Chinese factories are moving beyond merely taking orders from U.S. clients to being actively involved in the industrial design process, said Brian Roderman of In2 Innovation Inc.; As price premiums become more competitive, sustainable design that accounts for upcycling possibilities is crucial, said Bob McKay of Sabic Innovative Plastics.; Craig Rekow of Crown Equipment explains his strategies for keeping materials handling customers happy through cutting-edge design.; One size does not fit all when it comes to headwear, said Roger Ball, founder of SizeChina.com, an online database of Chinese head shapes. Current designs use data from Western sources, not taking into account varying head sizes across the world.; John Guenther, director industrial design at Hewlett-Packard, talks about the firm’s collaboration with outside designers and use of plastics in its products.; Joe Jasinski, design manager at computer maker Dell’s Experience Design Group, talks about color and finishes on Dell computers.; Lenovo has three design centers across the world, including America. Getting the three to work together presents cultural, language and time-zone challenges. ; Plastics executives talk about how they are trying to connect with the design community. ; Students talk about what sorts of information they would like to know about materials. This is part two of a three-part mini series on education.; Students and educators talk about how plastics suppliers can become even more important contributors to their curriculums. This is part one of a three-part mini series on education.; Beamz Interactive’s “laser harp” allows users with no training to make music.; Nike has turned bits of recycled urethane foam, unused leather and rubber into sustainable basketball shoes called “Trash Talk.” ; Kor One hopes its new reusable BPA-free bottle will encourage bottled-water drinkers to stop using throw-away containers.; Student consultants from Carnegie Mellon worked with Navistar Inc. to develop a tractor trailer interior that feels more like home. ; Omega Aquatics Inc.'s Amphibian swim fin has a blade that moves out of the way to allow divers to walk easily when not in the water. ; Bresslergroup Inc.'s Peter Bressler talks about the hurdles his company has faced getting its photovoltaic solar roof tiles to market.;