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Formula D Interactive is a specialized design consultancy based in Cape Town, South Africa.
The company is headed by Designer Michael Wolf who moved to Cape Town from Germany in 2003. After studying Design at Cologne International School of Design (KISD) and École Nationale Superieure de Création Industriélle [ENSCI], Paris, France, he joined MARS - Exploratory Media Lab at the Fraunhofer Institute of Technology, Germany’s equivalent of the MIT in the US, to work on experimental human-computer interaction focussing on immersive media spaces and tangible interfaces for computer-enhanced learning. He is co-founder of formlos design studio in Cologne, Germany, a design consultancy specializing in product design. Michael won several awards inlcuding the important IF Design Award.
In Cape Town, Michael worked as design coordinator for MTE Studios, a Cape Town and Dubai based design firm specializing on themed architecture and edutainment. At MTE Studios, Wolf contributed significantly to the conception and design of the global travelling exhibition “Islamic Science Rediscovered” which reflects on the great inventions and research by Islamic scholars of the middle ages.
Early 2007 he founded Formula D Interactive specializing on digital interactive learning environments. The company designed applications for VW, Rand Merchand Bank, Anglo Platinum, Anglo Coal, Robben Island Museum, Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI), Cape Town Tourism, MTN Sciencentre and Spier Wine Estate amongst others.
The company shares offices and closely cooperates with Wireframe Studio and has technology partners in China, Germany and U.S.A. |
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