Degrees of Freedom: A Fusion of Aerospace, Art, and Mathematics
Degrees of Freedom, founded in 2018, aims to develop consumer products at the intersection of aerospace, art, and mathematics. The company is based in the Newlab startup accelerator at Michigan Central in Detroit, Michigan, and brings products from concept to meticulously crafted Limited Edition runs. Their offerings include the Kinetacube Ring Box, Kinetadisc Duo Ring Box, Kinetic Desk Lamp, Kinetic Chess Set, Loop Table, and Iso Clock, showcasing their commitment to merging engineering precision with artistic beauty.
The team behind Degrees of Freedom includes founder and product designer Brian Ignaut, who has a background in aerospace engineering and spacecraft deployable structures; Steve Howson, responsible for sales and marketing with a history at Dyson and extensive international experience; and George Ketigian, an aerospace engineering and manufacturing expert known for his uncompromising approach to hardware production. Together, they embody the company's values of enjoyment, inspiration, and advancement, leveraging their skills to create products that are not only innovative but also serve to inspire and advance the fields from which they draw their inspiration.
One of their standout products, the Fourth Limited Edition Kinetacube Ring Box (LE4-Titan), exemplifies their commitment to quality and innovation. This ring box is a collaboration with Titan Ring Designs, made from Grade 5 titanium, and reflects their shared love for mechanical art. Priced at $2,799.00, the LE4-Titan showcases the company's dedication to mechanical beauty and functional art, with each unit including complimentary laser engraving for a personal touch. The Kinetacube Ring Box features a mobius kaleidocycle mechanism that reveals its contents in a fluid, mesmerizing motion, embodying Degrees of Freedom's philosophy of creating products that blend technical innovation with aesthetic appeal.
Degrees of Freedom's unique blend of aerospace principles, art, and mathematics in their product design, combined with a focus on enjoyment, inspiration, and advancement, sets them apart in the industry. Their dedication to creating limited edition, meticulously crafted items reflects a commitment to quality and a passion for bringing innovative ideas to life.
