well as a road bike.
    Industrial Design, Product Design
    2011
  • IDEA 2011 Submission
    The Solis is a solar powered commuter vehicle designed to challenge how we think about parking in highly populated areas.
    Semi-transparent solar panels on doors and roofing generate electric power, which is stored in the battery. Alternatively (if plugged up) the electric power is sent back to the grid with money in return, as electric companies are forced by law to pay you at the same rate as they charge.
    Due to the size of the Solis, two cars can now park in one regular parking space. The Solis plugs up with a retractable power cord to the parking meter and will provide the city with electricity through its solar panels and thereby paying for parking. When there’s lack of sunlight the parking meter acts as a changing station in exchange for payment.
    The Solis would be for anyone that commutes in highly populated areas but especially the “Eco chic”, which values the “hip factor” and the fashion statement equally to its environmental footprint.
    Industrial Design, Automotive Design, Product Design
    2011
  • Solis
    This solar car concept combines the freedom of a motorcycle with the comfort of a car creating new and more efficient ways of transportation and parking.
    1 person commuting vehicle with emphasis on it to be visually safe due to a lower center of gravity.
    Industrial Design, Automotive Design
    2010
  • Amor Tablet
    The tablet was designed to be a multifunction device that could be synced up with your main computer share data. Full touch screen with pressure sensitivity for sketching and illustrating.
    Industrial Design, Product Design
    2010
  • Toaster Design
    This toaster was inspired by the word "exaggerated" taking a new and fresh approach to how a toaster should work and look like.
    Industrial Design, Product Design
    2009
  • Cartier Knife set
    Knife set inspired by the jewelry and watch company Cartier. Goal was to create a high end knife set using Cartier's design language.
    Industrial Design, Product Design
    2009
  • Ergonomic Ratchet
    Ergonomically designed ratchet, for greater grip and torque. Design based upon extensive research and user testing.
    Industrial Design, Product Design
    2009
  • Cheese Slicer
    This is more of a playful approach to industrial design, focusing mainly on the aesthetics and not so much the function. Despite the focus on aesthetics this cheese slicer provides great wrist support and could help individuals with weakened wrist strength, such as the elderly.
    Design, Industrial Design
    2009
  • Fashionista phone case
    These phone cases were designed for Case-mate, one of the leading manufacturers for phone cases and accessories.
    Research were used to create "personas" or in this case user groups, which were further described. From this information we found what the user group wanted and needed.
    Industrial Design, Product Design
    2009
  • Avund Goods
  • Shock
  • Balance
  • GreenCase
  • Cykla
  • IDEA 2011 Submission
  • Solis
  • Amor Tablet
  • Toaster Design
  • Cartier Knife set
  • Ergonomic Ratchet
  • Cheese Slicer
  • Fashionista phone case
Contact
  • Email: mika@becktor.com
  • Phone: 912 224 0482
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