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- Resourceful and Giving Tree
- One Liter Limited
- Democratize Coasters
- Pontiac Solstice 2.0?
- 2011 IDEA Awards Registrations Are Closing In
- All Children Go To Space
- Balls of Farming Fury
- Pillowy Lamp of Hardness
- Valentines Giveaway: Limited Edition The Herbas + The Freckle CNY Bags
- Ergonomic Strap
| Posted: 04 Feb 2011 07:37 AM PST What we generally see at airport lounges or public spaces are very drab looking charging stations for cellphones. A very artistic and pleasing way to provide the same service is the Giving Tree. The green cords (hopefully retractable) can be pulled out to reach the phone, rather than the other way around. I say it’s artistic enough to be placed at home as well, what do you think? Designers: Kim Joonmin & Jeong-a Choi
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| Posted: 04 Feb 2011 07:36 AM PST 1ℓimit faucet looks more like an elegant test tube inverted on top of a tap. The glass tube holds exactly one liter of water, sufficient for a quick handwash. The theory being that we waste almost six liters of water and use only one, while washing hands. Once the stored one-liter is used up, you have to turn-off the tap till the next one liter fills up the tube. A cumbersome rationing process that will hopefully drive home the point of conservation! Designers: Yonggu Do, Dohyung Kim & Sewon Oh
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| Posted: 04 Feb 2011 07:34 AM PST The proverbial coaster hasn’t changed much aside from constantly shifting between geometric shapes and designs. It’s main function has and will always be to protect surfaces from moisture and heat but the emboGarden goes a step further to accommodate anything larger than a mug. A group of mugs, coffee pots, tea pots, even cookware. Communal and democratized coasters yes? Designer: Haeah For Connect Design
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| Posted: 04 Feb 2011 07:27 AM PST Never mind that Pontiac is a dead and a defunct company. Designer Dejan Hristov has his vision for the next Solstice and I’m wondering if it could have been enough to save them. Sure, Pontiac’s problems had more to do with GM’s legacy policies but nevertheless I like this car. I always felt Pontiac went out on a good note. The Solstice was a looker (cough – Saturn) but Hristov’s vision is much sharper and far more aggressive. What do you think? Designer: Dejan Hristov
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| 2011 IDEA Awards Registrations Are Closing In Posted: 04 Feb 2011 07:22 AM PST A quick reminder to all you designers out there, the 2011 IDEA Awards registrations are about to close. The extended entry period is up to 13th February. Student designers please note that all late registration fees are being waived off, especially for you. The IDSA IDEA awards have been called "the Oscar's of design" …and for good reason! IDEA award winners are deemed such shining examples of design excellence that for the 2nd year in a row the Henry Ford will house IDEA winners in its private collection! This year Yanko Design is one of the Media Partners and want you to participate and WIN! IDEA awards bring international recognition, accolades and attention in a climate where differentiation and a spotlight can make or break a design or a career. The timelines and Fees can be found here, and the registration can be done here.
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| Posted: 04 Feb 2011 12:04 AM PST The following project is at once a special huggy friend and a spaceship. Sounds like a childlike dream or space fantasy! Turns out that’s exactly what it is. This project is called “A Friend From Space” and it’s essentially a very fabulously crafted cushion that can fold up to become either a loving buddy or a spaceship from mars. Take a look at the cuteness and marvel at the simple engineering and fantastic skill needed to create such a kid masterpiece. “Magic” Pattern on Character side: Amelie Labarthe Designer: John Smth
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| Posted: 04 Feb 2011 12:03 AM PST Designer Prithu Paul has quite a treat in store for you here. It’s a tractor of the imagination, one like you’ve never seen before, one made to work on the farm in ways we can’t fully imagine – because this is a tractor for the future farmer. Designed to work in the year 2020 AD, this tractor will work on an Earth in turmoil, one with “searing daytime temperatures” and harsh climate conditions for all. Hydrogen fuel based engines and embedded Nano systems rule the day, and a need arises for the common farmer to reprise his and her role. This tractor works in a world that needs large scale seeding to be done in an extreme weather environment. SMART farming is no longer just a pleasant concept, it’s an absolute REQUIREMENT as the entire human race depends on it. This tractor goes by the name Deuterium, its name coming from the metaphor “heavy water” or D2O. This auto must be both powerful and stable and able to function to the utmost. Behold a list of specifics is here provided by the designer:
Designer: Prithu Paul
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| Posted: 04 Feb 2011 12:03 AM PST The inspiration for this particular hanging lamp comes from the famous Chesterfield sofas (Capitonné), their fabulous and extremely recognizable pattern of pillowy poofs added to the outside of the shade. Challenges that laid in wait for the designers, Enrico Zanolla and Andrea Di Filippo, were no match for the team: that being defining the right size for each and every rhomb as well as finding the quality of leather that could fit the radius of the emispheric surface. It is the contrast between the smooth interior and the sophisticated deep-buttoned exterior that gives these lamps both glamour and classic style. These lamps are available now with either a black or a white leather exterior and a choice of gold leaf, black or white mat lacquered. Very fine and lovely. Designers: Enrico Zanolla and Andrea Di Filippo
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| Valentines Giveaway: Limited Edition The Herbas + The Freckle CNY Bags Posted: 04 Feb 2011 12:00 AM PST Crumpler bags are strong & reliable companions that protect your gear with equal amount of TLC as we do. Since this is the season of love we can' t think of anything more appropriate than their Limited Edition Chinese New Year Collection (CNY) as our Valentine' s Giveaway! What' s common to both the festivities is the color red; a color that signifies love, good fortune and joy. To win the exclusive one-off CNY Herbas & Freckle bags for your Valentine, simply tell us which Crumpler Chinese New Year Collection bag you would pick for yourself and why. Contest Rules
Crumpler Chinese New Year Collection The CNY Collection is an exclusive range of bags for many reasons; first off it' s a Limited Edition that comes in striking red, the color of good fortune and joy. The lineup is dedicated to the Year of the Rabbit and this includes detailing like bright crimson lining with great origami rabbit print. And finally, a very cute rabbit shaped red and gold metal charm completes the festive look of the creations. This is what you win:
The Herbas is a smart bag iPad Bag crafted from a single piece of fabric. The front pocket holds the cables and chargers and the external pocket packs in documents. What's cute about is the small coin pocket! AND
The Freckle is an uber chic case for your phone and compliments the entire collection of bags. Let' s look at the rest of the amazing bags in this collection:
The Hillman Hunter is a small sized messenger bag that features dual Velcro flap seals, closure straps, and a reflective strip.
The Headaitch Tote is compact, yet roomy enough to carry plenty of things. It features a large main compartment and many sealable internal and external pockets.
The Goldschlager' s Carpet is a slim laptop sleeve that expands (via gusseted sides) to fit in a 15-inch laptop. The brushed and padded polyester interior keeps the notebook safe and the water resistant 300D Rip-stop exterior weathers the elements perfectly.
The Squid is a stowaway and lightweight drawstring backpack for those on the go. It flits comfortably from being a daypack to a handy laundry bag. It' s the perfect bag in a bag!
The Rabbit Keychain is a rabbit shaped red and gold metal charm – the perfect accessory for a bunch of keys.
The rabbit origami detailing. The Crumpler CNY collection is currently available online at Crumpler. ---------- |
| Posted: 03 Feb 2011 09:16 AM PST The Split Strap is designed and developed with maximum ergonomics and comfort in mind. After studying how straps interact with the structures of the shoulder, neck and back, designer Benjamin Wong discovered that the planar/flat profiled nature of existing straps did not contour to the body well causing unequal weight/force distribution, discomfort and possible strain. The design utilizes a split in the strap which creates multiple points where the strap can sit and conform to the body -distributing weight evenly and increasing comfort. Gimme! Designer: Benjamin Wong for Custom SLR
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