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| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 01:54 AM PST Cramped houses call for appliances and gadgets to be efficiently designed. Eco Pod is a sub-compact washing machine but don't let the small size fool you, because as far as cleaning prowess goes, it utilizes advanced steam-cleaning technology. It uses “wet” steam for washing and superheated “dry” steam to for drying. The clothes can be sorted into the three baskets or pods that accompany the machine and cleaned in separate cycles. As soon as one pod gets loaded with clothes, you simply hook it to the wall-mount machine, where it functions like a washing drum. What I really admire is the focus on blending the machine into the home environment by suggesting timber finishing and white gloss. On the eco front, the machine doesn't require soapy suds for cleaning, so the residual grey water is nontoxic and can be used for watering plants. Finally, steam being a pressurized form of water, is used in lesser quantity than compared to an average front loading washing machine, which use almost 66.7 liters per cycle. The Eco Pod is a shortlisted entry in the 2011 Australian Design Award-James Dyson Award. The James Dyson Award is an international design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of design engineers. It's run by the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson's charitable trust, as part of its mission to inspire young people about design engineering. Designer: Simon Hedt
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| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 01:50 AM PST When you have a panel full of light switches, it can be challenging to remember which is which. The Floor Plan Light switch offers an easy solve. The switches are modified according to the floor plan of the room and operate accordingly. So in a single glance you know which switch controls what. Designer: Taewon Hwang
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| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 01:48 AM PST The Bud reminds me of the Vulcan game of Kal-toh. Players take turns joining one twig to another but the connected ends must be the same color. As the tree gets larger, one must strategically place their twigs to prevent the entire unit from falling over. It’s one of those games that would totally drive me crazy but I would still play it again and again. The Bud is an iF concept design entry for 2011 Designer: Joshua Chao
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| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 01:44 AM PST PURELAB Flex is the world's first standalone ultrapure water system, combining intuitive handheld monitoring & accurate pure water dispensing in a single, compact product with a footprint around 70% less than current laboratory systems. A unique self-supporting flexible hose allows continuous cycling & monitoring of water. Flex is designed to fit all laboratory environments, providing personal, programmable delivery points with precise control.. Designer: Pete Holdcroft for ELGA Labwater Ltd
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| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 12:15 AM PST This racing bike is sure to turn heads whether you’re tearing up the asphalt or carrying it in-hand. This concept by Allen Chester G. Zhang was designed to be easily transported between work and play. It can be stowed quickly as it folds at the center to create a barely-there yet aesthetically pleasing accessory. Unfold to expose it’s natural suspension shape and gear-to-gear spokeless wheels. Fluorescent copper-zinc components add not only to it’s aesthetic appeal but the rider’s safety. The color choices on this model are a beautiful combination. Designer: Allen Chester G. Zhang
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| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 12:04 AM PST Sell the house, sell the car, sell the kids (kidding!). But seriously, the Bairim luxury-yacht by designer Timon Sager is enough to make you want to leave it all behind and hit the high seas. It’s no-resistance design is hydrodynamically optimized for cutting through the roughest waters. Below deck, the polished interior is enhanced by advanced comfort features and water-level floor-to-ceiling windows on the port and starboard sides. Gotta love the classic wooden deck that opens to the interior and that center stairway leading to the water. Designer: Timon Sager
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| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 12:02 AM PST Now THIS is a proper armchair. Designer Jonas Lindvall had softness in mind when he crafted this lightweight stackable. The seat, back, and armrest are made from a fiberglass/synthetic rubber composite and the legs are aluminum, making this piece 100% recyclable. With legs resembling equine-esque stockings and an elegant backrest to boot, this armchair concept is both practical and refined. Designer: Jonas Lindvall for Johanson Design
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