اختراعات و نوآوري هاي خارجي به زبان اصلي

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Color Elite is device that aims to replace paper and fabric swatches that is used in the paint industry today. It is the combination of e-paper technology, a camera and the Internet. Together they combine to provide you the exact shade or colors you are looking for, and even help reduce the use of paper. The explanatory video shows us how easy it is to use this device to pick shades from everyday scenarios (like leaves) and match it to the e-swatches. Super convenient and awesome use of technology!

Advisor: Wen-Chih Chang
Designer: Liao-Hsun Chen (http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/03/one-component-wind-power/)
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While we still marvel at the concept of bendy phones (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/12/a-cellphone-for-women-and-men-with-manbags/) and ones that are transparent (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/08/18/phone-that-shames-the-weather-bureau/), it’s time to welcome a genre that twists and can be easily manipulated to fit your ergonomic form. HumanForm is a an project by Nokia Design and Nokia Research Center and explores the promise of nanotechnology and emotional interactions in a dynamically flexible device that goes beyond being just another touch screen. It features voice communication where technology is invisible and intuition takes over! The following video explains it all…
HumanForm and a follow-up Nokia Kinetic Device (http://conversations.nokia.com/2011/10/28/nokia-kinetic-bendy-phone-is-the-next-big-thing-video/) prototype were launched in Nokia World 2011.
Designers: Tapani Jokinen & Jarkko Saunamaki for Nokia Design (http://www.developer.nokia.com/Design/) and Nokia Research Center (http://research.nokia.com/)
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A quick fix to great coffee on the go is the Spoonin. It’s a coffee mix sachet where the stirrer is fashioned from the sealing seam of the package. I like it for its hygienic option, plus a person like me always carried my brand of instant fix on travels. This packaging can come handy as individual sachets to carry.

Spoonin is a 2011 iF concept design (http://www.ifdesign.de/) entry.
Designer: Maria Rho, Juhyeon Lee & Jinhyuk Rho
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[* Robo milad *]

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German company E-volo (http://www.e-volo.com/) has developed a working prototype (http://www.toxel.com/tech/2011/06/10/hoverbike-prototype/) of a human carrying transportation device.

Powered by sixteen electric (http://www.toxel.com/tech/2011/10/28/electric-tron-lightcycle/) propellers, E-volo multicopter can take off and land like a helicopter. Simple joystick allows the pilot to control the aircraft.
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Also check out: Personal Submarine (http://www.toxel.com/tech/2010/08/13/pedal-powered-submarine/) and Personal Hovercraft (http://www.toxel.com/tech/2009/10/28/air-board-personal-hovercraft/)

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Hole Punch Binder is a combination of a punch machine and a binder; basically office equipment that will make filing sheets a whole lot easier! Writing paperwork and maintaining files is quite an art and if anything helps to make the process easy, should be applauded. Thankfully all my sheets are digital documents and am saved from all this hassle!

Hole Punch Binder is a 2011 Sparks Award (http://www.sparkawards.com/) entry.
Designer: Seonyoung Choi
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The Fire Formula is a cool fire extinguisher where the chemicals can be mixed together on location in a jiffy. Apparently you can choose the amount of water and carbon dioxide combo that you require and douse the flame. However I like it more for its designer appeal. It looks way better than the traditional extinguishers and borders on being classy!

Designers: Sheng-Hung Lee (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Sheng-Hung+Lee"&x=0&y=0&lang=en) & Chen-Hua Wang
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If you use a Bluetooth headset you know that it can be a bit awkward putting it on and taking it off, especially when you’re struggling to answer a call in time. The Angle uses an ingenious sliding technique that allows users to transfer the headset from the phone’s case directly onto the ear in one easy gesture while simultaneously activating the call.
The middle part of the case acts as a charger and restores energy to the headset at the same time the phone is charging.
Designer: Michael Harbounand (http://michaelharboun.com/), Thomas Chabrier, and Antoine Coubronne (http://antoine.coubronne.com/)
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The Edge Drop is not rocket science! It is a simple redesign of the paint can to ensure that you pour out all the paint into the mixing bucket without spilling any. Similar to the spout of a jug, the inward niche on the rim looks to be a practical solution and something that can make a difference. What do you think?

Edge Drop is a 2011 iF concept design (http://www.ifdesign.de/) entry.
Designers: Junyoung Jang (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/09/29/more-than-a-toolbox/) & Jiseok Heo
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The Urban Hotel is a very well thought-out solar-powered ‘green’ hotel. It features rainwater recycling system and a bicycle in each room, to help visitors explore the city. Now the cool thing here is that there is a specific slot in the room to place the bike and you can use it as an exercise cycle. Stored kinetic energy from it gets converted to electricity and helps power small gadgets and lights. If you get enthusiastic enough, for all you know, you could end up renting the room for free! Apparently all your pedaled miles get converted to energy savings and can be redeemed against the room rent. Sweet!

Designers: Lo Li-Te, Tai-Yen Lee, Cheng-Yu, Tsai Zong-Huei & Hsu Song-Jung Chen
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Here’s a simple but clever expandable coffee table. Two of the six sides of the cube are paneled. By flipping the cube over, you can unlock the panels to form an extension. Now you’ve got a longer coffee table! Perfect for seating too.
Designer: FurnID (http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2007/10/02/a-daybed-with-danish-and-arab-tendencies/)
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fancy this particularly thoughtful strainer that attaches to any pan or dish at its rim and drains off the liquid without letting any solids slip away. Crafted from silica gel, the Food Filter comes in different sizes and drains, fitting almost any size pans and for multiple purposes.

Designers: Yu Zhigang, Chen Chao, Lv Changfu, Yuan Chenxin & Wu Jiahttp://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2011/11/24/food_filter.jpg
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Adding a dash of technology to the traditional lifesaver ring is this intelligent concept called RC – Controlled Life Buoy. As the name suggests, it is a saving ring that can be controlled by the lifeguard using radio controllers. The idea is to help make the rescue operation swifter and lessen the stress of the person in the water.

RC – Controlled Life Buoy is a 2011 Liteon Award (http://www.liteonaward.com/) entry.
Designers: Peng Shanzhong, Li Weilin & Ju Xinxin
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It’s quite the trend to have suitcases with an expandable hood to accommodate more clothes and stuff. However very few have stopped to consider vacuum packing clothes, to make more space. The Pumpack is one such suitcase design where it includes a pump that helps to compress clothes to make more packing room. For those who are going to complain about creases, I suggest you carry a travel iron. I for one think we need to develop this design thoroughly!

Pumpack is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designers: Yejee Lee, Jongchan Mun, Seobin Oh and Woneui Hong
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Electronic Pen steps up the game for pens that measure as you use them. Not only does include a ***y display that is powered by kinetic means, it also features a specialized design to prevent the display from getting damaged. I like the simple thought process behind the design; surely makes rulers a thing of the past!

Designer: Jang Hyung-jin
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Food delivery containers are usually made of paper, plastic or foam. They’re quick to make, cheap to produce and provide very little incentive to reuse. The Eco Bowls are designed to quick assemble down into separate components to be easier for disposal. They also happen to look good enough to keep and reuse so my question is, why wouldn’t you?

Designer : Jongduck Park
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Electronic Pen steps up the game for pens that measure as you use them. Not only does include a ***y display that is powered by kinetic means, it also features a specialized design to prevent the display from getting damaged. I like the simple thought process behind the design; surely makes rulers a thing of the past!

Designer: Jang Hyung-jin
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Read, Conquer and Share (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/05/read-conquer-and-share/)

It’s the digital age and social media is our new friend. Sites like Facebook already let our friends know what online newspaper or article we are reading, so it’s only natural for technology to want to bridge the gap between the surreal and paper. The next time you have a book in hand and want to immediately tweet a quote; you’ll probably have something like the Kuote to help you out.

This nifty device is adept at copy-pasting text from paper to the digital world, thanks to its Internet connectivity and intuitive micro lens beneath the glass surface.
Here is how it works, “to use Kuote, place this piece of glass on anything that has text on it. The micro lens inside will reflect the image beneath to the embedded camera. The optical character recognition (OCR) technology can detect the edge of each character and translate it into a digital text format. Circumnavigate the edge of the hole with your finger to move the cursor, and then select the text with a finger drag. The text will be highlighted as if you were using a marker. Swipe upwards with two fingers to use this selected text for a Tweet or a Facebook message, or save a note in your could storage service. More gestures can be pre-set to activate a specific service. Swing the Kuote to reset it.”
Kuote won the 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) award.
Designers: Xu Tao, Wang Junfeng, Christina Yang & Gong Yanyan for Orange Labs Beijing
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Syringe for Safe Injection (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/05/syringe-for-safe-injection/)

The One Time Injection Needle aims to help prevent accidental and intentional misuse, both of which contribute to the spread of disease such as HIV And Hepatitis C. In this design, the safety cap must be pulled back to insert the needle. Once retracted, the cap will stay in place to indicate prior use. Additionally, liquid-activated letters read “USED” once in contact with blood or another fluid.
Designer: Gyeongwan Koo (Oliver) (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/10/18/chopstick-gardens/)
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Electromagnetic Propulsion Bikes (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/05/electromagnetic-propulsion-bikes/)

The Pandur 2L and Modelul Le aren’t quite motorcycles but we can’t call them “two-wheelers” either. In fact, “two-ballers” would be a more appropriate name. The vehicles are based on an electromagnetic propulsion system that involves the movement of a sphere inside a shell and suspension given by the electric field between the body and each sphere. Contact is only found between rider and vehicle body as well as the spherical rubber exterior and road.
Definitely out there, but sure to get you thinkin’.
Designer: Lucian Popescu (http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/05/sour-mood-gettaway/)
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It’s quite the trend to look for ways to extend the life of a battery, be it a AAA, AA or even the D-size. What we have here today is the ONE=TWO – Spring Battery. The design is quite self explanatory, so my question for you today is this: is it worth extracting every ounce of juice from discarded batteries in comparison to the production of such extracting devices? What do you say…..

One = Two is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winning entry.
Designers: Huang Kun, Meng Xun, He Ting & Liu Yuan
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Plant Monitor for 2015 (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/06/plant-monitor-for-2015/)

A time will soon come when baby monitors will be out of fashion and be replaced with ones for plants. In preparations designer Hyun Seok Kang has devised the Monologue. Just like any gadget that keeps tabs on babies, this one too relays info like temperature, soil condition, moisture levels and the basic mood of the plant. Is it healthy, happy or sad! The thang is voice activated and essentially keeps guiding you on how to be a better mommy plant. Love it!

Designer: Hyun Design
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Green Thumbs Up for Kids

In a world full of mesmerizing indoor toys like computers and video game consoles, it’s easy to lose sight of the bright sun and blue sky found in our own backyard… especially if you’re a kid! Inspired by this idea, these child-safe gardening tools were designed to help promote an active lifestyle, health-conscious attitude, and overall respect for nature. The Parrot pruner, Watermelon watering attachment, and Snail shovel combine whimsical aesthetic with intuitive functionality that will turn gardening from a chore into a fun and exciting outdoor activity.
Designer: Chris Armstrong
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Sustainable Streetlamp

Sculptural sidewalk element by day and super-efficient streetlamp by night, the Windtulip is a great example of one of the many changes we can make in our public areas in order to reach environmental sustainability. Harnessing the power of the wind, compact turbines generate and transmit energy from transformer to battery before the lamp’s light-sensors activate the LED.
Designer: Mebrure Oral (http://www.mebrureoral.com/)
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D Light!

d’Light is an expandable tube light made from heat resistant tempered silicone material and LEDs. The idea is to have a safer tube light that is easy to install. Hence with this babe, you need to hook it to one end and then just expand the length to the other side. A very radical design for something that is always envisioned to be rigid! Simply Superb!

Designer: h_design
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I’m Yo-Yo Over This!

It’s not the first time you heard us warn you about the repercussions of sitting on the computer for too long. Stiff back, sore wrists, numb legs….the list is endless! Looks to me that we all need a YoYo Mouse! This cute concept forces you to get up and do some Yo-Yo tricks to re-energize it because the battery drains out fast! Works best for me be, given that my wireless mouse runs out of battery ever so often!

Designer: Shih-Chan Chiu
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Think Twice Before Rioting (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/13/think-twice-before-rioting/)

It’s unfortunate that there’s a need for this at all, but I guess there’s also something to be said for a peaceful protest! This riot shield design provides multidirectional protection from incoming projectiles whether directly ahead or above. When counterattacks are necessary, nonlethal weapons like tasers & defense spray are built into the shield & can be operated by a triggered handle. The real goal here: providing a deepened sense of security to defense personnel in hopes that nervousness doesn’t escalate violence. Inspired by the armadillo’s natural shell, the design incorporates a layered visor into the shield for size adjustment.
Designer: Bernardo Bajana
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0 Gravity

Only a handful of space tourists have actually made it to the outskirts of our planet, but with companies like Virgin Galactic already taking down payments on seats, it’s only a matter of time before the cosmos become a sought-after vacation destination (for those who can afford it, of course). This project aims to offer riders a quick trip where they can briefly experience zero-gravity and get a peek of our planet.
The unmanned XLDron, equipped with an ultra high-bypass turbofan engine, carries a separate module (appropriately named Zero-Gravity) to an altitude of around 35,000 ft before the module’s rocket engine launches riders and crew beyond the atmosphere to an altitude above 100km.
Designer: Oscar Viñals
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[hossien]

Man Meets Machine (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/16/man-meets-machine/)

Tusk may be a little ahead of its time, but still utilitarian at its core. With a little help from some rotary dynamos, rectifiers and linear regulators, the Tusk adapter harvests the energy expelled by the user’s regular walking cycle and redirects the energy to any portable device, making the user, in essence, the battery and charger at once.
Designer: Jerry Mejia (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/15/not-for-arachnophobes/)
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/1970/01/01/tusk1.jpg
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2011/12/15/tusk_02.jpg
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[hossien]

Know When to Push and Pull (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/15/know-when-to-push-and-pull/)

Just the other day I walked into a glass door of a store, simply because the design of the frame was ‘invisible’ to my cluttered mind. What I mean to say is that doors in public places can be a source of embarrassment to many. You can end up pulling a knob or pushing the wrong way, much to amusement of your companions. An easy and intuitive solution is this Arrow Door Handle. You’d have to be a fool not to figure out which is the right way to open!

Designers: Eun Ah Kim (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Eun+Ah+Kim"&x=0&y=0&lang=en), Jinhyuk Rho (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Jinhyuk+Rho"&x=0&y=0&lang=en) & Maria Rho (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Maria+Rho"&x=0&y=0&lang=en)
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2011/12/14/arrow_door.jpg
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[hossien]

Domestic 3D Printing (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/15/domestic-3d-printing/)

This DIY 3D printer design combines many features seen on other popular printers but features an exterior casing of molded plastic and wood veneer that is aesthetically more suitable for use at home. An optional iPhone connection also offers a quick read of statistics, progress, temperature and other data. It’s a glimpse into what the take-home 3D printer of the future might look like if/when they are ever available. Fingers crossed!
Designer: André Dettler (http://www.adettler.com/)
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2011/12/14/diy_3d_printer_01.jpg
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2011/12/14/diy_3d_printer_02.jpg

[hossien]

Best of Yanko Design 2011



Steve Jobs hired designer Hartmut Esslinger as the modern-day Snow White for his projects code-named after the seven dwarfs. The vision was to infuse Apple products with “born-in-America gene” and DNA inspired by “Hollywood and music, a bit of rebellion and natural *** appeal.” Hartmut’s mantra was simple, “Form follows emotion,” a twist on the maxim that form follows function. Yanko Design respects both these aphorisms but believes that we should not limit creativity within the realms of form, function and emotions; thus we follow Form Beyond Function.

2011 has been a significant year in terms of historical uprisings, financial stability, nature’s rebuke and the loss of visionaries. However the silver lining to the gloom is the perseverance of our belief that the best is yet to come.
As a tribute to the great visionaries of 2011, who dared to think different and follow their inner guidance, Yanko Design presents the Best of 2011, Top 50 Designs that were most read and appreciated by our readers from the world over.
50) Complete Me, Please! by Hsiang Wang | Permalink Hits: 70521
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49) Samsung Galaxy Skin Concept Phone by Haeyon You | Permalink Hits: 76004
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48) Racer Bike by Allen Chester G. Zhang | Permalink Hits: 76149
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47) The Magic Spoon by Ivan Erkic | Permalink Hits: 76823
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46) Biz Café by Youri Hong, Moonhwan Park & Hyoshin Kim | Permalink Hits: 77940
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45) Switch Plug by Gonglue Jiang | Permalink Hits: 83241
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44) Charge Battery by Yeon Kyeong Hwang & Mieong Ho Kang | Permalink Hits: 84896
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43) Double U USB Port by Ma Yi Xuan | Permalink Hits: 86359
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42) Secondary Growth by Omer Deutsch | Permalink Hits: 90324
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41) Rapunzel Escape Device by Sin Sun Ho | Permalink Hits: 94658
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40) Plug Cup by Dong Hun Seo, Geun Hyuk Yoo, Ki Sang Yoon & Yune Jae Bang | Permalink Hits: 96231
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39) Ferrari Millenio by Marko Petrovic | Permalink Hits: 100393
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38) Bottle Cap Sharpner by Yuchen Liu | Permalink Hits: 101115
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37) Bell Tweeter by Samohvalov Sergey | Permalink Hits: 105604
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36) Flexbook by Hao-Chun Huang | Permalink Hits: 108121
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35) Finder by Chu Wang, Qiujin Kou, Qian Yin & Yonghua Zhang | Permalink Hits: 110755
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34) Bairim Luxury-yacht by designer Timon Sager | Permalink Hits: 111562
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33) The USB Watch by Yoon-jin Gon, Yoon-tae Myoung & Kim Sung Hun | Permalink Hits: 111787
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32) Flip Phone by Kristian Ulrich Larsen | Permalink Hits: 111941
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31) The BMW Ghost by Marko Petrovic | Permalink Hits: 124753
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30) T&T Pen-ink Chamber by Han Chi-hoon, Kim Yeon-soo, Park Byong-gon & Kim Sung-geun | Permalink Hits: 139706
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29) Villa Amanzi by Adrian McCarroll, Waiman Cheung & Jamie Jamieson | Permalink Hits: 149514
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28) Gaming Pod Concept by Alan Li | Permalink Hits: 155531
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27) Ashcraft Aria Headphones by Britt Ashcraft | Permalink: 156711
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26) Twin One Knife & Fork Chopstick by DesignWright | Permalink Hits: 159565
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25) Headphone or Speaker by Lu Chieh Hua | Permalink Hits: 161934
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24) The Wool Ball Charger by Yuchen Liu | Permalink Hits: 163455
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23) Collector USB Flash Drive by Fang-Chun Tsai | Permalink Hits: 165089
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22) Paraplegic Scuba System by Emil Orman | Permalink Hits: 165856
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21) Apple Universal Dock Tray by Hekseskudd | Permalink Hits: 176389
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20) Floor Plan Switch by Taewon Hwang | Permalink: 176932
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19) Engrain Tactile Keyboard by Michael Roopenian | Permalink Hits: 178895
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18) Chalkeeper by Yonggu Do and Eunha Seo | Permalink Hits: 208347
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17) Hyper Touch Guitar by Max Battaglia | Permalink Hits: 213075
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16) Network Tube by Son Kijo, Joon Hyoung Seo, Uhm Hyung Woo, Choi JinYoung & Kim Junpyo | Permalink Hits: 237465
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15) Writable by Tianyu Xiao | Permalink Hits: 239402
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14) Digimo Camera Concept by Sangik Lee | Permalink Hits: 241186
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13) Log Chop Bench by David Long & Antoine Morris | Permalink Hits: 248682
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12) Tea-time by Pengtao Yu | Permalink Hits: 253020
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11) The Cradle by Richard Clarkson, Grace Emmanual, Kalivia Russel, Eamon Moore, Brodie Cambell, Jeremy Brooker and Joya Boerrigter | Permalink Hits: 258234
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10) Easy Drink by Hsu Hsiang-Min, Liu Nai-Wen & Chen Yu-Hsin | Permalink Hits: 279608
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9) Lamborghini Yacht by Mauro Lecchi | Permalink Hits: 294807
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8 ) Voronoi – Yacht by Hyun-Seok Kim | Permalink Hits: 303805
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7) iQ Alarm Clock by Oliver Sha | Permalink Hits: 305305
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6) Smile Alarm Clock by Kim Jungwoo, Ju Yongjun, Lee Jongmoo & Kim Taehwan | Permalink Hits: 320198
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5) 1ℓimit Faucet by Yonggu Do, Dohyung Kim & Sewon Oh | Permalink Hits: 406690
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4) Bento by René Woo-Ram Lee | Permalink Hits: 778658
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3) Hug Chair by Ilian Milinov | Permalink Hits: 857165
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2) Continuance by Haimo Bao, Hailong Piao, Yuancheng Liu & Xiameng Hu | Permalink Hits: 949425
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1) TetraBox Lamp by Ed Chew | Permalink Hits: 973797
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[hossien]

Pop Goes the Weasel! (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/27/pop-goes-the-weasel/)

In this case it’s a plug; The PumPing Tap is a spring-loaded socket that ejects a plug when the appliance is switched off. What this means is that residual power is being conserved and wastage of electricity, curbed. So when you finish using an appliance or device and turn its power off, but haven’t unplugged the device, a ring of light appears on the socket. Ten minutes later, the socket automatically ejects the plug; just like toast popping up from a toaster!

PumPing Tap is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designers: Seong Soyeon, Kim Seonmi, Lee Jeongjae, Park Jihye & Lee Yeontaek
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2011/12/26/pumping_tap.jpg
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[hossien]

Got The Power

All ye weary travelers with a strolley in tow; I understand your pain for finding available sockets, just to juice up ye gadgets. Ah, I suck at poetry but you get my drift right? So here we have a trolley suitcase that harnesses kinetic energy via its wheels and then with an easy dock, juices up your gadgets. Even if it’s just for few precious minutes, I think it’s a neat-o idea!

Designer: Jung Inyoung
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2011/12/30/travel_carrier_charger.jpg
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[hossien]

Ivy That We Like (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/29/ivy-that-we-like/)

The Light Ivy is a clever lamp that features wire made from strong yet lightweight craft wire. The purpose is to expose the meandering electric wire of this lamp in a creative way. Usually we end up concealing the mess, but this nifty design ensures you have some fun with it. The lamp head rotates 180 degrees, making it the perfect accomplice for direct, indirect, diffused or table lighting. Awesome!

The Ivy Light is a 2011 red dot concept design (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designers: Choi Hyeryong & Choi Ho Seok
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2011/12/29/ivy_light.jpg
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[hossien]

I resonate with the need for the Car Compass because I have been in this situation once. A friend had parked his hired car in the public car park and he forgot which floor it was on. We literally had to go to each floor of the 10 floors to figure out where the car was. Now if we had something like this Car Compass key then it would have guided us to the exact location of the car, using arrows and pointers on it’s display. Sometimes beeps and flashing lights are just not effective enough!

Designers: AHHAPROJECT (http://www.ahhaproject.com/)
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2012/01/11/car_compass.jpg
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[hossien]

About the same size as a Mini Cooper and twice as fast, the Megacity Aviation concept was designed to transport goods rapidly through cities with major gridlock. The majority of the biofiber reinforced bioplastic frame is hollow like the bones of a bird, making it incredibly lightweight. Powered by two hydraulically operated coaxial rotors, it’s highly maneuverable and can carry up to 200kg.
Designer: Alex Jantschke (http://ilikeyourdsign.blogspot.com/)
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2012/01/06/megacity_aviation_01.jpg
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[hossien]

response to the growing problem of pollution and the threat it poses to little ones, the Cocoon pillow aims to reduce exposure to both polluted air and chronic noise. The device uses state-of-the-art noise canceling technology, a HEPA air filtration system, and an air particle ioniser to protect babies from loud sounds, germs, and contaminated air particles, ensuring they get a peaceful and healthy sleep. I definitely see potential for an adult version!Designer: Elodie Delassus (http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/18/wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee-have-it-too/)
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2012/01/10/cocoon_01.jpg
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[hossien]

The LG Finestra is a display-charging cradle-Smartphone concept. What we have here is a display with a charging cradle and the ability to sync with the Smartphone so that you can access your social sites at whim. The advantage is that you can manipulate the display to showcase pictures as a window display and enjoy different sceneries. The phone beams out a virtual keyboard for easy navigation.

The Finestra won the LG Mobile Design Competition (http://www.lgdesign.jp/) 2011.
Designer: Kairi Eguchi Design (http://www.kairi-eguchi.com/)
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[hossien]

resonate with the need for the Car Compass because I have been in this situation once. A friend had parked his hired car in the public car park and he forgot which floor it was on. We literally had to go to each floor of the 10 floors to figure out where the car was. Now if we had something like this Car Compass key then it would have guided us to the exact location of the car, using arrows and pointers on it’s display. Sometimes beeps and flashing lights are just not effective enough!

Designers: AHHAPROJECT (http://www.ahhaproject.com/)http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2012/01/11/car_compass.jpg
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[hossien]

Designer Zhi Min Lin’s prediction for the future of ground transportation is that cities will become so crowded & dense that new streets will eventually change from the current 2D flat roads into a 3D U shape to utilize limited space. The U-Wall Lizard is a vehicle adapted for driving on these new roads. Four independently powered wheels, expandable clawed tires & a unique suspension system allow it to grip terrain on both horizontal & highly angled surfaces all while balancing the body of the vehicle.
Designer: Zhi Min Lin
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2012/01/06/uwall_lizard_01.jpg
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[hossien]

Almost all of our workouts are based on approximation. For example a 125-lb person burns approx. 360 calories per hour if they do a vigorous dumbbell workout session. To remove the veil of doubt and talk about hard facts and figures, we have here the C-Ring Dumbbells. The weights sync with your smartphone or PC via USB and tell you exactly how many calories you burnt during your session. Color-coded lighting system displays how intense your workout is and if you need to step it up by a notch.

The best part is that you can increase the intensity by attaching more of the magnetic weight-discs to the dumbbell. The perfect marriage of brain and brawn!
Designer: Wang Zihao
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/1970/01/01/c_ring.jpg
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[hossien]

The menacing-looking Misha all-terrain vehicle was designed specifically as a family car for use in the harsh Siberian climate. The slightly asymmetric body exists so the driver has a little more room to operate comfortably and so passengers can have a unique riding experience from seat-to-seat. Powered by four independent electric motors located in each wheel, Misha also features tires inspired by bear claws that have been adapted to grip the most treacherous of terrain.
Designer: Alekseev Andrey
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2012/01/05/misha_01.jpg
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[hossien]

candle holder using the recycling glass of the disposal fluorescent tube. I designed reproduction to glass for light to glisten once again for a theme to "be colorful" in a concept to be able to enjoy infinite color variations by the inside and an outside combination.






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[hossien]

Three Stacks is a group of ecotourism structures proposed for ethnic locations throughout the Ukrainian region. Two of the 4 level structures contain sleeping accommodations for guests, and the third is a restaurant. The buildings are composed of wood, cane, clay and grass, and are linked through modern energy-efficient lighting in combination with landscape elements also native to the region.
Designer: Levko Davydyuk
http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2012/01/10/3stacks_01.jpg
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[hossien]

You have to agree that our mobile phones have become an emotional extension of who we are. Right from the screensaver to the mood message to apps (like Siri), details like these give several insights to a person’s individuality. Concepts like the Empathy (http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/11/29/blackberry-wants-your-empathy/) and now the Heartbeat Mobile Phone, all go to show how the future foresees us building an intimate relationship with our device. Healthy or not, this kinda intuitive interactive-ness is here to stay!

Designer: Sang-hoon Lee (http://www.sanghoon-design.com/)
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[hossien]

Inspired by similar creative methodologies, designer Duncan McKean’s Iterations cards are geared specifically towards product designers. Each card has an input as well as a set of ambiguous instructions that will get your creative juices flowing. Experiencing “designer’s block?” simply start with your concept sketch, draw a card, and add to your concept based around your interpretation of what the card says.

Designer: Duncan J McKean (http://duncanmckean.com/)
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[hossien]

Stop the Overflow (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/01/stop-the-overflow/)

End number of times I’ve had to ground my children for carelessly leaving the bath water running, leading to an overspill. Not only is it cardinal wastage of a precious resource but also the additional work of mopping up. A simple gadget like Water&time promises you no more wastage. This intuitive valve screws onto any regular faucet and turns off the water automatically after its timer goes off. You simply need to figure out how long will it take for you to fill up the tub. I think its suitable for the kitchen sink as well, don’t you?

Designers: Xiaolu Zhang and Yuelong Liao
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[hossien]

Erascan is a whiteboard eraser that scans the written matter on the board while erasing and saves it onto an inbuilt memory chip. The idea is to keep a digital copy of the drawings or notes handy for future reference. The device is programmed to automatically recognize handwriting, identify emails and web URLs. What’s more, it can share the saved data via email wirelessly!

The designers explain, “The design consists of an LCD screen to show the scanned information during the erasing process. It also displays a simple menu allowing the user to select other functions. Navigation control buttons are located below the LCD screen. The letter “e” and the light pipe around the device light up to show that Erascan is in power mode.”
Designers: Saharudin Busri, Mohd Nizam Najmuddin, Mohd Rohaizam Mohd Tahar, Nuzairi Yasin & Nazjimee Amat Omar for MIMOS Berhad
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[hossien]

Getting the Most Out of Compost (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/02/getting-the-most-out-of-compost/)

Designer Adam Weaver describes Re:Fuse as an “anaerobic digestion unit” that reclaims gas from decomposing biological debris that would otherwise be lost. The gas collected can then be used for cooking. The user simply places food-waste in the unit and over time Re:Fuse will not only yield gas for cooking but usable fertilizer for growing more food!
Designer: Adam Weaver (http://www.adamweaverdesign.com/)
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[hossien]

Seriously Smart Socket! (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/30/seriously-smart-socket/)

If you’ve ever tried to plug something into a socket in the dark (or without looking) you know that it’s damn near impossible! The LOL socket (named after the markings on its surface) is an incredibly simple and clever solution that uses grooves to guide the user’s hand and the pins effortlessly toward to the socket holes. Needs it!As a bonus, the square plate extends slightly out from the wall so the extra length of cords and wires can be moved out of the way.
Designer: Devraj Bhadra (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/26/space-saving-cable-clip/)
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[hossien]

Marco Paolucci’s S2S project aims to bring sustainable living to sea in the form of sea stations that tap into BioStream installations on the seabed. The BioStream devices exploit the perpetual motion of tidal currents converting their renewable energy into usable electricity. Ships can dock to a station and “fill up” on power as well as suplement their desalinated water supply.
Designer: Marco Paolucci (http://www.marcopaolucci.com/)
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[hossien]

Paper Cut (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/27/paper-cut/)

Möwe – Dream Paper Concept looks at the possibility of having intelligent paper that prints, auto cuts and folds 3-D paper projects. A lot of folks indulge in 3-D scale models and it is an interesting hobby. Mac (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Mac+Funamizu"&x=0&y=0&lang=en) takes the idea a step further by suggesting that what if we could control “where and how far to fold and also when to fold via Bluetooth or WiFi, it means you could move paper as you like without touching it. (It’s like embedding Javascript in paper!)” Building models from Google 3D Warehouse (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/) would be child’s play even for the non-devout! Awesome!

Designer: Mac Funamizu (http://petitinvention.wordpress.com/)
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[hossien]

Space Saving Cable Clip (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/26/space-saving-cable-clip/)

The ISI clip provides a straightforward and super easy way of managing computer and power cables. The simple, flexible steel clamp can be placed on the edge of any standard size desk or leg to keep cords in order and out of the user’s way.
Designer: Devraj Bhadra
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[hossien]

Inspired by the designer’s own personal experience of waiting too long during a stay at the emergency room, the Radio portable x-ray was imagined as a way to cut back on time spent in the radiology process. The device uses the same dental imaging technology that exists currently and incorporates it into a compact, portable unit that can detect broken bones or other abnormalities. Radiologists can instantly read the screen or print radiographs via from the unit’s charging dock.
Designer: Francois Rybarczyk (http://www.njavan.com/?p=63872)
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[hossien]

The Autonome is a mobile phone concept with a unique charging feature. The regular way to do this will be to directly plug-in the phone to the wall socket, negating the use of any cables. Alternatively, you can detach the specialized module, tank it up and then hook it back to the phone and transfer the juice. This ways you get the freedom to use the phone whilst charging the extra ammo. I love the magnesium unibody frame designed for this, and of course the practical solution for charging. Ideal for travelers too!

Designer: Francois Rybarczyk (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Francois+Rybarczyk"&x=0&y=0&lang=en)
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[hossien]

Expanding Home

Odorico Pordenone is a delightful caravan that expands its seams to accommodate you and your folks quite comfortably. For a person who is never intimidated by the size of the car that I am driving, a bulky trailer somehow manages to unnerve me. Looking into this idea’s perfect fusion of design, technological and architectural approach, I think this one has nailed it good.

Designer: Jakub Novák
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[hossien]

Airborn EcoCraft

Inspired by airships and paragliding sports, the Sky Voyage concept aims to expand traffic networks to the sky by utilizing airspace to relieve urban traffic congestion on the ground. The hybrid glider/airship can take off vertically by inflating the gasbag in an upright position. Once airborn, the craft can be maneuvered through the wind with assistance from a hydrogen fuel-cell powered turbine engine.
Designer: Jet Shao
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[hossien]

Unexpected Wildlife Inspiration

To be honest, I saw a photo of this car’s inspiration before the vehicle itself and assumed it would be completely ridiculous… after all, who designs a Mercedes after a fish (a trout no less)?? But upon seeing the actual car, I had a complete change of heart! Though its inspiration is unexpectedly organic, the SLK Aphelios exhibits futuristic styling and a touch of fluid elegance that’s … well… very Mercedes-like!
Designer: Apostol Tnokovski
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[hossien]

A Lamp for Sleeping Lovers

Avoiding having a grumpy lover is the inspiration behind designer Francois Rybarczyk’s Cinna lamp! The lamp was designed to be used when you’re reading in bed while your significant other is trying to catch some Zzzzzs. The opaque shell twists to reveal an adjustable, subtle glow emitted from below that won’t disturb. Gotta love the combination of ceramic and cork materials together!
Designer: Francois Rybarczyk
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[hossien]

Funky Shoe Style

As the name suggests Topless Shoes have no upper constrictions or bindings. It’s like sinking your foot into a warm cushy hole and expecting it to ‘walk’ with you at every step. The elastic layer called ‘muscle’ parts under the foot and encloses it in a firm yet comfortable grip. Ideal for folks who find wearing shoes a huge task, and I’d sure like to give them a try.

Topless Shoes is a 2011 red dot concept design (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designers: Zhao Xiaoliang, Han Like, Liu Peng, Meng Qingbao, Ren Mingjun, Yang Xiao, Chen Xuan, Lin Lin
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[hossien]

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SURGERY LIGHTINGBRANDON MEDICAL
Market Research


Surgeons demand 100x more light than normal task lighting and they demand it without heat. This is because they work on red tissue and the human eye is weakest in the red part of the spectrum. This problem is compounded by removing infra-red heat, as IR-Filters also cut out a large part of the visible red spectrum.

Brandon Medical’s HD-LED technology has enabled the first surgical lighting with a high colour rendition across the full visible spectrum, allowing small differences in tissue to be vivid and vibrant.Astramax projects a light intensity of 130,000 Lux enabling it to compete on power with some of the largest operating lights, however, it is small, elegant and light-weight making it perfectly suited to minor procedures also.Design for ManufactureThanks to a design for manufacture strategy, HJC Design has helped Brandon Medical reduce manufacturing costs by 33% and material costs by 11%, allowing surgeons to have uncompromising surgical lighting performance in a highly economical product.

[hossien]

Recorder is this magic pen that converts your written notes into electronic files and then transfers it to your phone and computer via Bluetooth. I think it’s a great idea and can actually encourage us writers to take to the book and pen more often. I bet authors and illustrators will love it too! My only wish – it auto spellchecks the files.

Designers: Xia Xiaoqian, Renming Jun, Han Ricoeur, Liu Peng, Meng Bao, Weicheng Jie & Yang Xiao
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[hossien]

Digitalized Evergreen Home

E Home concept is a two part series by designers Jeiyong Chun & Hyunjune Yang where they bring forth their ideas of maintaining a well balanced home environment with sufficient greenery to keep the atmosphere cheery and fresh.

Home, Green Home by Jeiyong Chun consists of a family of five modular units (two green towers, one green wall, one green floor and one green stand) that are sustained by SDPCS. In other words a Smart Digital Plant Care System nurtures the plants with the help of a digitally empowered environment.
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Hyunjune Yang’s D’Nature is more about a digital walk in the park; I suppose this simulated greenery is more suitable to Google’s office than a house. The good thing about both the concepts is the inclusion of a green space, which is slowly diluting due to rapid urbanization.
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Designers: Jeiyong Chun (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/08/fingerframes/) & Hyunjune Yang of SADI

[hossien]

Pinch Me!

I know I’m not the only one who’s paid the price for being lazy about hanging up my clothes! I have carelessly stretched out the necks of my shirts because I’d rather force a rigid hanger through the neck rather than come up the bottom. The Pinch hanger is a efficient and easy solution to my problem. Made of a flexible Polypropylene and Elastomer mix, the user only has to pinch the arms together and slide the hanger into place. Speed up the process while preserving your threads!
Designer: Jaineel Shah (http://www.jaineelshah.com/)
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[hossien]

Pure Oxygen Perfection

The healing properties of breathing pure oxygen in combination with expose to high atmospheric pressures are phenomenal & increase regeneration of damaged tissue through cell metabolism by up to 150%. The Oxygen Rehabilitation Apparatus is a cutting edge design in line with commercial hyperbaric systems to deliver oxygen as a form of medicine. Unlike the majority of existing breathing circuits, ORA utilizes a single adjustment mechanism & intelligent memory polymer to allow for a personalized fit & extended life cycle.
Designer: Bruce Walls (http://www.brucewallsdesign.com/)
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[hossien]

I love the Paper Dish concept and hope that Dominos or Pizza Hut take up on this idea ASAP. The thang is only a well-cut paper with appropriate perforations, that allow you to slice and devour a pizza slice, without getting your hands messy. The idea is very clever, more like a makeshift paper plate, but worth including in my next box of hot takeaway!

Designers: Yu Kyung Ha, Won Min Jung & Kwon Young Hee
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[hossien]

Big cities (like Los Angeles, where I live) are known for their street hot dogs, but I’ve avoided ever trying one because I can’t get over wondering where the heck those guys wash their hands?! For germophobes like me, the Rango Hot Dog Stand was designed with hygiene in mind. It utilizes special food compartments and hands-free condiment dispensers that allow the “building” of the dogs to be done without ever touching the food. It also has a small sink for washing hands!
Designer: Telma Mafra (http://www.kawek.com.br/telmamafra)
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[حسین متقی]

لام
این اخریه یه بالون هلیومیه نه؟؟؟؟
زیرش هم برای کمک با توجه به اون حجم کم احتمالا 2تا موتور گریز از مرکز الکتریکیه ؟؟؟؟؟
درسته؟؟؟
خیلی چیز جالبیه

[hossien]

لام
این اخریه یه بالون هلیومیه نه؟؟؟؟
زیرش هم برای کمک با توجه به اون حجم کم احتمالا 2تا موتور گریز از مرکز الکتریکیه ؟؟؟؟؟
درسته؟؟؟
خیلی چیز جالبیه
برای بدست اوردن به اطلاعات دقیقش روی نام طراح کلیک کن تو سایت اصلیش میری توضیحات هست.

[hossien]

My iMac is placed facing its back to the wall and plugging in any USB wire is kinda shot-in-the-dark for me. Unless I turn the entire monitor to one side…you get my drift, right? As my struggle continues, I often wonder why couldn’t they design the plug-head to be more instinctive to hook-up. Something like the Eidetic USB; very obvious which way this plug goes in. Plus a random touch to the slot can confirm the way you slide it in. Superb!

Eidetic USB is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) award winning entry.
Designer: Lim Jae Min (http://www.jaeminism.com/)
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Listen to designer Jean-michel Bonnemoy and he’ll have you believe traditional camera form factors were dictated by the need to hold a roll of film in the back. Now that we’re all digital, why are still maintaining that archaism? He maintains the new form factor should be a cylinder – ergonomically better for the hand. The D-CAN concept significantly reduces volume while still providing all the finite controls professional photographers are used to. Hit the jump for the “specs”.

Large range zoom stabilized USM lens.
A ring authorizes the focus correction. The focal is lockable.
Extension cursor for macrophotography
The lens cap, impossible to lose, includes an electronic flash and the AF-assist illuminator
The accessory shoe can receive, besides an electronic flash, a directional microphone or a remote control receiver.
The cursor “function” allows to choose between fixed views or video, pictures reading, intervallometer and power off.
Cursor “mode” (program, speed or aperture priority, manual)
Double key ISO (100 to 6400 ISO).
Sockets for peripheral: microphone, audio headset, power supply.
The high-definition back screen is used for the aim, the control and the parameter setting by means of a trackball.
The system of aim offers two configurations:
- At the level of eye for a precise centring including right in the sun, with precise control of the focus. The magnifier with diopter adjustment gives an image enlarged of the screen.
- Directly on the directional back screen having raised the magnifier.
The back block of aim revolves to give access to the memory card, USB and HDMI connectors and energy compartment.
The lithium battery can be replaced in case of necessity by a set of AA size battery.
The release button pushed at the halfway mark locks the focus and the exposure.
Maintained pushed it allows continuous photo mode.
The function of thumb wheels differs according to the mode:
- Thumb wheel 1: exposure correction(P, Tv, Av) or choice of the aperture (M).
- Thumb wheel 2: program shift (P), choice of the shutter speed (Tv, M), of the aperture (Av).
Designer: Jean-michel Bonnemoy
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Giraffe Street Lamp is a very cute self-sustaining swing design that provides illumination at night. It harnesses kinetic energy each time you swing and as a double back up, utilizes the solar panel hood to soak some more energy goodness. It’s a very clever design that interweaves play and eco sense into the urban environment. Something that our future generation may as well get used to!

Designers: Chen Wei & Lu Yanxin
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It’s a standard 4″ paint brush but the width can be varied by removing or adding 1/2 modular bristles. The synthetic hairs are attached to a stainless steel ferrule that mounts onto a spring steel handle. This actually look like it might work although it begs the question, why wouldn’t you just buy a good disposable brush in the first place?

Designer: Virang Akhiyaniya (http://cargocollective.com/virang)
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One of the reasons why my mother can never use the tub for a bath is that her acute arthritis and four lower limb joint replacements restrict her movement. With the Flume Tub I’m sure she will be able to just walk into the bath and use it confidently. The tub works on the principles of a seesaw and is built keeping the safety of people with restricted movements in mind. Awesome!

Flume Bathtub is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designers: Kim Jung Su, Yoon Ji Soo & Kim Dong Hwan
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The Ultimate Braille Phone

DrawBraille Mobile Phone is one of the most compelling concepts that focus on making mobile phones easy-to-use for the blind. The entire UI and input keys are in Braille and even the touch panel reflects this system. The design and approach have a surreal finish to it and I am quite sure that Shikun Sun is on to something big with this!

Designer: Shikun Sun
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I have a soft spot for wind chimes and love the subtle music they play. On a spiritual level they are supposed to keep negativity away and increase the good vibrations. A bunch of designers have upped their karmic good by designing a lamp based on the principles of the chimes. The only difference is that the wind movement causes the lamp to harness energy to power the lamp rather than sound the soothing “clinks”.

Designers: Chen Yan Zhuang, Zhou Li, Peng Qixuan, Liu Huan-jung, Ke Qi Ling & Zhong Zhida
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UPDATE: 7 Days Left!
Steve Jobs said “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, everything else is secondary.” Finding the correct channels to promote our creativity or even get them recognized are very limited. Design Competitions are a good medium, but is recognition from peers and prize money the only push you need? The A’Design Award and Competition (http://www.adesignaward.com/) fills the void by highlighting, advertising and advocating good design, designers and design oriented companies. They have the knack of grabbing the attention of press, interactive medias, design critics, distributers and buyers for their award winners.
So besides your award winning design being presented at the A’ Design Museum and Gallery in Italy, they also offers an unique ecosystem for designers to sell their winning ideas to sponsor companies. Likewise the companies can bid for the competing design ideas and make offers to buy the designs!
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Registrations are still open and you can submit into 40 different categories (http://www.adesignaward.com/categories.html), which include furniture, futurist design, vehicle and transport design, young design, lighting design etc. Timelines can be found here (http://www.adesignaward.com/competitiontimeline.html), Dates and Fees are here (http://www.adesignaward.com/datesandfees.html) and find the answer to ‘What is A’Design?’ here (http://www.whatisadesignaward.com/).
Submissions Close: 29th February 2012 (http://www.adesignaward.com/registration.php)
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Pill Box for Alzheimer Patients

Memo is a portable Pill box for alzheimer patients to remind them when and how many pills to take, thanks to an ingenious use of LEDs. A light with a specific color indicates the color of the box the patient has to take from. Traditionally, medications are divided up using standard trays separated by days but even some advanced patients have a hard time remember what day it is. Made of soft touch rubber, aluminum, a small circuit board, battery and LED lights. It would only cost $20. Good idea?

Designer: Jules Toulemonde
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Driving in 2030

E-Vul is an electric-powered inter-city concept car, designed for the year 2030. Changing environmental issues, living status and the impact of new energy technologies have been taken into consideration while developing this concept. Deriving inspiration from the networking and transportation techniques used by ants, E-Vul Car is proposed to work as a public booking and payment transportation system.

The designers explain, “Users can interact with the system via telephone or Internet, and the service can be linked to the home in order to reduce the use of private cars. A magnetic link is used between each car in order to reduce the consumption of electrical energy. In this way, both short and long-range travel for multiple passengers can be achieved and a more energy-efficient manner. The service connects the Internet and highway system to provide multiple services. The autopilot function reduces the risk of accidents.”
E-Vul is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designers: Chao Chin-Wei & Huang Wan-Ting
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Co-existence is a project by Ryan Jongwoo Choi exploring the “oneness” between man and nature. The beautifully cut ash frames appear to be balancing on an unsteady center point but it’s really solid granite. There’s something very modern about the execution even though it’s supposed to be a nostalgic study. I like it.

Designer: Ryan Jongwoo Choi (http://www.ryan-j.com/)
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Laser Levels Are Always Precise

Level+ is a level meter concept that uses cross laser lines to ensure precise straight beams that aid in civil work. As the designer explains, “after Level+ is attached to a horizontal plate (via the suction cup), the plummet places itself horizontal, automatically. The power revs up and the cross line laser can be adjusted to project horizontal and vertical lines.” So the next time you embark on hanging a picture on the wall, trust the Level+ to help you hang it straight!

Designer: Royce Zhang (http://www.roycezhang.com/)
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The historic city of Prague has many sights to take in, for example the Prague Castle, the picturesque Charles Bridge or the Astronomical Clock. During the Iron Curtain era, it was one of the most visited cities of Europe. Although reliant on a tram and metro system, one of the best modes for transport is the taxi. Based on this observation was a recent event called the Prague Taxi Design and two really outstanding entries are listed after the jump….

Taxi Visitor by Diego Garcia
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Taxi Visitor is based on the premise that tourists driving into the city from the airport, like to enjoy a ride where they can take in the sights and sounds on the first go. The abundant spacing and height of the cab allow for a full view and cast and everlasting impression. The color schemes for the cab are inspired by the beige plaster of the Lesser Town houses and their darker retaining wall.
Call Taxi-e by Louis Joseph Böhm
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The adaptable Call Taxi-e accommodates up to six passengers and can be used for cargo services as well. The design features sliding doors and a ramp for wheelchair. Expanded windows and an airy cabin ensure a pleasant ride. The wheel driven motors are powered by batteries that are fueled by solar cells hidden on the roof.
Hat Tip to Radek Laube (http://www.auto-design.cz/)!

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Lets face it, people do fuss over their tea and it’s only fair to aid them with appliances that allow them to follow their ‘perfect cuppa’ obsession to the core. For example the TEA Thermos; its is a flask that masters steeping by combining a timer and spool!

The rotating timer mechanism is connected to a spool and chain and while the timer dial slowly inches towards ‘zero’, the spool retracts the tea bag out of the water for you. Simply clip on the tea bag, set your desired time, and a well balanced infusion of tea is on its way!
Designer: Eddie Gandelman
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Given the tight situations Agent 007 finds himself in, handy objects like the Rescue Flashlight make a perfect gift for him. Too bad the thang is only in a concept stage for now, however it’s intention and functionality are very much desired by all. The torch splits into three and can be used in different colors and purposes, as per the intuitive icons displayed. After the Swiss Knife, a flashlight like this is a must in every handy kit!

Designer: Kim Seok Jin
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You may find this funny, but I carry a separate coin purse in my handbag, exclusively for the keys to the locks of my travel bags. One lost key, a busted zipper and an expensive broken lock later, I decided not to take the risk of misplacing the keys ever again! Lockeeper hopes to remedy such situations and I really hope that the concept of a self locking zipper (with a Braille option) is the answer to my prayers.

Lockeeper is a 2011 Fall/Winter Spark Awards (http://sparkawards.com/) Entry.
Designer: Youngdo Choi
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Do you ever think about how Noah’s Ark will look like in this modern age? Don’t think too much, because I have it right here for you: The Neo Noah; a modern structure with all amenities and facilities to sustain a whole township, should a natural calamity arise. Taken into consideration are open spaces, eco living and hydropower supply. The architecture is flamboyant and keeping in line with the new-age syndrome, however the efficiency can only be judged once the concept leaves the paper, manifests and is used under the predictable dire circumstances.

Designer: Cha Eunjin
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Vincent Montreuil’s latest project, I Love Bikes at Amsterdam, is an incredibly thorough and equally imaginative proposal for transformation from Amsterdam’s current car and rail network into an ecological, economical system of personalized “pods” that better coexist with the city’s many bicycles and further enhance the quality of life in the city center. Hit the jump to catch a super-informative video breakdown!
Designer: Vincent Montreuil (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/16/le-moto/)

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Ok so you drive into the public parking lot and keep circling around to find an empty spot. Cut, rewind and refresh! So you are back at the parking lot, only this time the ticket stub prints out the exact next available parking with a color-coded block, indicating the precise location for you. How cool is that! You not only save time in finding a spot, you also can find your way back to the car without a hitch. Awesome!

Designers: Shih Chang-Chi, Huang Shao-Heng & Wang Shou-Yu
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Whether you’re looking for a simple, minimal solution for a place to hang your coat or keys, or if you just have a knack for fantasy, you’ll appreciate this clever wall ornament by Jeong Hwa Jin. Leaf brings vitality to dull walls by covering unsightly nails and providing a unique way to hold your keys, jacket or other items.
Designer: Jeong Hwa Jin (http://www.junghwajin.com/)
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Time Gets More Linear (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/27/time-gets-more-linear/)

The Lineær (sic) clock is like any standard wall clock except behind the minimalist facade is bevy of parts filled with symbolism. The time is written on a a rotating scroll. That represents that time is in perpetuity. The fixed hand symbolizes the present. There’s nothing fancy about it. No illumination or digital displays. It’s as quiet as time itself. Of course, if you’re one to find all this a bit too simplistic. Take heart in the fact that the face plates can be made in any/many colors.

Designer: Audun Ask Blaker (http://askblaker.com/)
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Triton is a self-sustaining buoy that can be rapidly deployed in marina entries and ports for temporary and permanent navigation guidance. The system is eco-friendly using only wind and solar energy. Big hat tip for the design. Huge improvement over current buoys. Who knew they needed to be redesigned? Oh and by the way, it holds the Design Turkey Award. Mmmm hmmm.

Designer: Dr. Hakan Gürsu (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Hakan+Gürsu"&x=0&y=0&lang=en) for Designnobis (http://www.designnobis.com/)
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You must be familiar with the culture of eating insects as delicacies but the truth is that they are a staple in many societies. We have here two projects that go beyond the nutritional power of insects and looks into how their farming can help in the infrastructural setup of the urban jungle, as we know it. Come have a look….


Urban bug farming shortens the production and consumption chain. This project proposes a special farming unit for two species of edible insects: crickets and wheatworms. Beyond the production of bugs for food, these farming installations aim to support urban infrastructure systems such as lighting and waste processing. Crickets are bred on alveolar (cavity) walls that replicate their natural environment. Each cylindrical cricket-farming unit surrounds a light source to optimize the farming yield. It is hung high off the ground to reduce its spatial impact and to keep it out of reach. The district cricket farm incorporates several units and is set up in a market place. The ‘farmer’ who feeds the crickets collects fresh food waste from the market and surrounding restaurants. When it is dark, the cricket farming unit doubles as an urban lighting system. In the future sustainable city; traditional urban noises will be progressively replaced by that of nature.
Wheatworm farming units are located in offices and fed by employees with waste paper. The paper is a particular type of special office paper adapted to worm growth. It is made of cellulose and wheat cuticles, and printed with vegetable and organic inks. The unit works as a digestive system, performing the double tasks of paper shredding and farming support. Paper is directly recycled inside the company in order to produce food proteins.
The Cricket Bigger Than Beef is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designer: Claire Lemarchand
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will be a happy man the day that we can not only rid ourselves of coins and cash, but shed our plastic cards as well and rely on our mobile completely on our mobile devices! Le sigh… Until then I will still have to keep using a clever case like the iPUP here. It’s gotta be the cutest one I’ve ever seen and unlike other cases it won’t damage your card’s security strip. Carry your ID, credit cards or transportation cards conveniently, safely, and in a unique puppy-fied style! Designer: Yun Seong Kim (http://www.kondesign.kr/konProduct.html)
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I am sure you agree with me that prevention is better than cure. Therefore prevention of theft is better than hunting down stolen property. Based on this application we have a bicycle lock that deters theft in a very clever way. The pedals double up as wheel clamps and are designed such that breaking the lock (or pedal) will not only be a tough job but also a foolish endeavor. Superb!

Designers: Cheng-Tsung Feng (http://www.chengtsung.com/) & Yu-Ting Cheng (http://www.yutingcheng18.com/)
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From one of my favorite designers, Robert van Embricqs, the Rising Table is the latest in a series of sculptural furniture elements that are not only functionally genius but also aesthetically fascinating. Like the rest of the Rising Series (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/04/28/fascinatingly-simple/), the table utilizes a unique slat-folding technique to transform from a flat piece of seemingly solid wood to a fully functional table with an intricate web of wonderful angles and angular shapes that are a signature of this remarkable designer.
Designer: Robert Van Embricqs (http://www.robertvanembricqs.com/)
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Fixated on the ‘i’ prefix, we have here a projector dock that streams videos to a screening wall and plays all your iMelodies via the iPad, iPhone and iPod. Sounds really awesome and ‘magic’ right? With the current Apple buzz in the market I’m sure this iDevice will get all the attention….now!

Designer: Chen Nanyu
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I never think of food scales needing to be redesigned but gone are the days when one could leisurely walk into a deli or butcher shop and discuss the finer details of food while waiting for their meats to be prepared. We live in a hyper fast reality and that means just enough time to get in and get out. The Avery Retail Scales bring touchscreens, RFID tags and wireless goodies to the table but does it make for a better experience?
What’s it do? In a nutshell, you have a food scale with a detachable, wirelessly connected touchpad that can offer up suggestions on foods and flavors that compliment each other. You’d be surprised how many people don’t understand which wines best accompany a salmon steak. I sure didn’t until guess who told me? Yes my local fishmonger. But that’s just one person who can’t possibly split their time between all the customers in line. This device can also detect RFID chips in food packaging. All this information is supposed to give shoppers collective and instant access to the experienced recommendations of the sales staff along with cooking tips, sales, current offers, health and nutrition info.
Designer: Daniel Carter
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Designed to maximize efficiency in industrial workplaces, the Tool Trike provides a lightweight, eco-friendly and easy-to-use way of lugging around small (but often cumbersome and heavy) equipment from area to area. The structure is made of a durable carbon fiber compound and features a trunk capable of carrying most hand tools and other frequently used objects.
Designer: Dinovo Studio (http://www.wix.com/ivosperanza/intel-di/english#!__english/portfolio)
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The verSTECKlichT is a quick solution to providing a subtle glow to any area imaginable. The super-simple design consists of a single socket and plug, both covered by wooden caps, and a neon glowing ring accent. Connect to any outlet for instantaneous illumination that you can hang from the ceiling, dangle on the wall, or rest on a flat surface.
Designer: Modell-N (http://www.modell-n.de/)
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Cleaning a whisk can be a challenge, especially if you are working with a sticky mixture or thick dough. Divisible is a clever design that addresses this issue, as well as the storage. The whisk simple splits in half, straightening the curvy wires and facilitating easy cleaning. By far the most hygienic cleaning solution, demonstrated brilliantly in the accompanying video.

Divisible is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designer: Hansol Kwon
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Ultrasonic Dryer looks at slashing your electricity bills drastically by regulating energy consumption and methodology. The dryer uses an ultrasonic atomizer system in place of the traditional electric heating system to vaporize residual moisture in clothes. As a result, mist is formed and can be cooled and collected as recycled water. The idea looks good enough to explore and I love the user-friendly design, which brings the machine drum up to the user-height rather than them bending down to load in the clothes.

Designer: Lin Zhuoxi
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Inspired by books, the Pages chair allows the user to adjust the seat height and backrest cushioning simply by turning its colorful padded “pages.” The imaginative design encourages interaction with the user and has a unique, fun and colorful aesthetic that is sure to be a conversation starter!
Designer: 6474 (http://www.6474design.com/)
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Though the brand may be nearing its end, Swedish automaker SAAB will always be remembered for producing and advancing the technology of jet fighters still in use today. An ode to SAAB’s rich history, this coupe concept takes inspiration (and name) from the Viggen fighter, mimicking its lines, glass cockpit canopy and overall clean design.
Designer: Feliciano Ruy-Díaz
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Peep is a unique series of lightweight, portable storage units is composed of sheer panels that come in a number of different hues. The semitransparent sides give the design a feeling of lightness and allow your most prized tchotchkes to be admired from any angle. In 4 different shapes and sizes, they’re a colorful option for an endless variety of functions.
Designer: Note (http://www.notedesignstudio.se/)
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The Arrow concept looks at starting a trend amongst teens, where they get hooked to sticking these glow-in-the-dark arrow-tattoos, which double up as hand signals for night time cycling. The socially responsible message is evident and I think the ‘cool quotient’ is good enough to lure sensible and safe riding practices. Love it!

Designers: Weiche Wu (http://www.wuweiche.com/) & Kwang Hyun Ahn
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The U-CAN, inspired by the elephant’s super-functional trunk, features an extended tactile spout and built-in wheels on either side of its reservoir that make it easy to pull from gardening area to gardening area. Usable by adults, children and seniors alike, this functional design is particularly useful to users with limited mobility or strength by preventing injuries and exhaustion.
Designer: Diane Dupire
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One of the greatest pleasures of summer is to find a busted fire hydrant and experience the cooling water spray; simply enjoying the moment. With this proposed new design, taking advantage of a hydrant won’t be so easy thanks to the tamper proof top, which requires a deep socket to operate the valve. Like the design team explains, “The goal was to apply a contemporary and functional design aesthetic, creating a form that would be instantly recognizable.” Well done!

Designer: Tangent Design Group (http://www.tangentinc.com/)
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Gotta love this fun, multifunctional design by Paulo Corceiro. The colorful Flippo chair doubles as a table by utilizing a simple folding back. Simply lay it down and you’ve got a side table with the perfect height next to another chair of its kind. Convenient built-in shelves under the seat make it a great chair for small spaces and allow for easy access to magazines, books or other objects.
Designer: Paulo Corceiro (http://www.paulocorceiro.com/)
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As the trend of at-home fitness expands to gaming platforms like Wii and XBox, it’s easy to imagine that the future holds even more exciting advancements in the physical relationship between man and machine. The Gymbot is one example of how our home workouts might evolve. If my trainer wasn’t so hot, I’d totally invest in a prototype!This humanoid robot has articulated joints and can mimic any human movement with ease, speed, and precision. To navigate, the bot uses a 3D video camera, scanner, and thermal camera located behind its helmet visor.
Like a professional human trainer, Gymbot will evaluate your heart rate, track your diet, the efficiency of your workouts, and even yell at you when you’re being lazy!
Designer: Massimo Battaglia (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/12/14/a-wacom-wet-dream/)
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If you search for oil spill damages on google, you will certainly get anxious knowing the horrible harm it is doing to our environment. The situation gets worse when the oil spill occurs due to explosion on oil fields situated in sea surfaces where removing the oils become almost impossible. System for effectively combating oil slick has been designed to reinforce maritime emergency fighters to face massive oil spill situations. Several units of this system are envisioned to be stored in airports near the seashore that can be dropped in the desired spot through aircrafts. As soon as the system hits the oil surface, a symmetric system of tubes gets radically inflated under water through a gas cartridge. A finely woven net gets stretched up by the tubes and bonds oil without any chemicals. Finally, these systems can be retrieved by boats by hitching the ring like binding. Each system can cover up to 2000 square meter area under any weather condition. To make it even more functional, radar reflectors and GPS have been incorporated with the system for easy locating and ultrasonic sounds to keep seabirds away.
Designer : Boris Innecken

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Eco-Bench, produced from recyclable materials, is a very practical seating group with its’ ease of assembly and stocking. We’re not sure why this bench is not part of Ecoseries furniture set (http://www.tuvie.com/innovative-ecoseries-furniture-set-that-everyone-can-have/), while it has the similarity with other furniture pieces. The simple, elegant, and light weight components of the product, which fit into one box, shows its’ respect for nature.
Designer : Dr.Hakan Gürsu (http://www.designnobis.com/)
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Utilizing the technique of distillation, Watertube can provide sanitary water to many people in remote area. It is a handy tool not just to filter but also store the water for future use. We are going to face water shortage issue if we don’t have better water management strategies (http://www.tuvie.com/urban-concept-vehicle-with-water-purification-system-for-the-year-2030/) because we use water faster than it can be replaced. Yes, we know that 75% of our Earth’s surface is covered by water, however, do you know that only 2.5% of it is fresh water? And only 0.3% of that water can be found on the surface such as river and lakes, while the rest is buried deep in the ground.
Designers : Lee HyunJin, Choi Hyuncheol and Kwon YunJeong
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This doughnut-shaped container can be used to collect, distill and store water. It consists of two chambers with a central gap in which user can fill this container with water from the nearest river. The water distils from the top chamber and circulates down to the lower chamber, where it is stored and extracted through a tap. The rubber top with slight curve allows Watertube to be carried comfortably on user’s head. The container’s central cavity allows it to be hung such as on a tree branch, with the tap positioned at the lowest point.
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obile station PROMETHEUS has been designed to provide reliable power and water supply in harsh environments. This station consists of telescopic boom with wind generator and flexible solar panels, water generator, water filter, diesel generator, water tanks, communication center. This station can use completely renewable energy or as a hybrid system with diesel generator. Mobile station PROMETHEUS has also been designed to produce drinkable water from water or river.If there is problem with water station, the operator can utilize Atmospheric Water Generator which can produce up to 700l of potable water per 24h. The main station body (http://www.tuvie.com/survival-room-provides-a-total-protection-within-an-enclosed-capsule/) looks like an off-road truck, and it’s detachable, therefore it can be connected with other stations providing together more power and water supply, perfect for military purposes.
Designer : Volodya Domaretskii
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The main inspiration of Comb Multifolding Wheelchair came from the limitation of space which will be unavoidable in the future. This concept wheelchair (http://www.tuvie.com/innovative-wheel-chair-leeding-e-d-g-e-enables-user-roam-around-even-in-a-standing-position/) features innovative folding mechanism that enables its user to easily store when not in use or when traveling by car. This industrial designer plans to use ultra light yet very durable materials (such as aluminum, carbon fiber or titanium) to construct this wheelchair. If you take a look at its seat structure, you’ll understand where the “Comb” name came from.
Comb Multifolding Wheelchair design applies ground-breaking approaches which enables its user to fully adjust this wheelchair for ultimate comfort and convenience of sitting. It is possible to adjust almost everything, from front seat height, rear seat height, front caster angle, back rest angle, backrest height to foot rest length.
Designer : Rudolf Mihu
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During the process of designing this wheelchair, the designer also paid attention to details of the exterior design. He wanted to make sure that Comb Multifolding Wheelchair also features stylish appearance and dynamic look, if a car could have a stylish and modern body design, why not a wheelchair.
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The Mobi electric folding wheelchair is a powered mobility device designed to meet the lifestyle requirements of our aging population. Mobi reflects the future of products for an aging population. Stylish and convenient, it offers urban mobility alternative to bulky, generic electric scooters.
For added versatility, the design of the wheelchair features an innovative folding mechanism that allows it to be folded up and stored and transported in a vehicle without any need for disassembly. To encourage user independence and promote the user to be physically active, Mobi electric folding wheelchair is controlled similarly to a traditional manual wheelchair; the user pushes on the hand rims. However, force sensors in the hand rims detect the user’s physical exertion and add additional power to the wheels. This means Mobi makes physical movement easier in a similar fashion to power steering in a car.
Designer : Jack Martinich (Monash Uni, Caulfield)
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This electric wheelchair (http://www.tuvie.com/handy-electric-wheel-chair-for-handicapped-children/) incorporates self-balancing Segway-inspired technology that positions that keeps the user in the centre of gravity while balancing on two wheels. The elimination of the need for castor wheels leads to more compact and manoeuvrable vehicle. Rechargeable lithium ion batteries power the electric servo motors located in the base of each of the hubless wheels, giving Mobi a range of approx. 20km with one charge.
Mobi electric folding wheelchair features other notable design innovations intended to make assisted movement a more pleasurable and confident experience. The wheelchair features bigger, 26” tyres for improved comfort. Integrated handrest/wheel guards protect the users’s clothing from tyres. Wider ergonomic pushrims also allow an easier grip. To improve user confidence and safety automatic kickstands deploy when footrests are shifted upwards while standing out of or sitting into the seat.
Dimensions: 700x700x500mm.
Specified Materials: Aluminium Chassis, Polyurathane, ABS plastic.
Model Materials: MDF wood, acrylic paint.
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Designed for single person, this futuristic transportation concept is a round shaped vehicle that uses two wheels with unique angle to balance and support the main body. It certainly provides unique experience to its driver. There’s no steering wheel, user will drive this car using a joystick, we bet your kids can drive this vehicle easily. Due to its body design, this futuristic electric car will not take much space on the road.
Designer : Sanu K R
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We have featured several futuristic vehicles that have similar designs, such as GM Car Hero (http://www.tuvie.com/gm-car-hero-challenges-your-driving-skills-against-the-cars-autonomous-system/), Wheel Rider (http://www.tuvie.com/wheel-rider-personal-commute-concept-for-yamaha/) and Round Car concept (http://www.tuvie.com/futuristic-round-car-concept/).
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Inspired by puzzles and tangram (ancient Chinese puzzle), Sanjin Halilovic has come up with disOrder furniture concept. This concept consists of multi-functional objects where users can tailor them in a way to create a new object based on their needs. The main objective of this project is to develop multifunctional objects that can serve for different usage, from shelving system, tv stand, work desk, etc. Users can arrange these objects based on their available space as well as their activities (relax, work, or to keep things). In this way, even though you have less space, you still be able to have a wide variety of furniture.
Designer : Sanjin Halilovic
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FORM
In terms of the shape, the pure geometric forms are used and they were made as a result of the finished research. The form of disOrder furniture project can be interpreted in two different ways. In its basis, i.e. construction of the project there are five compatible elements which make a constructive form, modular shelving system.
Deconstructing the shelving system one gets five usable objects such as a desk, chairs, and mini tables. The form of each element is pure, geometrical, interwoven with the lines which are compatible with one another, and in that way elements have constructive-deconstructive abilities.
COMPOSITION
As in was already mentioned, the system is made of five compatible elements which has rectangular base. From that base there are lines in different directions and that makes the form dynamic. The central part of the composition is the desk, which from its left and right side leans on the chairs and mini tables. When one puts these elements in one piece they form a shelving system. The central part (desk) dominates the composition, while the left and the right side make the balance, i.e. close this system into the rectangular base.
The disOrder furniture system of five elements can be separated in order to make shelving system as 3+2, depending on the space disposition or the demands of the user (variants are shown in the drawings).
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COLOR
Each element is white. That color is pure and neutral, while the sides of all elements have different color. Those colors are: red, yellow, green and black, and all of them make visual difference among the elements and give more dynamic note to the disOrder furniture.
Multifunctionality
Elements of the system Disorder Furniture are modular. When they are together they make the shelving system, and when one separates them, each object gats its function, and in that way it becomes multifunctional (from the shelving system to the desk, chair, and vice versa).
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The Campcraft offers a more intimate experience with the great outdoors than other watercraft (http://www.tuvie.com/manta-craft-design-by-casey-reeve/) that enclose you inside of a hull. Meant for cruising and camping along rivers and inland lakes, the Campcraft offers better stability, adaptable storage and dual use table and chairs.
On the manufacturing end, the pontoons were designed to be identical so only one mold would be needed to make all the pontoons.
Designer : Austin Blough (http://www.behance.net/AUSTINBLOUGH)
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Blessed with uninterrupted power supply in a city like Mumbai, its ironic that the capital city of New Delhi has to rely on invertors because of the frequent outages. Lights, fans and appliances are no longer the basics, it’s stuff like cellphones, laptops and portable devices that demand energy consumption in a average household. Addressing this need to bridge the gap of supply and consumption is the Ovia, a power reserve that illuminates and juices up devices when needed.

Features:


Illuminate homes with reserve power battery that charges when the electricity is running.
Charge cellphones and laptops with the reserve power.
Carry each unit independently, whether if it is to the kitchen or the bedroom.
Afford a unit of OVIA in homes because of its low cost to manufacture and package.
Access replacement parts (i.e. battery) easily.

Designer: Sophie Wijaya (http://www.sophiewijaya.com/)
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The Tech Addict concept takes inspiration from some of nature’s most cleverly evolved creatures, applying their unique super-senses to modern technology to enhance our own human abilities. Use radar like a bat, have a 280 degree view of surroundings like a chameleon, or even disguise your voice as a bird’s song!
Bat Earphone- earphones with built-in reverse radar that detect nearby objects and display them on a visor so the user can be totally engaged their other gadgets (like a cell phone or iPad) and still maintain awareness of their surroundings.
Chameleon Eye Glasses- glasses with internal moving, reflective components that make it possible to look in different directions at the same time or monitor areas outside normal range without moving the head.
Sparrow Ring- not a ring you’d wear on your finger, but a conical device that helps keep conversations private and surrounding people undisturbed by phone conversations. Hold the device near the mouth when speaking on the phone and it will emit what sounds like a bird’s song (best for outside, of course).
Designers: Paul Gong & Erco Laii
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[hossien]

Housed within 55,000 glaciers in the Himalaya Mountains sits 40 percent of the world’s fresh water. The massive ice sheets are melting faster due to climate change, posing possible dire consequences for Asia, especially for the villages and cities that sit on the seven rivers fed from the Himalayas. The Himalaya Water Tower is a skyscraper located high in the mountain range that serves to store water and helps regulate its dispersal to the land below as the mountains’ natural supplies dry up.
The skyscraper, which can be replicated en masse, will collect water during the rainy season, purify it, freeze it into ice and store it for future use. The water distribution schedule will evolve with the needs of residents below.
The lower part of the Himalaya Water tower is comprised of six stem-like pipes that curve and wind together and collect and store water. Like the stem of a plant, these pipes grow strong as they absorb their maximum water capacity. In each of the six stems, a core tube is flanked by levels of cells, which hold the water. The upper part of the building – the part that is visible above the snow line – is used for frozen storage. Four massive cores support steel cylindrical frames that, like the stems below, hold levels that radiate out, creating four steel tubes filled with ice. In between the two sections are mechanical systems that help freeze the water when the climatic conditions aren’t able to do so, purify the water and regulate the distribution of water and ice throughout the structure.
At the bottom of the structure, surrounding the six intertwined water tubes is a transport system that regulates fresh water distribution to the towns and cities below. The curving channels connect the mountains to the villages, and are also hold within them a railway for the transport of people and goods.
Designers: Zhi Zheng, Hongchuan Zhao & Dongbai Song (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/03/06/25-amazing-skyscraper-concepts/)
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The Green Air is a mass of greens that you plant atop your monitor and use it as a frequent reminder to stop and smell the flowers! I am going to skip the technical details that are well explained in the ensuing images, and focus on the fact that we do need to contemplate our workspace and environment. In a sterile office setup with mechanical schedules, placebos like a mock green patch can do wonders for productivity and our health. Green Air is just another example of how we can pep up our space.

Designers: Wang Yi Peng, Fan Xu & Zhu RB
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[hossien]

The Stretchless Hanger is a very simple twist on the classic clothes hanger. The lightweight yet rigid design makes it possible to hang your clothes in one effortless movement and will save the necklines of your favorite shirts.
Designer: Rob Bye (http://www.robertbye.com/)
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Going weak knees outta love and romance is a good thing, but when age (or aching gym-tired muscles) catches up, even simple tasks like sitting on the toilet seat become a pain. The Stand-helping Closestool Toilet Seat features a seat with a hydraulic-powered lever function, which helps you to stand up with ease. I’d be more comfortable if the design included a hand rail to stabilize the standing-up process. Tippling over will be such a shame!

Stand-helping Closestool is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designers: Prof Zhu Zhongyan & Zhou Jingwen
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The modular Born Bottle was designed to be useable by everyone in the family, babies and adults alike. To fulfill a variety of functions, the set includes a nippled top for babies, sippy-cup top for toddlers, a standard closable bottle top, and a unique primary reservoir that can divide into two separate smaller 9oz containers that can be used as mugs for coffee or tea. Whether you mix-n-match the colored sets or just have one for all your needs, it’s sure to be the last bottle you’ll ever need!
Designer: Michael Lovett (http://www.bornbamboo.com/)
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[hossien]

Tack pins are tack-pins: enlarged pinhead and a sharp steel protrusion that holds stuff in order. So why is there a big fuss about this design? Simple, many a nails have been chipped and sacrificed in a bid to remove them from the drawing board; mine included! Easy to Press is a redesign where the drawing pinhead makes it easy to pull out the darn thing. Saves you chipped nails and a whole lot of frustration!

Designer: Junwon Yang (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/08/29/double-illumination/)
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The Spark (http://www.sparkawards.com/) mission is to promote better living through better design. The Spark founders believe Design is an important, relevant tool to help build a better world. We feel that Design and designers act as catalysts, addressing problems and improving our lives and our Earth. Designers may be from anywhere, of any age, of any education. But they design!

[hossien]

To be a hundred percent safe that you don’t pick up the bad bacteria from the effects of flushing in the loo, many doctors recommend sterilizing toothbrushes on a regular basis. Fitting the bill is the In & Out Toothbrush, a brush that is easy to travel with and use. The mechanism recharges via a USB port and has a protective cap with display. Although not specified, I’m hoping the brush is not a plain manual one; the added attraction of a powered brush will be too hard to resist.

Designer: Jaewan Jeong (http://www.jaewanworks.com/)
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[hossien]

I am still coming to grips with cloud computing and storing all my data online, however this seems to be the direction the tech-world is taking and so gadgets must follow suit. We have here the Spider Computer, a portable device that relies on a projected screen and laser keyboard to offer you a ready computer on the go. It relies totally on the “cloud” factor and even doubles up as awkward phone.


Its three legs can easily be folded out, allowing it to be placed on a flat surface. The mirror head opens, and the projection is directed towards the table surface or a wall. Digital correction compensates for angular differences in projection versus surface. Working prototype was made for technology, user studies and research. When legs are folded into the body, it becomes a mobile device, used as a phone, for messages etc. Circular LCD display with graphic interface. It can be carried in your pocket and brought anywhere.
Designer: Nikolaus Frank (http://www.frank-etc.se/index.html)
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The Spark (http://www.sparkawards.com/) mission is to promote better living through better design. The Spark founders believe Design is an important, relevant tool to help build a better world. We feel that Design and designers act as catalysts, addressing problems and improving our lives and our Earth. Designers may be from anywhere, of any age, of any education. But they design!

[hossien]

So how about this, a chopping board that features strategic slits. Why? So that you can use the same board as an impromptu colander and rinse out the veggies without any fuss! Very helpful and a easy to store, this simplistic board is made with polypropylene, which is flexible and skid-proof.

Filter Plate is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designers: Weng Hao-Gin & Ke Shiang-Yin
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Love the simplicity of this door, which provides an emergency shelter during an earthquake. It collapses from the center to form a reinforced tent, under which you can huddle till the shockwaves subside. This door can be any door in the house and office. And if for a moment we keep aesthetics aside, just imagine how many people it can end up benefitting. Love it!

Designers: Sung Young Um & Jung Eun Yim (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/09/26/candid-camera-with-a-sling/)
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9ight vision is a multifunctional energy-saving LED bicycle lamp that offers close-range wide-angle lighting and long-range focused lighting. It allows cyclists to enjoy better and more intelligent illumination.
Bike headlamps that are currently on the market do not have adaptive lighting for both long- and short-range illumination. They usually come with one standard lighting capability. Cycling is seen as both a form of eco-friendly transportation and a sports and leisure activity. As more people take up cycling, there is a great need for more sophisticated and intelligent bicycle lighting.
9ight vision is an energy-saving LED bicycle lamp that offers close-range wide-angle lighting and long-range focused lighting. As it allows the cyclist to see both near and distant objects, 9ight vision significantly enhances safety. It is also multifunctional. It can be carried and used as a torch, with the angle of the light adjusted by turning the lens. When it is fixed onto a bike, it serves its primary function of a headlamp. It could also be useful during hiking trips, and can be easily attached to a backpack.
The aluminium body of 9ight vision can be produced in a variety of vibrant colours.

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SAVE:US is an emergency downlight system for buildings that enables rapid evacuation and rescue activity when a natural disaster strikes.When natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons occur, the rapid evacuation and rescue of people is a top priority. Products that assist this aim are of critical importance. Rapid evacuation becomes difficult when the electrical supply to a building is cut, as those trapped inside may have difficulty locating the evacuation routes and exits in the dark.

During normal conditions, SAVE:US takes the appearance of a regular downlight. In an emergency situation, a flashlight with an embedded GPS module drops down like an oxygen mask in an aeroplane. The emergency light is charged by standby power during non-emergency times, and thus is always ready to use. Due to the presence of the GPS module inside the emergency flashlight, the location of an evacuee can be easily deciphered by the rescue team.

[حسین متقی]

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STR30C SANY TANDEM ROLLER
CHINA RED STAR DESIGN AWARD 2011

About the design


The product is a new generation roller for the small road machine market. Streamlining the operating body interface makes the cab more comfortable. STR30C is safe and easy to use due to the fender bracket and the holistic opening engine hood. The 12 grade intelligent water spray system can save 50% of water cost.


Prize

Gold Prize, China Red Star Design Award 2011 (http://www.icsid.org/events/events/calendar716.htm)


About the designer

Applicant: SANY Group
Contact Person: Zhao Yongqian
e: zhaoyq3@sany.com.cn (%20zhaoyq3@sany.com.cn)


About China Red Star Design Award

China Red Star Design Award (http://www.icsid.org/events/events/calendar716.htm) encourages design innovation in enterprises, accelerates the fusion of design and manufacturing, and promotes the internationalisation of Chinese design. This award is organised by the Beijing Industrial Design Center (http://www.icsid.org/members/listing/member_list150.htm).

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Line Show Switch offers a clear graphic depiction of the ‘on’ or ‘off’ status of a switch.
A switch controls a light or appliance by connecting or cutting a circuit loop. Line Show Switch depicts this graphically on the surface of the switch in order to communicate the ‘on’ or ‘off’ status of the switch. Drawing conventions for electrical circuit diagrams provided the inspiration for Line Show Switch. Connected or disconnected lines simply and clearly indicate whether the switch is on or off.

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This pin-up system uses light not only for visual perception; it also encourages us to undertake some emotional reflection.Light Up Your Memories intends to do just that. This system for illuminated drawing pins aims to focus on the emotional aspect of human experience – something that is easily forgotten in today’s fast-paced world. Light Up Your Memories encourages the user to pause and reflect on the memories attached to the photograph or note they are pinning up.Along with the light-up pins, the system incorporates a pin-up board of insulating cork, aluminium, and acrylic (for ease of mounting). The sandwiched aluminium panel is charged with an electric current, which lights up the drawing pin when contact is made. Only the pin’s stem is able to conduct electricity; its head is non-conducting. A switch on the board controls power provision and intensity.

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After Turn Off is a nightlight that uses projected light to create a fantasy world of animal friends.As children, we marvel at rainbows and delight at the chance to interact with animals. As adults, the practical realities of life take over and the delightful moments tend to gradually vanish. After Turn Off aims to bring some delight back to daily life.After Turn Off functions like a nightlight. Rather than illuminating a light fixture, however, it casts light onto the wall. After Turn Off incorporates a specially designed light switch casing, which conceals a small light source. On the top panel of the casing is a small cut-out shape through which light passes. When it hits the wall above the light switch, the light reveals a deer, bird, dog, bear, or some other creature.

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Being is a lamp that reacts to human stimulation. The lamp senses what is going on around it and responds accordingly.Although technology advances rapidly, interaction between people and daily objects is still most commonly carried out in a unidirectional manner; the objects usually play a passive role in the process of interaction. Being is a lamp that offers a simple interactive technique. This imbues it with vitality.The directional movement of the hand above the lamp determines the brightness of the light emitted and the shape of the lamp. The folded skin of the lamp expands and contracts to make the lamp larger or smaller. When the user places their hand near the top of the lamp, it will react by becoming brighter and more bulbous.It will retain these settings when the hand is taken away. If the user hovers their hand over the lamp once more and gradually raises it, the lamp will react by becoming dimmer and narrower, until it finally turns off.

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MIX SPORTS SHOES
CHINA RED STAR DESIGN AWARD 2011
About the design
With a combination of Chinese traditional architecture technique and shoe making technique, the product is an innovative product that overthrows current shoemaking technology with 3 separate interlocked parts: the flexible outer structure, the integrated sole and the inner boot. The design was inspired by a vintage Chinese furniture, the SUN-MAO structure, and users can disassemble, exchange and recombine their own creation. There is no need for extra parts or technique, damaged components can be replaced individually, reducing cost. With no use of glues or chemicals, it is environmental-friendly, light-weight and comfortable.

Prize
Gold Prize, China Red Star Design Award 2011 (http://www.icsid.org/events/events/calendar716.htm)

About the designer
Applicant: Li-Ning(China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Luo Ying
e: ying.luo@li-ning.com.cn

About China Red Star Design Award
China Red Star Design Award (http://www.icsid.org/events/events/calendar716.htm) encourages design innovation in enterprises, accelerates the fusion of design and manufacturing, and promotes the internationalisation of Chinese design. This award is organised by the Beijing Industrial Design Center (http://www.icsid.org/members/listing/member_list150.htm).

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Gully Cover Light activates the imagination and gives the visual impression of another space beneath one’s floor.There are times when life gets so busy that we might wish we could dig a hole and hide. By taking the shape of a manhole and manhole cover, Gully Cover Lightsuggests an imaginary space beneath the floor. It gives the impression that there is a refuge underfoot – a place to which we could escape.The light is turned on when the user lifts the manhole cover to reveal a white illuminated plane. Replacing the cover switches the light off. Gully Cover Lighttransfers an outdoor element to the interior, and with it, an outdoor experience.

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What would we see if we were to cut open our products? This query was the starting point for the design of HIDLAMP.HIDLAMP has bright and charming exterior, but also an exuberant inner structure. A dark blue acrylic shell conceals the inner world of this lamp until it is lit. As though it has been X-rayed, the lamp’s internal structure is revealed when its central CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent lamp) is switched on. Within the blue shell, layers of transparent acrylic are arranged in a cross formation. They are etched by laser, which creates the appearance of a three-dimensional internal framework.

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Da Lollipop! (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/03/15/da-lollipop/)

I found the original lollipop thermometer (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/03/25/suck-on-this-to-know-how-hot-you-are/) to be a good design, but like my doctor pointed out, it may not be a great idea to give children candies when they are unwell. Plus imagine having to take the temperature every hour or so! A perfect redesign is this new version that has the candy feel without being the real thing. Sweet!

Designers: Dano Su and Young Lee Kim
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The Spark (http://www.sparkawards.com/) mission is to promote better living through better design. The Spark founders believe Design is an important, relevant tool to help build a better world. We feel that Design and designers act as catalysts, addressing problems and improving our lives and our Earth. Designers may be from anywhere, of any age, of any education. But they design!

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15 Amazing Best of Best: 2012 red dot product design (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/03/15/15-amazing-best-of-best-2012-red-dot-product-design/)
To quote Professor Dr. Peter Zec (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/07/22/we-interview-prof-dr-peter-zec-of-red-dot/) “Companies have realized that investing in design offers a considerable added value. In the end, the design of a product is the most important incentive for the purchase decision of a consumer.” We totally agree! The winners of the 2012 red dot product design were recently announced and like last year (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="red+dot+gala"&x=0&y=0&lang=ICL_LANGUAGE_CODE), the official Gala will be in July. Here is a quick look at the 15 products that won the coveted Best of Best 2012 red dot product design (http://en.red-dot.org/). Cheers to Good Design!

1) OpenSpace Shower Screen by EOOS Design
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Manufacturer: Duravit AG
OpenSpace is a shower screen that transforms to a discreet wall panel. A frame in brilliant chrome look provides the outer contours. Two large glass doors are fitted into the frame and the door on the side of the taps fittings is made from mirror glass.
2) Xoolum Linear LED Lighting Fixture by LED Linear
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Xoolum is a 24V, dimmable linear lighting fixture with 45° adjustable light head. It is ideal for wall washing, cove, and display case or under cabinet lighting.
3) Shallow Swing – Garden Furniture by Werkstatt für Holzgestaltung
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Shallow Swing is a spacious fabric-covered handcrafted wooden frame that invites you to relax on it. Funcky and full of spunk, they look like petals on the lawn!
4) Recline Personal Cardiovascular Fitness Equipment by Technogym Spa
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Recline Personal features an ergonomic seat and pedals with elegant finishing. To keep boredom at bay, the machine hooks up to the Internet and keeps you entertained while do your workout.
5) Speedmax Concept Timetrail by Artefakt Industriekultur
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Manufacturer: Canyon Bicycles
CANYON speedmax concept is a timetrial machine for use in professional cycling. This aerodynamically optimized machine integrates the newly developed braking system, which was perfected in extensive wind-tunnel testing.
6) Geograph Rainforest Watch by Les Ateliers Louis Moinet
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Geograph Rainforest is a two-pusher automatic chronograph with second time zone and featuring genuine fossilized palm wood. The fossilized palm wood has its origins in an emblematic tree from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, believed to be 70 million years old. For each watch sold, Louis Moinet will make a substantial donation to the Pulau Banding Foundation, an organization aiming to preserve the Malaysian tropical forest of Belum-Temengor, one of the oldest in the world.
7) Annette Douglas Textiles ACOUSTICS – Translucent Acoustic Curtains by Annette Douglas Textiles
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“Silent Space Collection” from Annette Douglas Textiles ACOUSTICS is a collection of acoustic curtains, consisting of light, transparent and flame-retardant acoustic fabrics with excellent sound absorption properties. The fabric absorbs round five times more, than a common transparent sheer fabric.
8 ) Endemico Resguardo Silvestre by graciastudio
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Manufacturer: Grupo Metalco, USA
9) Mindport by Lista Office LO & Greutmann Bolzern
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The objective behind the interior furnishing system “Mindport by Lista Office LO” was to create a working environment in open-plan offices that supports different ways of working as regards concentration and communication, ensures the efficient use of available space and provides a private sphere, a possibility to retreat and optimal acoustics.
10) Smart ebike – Electric Bike by Daimler
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Smart ebike is appropriate for city use and breaks the conventional bicycle design with attractive integration of the components of the electric drive. Straightforward operation, a low weight, excellent ergonomics and a practical stowage space concept all contribute to making the smart ebike fun to ride.
11) Soulution 540 Digital-Player by greutmann bolzern designstudio
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Manufacturer: soulution / SPEMOT AG, Switzerland
The Soulution 540 Digital-Player features the prestigious and expensive drive made by Teac/Esoteric. The device is controlled by an ultra-precise soulution clock generator. It also has two separate power supplies built into it’s housing: one for the analogue signal processing and one modern switching power supply for the digital sections.
12) Nikon 1 Digital Camera by Nikon
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Nikon 1 is compact and lightweight and features interchangeable lens, Speedlight, GPS unit, grip, and cases. In addition to standard still-image shooting and movie recording, the system includes Motion Snapshot, a function that combines a still image with full-HD movie, and Smart Photo Selector, which automatically record the best shots in a series of buffered images.
13) BGL35Move Series Vacuum Cleaner by Robert Bosch Hausgeräte
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The MoveOn vacuum cleaner features 360-degree ball connection and XXL wheels that make it easier to navigate around obstacles in the living area. With its mat shock-absorbing bottom shell and bumper strip, the appliance is well equipped for everyday use.
14) UNO Coffee Machine by 2nd West | design for public
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Manufacturer: Delica
With a width of 10.6 cm, it is the smallest capsule-coffee-machine of its kind. UNO features injection molded components that can be easily recycled because they are not varnished. Thanks to the record-breaking 15 seconds heat-up and the energy-efficient stand-by-mode, it is the most energy-saving capsule-coffee-machine in the market. The eleven varieties of coffee promise both, high quality and full enjoyment.
15) Jinn Floor Light & Table Light by Mathias Hahn
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Manufacturer: VERTIGO BIRD
Jinn is a super slick floor and table lamp where the metal shade is supported by a glass piece that is mounted on top of the base. Reminding us of an oil or gas lamp, the control for dimming and switching is positioned on the base of the lamp.

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Air-Curtain Shower Cabin Forms Shower Curtain From Air
Enjoy unique shower or spa experience with Air-curtain Shower Cabin. It is actually a ring shaped shower unit (http://www.tuvie.com/medical-shower-enables-you-to-enjoy-traditional-chinese-medicine-bath-in-the-modern-day-context/) which can also act as a curtain. Instead of using traditional glass walls, this unit covers you with flowing air from a single overhead ring. This large ring device blows air from its underside and releases water from its inner wall surface. The unique air flow system forms an invisible air curtain that prevents water from splashing outside the shower.
Designers : Liu Yi, Luo Jing, Jiang Yuning
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Compared to typical shower cubicle, using Air-curtain Shower Cabin, the bathroom will feel bigger and more spacious. This is because when the shower is not in use, the floor space beneath it is freed up. This device provides awesome showering experience beneath a 360-degree spout of water. The main objective of this design is to offer open showering space so that user can enjoy the feeling of freedom since you are not restricted by any cubicle.
Air-curtain Shower Cabin can also be said a smart shower since it can automatically adjust its water temperature to suit the room temperature. User can also use this device as sauna due to its built-in heating system.
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Transform your breath into energy with Aire Mask. Sounds too weird? Well, we must say it’s kinda unique idea, converting user’s breath into electricity that can be used to recharge small electronic gadgets. In our industrialized society, having multiple gadgets from multimedia player (http://www.tuvie.com/search/multimedia+player) to smartphone is a common thing, in fact, it has become a necessity. However, all of our gadgets tend to consume a high amount of electrical energy which could cause environment issues, especially if the energy utilized is coming from non-renewable sources.
Designer : Joao Paulo Lammoglia (http://www.joaolammoglia.net/)
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The main idea of Aire Mask is utilize renewable energy source, harnessing energy from human activities, breathing. This electronic mask transforms wind power (http://www.tuvie.com/windtulip-wind-powered-street-light-that-looks-like-a-tulip-flower/) from your breathing activity into electrical energy, there’s a small wind turbines that do the job. This gadget can be used indoor or outdoor, while you sleep, workout, walk, run or read a book. We love the idea however, we’re not sure if we could feel comfortable wearing this mask while we sleep.
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Dental Paper is your toothpaste alternative while on-the-go. You can call it a conceptual toothpaste paper, since this tool will dispense paper-like toothpaste for your convenience in brushing your teeth while traveling. Brushing my teeth is a routine that I won’t ever forget to do in the morning and at night. However, when I travel and have to carry toothpaste in my luggage, I always worry that the tube might rupture creating mess even though I always wrap it with a plastic bag.
This ingenious idea of portable Dental Paper will save me from worry. This product has been designed to be a dehydrated and compressed form of toothpaste where each strip is perforated with holes to enable it catches the bristles of a toothbrush. With our conventional toothpaste tube, you can’t reuse or conveniently recycle it, but you can always refill Dental Paper dispenser. Inside this toothpaste dispenser (http://www.tuvie.com/no-more-messy-toothpaste-tubes-with-chube-automated-toothpaste-dispenser/), there’s a mechanism to ensure the free flow of paper off the roll, there’s no need for you to touch the paper directly to guarantee hygienic condition. The transparent section can be used to check on how much paper is left inside.
Designers : Kim Jiyeon, Han Juhee and Park Youngwoo
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Light Stick is a modular stick for the visually challenged that incorporates a lot of good features that make it handy. For starters, it has an obstacle sensor at the end of the stick to alert the user of any danger ahead. The modular handgrip detaches to double up as a scanner and can ‘read’ and relay back the written text as a voice feedback via the Smart Wireless Headphone. Braille markings ensure that the user can snap back the handgrip correctly. It’s details like this and more, that make it a perfect stick!

Designer: Wu Guanghao
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On/off the Wall is a clever docking station for the iPhone. It wallmounts the phone in such a way that you can operate it without a hitch! The dock casing does not interfere with the touchscreen or the home button. All apps at your fingertips and what’s more the design pays tribute to Donn Koh’s (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Donn+Koh"&x=37&y=9&lang=ICL_LANGUAGE_CODE) reNEW Solar Charger (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/10/20/renew-your-charge/). Love it!

Designer: Benjamin Helle
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Looking for the perfect marriage between a digital scale, measuring cup and a mixing bowl? Your search ends with this awesome SmartMix! A notch up from the SmartMeasure Cup (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/08/05/really-really-smart/), this mixing bowl allows you to add and weigh ingredients both by volume and by weight, while preparing the recipe. The scale allows you to convert between the most common units, and tip in the elements with accuracy. Best of all, you can detach the bowl for easy cleaning and stow it separately. Superb!

Designers: J. Ryan Eder & Chris Daniels (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/08/05/really-really-smart/) of Priority Designs (http://www.prioritydesigns.com/)
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Gotta love the Tree Bookcase by Roberto Corazza! It breaks the monotony of classic horizontal shelving and provides a whimsical touch of fantasy when it comes to storing your books. Open on both the front and back sides, the single-cast, plastic case can be affixed to the wall or stand freely in the center of a room with accessibility from both sides.
Designer: Roberto Corazza
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First Aid 2.0 features a LED Red Cross panel that displays step-by-step instructions on how to administer first aid, relevant to the injury. It even has a GPS tracking system and can inform you about the nearest hospital or clinic. In the stressful situation of an emergency, this kit helps refines the process, which is the crucial first step in saving lives.

Powered by a lithium-ion battery and AC power, the kit consumes little energy when it is on standby mode. It is capable of operating for a full 24-hours (without recharging), or 6 months when on standby. Frequent injuries and their course of treatment are bookmarked on the screen’s home page for easy access. I love the way it doubles up as a subtle night lamp, so that it is easily reachable, even in darkness!
First Aid 2.0 is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designer: Pow Ying Hern
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Clever Handlebars (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/03/26/clever-handlebars/)
The Glo-Bars is a very clever handlebar system that integrates rechargeable LED lights to the bars of the cycle. These lights not only illuminate the track for the cyclist but also make them visible to oncoming traffic. The lights double up as turn signal indicators and also emit red light for traffic behind the cyclist. By simply customizing the handles, we have a safer cycling system in place!

Designer: Mitchell Silva
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If you can look past the hubless wheels, you’ll appreciate the fine symmetry behind this design- the Twist Bike. The unique gearing system allows each component to be easily removed for storage, repair, or transporting. The design is also capable of linking with other Twists to create a tandem network of bikes.
Designer: Jose Hurtado (http://www.josehurtado.eu)
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Before things get politcal- these are not real-life proposals for modern weapons! They’re the latest artistic concepts from Alp Germaner that might make their way into your favorite video game one day. On second thought, I do wish the chopper was real!
Designer: Alp Germaner
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It was an ‘a-ha’ moment when Toshi Fukaya realized that there is more to a cat’s paw than just fur, paw-pads and claws. The act of withdrawing the claws and exposing them inspired the creation of Biomimicry Drawing Pin. The sharp pin is sheathed by a hollow pad (or bubble) of malleable silicone and exposes the pin only when the drawing pin is pressed into the board. The idea is to create a safer pin for use.

Like Fukaya explains, “It regains its former shape (and sheaths the pin) when the drawing pin is pulled out. The ‘push’ side is composed of solid silicon that covers the drawing pin’s plastic handle.”
Biomimicry Pin is a 2011 red dot design concept (http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) winner.
Designer: Toshi Fukaya (http://toshifukaya.com/)
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This futuristic transportation concept was designed for the urban commuter looking for an entirely new and unique driving experience. With just two wheels, the glass-dome cabin is self-balancing and can be controlled with a joystick instead of a steering wheel. You might say it’s kinda like the auto (and much cooler) version of a Segway!
Designer: Sanu K R
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The Song Trilogy (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/03/29/the-song-trilogy/)

Seunghan Song (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s=Seunghan+Song&x=0&y=0&lang=ICL_LANGUAGE_CODE) wowed us with his innovative transparent (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/08/18/phone-that-shames-the-weather-bureau/) and magical (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/08/19/inverse-proportion-for-texting/) phone concepts, at a time when alternative aspects were not even being considered in the real world. Continuing with his vision for a world where mobile phones are not just gadgets but an aesthetic, emotional extension of our lives, he has here the Morning Dew Mobile Phone Concept. This version becomes a brilliant piece of art when placed casually on a table and charges up in a very unique fashion. Have a look…

Designer: Seunghan Song (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s=Seunghan+Song&x=0&y=0&lang=ICL_LANGUAGE_CODE)
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12 Inspirational and Exclusive Interviews on Yanko Design – Karim Rashid (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/03/29/12-inspirational-and-exclusive-interviews-on-yanko-design-%e2%80%93-karim-rashid/)

People know him as the man who has designed more than 3000 products, worked in 40 countries and winner of umpteen awards. Lucky Guy? NO! Karim Rashid (http://www.karimrashid.com/) does not believe in Luck; his mantra is perseverance, diligence and talent. Read on to know how this artistic industrial designer got fired from his job, reproached by his teachers and yet went on to become one of the most successful designers of our time. Proving to all that it only takes hard work, strong vision and a bit of business acumen to make it big.

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Experience Counts!
Ever wonder how Karim manages to design in so many diverse design disciplines? He simply credits it to his decade of work experience in projects as diverse as x-ray equipments to power tools for Black & Decker to interior for a train.
Things have changed since I graduated. Back then, you would never think of going out own as a designer, it was more about finding a good place to work. In the last 30 years things have changed and there seems to be impatience in the youth culture where people feel the need to have success quickly. However, design is a socially responsible profession. You are there to make the world a better place. I think its better to think more objectively than subjectively. Think more extensively than intensively for what you can do…when I graduated I worked in Italy for a telephone company, then worked several years in a design consultancy in Canada. So basically I had 10 years of working experience under my belt and it added up to so much design experience.
All the diverse projects actually afforded me, that when I started my own in New York in 1993; I probably accelerated with success so quickly because I had so much of experience with working on diverse projects.
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Karim feels young graduates should dedicate some of their time doing projects that are out of their direct field of passion. For example, if you want to become a furniture designer then work in some big corporation like IBM designing computers. Here you can understand so much about the culture of consumer goods. One can understand how corporations work and how marketing people are involved in a project. Moreover, one learns how to work with engineers, and gives you the knowledge of how to get a product from conception to the market.
Someone needs to design the cockpit instrument panel for a plane!
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Although he admires Dieter Rams (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams) a lot, Karim has his own mantra for pursuing a career in design. He is a more in-the-present moment kinda guy, using current trends, materials, circumstances and mindset while doing his work. But if you need his roadmap, then this is it:


Perseverance
Diligence
Talent

The story for perseverance is quite interesting. Many know that Karim was a DJ and owned thousands of records, but do you know he was fired from his job as a design professor? Apparently his school thought that he was teaching the students way too much theory and handed him the pink slip! Undeterred, he packed himself to New York with just $1500 in his pocket and slept on his brother’s apartment floor for weeks before he could afford his own place. After living literally on a budget of a dollar-a-day for five years and striving hard to find clients and projects, Karim finally broke ground.
I had really great troubled to finding projects and clients and I persevered like crazy. I must have approached hundreds of companies in the US and I finally got my first job. I made sure that my one job was going to be the best work I do. It was very successful. It was for a company called Nambe in Santa Fe, New Mexico and they were producing tabletop products like bowls etc. out of cast aluminum, and they were selling to shops like Bloomingdales. I designed like 30-40 products for them. Several of them went into museum collections and are still in their product even 20-years later, they were so successful.
Although it was kinda my lucky break, I don’t believe in luck. I had reached out to hundreds of companies; someone was bound to get back to me.
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Saturate yourself in the project.
Karim advices that young designers need to push the boundaries when they embark on a project.
Diligence or hard work or to be focused is when you are working on a project, and you push the boundaries. Many a times students have an idea and they only just do till the beginning of an idea. They don’t really push it to its limits and they don’t take it as far as they can. When you start on a project you must jump in the deep end, dive in the deep end.
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Be realistic and objective about your talent.
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The third thing is talent. Talent is questionable. Is it a part of your genetic makeup or is it a part of your behavioral upbringing. It is because of the influence of your parents. So if you don’t have talent in design you may as well try and do something else.
Designers are artists of real issues. We are not creating art by any means, artist is a selfish act and design is a social act.
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However this social act needs a business mind to make it a success. So I asked Karim upfront, how do designers ensure that they are not exploited or taken for a ride?
Straight up, never do a job for nothing! It is amazing that how many companies approach me and expect me to propose work for nothing. I not only refuse but about 10-years ago I remember I put my foot down and told no matter how famous a company is, if they want me to work for them, they must show me some advance on royalties or some money upfront. And for me that is trustworthiness. They are showing their commitment to me and I to them.
The thing with royalties is that you need to sell a good amount of the product to see some money in your bank. Another loop is that you may work on the product for two years or more and then suddenly the client may decide not to take the product to market or is not marketed well. It may not be exhibited well enough or the right distribution channels and sales force may be missing. At the end of it you have done all that work and you see nothing! Karim is in the process of writing a book called “Designer Dye” and it’s a business book where a big part of it is talking to designers about the business of design.
No matter how young you are, how badly you need the project, if we collectively put our foot down then companies can stop exploiting designers. I probably started a trend because a lot of Italian furniture companies don’t pay upfront and I basically talked them all into it and now it is benefitting other designers too. It’s just that the companies have to get used to the idea.
I love Karim’s analogy on this, “If I go to the doctor and he diagnoses me I can’t say I will pay you only if I like your diagnosis. I have to pay the doctor regardless.” Creative people get nervous about money issues, but they need to get paid.
Design is a part of consumerism and thus designers need to be paid.
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Karim explains how royalties works, “when a company sells an object, and the royalty is say 3%, the minute they sell the product, that royalty should be put in a separate bank account and say every 6 months to a year be paid out to you. Royalties don’t cost the company anything. Many times it happens that you don’t get to see the royalty and the company is using your 3% to pay their bills. The reality is that royalty doesn’t cost the company anything because they mark up the product. So there is no risk for a company. Period. When they pay you in advance its like them saying – trust that we are going to get the product to market.”
You will never be an industrial designer!
As a parting shot, I asked Karim to recount any particular incident in his life that was pivotal and can empower us to keep up with perseverance. This is what he recounts….
When I was an undergraduate I had a professor who kept telling me that I would never be an industrial designer. What he actually meant was that I was too creatively different from my class, who would be following the same methodology and approach towards design. Even in my master’s course in Italy, my professor there told me that I would never be an industrial designer, and I was hurt. It took me a long time to figure out that what they were really trying to tell me was that I had a mix of artist and designer in me and people who are more artist than industrial designers cannot tolerate compromise. Even the guy whom I sold my 22,000 records to said that with a name like Karim Rashid, I’d never make it as a designer!
What he learnt from these harsh deductions was to keep persevering and working with diligence. It motivated him to prove his detractors wrong and look at what this has brought him….name, fame and fortune!
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Footnote: If you have an inspirational life story or learning message to share, write to me at publication@yankodesign (publication@yankodesign) with “12 Stories” in the subject line. Inspiring stories will be featured here on YD.

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Eco Toilet gives you the option of using recycled washbasin water and regular fresh water for flushing. The water tank is divided into two segments and the recycle section further has an LED indicator on it. When it’s full and ready for use, the light glows green, otherwise just do your business with the regular flush. Simple as that!

Designer: Jang Woo-seok (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Jang+Woo-seok"&x=0&y=0&lang=ICL_LANGUAGE_CODE)
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You can enjoy a delicious espresso even while you are in the car, we don’t mean enjoy it from your travel coffee mug, but a freshly made espresso using Handpresso Auto E.S.E. This revolutionary machine helps you preparing premium quality espresso while you are in the car, it’s a great portable espresso machine that optimize your coffee break wherever you are. Just like Handpresso Wild (http://www.tuvie.com/lets-make-delicious-espresso-with-handpresso/), hand held espresso machine, this model allows you to make your favorite espresso drink simple and easy. Plug this machine into your 12V cigarette lighter, add some water and an E.S.E coffee pod of your choice. The next thing you need to do is press a button and wait for your espresso to be ready and pour it into your coffee cup (http://www.tuvie.com/search/coffee+cup). Easy isn’t it? 3 Beeps will inform you when it’s done.
Thank you to 16 bar pressure, Handpresso Auto E.S.E. is able to serve cream, tasty and delicious espresso on-the-go.
From : Handpresso (http://www.handpresso.com/)
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Carrying liquid nitrogen could be very dangerous without proper methods. Liquid Nitrogen Carrier design offers not only a safe carrier but also a multipurpose unit that has the ability to store, transport, organize, and reduce evaporation and exposure of liquid nitrogen. It’s been designed with a large handle and a wide base to ensure ease of transportation in the working environment such as Medical and Science Research field. Compared to existing products in the market, this carrier provides easily operated unit with the aim of reducing potential harm to the researchers (http://www.tuvie.com/robust-arctic-explorer-vehicle-helps-researchers-cover-parts-of-the-arctic-undisturbed-by-human-presence/) that are usually surrounded by the use of liquid nitrogen.
Designer : Joshua Sunghoon Mun
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The organizing rack and test tube cartridge of Liquid Nitrogen Carrier are features that allow the user to perform various tasks within the laboratory. The rack is constructed of a co-injection insulation foam thus making the liquid nitrogen can be stored within the container without evaporating. The rack provides the user with visual feedback to reduce the risk of any unnecessary liquid nitrogen related injuries throughout the process of snap freezing living cells utilizing the Liquid Nitrogen Carrier.
The test tube cartridge provides a method of arranging and storing test tubes within the container. Each cartridge has different colors for easy sorting of the test tubes and easy relocation into another preserving environment.
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Wind Capsule system has been designed with a vision that in the future, humans will on the ocean and they’ll need various resources to supply their energy needs. The industrial designer got his inspiration when he had the chance to visit Netherlands, a country with unusual geography where much of its land has been reclaimed from the sea and is below sea level. Standing on this land, it made him wonder if it’s possible for humans to live at a great distance from land.
Designer : Chen Xingnuo
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This main objective of Wind Capsule system is to help humans live on water, it consists from 3 parts: generator unites, a collector and a city on the ocean. The generator unites are placed in the ocean where it transforms kinetic energy from the wind into electricity. This generated electricity is sent to a collector unit, the floating island (http://www.tuvie.com/search/floating+island), which later distributed to the ocean city.
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Swingo walking aid is an innovative hands-free walking aid for a temporary leg-injured user. I love sports, however, these activities can accidentally damage my leg such as sprains and strains, dislocations, or fractures. Trust me, leg pain affects your daily routine as you need to walk everywhere, but this concept walking aid (http://www.tuvie.com/honda-walking-assist-device-for-the-elderly-and-other-people-with-weakened-leg-muscles/) enables you to conveniently engage in your daily activities despite your injury. It can help with various injuries ranging from minor injuries like sprain and ankle to the severe ones. Aside from assisting user to walk, this tool has also been designed to help boost its user self-esteem since he or she can walk more steadily.
Designer : Yonathan Halim
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Swingo walking aid features curved base design that helps user to move smoothly resulting in normal speed of walking movement and straighten walking posture. It is equipped with shock absorbers to smooth out or damp shock impulse which could damage your leg further, therefore speed up the recovery process. This walking aid is a universal tool that fits everyone, users can easily adjust the size and height according to their needs. In addition to its flexibility, the bend angle of the leg platform is also adjustable.
The part below user’s knee is rotatable to allow user sits in a constrained place without having to take off this walking aid. This device has been designed to use only light and sustainable materials, most of the parts are replaceable such as back guards, cushion pads, fastening straps and shock absorbers. User can fold Swingo walking aid when not in use to save some space.
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This Wheel+Chair concept is very innovative, it transforms your own chair into a fully functional wheelchair (http://www.tuvie.com/nomad-lightweight-and-simple-wheelchair-for-your-comfort/). By utilizing user’s own chair, the production and transportation cost of this unit will drastically reduce, a wheelchair without a chair. There are still many disabled people who can’t afford a wheelchair, especially in the world’s poorest regions. Even the cheapest wheelchair can be very expensive for them.
Designers : Prof. Ying Fangtian, Sun Xin, Peng Junjie, Luo Zhening, Gu Shirong, Qiu Yiwu, and Wu Tianyu
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That’s why we consider Wheel+Chair concept is an ingenious design, user can easily attach these components to their existing chair. By utilizing local materials and resources to reduce the production cost, this concept is not only a unique vehicle design, it is also a low-carbon action and an act of care for humanity. The demountable structure makes transportation and distribution easy especially in remote areas.
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Wind Cube modularized wind power system has been designed for urban city lifestyle. The concept consists of 3D wind fields since 2D design is insufficient. The modularized design helps each unit to automatically create a circuit with the power generated by itself. The power then can be used by the families for the purpose of saving energy (http://www.tuvie.com/wind-and-solar-powered-hybrid-street-lamp-from-urban-energy/) and reducing carbon footprint (http://www.tuvie.com/kazaguruma-wind-force-futuristic-transportation/).
Designer : Liao-Hsun Chen
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According to the statistics, the average electricity usage of a household with four members is 324 kilowatt-hours per month. The “Wind Cube” is a 100-watt wind power generator. Each one can generate about 21.6 kilowatt-hours per month. Therefore, one “Wind Cube” can provide 1/15 of the electricity needed by a household per month. With more “Wind Cubes”, households can save more money spent on electricity and show more concern for our earth at the same time!
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Wind Cube modularized wind power system features:


Simple 3 steps for users to build this 3D wind power system on their own. It’s very easy to use and it helps to reduce carbon footprint.
During bad weather or strong wind, Wind Cube can retract the blades to avoid any damage, while in gentle breeze, the telescopic blades can be activated again.
Each unit of Wind Cube is combined together to form honeycomb structure which naturally strengthen the overall structure.

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The Sanya Skypump helps in consuming clean, renewable energy (http://www.tuvie.com/natura-levo-wind-turbine/) created directly on-site. Urban Green Energy’s well-designed 4 kW turbine is used. Sanya Skypump offers an excellent addition to the ever-growing infrastructure required to support the electric vehicles flowing in the market. Sanya Skypump has an advanced casing and an elegant design which can be easily assembled and installed within few hours. The base is the major part of Sanya Skypump since it’s the region where the electronic components are hidden for safety purpose. It features a touch screen display that guides user through different charging options, notification, and all other required displays.
Designer : Urban Green Energy (http://www.urbangreenenergy.com/)
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The concern for vertical axis wind turbines as well and bearing failure is eliminated by the application of Dual Axis Technology (DAT), developed by Urban Green Energy (http://www.tuvie.com/wind-and-solar-powered-hybrid-street-lamp-from-urban-energy/). Turbines appreciably outperform the competition by scattering both horizontal and vertical forces all along the axis length thereby increasing the durability and power production. This reduces the vibration and resistance.
Sanya Skypump has been designed for quick and easy assembly. It’s not a rocket science, user can assembly the turbine in approximately 2 hours, to slip-joint towers and an elegant enclosure for all its electronic components.
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U-Haul Emergency Response Conversion Kit has been specifically designed for the American Red Cross to quickly convert an ordinary rental truck into a temporary emergency response vehicle (http://www.tuvie.com/a-n-t-aid-necessities-transporter-to-enhance-the-abilities-to-reach-more-people-faster/). In a major disaster, thousands of response vehicles are needed in a short period of time, however it usually takes over a week for these Emergency Resnpose Vehicles (ERVs) to arrive on the location while the need for food and water is immediate. The challenge of this project is to find affordable solution that enables the Red Cross to respond to a large scale disaster in a short period of time.
Designer : Pengtao Yu
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Instead of designing a new generation of ERV, Pengtao Yu, an industrial designer, has thought of utilizing common rental truck into a temporary ERV. Thousands of pre-staged kits can be air shipped to the disaster area in one or two days, volunteers can turn any rental truck into ERV by following detail instructions. These converted vehicles can be used to provide stationary sites (http://www.tuvie.com/sphere-house-design-for-emergency-accommodation/) for distributing food and water. It will certainly drastically cut down on the time and cost to respond.
U-Haul Emergency Response Conversion Kit is a low cost solution that will increase the capability of American Red Cross to respond faster and better to a large-scale disaster in a short period of time.
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O2 Box : Medical Oxygen Generator by La Seconde d’Après I wish I had O2 Box when I was in Tibet. At altitudes above 16,000 ft., the lack of oxygen can give you headache and nausea. O2 Box concept is a portable oxygen generator that offers outstanding control precision over the amount of oxygen generated (http://www.tuvie.com/flo2w-an-innovative-way-in-regulating-oxygen-flow-to-the-patient/) and emitted. Designed by La Seconde d’Après (http://www.tuvie.com/timeless-cigarette-package-design-by-la-seconde-d%e2%80%99apres/), the system is based on the fusion of sodium chlorate that generates oxygen by utilizing a thin replaceable cartridge combined with an induction processing to trigger chemical reaction through heating. The induction process offers a maximized contact zone for the thermal reaction, thus making it extremely reactive oxygen-centered.
Designer : La Seconde d’Après (http://www.lsa-paris.com/)
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Air produced by O2 Box medical oxygen generator is then driven out of the cartridge as exposed aside, and cooled in a copper pipe surrounded by an aluminum heatsink. There two series of fans work together in “push-pull” configuration combining intake and exhaust for maximum efficiency.
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Tuvie has received “O2 Box” project from our ‘Submit A Design (http://www.tuvie.com/submit-a-design/)‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their design/concept for publication.

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mChip : Credit Card Sized Portable Device Detects HIV in Minutes Can u believe that your credit card is capable of diagnosing HIV at a cost of just $1? It’s true, a portable blood test can be performed and the presence of HIV can be instantly indicated by mChip device designed by the scientists of the University of Columbia in New York. mChip is the device on the size of a credit card specially designed for this purpose. Various tests conducted among various majorities of people revels that the test has a perfect 95 % accuracy on an average. The cost is cheaper hence a large set of diagnostic tests is possible and is accessible even for common people. It makes a large difference in the mentality of people who hesitate to go to clinics or hospitals for testing their blood (http://www.tuvie.com/portable-blood-analyzer/). A pin-prick of blood is taken and optics is used to read the fluid.
The blood passes through ten detection zones for analysis and returns a positive or negative outcome for HIV or syphilis. The time duration taken is about 15 minutes. A simple color-code similar to pregnancy test is used to display the result. mChip extremely cheap and efficient and serves as a major breakthrough in fighting against HIV throughout the world.
Designer : Prof. Samuel Sia (http://www.bme.columbia.edu/~sia/index.html) via [DailyMail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2022795/mChip-The-credit-card-tell-you-HIV-minutes-costs-just-1.html)]
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“Freedom for Disabled Divers” Project Offers The Freedom of Mobility Underwater The physically challenged people do have their own desires and aspirations as others, be it walking, climbing, and swimming and so on. Scuba diving is one of many ways for us to experience the world in which we live in. To help these people have their freedom of underwater mobility, a new “Freedom for disabled divers” concept has been proposed. This project confronts an innovative system that controls buoyancy plus trim under water.
The cool aspect about this project is that the physically handicapped divers who feel chained to their wheelchair can now feel the awesome sense of buoyancy and absolute freedom of movement under water. The design philosophy is pretty simple – design for all. “Freedom for disabled divers” targets a wide group of people with special attention to the physically challenged (http://www.tuvie.com/pegasus-wheelchair-concept-by-porsche-design-studio/). This kind of recreational diving is not only giving you a chance to be inspired by the life under the sea but also the social side with all diving communities.
Diving exhibitions, interviews with paraplegic divers, special diving instructions, inspection and mock-up testing were all a crucial part during this project. The result of this outcome was awesome. The physically challenged divers generally need to use their arms in order to swim under water, which does nothing but complicates diving. “Freedom for disabled divers” concept in turn presents a solution, which allows a great control of buoyancy plus body trim under water, thereby increasing the freedom of mobility.
Designer : Emil Orman (http://www.emilorman.com/)
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Now Disabled People Can Also Swim Like Micheal Phelps With The Aid Of Neptune Even though Nelson Cardona from Colombia is physically disabled, he was able to reach up to the top of the Everest with the help of prosthetic legs. After this huge success, if Cardona starts pursuing his another dream to cross the English Channel, do you think using his same prosthetic leg would be an ideal choice? Of course not. Neptune is a simple, stylish and easy adoptable swimming aid concept that can be suited in 3 most usual types of amputations and provide ultimate support for swimming by using a standard silicone liner with a mounted cup to ensure even distribution of force from the tip to the leg. The fin remains attached to the cup that can rotate up to 90°, ensuring efficient breaststroke swimming. Additionally, spontaneous and uncoordinated action is being achieved by the 360° movement of the fin. Adjusting the strength of the fin is done by a slider.
Designer : Richard Stark (http://www.richardstark.tk/)

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Sliding Wheelchair : Adjustable Wheelchair With Slidable Seat Sliding Wheelchair is ideal for people who are under special care and who find it difficult to move from their bed to the wheelchair. This wheelchair design features an adjustable height with a sliding seat that brings convenience to the chore of moving amid the chair and the bed. This design proves to be highly useful for the caregiver as well as the receiver of the care. Designed with universal design principles, the Sliding wheelchair boasts a moving seat. When the back handle is pushed downwards, the seat is lifted in order to meet the bed. Well, the seat slides sideways in order to maximize the comfort with which the move from wheelchair to the bed can be made hassle free.
Designer : Cha Inseon

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Seahorse Buoys by Simon Spagnoletti (http://www.tuvie.com/seahorse-buoys-by-simon-spagnoletti/) Simon Spagnoletti, an experienced product designer of high end as well as mass products, has unveiled his new concept, Seahorse Buoys. A magnetic anchor sets wave power buoys to be plastered. Internal coils travel down the anchor, as the buoys soar up and down, thus creating a hovering magnetic field. This in turn generates current that is transferred to shore. It is also possible to generate huge amounts of power through the usage of groups of these buoys. The Seahorse line proposes varied models to customers, commercial entities as well as governments. Some of the advanced units including a sensor, security plus wave power buoys are offered solely to large-scale commercial entities as well as government institutions.
Designer : Simon Spagnoletti

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SOLAQUA : Water Disinfection Unit To Be Used in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa SOLAQUA is a useful device, going to be used as a water disinfection unit in the rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. As per the design, this device will obtain infra-red and ultra-violet rays from the sun and will utilize them to eliminate pathogens of contaminated water. Unrefined water will initially pass through a filter of sari cloth to improve the effectiveness of solar water disinfection. A funnel of five taps fills five different bottles to acquire 10 liters of water. Then these transparent bottles are scattered on the ground to get maximum exposure to ultra-violet rays. The black rear surface of these bottles soaks up heat and the reflective inner surfaces imitate ultra-violate rays within the water.

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ReWalk Exoskeleton Helps Paraplegics Walk To stand and to walk for some people that could be just a dream. ReWalk exoskeleton is trying to make that dream come true, paraplegics will be able to stand, walk, even climb the stairs The challenge here is to design something that imitates a human walking, including universal fit for a broad range of user height and weight measurements, as well as a low profile that is both contemporary and user friendly. ReWalk exoskeleton is a light, wearable brace support suit featuring DC motors at the joints, rechargeable batteries, an array of sensors, and a computer-based control system. Users wear a backpack device and braces on their legs, and select the activity they want from a remote control. A sensor on the chest determines the torso’s angle and guides the legs to move forward or backward to maintain balance. You can expect to see ReWalk Exoskeleton on sale in 2009.

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Solar Powered Wind Turbine With A New Set Of Spinning Solar Blades Scientists from the University of Liverpool have upgraded an everyday wind turbine with innovative set of spinning solar blades. The entire team, led by Dr. Joe King, unveiled an innovative solution to perplex critics who state wind turbines are useful only while the wind is blowing. Well, their design even doubles the functionality of conventional turbines by integrating photovoltaic technology. The team however faced some problems. There was a real anxiety that the turbines could blind aircraft pilots and anyone living in the vicinity. Besides this, on hot days, the turbines would create lethal solar rays, which could set buildings on fire if concentrated. In order to cope up with such issues, scientists invented a tinted solar panel that does not mirror sunbeams. The team is now resolving on where to install their model solar wind turbine. “We are confident that we could transform the world’s vital renewable energy needs”, said Dr. King.
Designer : Scientists from the University of Liverpool via [Inhabitat (http://inhabitat.com/scientists-develop-solar-powered-wind-turbine/)]

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FLOWLIGHT Street Lamp Is Powered By Waves (http://www.tuvie.com/flowlight-street-lamp-is-powered-by-waves/) Tidal power is considered to be the storehouses of energy, having a great potential to provide electricity for future generation. Keeping this in mind, Irish designer Shane Molloy unveiled a sustainable lighting system. This system makes use of the flow of tidal river, converting it into electricity. This in turn illuminates the quayside of River Suir with renewable energy. The Flowlight features an outer shell of carbon fiber and water turbine blades, protected by Sub-floatation housing unit in order to shield the blades from rock-strewn river bed. Designed to operate clockwise and anti-clockwise direction with the river’s flow, the water turbine blades generates power during high and low tide. This concept severs as an excellent way to illuminate LED strip lighting the moment daylight fades away.
Designer : Shane Molloy (http://www.designinch.ie/)

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SOLARIS is a sun shading system which uses solar energy to create new work and leisure spaces. It allows you to work/study in outdoor places such as cafés, parks, and beaches by creating a shaded area and providing a power source for electronic devices. SOLARIS aims to promote new experiences and habits for a more sustainable and socially inclusive city landscape.
SOLARIS has 6 “wings”, each with two photovoltaic panels, which revolve around a central column for easy stowing. When opened, the wings work as a sunshade, with photovoltaic cells that charge a set of batteries in the base. In the central column there is a LED display power indicator. Three electrical sockets are available in the base, for charging portable computers, cell phones or any kind of electronic devices. A silicone shock absorbing colored strip at the base protects the structure and creates an electrical neutral area with a handle for transportation.
Designer : André Castro, Elizabeth Remelgado, and José Vicente (http://www.behance.net/josevicente)

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KinetiCompost Makes Eco-Friendly Compost Faster and Easier Than Ever The only reason farmers are reluctant to use natural composts is the lengthy process, even though they are far less expensive than chemical fertilizers and are eco-friendly too. KinetiCompost gives the solution of creating nutrient-rich compost in a faster and eco-friendly way by utilizing the nature itself. The concept comprises a rotomolded barrel where the compostable materials are placed and with the help of a gearbox that turns the barrel once with 200 rotation of the windmill, composts can be created 10x faster than the traditional method. The steel and 100% recycled plastic construction makes it durable and at the same time don’t make any harm to the environment.
Designer : Benjamin Andrew Bangser (http://www.coroflot.com/bangser)

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The solar rucksack is an innovative backpack concept that has been designed to keep the bodily warmth of users in icy conditions, especially for those who love to climb on mountains peaks or treks or works in polar states. The outer surface of the backpack features solar panels that collect solar energy from the sun and converts it to thermal energy. To distribute the generated heat evenly to the user’s body, a circular patch has been utilized on the clothing that remains attached with the backpack via a connecting pipe. Aside from its ultimate functionality, the stylish design of the backpack aims to enhance the user’s aesthetic than other usual backpacks.

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The Agro E.Sustentable concept wind generator aims to ease and optimize the installation and transportation procedure, making it convenient and time-saving for the agricultural workers. The generator has been designed as a great system of producing and accumulating of wind energy that distinctively makes it self-supporting. The trailer holds the batteries and the generator along with its retractable tower and also acts as the base when it is working. The tower remains folded in 4 sections and is raised through a chain pulley system that can automatically raise the 3 parts after lifting the first section manually. The blades of the generator have been designed to be folded when not in use, which allows minimizing the storage space. The linking elements are relatively simple and are large parts that ensure durability and provide confidence to the operator.

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The Eolic is an easily foldable wind-powered generator concept that has been designed to use in rural areas where no electricity supply is available. Also, the generator can be used as an alternative power source in small housings with its easy to store equipments in one package. Eolic has been crafted from lightweight materials like carbon fiber and aluminum with a telescopic pole that can be easily mounted to reach the functional height by following simple steps with the help of two or three men. When folded, the generator becomes a compact package that can be carried easily from one place to another.

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VOLTA Solar Charger : Gadget for Outdoor Adventurer Compared to other portable solar chargers (http://www.tuvie.com/solar-charger-by-sonic-design/), we can tell that Volta Solar Charger is way too big to be placed inside your pocket or your backpack. That’s why the design also features a handle, making it easy to carry. This gadget is not your another fragile solar charger, in fact, it’s been designed to be as tough and sturdy as you to accompany you on your adventures. When you love the great outdoor lifestyle but don’t want to lose the luxury of being connected to outside world 24 hours a day, then Volta is your great companion. It can be used as solar charging hub to charge all your gadgets and devices that usually modern adventurers bring into the wild, yes due to its size, this charger can handle your laptops, cell phones, cameras and many more. Volta features 2 standard AC/DC plugs, mini USB, charging ports (http://www.tuvie.com/search/solar+charger+for+iphone) for Apple’s products.
Designer : Colin Murphy
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Regardless its size, Volta Solar Charger is pretty lightweight to carry everywhere. The solar panels fold out from its main body and can be adjusted to the right angle to get the most energy from the sun. This unique variable angle collection mechanism increases productivity by up to 30%. A great thing about Volta, it has removable battery backup that you can keep for days when there’s not enough sun for the solar panels to collect energy. Volta Solar Charger is ready for your adventures.
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Going Green with Solar Driveway Light People are starting to aware of the crucial phase of power-crisis, and more products are launched in the market that use solar energy as its power. Take a look at this Solar Driveway Light, it gets the sun energy during day time, and light up at night time. Just because this solar driveway light use solar energy doesn’t mean that the light is weak. This solar energy driveway light is strong enough to bear heavy weight of a vehicle. An ecofriendly and energy-efficient way to add to the safety and beauty of our surroundings.

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Solar Powered Notebook Concept This solar notebook concept is a laptop with complete power independent. Its independence is due to powerful batteries that are recharged by wide Solar Panel attached to the computer. Equipped with satellite link GPS, internet access, and satellite telephone which makes this device not only power independent but also universal tool for communication and exchange information literally from any spot on the planet.
The solar panel may be completely detached from the main body to be put away for recharging, then smaller battery inside the computer is on. This small battery is recharged with solar power too when DC is plugged in.
This sure do will come in handy for scientists or researchers who work far away from civilization and power source.

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The Parasolar is green technology concept that provides energy for lighting, charging, heating, and cooling equipment and devices. While protecting you from the sun, you can take advantage of Parasolar technology that transform the light absorbed at daytime to provide power by day and night.
The product comes in one carry-on case, easily transportable. The cover helps to fix and stabilize the Parasolar to the ground. The parasol is optimized with flexible photovoltaic laminated panels integrated in the synthetic cloth stretched on the structure of the parasol. The charger/battery and the energy transformer are placed at the base of the Parasolar, giving its stability. The tubular pole can be extended with a simple telescopic structure. When clipped together or assembled, the parasol and the base automatically initiate the energy transformation process. The Parasolar supports one-12volts-output and two USB sockets.

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Backpack Bicycle : Portable Bike, Anytime, Anywhere … Many of us carry our hearts up our sleeve, how about your means of transport? If the design developed by Chang Ting Jen is to be seen, he has designed a cycle what we can call as the Backpack Bicycle. As per the designer, with more and more emphasis being given to the public transport system, it’s not physically possible to explore a city depending solely on such a transport system and that is where his invention comes handy. It weighs just 5.5kg and also doubles up as a hand cart whenever necessary. As per the designer the weight shall come down once the metal parts are replaced by plastics. So just think about it, you are never far away from exploring new places.

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The new wireless internet router designed by Saudi Arabia based telecom company STC is a device that can be said to follow the latest ground rule for all conceptual designs – multi tasking. The router apart from being used for its normal purpose can also be used as a flower vase to adorn your table! This can be a perfect product that can reduce the gap of lifestyle and technology. On the back of the vase, are the slots wherein requisite connections like LAN, phone etc can be plugged into. Additionally, its connectivity via VOIP and landline telephony is awesome. It surely is a value for money product!

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Fresh Storage with Photo Catalysis Technology by Lee Dongseok The famous example of a father teaching his son about rotten apple may take a new meaning with this wonderful new concept by Lee Dongseok which takes refrigeration or storage of fruits to the next level. The designer has named the device as Fresh Storage which as the name implies is nothing but a new way of storing the freshness of the fruits using photo catalysis technology. This technology works on the principle that the ethylene gas, responsible to fasten the deterioration process if any of the fruits stored gets rotten. Also this technology is environment friendly and is quite powerful in retaining the freshness for a longer duration of time. Truly a whiff of fresh air!

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When one piece of fruit goes bad, it accelerates the deterioration process of others. The reason for this is that ethylene gas is emitted from the bad fruit, which affects the other fruit around it. Fresh Storage works by removing the ethylene created in the process of deterioration by photocatalysis. This technique is powerful, effective, and environmentally friendly. Since ethylene is disintegrated by its reaction to photocatalysts in the storage system, the freshness of fruits or grains can be preserved for an extended period of time.

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Many of the auto concept designers are trying to create best of both worlds by being inspired and transforming one means of transport to another one thereby deriving exciting results. Like the new Foiljet MR1 which on the look of it seems to have been designed for sheer fun as it has taken the best of the features of motocross bike and jet ski along with two hydrofoils and a silent energy efficient electric motor all of which together create a mind blowing effect. The motor helps the bike to be raise out of water thereby giving maximum fun to the rider. A nice and cool concept for fun in the waters!

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Air-Elf Aircraft Concept Is Able to Take-off or Land Vertically
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There’s a brand new way to humidify your room, and it comes in a rather green looking – and acting – product from Wonsang Lee. This design takes first a simple white bucket and a green handle and rim, adds a sort of sprout-like pod which sits at the top of the water inside the bucket. The pod converts the water it sits on into steam as it moves downward through its supply – and it’s simple as that!
Of course there are other value added elements to this equation such as the meaning of the actual product name: seçac Humidifier. The first of two words there is pronounced sessak and means “sprout” in Korean – and the shape of the pod in the humidifier is derived from a tulip bud – cute!
Designer: Wonsang Lee
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If you’ve ever had to take your bike up stairs at the subway or to your apartment, you know it can be grueling and awkward. Lift is a clever bicycle accessory that makes carrying your bike easy as pie. the lightweight, durable strap is as easy to set up as it is to break down. You can even throw it in the washer when it gets dirty. So simple it makes you wonder “why didn’t I think of that!?”
Designer: Samantha Del Rosario (http://www.samanthadelrosario.com/)
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have seen radiators repurposed as towel dryers and mimicked as mugs, but this is my first lamp! Radiant Floor Lamp features an array of lamp elements, modeled after standard-sized fluorescent U-bulbs. As Steve explains, “The path from electricity to light is controlled by a standard water spigot valve handle.” Love it!

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Robotic Blocks are not just ordinary robotic toys for children, this robotic toy teaches children about logical thinking. This robotic toy consists of several blocks or modules where children are free to arrange in a way to create simple commands for the robot to do. Ethan Huber, a Chicago based industrial designer, identified the gap in our educational toy market. Yes, there are so many educational toys that teach children to develop logical thinking by programming but there are not many of them successfully attract and interact with children.
Designers : Ethan Huber (http://ethanhuber.com/) and Haggai Levi
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By arranging these Robotic Blocks, children can create their own version of robots as well as give them commands or instructions to execute. Each block has a limited set of changeable parameters which correspond to its function, such as move forward for 8 seconds, then another block to make this robot turn 90-degree, and so on. Who knows, these children might be the future Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg.
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[hossien]

Kanibot is an innovative robot concept that has been designed to work as a surveillance robot with various handy functionalities. This spider like design of the robot features six mechanical legs with the ability to perform all-way movement, giving the robot the opportunity to go on almost any surfaces. The main body features a powerful camera to capture photos and videos, motion sensor to detect suspicious elements and a tiny antenna to send and receive signals and data to the base station. The glossy black and orange color combination has given the robot an appearance of professional military equipment.

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[hossien]

I want to compost but something about the process turns me off. The idea that there’s rotting garbage in a plastic bin on my lawn goes against every thing I deem to be “designed” about my life and to a lesser extent, my yard. Enter the KOMPOST – a ceramic cylinder you bury half way into the ground. Dump your organic matter into the top and thanks to the easy access holes, our friends the worms will turn your garbage into rich compost.

Designer: Kellee Kimbro
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[hossien]

The “Migrant Skyscraper” is literally mobile, a giant, thin tire with a building and green space in the center. The concept behind the structure is in an unstable world, people need the stability of self-sufficiency to truly be free, and the future of architecture can help provide that. By constructing a safe haven for residents ensures they will have food to eat and water to drink, the Migrant Skyscraper affords people freedom despite what natural and social disasters may come.
The building-inside-a-wheel can stay stationary for however long residents please, but, for example, if political upheaval destabilizes a region, residents can fire up the biofuel-powered engine and cruise to a new location. The structure’s exterior tire is clad in recycled rubber. Inside two buildings and surrounding green space provide everything residents need to survive, making the tire-encapsulated unit completely self-sufficient. Outside of the buildings there’s space for agriculture, including crops and livestock; within the tire, plumbing systems circulate potable, gray and black water for drinking, waste facilities and irrigation.
Designers: Damian Przybyła by Rafał Przybyła (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/03/06/25-amazing-skyscraper-concepts/)
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[hossien]

ITRI MediRobot by Pilotfish (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/12/08/record-it-edit-it-crank-it/) is a robotic assistant that can lift and transfer patients with limited mobility and assist their caregiver. Traditional lifters have their drawbacks and have to be used in combination with wheelchairs etc. This servo-controlled MediRobot not only helps in transferring the patient from bed to the bathroom (or help in walking) but also displays information like weight and blood pressure collected via sensors on the sling.

The robot allows the caregiver to fully focus on the task of transporting the patient, without the physical strain. It also serves as an infotainment terminal for the patient. This project was conducted in collaboration with Taipei Municipal Yan Ming Home for the Disabled.
Designer: Pilotfish (http://www.pilotfish.eu/)
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[hossien]

Set to hit markets by the end of this year, the IQcook by Gorenje aims to reinvent the way we cook. The magnetic smart sensor, which can be placed on any lid, allows completely safe and controlled cooking while also providing up to 40% power savings. The device syncs wirelessly with the cooking hob to regulate heat so the user can concentrate on the rest of their cooking without having to worry about water boiling over or food being over-cooked. It’s about time we had something like this!
Designer: Gorenje (http://www.gorenjegroup.com/)
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[hossien]

The whole world still revolves around the writing tool – don’t you ever forget it. Designer Matej Korytar hasn’t forgotten it, taking the WACOM brand of digital writing instruments to a new level with the WACOM REALISM project: a pen with many abilities. This pen, an advanced stylus as it were, has the ability not only to instantly scan any real-world color and output it to your display and writing app of your choice – it’s got green power abilities as well.
This stylus has the ability to take the heat from your human hand and convert it into enough energy to keep the pen powered for its relatively low energy needs. With wireless connections unnamed as of yet, we must assume that some tech-forward Bluetooth or Wi-fi bond will be used to get the pen’s knowledge of colors to the tablet, Wacom pad, or computer of your choice.
Designer: Majel Korytar (http://www.matejkorytar.com/)
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[hossien]

Viewing 3D cinema is a truly gripping experience but for the 3D glasses! Besides being heavy and awkward for those already wearing numbered glasses, they are a material waste and pose a health hazard. Stix offers an easy solution by being a pair of self-adhesive sticker 3D viewing films. Simply slap them onto your current numbered glasses and enjoy your 3D movie.

The stickers are cut out a shape bigger than average glasses to ensure they cover till the rim. The concept’s approach resonates with me, since I wear glasses too and find wearing additional glasses a hassle. Hopefully the sticker in Stix will be easy to peel off and then we are assured of a winner here!
Designers: Lucy Jung (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/04/12/garcon-one-cup-of-light-please/) & Daejin Ahn
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[صاصائیل]

تا این لحظه هیچ تاپیکی ترجمه شده؟

[hossien]

تا این لحظه هیچ تاپیکی ترجمه شده؟
سلام
دوست عزیز شما کدوم یک از این طرح ها توجه شما را جلب کرده تا ترجمه ان را برایتان بزارم.
در حال ترجمه هستم اما زمان بر می باشد.

[hossien]

A Clean Label is a low cost protective label that prevents you from drinking from a contaminated soda can. If we take the user scenario seriously, I agree with the notion that we tend to take swig from the can, without even cleaning it. It’s a subconscious act and yes, we are filthy…me included! This simple can-clip redesign adds a cleaning filament that swipes the can-surface clean in a jiffy. Cheers to a germ-free drink!

Designers: Meixian Su, Fengming Chen & Yujie Chen (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/02/07/turnstile-power/)
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[hossien]

H-Socks make for lame product design, however if you consider them as packaging, I’d call them pretty clever. We all know how reflexology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflexology) is great for relieving pain and clearing energy blocks, so if the pressure points are known, we can easily ask someone (or do it ourself) to do us the favor of a massage. Even better, how about using a pair as icebreakers? Wicked!

Designers: Zouzhen Meng, Zhu Yunlong, Zhu Zhaohua & Zhao Qing
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[hossien]

Parafree is a sleek, minimalist wheelchair that offers a functional, stylish & sporty solution for paraplegics looking for a little extra workout throughout the day. The unique frame structure was designed to compel the paralyzed user to maintain constant balance, encouraging abdominal, back & core muscle training. The interaction of arms & core muscles leads to an upright position & helps reduce orthopedic damage.The Paracore-Element copies the three-dimensional movements of human discogenics. This allows a wider range of interactions. Different designs allow for the foamy element to be covered over with benefits like companion-handlebar, optional back lean or even a small luggage rack.
Designer: Felix Lange (http://www.parafree.de/)
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[hossien]

The City Egg by Tomasz Mikrut is a car-share concept designed to make getting around the city a cinch. The compact vehicle accommodates a single passenger enclosed in a 3-dimensional oval. Though it’s small, the natural egg shape supports weight evenly and minimizes stress and strain on the structure, making it as strong as it is cute!
Designer: Tomasz Mikrut (http://www.tomaszmikrut.pl/)
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[صاصائیل]

سلام
خیلی دوست دارم به من هم اجازه ترجمه بدید.البته من به پای مدیریت بخش زبان (نازخاتون محترم )نمیرسم .اما چند تا متنیکه واسم جالب بود رو خوندم .اگه اشکالی نداره ترجمه ها رو بزارم.با تشکر و خسته نباشی [golrooz]

[hossien]

سلام
خیلی دوست دارم به من هم اجازه ترجمه بدید.البته من به پای مدیریت بخش زبان (نازخاتون محترم )نمیرسم .اما چند تا متنیکه واسم جالب بود رو خوندم .اگه اشکالی نداره ترجمه ها رو بزارم.با تشکر و خسته نباشی [golrooz]
مشکلی نداره اگر هم بخواهین و موافق باشین یک تاپیک می زنیم و کامل ترجمه ها را اونجا بریزیم.

[hossien]

Smart Angle is a visual aid for flame control on a gas stove. While cooking Chinese food, the hot Wok and ingredients are not the only thing you need to have a control over. The heat or the flame of the gas is the other key element you need to keep an eye on. The conventional way to control the flame is to bend at the waist and peek at the burner and then set the flame. Smart Angle eliminates this dangerous step by using refraction.

As the designers explain, Smart Angle helps the user to be more intuitive at controlling the flame while cooking. It prevents occupational disease that might occur in the long term; example: back and waist injuries.
Designers: Hsu Sean (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/24/riot-slower-downer/) & Yih-Wenn Luo
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[hossien]

My son often questions – how can perfectly wound earphones kept in the pocket, come out so highly tangled! While I’m no good at understanding this logic, however I can offer him this delightful tail! I mean the Line Tail, a cute accessory that can be used as line winder as well as a charm. I’ll take the fox, please.

Designer: sumneeds (http://www.sumneeds.com/)
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[hossien]

My designer friends are going to appreciate the ‘0 Point Ruler’, one that gives you the flexibility to start point zero from wherever you like. The ruler is basically a pressure-sensitive touchscreen strip that has digital markings. It tanks up juice via a few good swirls around your finger and is easy to use. I love it for its innovative streak and peaceful marriage of technology.

0 Point Ruler is a 2012 iF Design Talents (http://www.ifdesign.de/talents_home_e) Winner.
Designers: Chul Sung Ahn, Chang Dae Jeon, Da Hye Lee & Hee Chul Kwak
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[hossien]

Safer Plastic Money (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/05/10/safer-plastic-money/)

In my part of the world, Credit Card scams are an everyday occurrence. So the companies have gotten smart and allocate us a one-time-pin (OTP) for online shopping but still have to wise-up to forgery and misuse in the physical world. Safe Card is a protective option that allows you to use a Credit Card only after you unlock it with a password. Offering a second tier of security is the option to enter the exact amount to the card interface, so that only the specified amount is charged.

I just feel that you can’t be too safe with plastic money, heck I even have an opaque tape hiding my CVV number!
Designers: Kyoung Mo-baek, Won Park-jang & Hyunwoo-jang
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[hossien]

Life Light is perfectly visible in low light and night, making it an efficient and practical lifesaver and emergency buoy by the sea. The upside is that it relies on renewable energy sources to keep the LEDs working at night. It even features an LED water battery. So far the flipside are none, except that it’s still a concept. What do you say?

Life Light is a 2012 iF Design Talents (http://www.ifdesign.de/talents_concept_design_award_e) winner.
Designers: Tso Chu-Hao, Hsiang Hao-Tien & Chuang Tsung-Hua
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[نازخاتون]

مشکلی نداره اگر هم بخواهین و موافق باشین یک تاپیک می زنیم و کامل ترجمه ها را اونجا بریزیم.


سلام ... اتفاقا می خواستم از شما درخواست کنم که در صورت امکان از این تاپیک در بخش زبان هم داشته باشیم. کهاین کامنت رو دیدم ...ما که خیلی خوشحال می شیم در بخش زبان در خدمت شما و دوستان عزیز باشیم....[golrooz]

[صاصائیل]

glass surface inputting is the new hotness for almost every gadget maker today. From from the iphone to microsoft’s surface technology, flat is where it’s at. Introducing the flattest full size qwerty keyboard to date, “no-key keyboard” by kong fanwen. Consisting of just a glass surface, camera and lighting, this alternative keyboard concept will use the latest motion capture technology to watch your fingers nervously select just the perfect smiley for your online bantering.
Designer: Kong fanwen
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ورودی شیشه ای سطح کامپیوتر(صفح کلید) موضوع بسیار داغی برای سازندگان ججتهای امروزی است...صفحه ای که قرار است جایگزین صفحات مسطح کامپیوتری شود تا تمام کلیدهای q ,w ,e ,r ,t,y تاسایرارقام را در خود جای دهد.
و به اصطلاح( کیبوردی بدون صفحه کلید‍!)شود.

این کیبورد تغییریافته درحال حرکت به سمت جنبش نه چندان دوری به دنیای تکنولوژی کامپیوتر است،تکنولوژی که دیگر نیازی به سروصدا دادن انگشتان به صفحه کلید برای آنلاین شدنتان ندارد.
طراح:کانگ فان ون

[صاصائیل]

ببخشید ،حواسم نبود یه ترجمه گذاشتم.[nadidan]

[hossien]

Alien Eye is an educational toy that makes learning Geography fun and interactive for children. The device uses Cloud Technology and Internet to its advantage. Children can learn about culture, people, animals, plants and buildings in different location around the world using simple and interesting methods. The device is built of two parts: an observation gadget and a terrestrial globe with built-in RFID. More info inside.

This is how it works:


First, children can take the observation device and look at different places on the terrestrial globe.
Then, the observation device will read the RFID code in the terrestrial globe and link to the Internet to search the pictures that match the RFID code.
After that, the observation device will shows those pictures on its screen and it will speak out the key words about the picture.
Children can simply point the observation device to the places on the terrestrial globe and they will learn all the world geography and culture through this interesting toy.

Designers: Hsin Ya Huang & Kai Lang Huang
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[hossien]

E-Board is super classy and I love it! The ironing board has five components that adhere and adapt to the garment that you are ironing. A controlling green knob allows you to split the board up for easy ironing of pants and wings out the sides for sleeves. Skirts, coats, trousers, shirts or any other thang, basically the board makes the mundane chore of ironing a whole lot easy. Clever integration of a hanger-stand and iron-stand, adds to the perks. Love!

E-Board is a 2012 iF Design Talents (http://www.ifdesign.de/talents_participants_e) entry.
Designer: Mohsen Jafari Malek
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[hossien]

There is no doubt that visual representation has a greater impact than some random numbers. So if I can see how much extra power my sub-standard air conditioner is consuming in comparison to a graded one, I’m more inclined to get it changed or restrict its usage. Likewise with other appliances and gadgets. Eco,Pulse is a great visual tool that educates you on your power consumptions and energy wastages. The goal is to help you reduce your carbon footprint and build energy efficient home. Something we should all consider, given our depleting resources.

Eco-pulse works by visualizing the electromagnetic fields as pulses on its display and thus allows the discovery of power usage that would otherwise remain hidden to consumers. It is intuitive as it amplifies the electronic pulse of appliances like a stethoscope. When appliances are in standby mode, Eco-pulse also enables the detection of vampire power that is being wasted. The pulse reading appears in different colors and amplitudes to indicate the level of power usage or wastage. The user can record the data by pressing on the capture button located on its right side. Upon capturing all the necessary power consumption data, the user can detach the strap and plug Eco-pulse into a computer to transfer the data into the Eco-pulse software. Here, the Eco-pulse system helps the user to pinpoint the main sources of power usage and wastage and thus allows him to take remedial action easily.
Designers: Lim Wan Xuan & Tang Xueling Jane
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[hossien]

Free of excess, the stripped-down LOOP lamp offers a simple and unique way of directing light where you want it to go. LOOP’s electrical cables have additional functionality as they both suspend the lamp and allow the user to adjust the angle of the light. A clever, contemporary design that looks good both off and on!
Designer: Quentin de Coster
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[hossien]

One of the best things about visiting new places is getting in on the secret spots where locals love to hang. Listen Here is a service that connects tourists with locals, allowing them to listen to live audio transmitted by portable microphones that have been left by locals in their favorite hangouts. The user can gain a sense of the atmosphere before choosing where to visit, making it easier to experience the true local lifestyle! Hit jump – check vid!
Designer: Nicola Hume

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[hossien]

The Embrace electric shaver is unlike any you’ve seen before. The ergonomic design positions itself in the users hand to create tactile feedback and enhanced pressure sensitivity, decreasing the overall negative impact repeated shaving has on the skin. An adjustable sensor also measures the smoothness of the area so the perfect shave is achieved each time.
Designer: Marco van Leeuwen (http://www.horstinkvanleeuwen.com/)
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[hossien]

This project is close to home because I have seen small children rag picking and going through dumps of waste, just to salvage what they can and earn a buck. The conditions are unsanitary and even urbanized cities like Mumbai lack the civic sense of dumping waste in bins. Most often plastic garbage bins get vandalized or stolen, so the concrete Toknee makes perfect sense. It won’t get picked and probably encourage people to segregate and recycle trash, making it safer for the rag pickers to scavenge.

Designer: Yash Mevada
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[hossien]

The problem of ocean oil pollution is a serious threat to the natural environment and its wildlife that often proves too much for people to handle alone if not overlooked altogether. The Bio-Cleaner system is an autonomous solution that incorporates a variety of pollution fighting tools like biodegredating bacteria and acoustic alarms that aim to keep marine animals out of harms way while cleaning up the spill.
The system uses biosensor technology to track the flow of oil and follows the spill while simultaneously releasing bacteria to degrade the pollutant, thereby streamlining the cleanup process and preventing the pollution from spreading further. During the entire process, the device transmits high frequency acoustic waves that discourage fish and other animals from entering the polluted area.
Designer: Hsu Sean (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/05/15/never-burn-your-tongue-again/)

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[hossien]

According to research not many scientists and designers care about the kind of respirators they wear while working with chemicals and such materials. Their filters rarely get replaced and many users don’t even know how to replace them! KOMRAD is a respirator design that looks at solving these issues amongst a host of others. Designed to seal better, be portable and user friendly, the designer makes an interesting point with his concept. Have a look…

Designer: Tetsugaku Sasahara
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[hossien]

This humanitarian design aims to aid emergency situations varying from refugee camps to disaster areas by providing an easy way of heating food when electricity is unavailable. The compact Solar Cooker kit can be shipped in large quanities, and can be assembled easily by nearly anyone in a matter of seconds. Simply unfold the mirrored, metal dish to reflect concentrated sunlight to the included cooking pots to heat food quickly, efficiently and safely.
Designer: Cheng-Tsung Feng (http://www.chengtsung.com/)

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[hossien]

iGrow is an innovative flowerpot that meets the demands of our busy schedules, and satisfies our green thumb. The pot is designed to hold a week’s supply of water that automatically gets absorbed by the plant. The design takes care to avoid open stagnant water (a breeding ground for mosquitoes) and protects from accidental spills. It’s well presented and simple to use, making it ideal for lazy people and folks who travel a lot.

Designer: Psychic Factory (http://www.psychicfactory.com/)
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[hossien]

There are times when rescue workers and policemen have to work in darkness or low-light conditions. To make themselves visible and even to the extent of working as a human traffic signal, we have here the Tex-vest concept. The jersey is equipped with LEDs in green, red and yellow, depicting the traffic signal colors. Using specific hand movements the arrows and colors can be manipulated. I like the fact that it is interactive, viable and can help police officers regulate traffic.

Tex-vest is a joint research project between the Berlin Weißensee School of Art (KHB) and the Textile Research Institute Thuringia-Vogtland e.V. (TITV)
Designer: Jaka Plešec
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[hossien]

The Gas Lamp (which isn’t a gas lamp at all!) is a straightforward approach to the pendant that uses the iconic design of the propane gas tank as a shade. It’s a vivid reminder of the evolution of lighting that will compliment industrial and outdoor spaces alike.
Designer: La Firme (http://www.lafirme.ca/)
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[hossien]

Air Container Scooter is for deep-sea divers, to make their underwater ride smoother and enjoyable. With a heavy oxygen tank on the back and both hands occupied with the propeller, a pleasure dive can become quite tedious. Air Container integrates both the functions, giving the diver free hands to take pictures and explore the ocean with ease. Remote controls on the gloves make operations easy. I have only one deep-sea dive to my credit, but next one will definitely be with a scooter!

Designer: Jaehwa Lee (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/05/23/the-emperors-embrace/)
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[hossien]

Designed specifically for the professional sports world, the Nike Coach is a digital tablet that works in tandem with a Bluetooth bracelet to monitor athletes’ overall physical condition to streamline the process of tracking progress. A wide range of fitness applications and a durable, sporty design make it the perfect assistant on and off the field.
Designer: Jeong Yong (http://www.jeongyong.com/)
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[حسین متقی]

Habitat





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Accordion Tent
Compact for efficient transportation and easy to expand and install, theAccordion Tent was designed to provide fast temporary accommodation after natural disasters.
After a natural disaster it is common for many people to find themselves homeless. Sturdy temporary accommodation is needed quickly. Ordinary tents are not easy to handle due to their complex structures. The Accordion Tent offers an accommodation solution that is easy to transport and easy to build.
Taking its inspiration from the musical instrument, the Accordion Tent takes up little space when compressed, but becomes a large enclosed space when it is unfolded. Its expansion simply involves grabbing the side rails and pulling. The ‘instant’ installation allows accommodation to be provided rapidly after a disaster. The Accordion Tent can be delivered to a disaster site by helicopter, road, or rail.
Aside from its potential use for accommodation, the Accordion Tent could also be used for schools, hospitals, or rescue headquarters.










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Ye Haoyu

Zhang Hao



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Shen Yiqing

[حسین متقی]

Habitat




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Parachute Shelter
This system for the provision of shelter and aid after natural disasters incorporates a dual-use parachute.
The damage to roads and other infrastructure caused by natural disasters can prevent the rapid provision of shelter and aid materials to survivors. Parachutes, however, can be used for aid delivery and distribution. Parachute Shelter provides both an aid kit and a shelter.
The parachute itself was inspired by the structure of umbrellas. Its folding frame opens when the parachute is dropped from the supply plane, and allows the parachute to be utilised as a stiff shelter on the ground. The aid box contains food, clothing, and emergency medical supplies.











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Kim Seok-woo

Kwon Do-hyuk



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Seo Dong-han

Lee Bum-ho



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[حسین متقی]

Habitat




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Sanctuary
Sanctuary is a temporary emergency shelter solution that alleviates the immediate need to provide safety and security for survivors of natural disasters. It may also provide temporarily shelter for those made homeless by armed conflict.
The overarching goal of Sanctuary is to create a sense of order out of chaos and normalcy out of unpredictability. When Sanctuary is fully deployed in an environment, it creates a natural collection of groups by simple virtue of the fact that its friendly rotund shape promotes interaction and fosters an outwardly attitude in the collective conscience.
Sanctuary is created with DuPont Tyvek – a material that is lightweight, moisture-repelling, resistant to tears and chemicals, flexible, recyclable, and resistant to blood and water-borne microbes. Furthermore, the shell is made of a dual layer of this material to increase its durability and insulation qualities and compensate for fluctuations in temperature. The structure is made with a biodegradable potato starch wireframe, which automatically springs to shape from its flat, compressed state.
The floor of the shelter is reinforced with an environmentally friendly, biodegradable, water-repellent coating that is protective for up to 20cm above ground height. The top surface of Sanctuary is coated with highly reflective 3M paint for visibility in low light conditions. This allows rescuers to easily detect survivors from rescue planes and helicopters.
Due to the sheer nature of its circular shape and human-friendly scale, Sanctuaryis highly mobile; a simple roll can transfer it to its appropriate location. Sanctuary is stable and secure by way of underside flaps, which can be filled with rocks and debris to easily secure the shelter from strong winds or inclement weather.
Included underneath the floor are basic supplies to help keep survivors comfortable and as dry as possible in such dire situations: a first-aid kit for minor wounds; purified water for drinking and rinsing wounds; towels for keeping dry; sandals for barefoot survivors; blankets for warmth; and nutrient bars for basic sustenance.










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Jonathan Kim

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Habitat




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Home Sweet Street
Home Sweet Street is a multiple-function garment that has been specifically designed for the use of those livings on the streets.
The lives of homeless people can be especially difficult during winter. Home Sweet Street is a combined jacket, blanket, and bag. It provides warmth, can demarcate a personal space, and store items, and it is lightweight and portable. It is made with DuPont Tyvek (a synthetic material created with high-density polyethylene fibers), felt, and a heat sheet, and is thus waterproof, comfortable, and able to retain body heat.
Home Sweet Street can be unzipped to form a blanket or folded to make a shoulder bag. The length of the jacket can be adjusted to suit different weather conditions using snap-together fasteners.










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Lai Chin-Yun

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Habitat




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Contour Crafter
The world’s megacities are constantly and rapidly growing. According to the United Nations, 4.5 billion people will be living in cities by 2025. The rapid construction of living spaces is necessary. Contour Crafter offers a construction method that combines industrial production and the technique of rapid prototyping.
Based on development by Behrokh Khoshnevis of the University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute, this ‘house printer’ was conceived for megacities in industrialised nations where living spaces are urgently needed and manpower is very expensive. Contour Crafter is able to ‘print’ a two-storey family house. As soon as the machine’s setup is complete, the construction process runs automatically. A robot prints contours of a building shell layer by layer using fast-drying concrete. Within a few weeks, a whole housing estate could be produced.
The machine prints using a nozzle with three injectors – two for the side contours and one for the filling. A special house wall type was designed based on the example of aeronautic lightweight construction. The wall leaves are solid and enclose captured air. While the wall is produced, the robot leaves gaps for pipework. The prearrangement of the construction and the finishing still requires direct human input. The client’s advantage is the low-cost industrial production and the customisation of the house to the geographic, climatic, and social needs.
The study at hand conceptualises the first generation of Contour Crafter outside a laboratory. To date, there have been two generations of Contour Crafterdeveloped in laboratories. One displayed its capabilities by building a model, and the other was able to print walls with a length and height of two metres. The goal of the research is to print one building shell per day.








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Sebastian Bertram

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Habitat




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Off
Are you going out? Did you turn off all the lights, electrical switches, and gas? Off will ease your mind.
Off is a front-door handle that also enables one to disable the electrical and gas supply in their home with the push of a button. Three settings are offered: “Light/Electricity,” “Gas,” and “All.” A single setting can be selected through the rotation of a dial. Upon one’s return home, the original condition can be restored by turning the Off handle in the other direction. Off encourages the saving of energy and the prevention of hazardous situations.










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Rho Jinhyuk

Maria Rho



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Kim Eunah

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Mission R
The Mission R is a high-performance electric racing motorcycle designed for international racing competitions and as a development test bed for new class-leading electric-drive systems. It incorporates unique electrical technologies and advanced software to achieve new levels of performance and efficiency for alternative-energy vehicles.
Mission Motors of San Francisco, California develops advanced technology to control electric-drive systems in various types of alternative-energy vehicles. To get the most out of an R&D program, it is important to develop these systems by testing them under the most demanding circumstances and not just in the lab. Mission developed the Mission R because the added challenges inherent in racing-motorcycle design would benefit the development of their new EV drive trains.
The Mission R is the third generation of development prototypes and encompasses the very latest technological advancements developed by Mission Motors. It performs exceptionally well, and won its inaugural race (by a large margin) at the combined TTXPG/FIM E-Power race at the USGP (United States Grand Prix) in July 2011. It uses a 14 kilowatt-hour lithium-polymer battery pack to power its three-phase AC induction electric motor through an inverter, which is critical for gaining the optimum power and efficiency from the batteries.
In addition to developing the electric power train systems was the challenge of creating an exciting and highly functional racer – one that would be highly recognisable and stand as the icon representing Mission Motors as a leader in EV power train systems development. For the progress of alternative energy vehicles, it is important for them to gain wider acceptance. A way to encourage this is to make them aesthetically compelling as well as a viable option to internal combustion engine vehicles. The Mission R continues to work as a development prototype and racer, representing the unique design and engineering capabilities of Mission Motors.




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Timothy Prentice

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Mobility




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Concept design of tractor NOVO

How might the tractor look in a couple of years’ time? Perhaps something like NOVO. This conceptual tractor design transitions between present-day and futuristic autonomous tractors.This futuristic individual-service agrarian machine represents progressive ideas about tractor construction and body. This design incorporates a different attitude to the creation of the cabin, engine cover, body, wheels, tyres, and other segments, as well as the position of the lights. It also uses a different method of whole-tractor composition, which takes into consideration important elements related to correct functioning and ergonomics.The main designed parts of the tractor are created with ‘dynamic’ surfaces and elements that appear to have aerodynamic tendencies (in line with trend views). This highlights the logic of a moving object. NOVO’s design also places emphasis on the function and stability of the chassis, the suspension, and the tyres. Overall, the concept embodies the philosophy of a powerful and dominant machine that does a rewarding job for people in difficult conditions.








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David Polasek

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Mobility




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Leverage Freedom Chair

Wheelchairs bring the gift of mobility to millions of disabled individuals, until rough terrain gets in the way. What if people could gain more flexibility regardless of nature’s conditions? The Leverage Freedom Chairshows how this is possible.Continuum helped MIT’s Mobility Lab envision the next generation of theLeverage Freedom Chair – a high-performance version that is funding the original prototype designed to help the disabled in developing countries. With variable speed controls (just like high or low gears on a mountain bike), the new off-road chair was impactful from the start. It moved 34% faster on flat ground and got 53% higher torque on rough terrain. Most importantly, it delivered a newfound sense of emotional independence.The challenge was to take the design that had already been prototyped by the MIT Mobility Lab for emerging markets, and transform it into a high-end recreational wheelchair for Western markets. The design team was challenged to find opportunities to reduce weight and mass, streamline the construction, and create an iconic visual language that would resonate with users.The Leverage Freedom Chair is 40% more effective at traversing rough terrain than a conventional wheelchair. The chair has a stripped-down skeletal look that highlights its iconic, arc-shaped central spine. A footrest attached to the central spine provides just enough surface area to support the user’s feet. A carbon-fibre seat frame cradles the user’s body to give lightweight support.The chair features a single-coil suspension system to make the ride more comfortable. The lever system allows the rider to instantly adjust their "gear ratio" by changing the position of the hands. Custom parts are fabricated from aluminium and carbon fibre for lightness, and off-the-shelf bike parts make theLeverage Freedom Chair easy to maintain. An elastic mesh seat back provides the right breathable support.








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Continuum





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Jung Geun Tak, Jake Childs

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Mobility





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VALTRA ANTS - farming the future

ANTS concept tractor has been designed for Valtra’s traditional customer segment: Family farms averaging 150 hectares in size, with the same number of livestock.Building on the tradition of innovation and customization for which Valtra is renowned. ANTS offers customized power source, improved efficiency, minimized environmental impact, pronounced flexibility, maximum versatility and improved comfort on a platform that can be adapted to the wider range of future farming needs.ANTS is a modular solution. It comprises of two basic modules with hybrid electric or full electric drive train: The soldier, with a power of some 100 kW, and the worker, with a power of 200 kW. Both can act together or work individually.When executing heavy work the modules can be interlocked. The front wheels of the soldier is adjusted to a narrow track, while the front wheels of the other machine are moved abreast and the machines interlock. In this mode a queen becomes available, with articulated steering and maximum power of 400 kW.Each of the machines wheels is connected to the chassis via a suspension beam. The stiffness and position of the beams can be
individually adjusted. This means the tractor stays level on all terrain, guaranteeing optimal implement position and maximum driving comfort at all times and the height of the machine can be adjusted to different work environments.The cab is a capsule that can be attached to both basic modules. It can rotate and may be placed at the front, rear or on top of the
basic module. The cab may be lowered for safe access; most tractor related accidents occur when getting in and out of the cab.The ANTS loader tool combines features of traditional front loaders, tele-handlers and forest machines. The loader consists of dual beams that is attached to the same pivot point as the cab. This way the loader can turn together with the cab, allowing for full visibility and control. Both loader beams can be controlled individually, making the loader available for a wide range of applications.








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Lighthaus Industrial Design



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Valtra Inc.





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Robert Bourghardt, Hans Philip Zachau, Patrik Palovaara, Kimmo Wihinen, Hannu Niskanen

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Finally- a headphone design so comfy you’ll barely feel them! The REM headphones feature an elongated shape that disperses pressure along the outer ear and can be custom fitted instantaneously by squeeze-pumping air into each soft, silicon piece. Even the squishy cord was designed to let the user wear the phones in comfort for extended amounts of time without soreness.
Designer: Gregory Martin
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COR is a product concept created to induce therapeutic hypothermia; acting as a cooling holster for a standard 1L IV saline bag. By exposing the patient to pre-hospital therapeutic hypothermia using the COR device, the patient has a greater chance of sustaining their quality of life, post-cardiac-arrest. The device also incorporates the latest nanotechnology to assist in ultra-efficient heating and cooling. Hit the jump to check out the full video description!
Designer: Dan Allen (http://daniellegerard.com/cor/)

COR Product Pitch (http://vimeo.com/40687955) from Danielle Gerard (http://vimeo.com/user8320695) on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/).
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I’m the worst when it comes to losing the tools in my toolbox – I can never find what I need, which is exactly why I’m loving the latest design from Bolt Group. The ReadyTools series keeps all the components in the handle of the tool and a nifty pull-out tray keeps them organized and tucked safely away until the next time you need them. In regular wrench and socket wrench versions, they’re also a great way to save space or take on the move.
Designer: Bolt Group (http://www.boltgroup.com/)
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I’m the worst when it comes to losing the tools in my toolbox – I can never find what I need, which is exactly why I’m loving the latest design from Bolt Group. The ReadyTools series keeps all the components in the handle of the tool and a nifty pull-out tray keeps them organized and tucked safely away until the next time you need them. In regular wrench and socket wrench versions, they’re also a great way to save space or take on the move.
Designer: Bolt Group (http://www.boltgroup.com/)
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Non-aromatic Cooking? (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/20/non-aromatic-cooking/)

I like the idea that Hong Ying Guo (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/04/a-light-with-a-story/) is exploring with the Purifi Pan. The concept is simple; eliminating annoying cooking fumes right at the source and converting it to a refreshing gust of air. The approach is to add an electronic purifying element straight on the pan’s rim and doing away with conventional hoods. Hopefully its detachable, to enable easy cleaning and as we can see it is suitable for different sized utensils, with a couple of tweaks and refinements, I think we’ll have a winner in our hands.

Designer: Hong Ying Guo (http://www.hongyingguo.com/)
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Cleaning Up The Seas With Drones (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/07/03/cleaning-up-the-seas-with-drones/)
The city of Mumbai is situated by the Arabian Sea with the Mithi River flowing through it, experienced the worst ever flooding all thanks to the a cloud burst and clogged drains. Plastic bags that we take for granted was one of the major reasons why the drains went redundant and of course the high tide and choked riverbed didn’t help matters. Since man can’t take the onus of disposing waste responsible, let the Marine Drone do it for us.

The drone is basically an oversized pool net with a sensor fitted machine. It nets drifting plastic trash in a very innovative way. Several drones scout the seas for waste and use a special sensor to keep away fish and other aquatic animals. It is equipped with an infrasound system and the high-powered batteries allow them to stay in the water for more than 2 weeks.
Designers: Elie Ahovi, Adrien Lefebvre, Philomene Lambaere, Marion Wipliez, Quentin Sorel and Benjamin Lemoal
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Cleaning Up The Seas With Drones (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/07/03/cleaning-up-the-seas-with-drones/)
The city of Mumbai is situated by the Arabian Sea with the Mithi River flowing through it, experienced the worst ever flooding all thanks to the a cloud burst and clogged drains. Plastic bags that we take for granted was one of the major reasons why the drains went redundant and of course the high tide and choked riverbed didn’t help matters. Since man can’t take the onus of disposing waste responsible, let the Marine Drone do it for us.

The drone is basically an oversized pool net with a sensor fitted machine. It nets drifting plastic trash in a very innovative way. Several drones scout the seas for waste and use a special sensor to keep away fish and other aquatic animals. It is equipped with an infrasound system and the high-powered batteries allow them to stay in the water for more than 2 weeks.
Designers: Elie Ahovi, Adrien Lefebvre, Philomene Lambaere, Marion Wipliez, Quentin Sorel and Benjamin Lemoal
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Hydroponics at Home (http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/29/hydroponics-at-home/)
Gardening can be a rewarding and therapeutic activity- unfortunately, many urban dwellers will never get the chance to experience it! Using current hydroponics technology, the Auxano concept was designed to enable city dwellers to grow their own produce effectively and efficiently (and without mess!) within the space constraints of city living. Its innovative oxygenating pump system means no electricity is needed for the product to operate.
The root cradle slides out of the top making the harvesting of the vegetable or herb an easy process. The roots freely hang down from the cradle into the nutrient solution below.
This bottom section unscrews revealing the nutrient reservoir. Feeding the plant from underneath the product makes the process more efficient and mess free.




The nutrient solution needs to remain oxygenated to prevent it from stagnating. Auxano’s innovative pump system sets this product out from any other hydroponic grower. The user simply pushes the underlying rubber pump a few times a day releasing bursts of oxygen into the nutrient tank above.The oxygen is pumped into the nutrient tank through a simple one way valve system. Operating the air flow manually enhances the user interaction with the product and also removes the need to introduce electricity to keep the nutrient solution aerated; in turn further enhancing the products eco-friendliness.
Designer: Philip Houiellebecq
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The AmoeBAND is a bionic concept for band aid. The design features strategic cut-outs so that you can shape it to fit fingers in such a way that it is easy to bend them and not disrupt the bandage. It even features an intelligent dressing material allows you to regularly check wounds from the outside, without upsetting the healing process. Since the bandage material used exudes a leather-like feel, availability in different skin-tones helps it blend in, without overly highlighting the injury.

As the designers explain, “According to research, the when an infection of a wound is detected, the pH value is between 6.5 and 8.5. AmoeBAND’s indicator cross turns purple, alerting the user needs to change it immediately.”
Even the packaging has been redesigned to a matchbox style and even includes Braille instructions!
AmoeBAND is a 2012 IDEA Award (http://idsa.org/) Finalist.
Designers: Tay Pek-Khai, Hsu Hao-Ming, Tsai Cheng-Yu, Chen Kuei-Yuan, Chen Yi-Ting, Lai Jen-Hao, Ho Chia-Ying, Chen Ying-shan, Weng Yu-Ching and Chung Kuo-Ting

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Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/07/16/better-bandaging/#idFEPZ5QHDezqZcw.99

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The Dipping Cover is a very clever design; who would have thought that by creating a simple indent in a lid, one can achieve such spectacular functionality! The idea behind the project is to reduce the use of the plastic cups for ketchup, which we find in most McDonalds and other fast food chains. An indent on the drink or coffee mug lid is good enough to serve as a dipping dish for the ketchup. As you can see, it’s not messy and very easy to carry even on the go. Brilliant design, if you ask me!

Designer: Bae Su-kyoo and Noh Haeun
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Wave Paint Bucket is a paint-can redesign that is done pretty impressively. What you have is a lid that is fashioned with a wave and the paint tin that features a groove around the rim. It’s been done before (http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/11/22/story-of-a-paint-can/), but this is a refined version. Essentially, the groove kinda doubles up as a funnel to pour out the paint, the lid doubles up as a palette and the functional style of opening the can makes the whole user experience a lot better! Super!

Designers: Yin-Kai Lee, Fu-Yu Cai and Shuo-Ren Shy
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eSSage is a massage suit that makes it possible to receive a massage from a trained specialist or even a loved one no matter the distance. The suit connects through WiFi and uses an Apple/Android app that lets the person on the other end use a stylus to control the suit’s electro-active polymer nodes that change shape when hit with an electrical charge. Create a custom massage of your own or let the “masseur” work out those knots!
Designer: André Cofield (http://prezi.com/kwh46yimzmh6/essage/)
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These days, very few people have the outdoor space to garden and grow their own herbs for cooking. The sleek BB Little Garden was designed with urban dwellers in mind and makes it possible to have fresh herbs all year round. Aesthetically and functionally, it’s more like a modern a appliance and will blend in perfectly in any kitchen.
Designer: François-Xavier Martouzet (http://www.hall-design.fr/)
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yclists can do with as much illumination help that they can get from getting accidentally hit at night. Akin to the Light Lane (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/01/16/stay-outta-my-lane/), the Arrow Zone performs a similar function of warning oncoming and follow-up traffic of your bicycle presence. However this sleek attachment hooks to the side and projects a distinctive arrow to the lane to the side of your cycle. It’s a detachable unit thus you can hook it to either side of the bike, depending upon which side of the road you drive. Nice concept and with a few tweaks it can go to become a real good product.
Designer: Junwon Yang (http://www.yankodesign.com/?s="Junwon+Yang"&x=0&y=0&lang=ICL_LANGUAGE_CODE)
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