Dave Nicoll, Industrial Designer
“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” — Albert Einstein
Published on:
2011
- In a career that has spanned almost 25 years of engaging manufacturing and design consultancy experience. Dave designs for a culturally relevant product experience; one that transcends any one discipline. Dave understands human behaviours, brands, trends, perceptions and overall interactions; He crafts product stories and can creatively synthesize analysis and put himself in the mind of the consumer and client company to help them achieve their goals.
Dave’s multiple award-winning work has been exhibited at Neocon in contract furniture for many years. Dave assisted on many prominent Toronto sculpture installations with Architects and Metal fabricators.
Dave enjoys a good stiff breeze for his yacht and some tasty waves for his board.
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"Innovation doesn’t have to be a really risky thing. You can apply structure and rigour -- not to get predictable results -- but to get meaningful results that are valuable to your business."2011 -
“Think of everything you know about engineers then forget all of it.”2011 -
"People who are practiced in collaboration will do better than those who insist on their individuality." - Twyla Tharp2011 -
“The Cooler team gets immersed in people’s worlds in order to get True Insight.”2011 -
“The greatest thing about our team is the passion. Everyone is extremely driven and very passionate about what they do here.”2011 -
“The measure of a great service or product design is its ability to fulfill functional needs and create an emotional connection, all the while delivering bottom line impact."2011 -
"Understanding is really a medium of good design."2011 -
“More than creating a beautiful product, you’re creating something that improves another person’s life.”2011 -
“Solution design encompasses something that’s complex, meaningful and can create change.”2011 -
"Above all, don't fear difficult moments. The best comes from them." - Rita Levi Montalcini, Nobel Prize winner, on her 100th birthday2011 -
“Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.” -John Lennon2012 -
"SNACK!!"2012
