Selected works of Francis Chu in Philips Design from 1989 to 2010

1. Selection of works
Francis Chu
Dream Lab One
Stefano Mazano Francis Chu @ Philips Design
1989-2010
Graham Hinde Photo taken during the creative workshop
(GRO Design) Khodi Feiz
Feiz Design “TV @ CrossRoad” with Stefano Marzano,
who took over the leadership role in 1991
Photo by Jos Janson

2. TV @ the Cross Road
Creative workshop questioning meaning of TV
Francis Chu (1994)
With Alessandro Mendini
With Stefano Marzano

3. Ambient projection
Video coffee machine
Theater
Video phone booth
Modular exhibits
Vision of the Future
Grand exhibition at Evoluon, Eindhoven, The Netherlands Ambient sound
Francis Chu (1995)

4. Modular exhibits
Ambian sound
Vision of the Future
Grand exhibition at Evoluon, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Francis Chu (1995)

5. Vision of the Future
Trend workshops - Creative workshops - design developement
Core team: Khodi Feiz, Francis Chu, Graham Hinde, Roland Bird, Bertrand Rigot (1995)

6. Audio Button
New business innovation (Patented)
Francis Chu (1995)

7. Philips Car Stereo Philips Navigation System
Pilot CAD process: ProE modelling, Alias rendering Pilot CAD process: ProE modelling, Alias rendering
Francis Chu (1996) Francis Chu (1996)

8. Philips 1st VCD Player
New business product, rapid time-to-market, cost sensitive. A big commercial success. New factory was built in Beijing to meet the demand.
Designer: Francis Chu Product Manager: Tony Cher (1997)

9. Philips 1st VCD MiniSystem
Design to amplify value with cost constrain. A big commercial success. New factory was built in Beijing to meet the demand.
Designer: Francis Chu Product Manager: Tony Cher (1998)

10. Design Research Asia Program
First team to identify healthy lifestyle as business innovation space
Francis Chu leading Philips Design Asia Team-Singapore, Hong Kong, India & Taiwan (2003)

11. Philips GC7430 compact system iron
Easy to use large and clear water tank. Easy dock BMC tray. Cable management
Francis Chu (2005)
Finished product
Study in 3D CAD

12. Philips GC6430 compact system iron
First low cost compact system iron, innovative cable management and iron lock
Francis Chu (2006)

13. Ironing board / storage concept
Showing the ironing board as an attractive furniture
Francis Chu (2006)
Operation

14. Mind Sphere
Combining traditional wisdom and modern technology
Francis Chu with Philips Design Asia team , special credit to Makorn Chaovanich (2003)

15. Medical care in urban and rural China
Design research conducted in Chung Ching, Mian Yong, Nanjin, Shanghai
Francis Chu (Designer), Marlies Bielderman (Researcher) (2007)

16. Philips LED TV & Remote Control
Full glass front LED TV , metal control strip embedded with light indicator Full Aluminium Remote Control
Liason Designer: Francis Chu