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Posted December 18, 2007 at 10:04 GMT
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Plasma v lcd
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personally i'd have said jonathon ive , but i think he'll have his hands full with apple after steve jobs' abdication
maybe the belgian guy 'Luc Donkerwolke' who designs the new lamborghini's ?
the gallardo and murcialgo while being very up to the minute do continue in the countach / urraco vein i must say , well done old chap !
continuation of a classic theme , that's what really counts imo
This is clearly off topic (plasma vs lcd) but I think the David Lewis discussion is interesting.
In my view, B&O has deliberately increased the profile of Mr Lewis in the last couple of years. This is good branding and is consistent with trends we are seeing in other design-conscious consumer products (eg furniture and kitchenware). Granted it is ununsual if the field of consumer electronics with the possible exception of Apple and Mr Jobs (I know he's not the actual designer but it is good example of attaching a person to the brand).
For any transition, which could arguably be 10-20 years away, the best solution would be to slowly promote from within. The best business rely on home-grown talent (like Mr Lewis himself was) - this is true in prof football, investment banking and I'm sure it is also the case at B&O. Promotion from within has three distinct advantages: (1) it is cheaper (2) it minimises the risk of culture/ego clashes and (3) it is hugely motivating to work for an organisation which believes in its own people.
So how would you go about this? Start with a less important part of the product line-up, eg the neglected home telephones. Have you seen the new BeoCom XXXX designed by Ms XXXXXXX --- you get the idea.
Erik
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