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Can We Have Some Inukshuk Ice Posted: 24 Apr 2009 03:19 AM PDT So you geared to up to host the best party ever; finger-food's doing the rounds, buffet table is spilling over…laughter in the air; drinks stocked up in the bar. Clinking glasses to merry toasts….but what the heck; Scotch is on PLAIN ICE! No Bloody Mary ways! Swanky parties call for the Polar Ice Tray rescue mission. Pebble-shaped exteriors with molds that let you craft the perfect crystal clear Inukshuk Ice and cracked ice if you so desire. Pour the water into the mold and set it in the freezer; pretty soon the Scotch will look sexy on the crystal cool bubbles-free ice! Inukshuk is the official emblem of the 2010 Winter Olympics to be held in Vancouver, and is the inspiration behind the mold. Designer: Jacky Wu No Tags

Power Point Prepped Posted: 24 Apr 2009 01:56 AM PDT Quick Question: If you want to redesign an electric socket, what will you do? If you're gonna suggest demure LED lights on the rim, a base socket in a funky shape, a hip extension hub with retractable wire that allows you to hook up 3 more portals to it; then Don't, Serdar Sişman has perfected this plot already! Basically he's suggesting a main socket to plug into, which in turn hooks up this neat wired extension hub, which in turn hooks up 3 more sockets. Cool! BTW the lights on the rim act as a reminder to switch-off the mains when not in use. Designer: Serdar Sişman No Tags

Flashback Fridays: Panasonic MC 1000 Posted: 24 Apr 2009 01:00 AM PDT Before the mid-1950s, vacuum cleaners weren’t in many Japanese homes because dusters, brooms, and floor cloths were considered adequate for cleaning traditional Japanese homes. But through extensive marketing efforts by manufacturers, Japanese-made vacuum cleaners gradually became household necessities by the 1960s - with the MC-1000 top of the list. Using the material of the moment - plastic - the MC-1000 was a world away from the typical, functional-looking cylindrical vacuum cleaners made from metal sheeting. Making the most of plastic’s versatile shaping potential, its elegantly flowing, curved surfaces define the aesthetics of plastic. Plastic was responsible for more than just its good looks, though - unlike vacuum cleaners constructed of sheet metal, whose machine parts had to be inserted in predetermined order, the MC-1000’s body was made of left and right pieces that simply screwed into place. Productivity was greatly increased as a result of this method, made possible by its pioneering use of plastic. This elegant, streamlined vacuum cleaner won awards, made vacuuming easier than ever before, and ushered in the new plastic era. The first plastic-bodied vacuum cleaner, its unique front wheel gave it effortless manoeuvrability, making vacuuming less stressful than ever before. This bold, modern product heralded the era of plastic and set a record for vacuum cleaner production, with an astonishing 630,000 units manufactured. Designer: Panasonic circa 1965 No Tags

Not Just 3D Goggles Posted: 24 Apr 2009 12:01 AM PDT Do these look familiar to you? These goggles? These… 3D goggles? To my, they look like the “Awesome” 3D Environment games they used to have at the state fair. It was sooo 3D! Almost like real life! These are not a game. They are heavy, so do not touch them. This is REAL real life. These are a medical instrument for elderly people. The “ForeSeeHome” by designer Eitan Shariff of I2D: not to be having fun with. Believe what you see. This instrument is for older folks who want to home- and self-monitor their Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) condition. According to Eitan, “The fundamental challenge was to design an intuitive "plug and use" experience for a sophisticated medical device.” Here it is: I gotta come clean. It’s not a 3D gaming device. I’m sorry I tricked you! The ForeSeeHome is made for scanning your eyes. It’s just like those machines you might have seen in the eye doctor office. The machine “runs a visual field test where visual stimuli are presented to the user and based on his or her responses the system analyzes the results and diagnoses the clinical condition.” Complicated stuff! But eyes are very important - keep a nose on them! Designer: Eitan Shariff of I2D No Tags

Cooking Is All About The Flavors Posted: 24 Apr 2009 12:00 AM PDT Sous-vide is a method of cooking that retains the strong flavors of the ingredients by heating them for an extended period of time at relatively low temperatures. The flip side is that it needs to be performed under carefully controlled conditions to avoid botulism poisoning. Here is a look at a sophisticated iteration of this cooker that promises to maintain the intense flavors and cook some very tender meat. Those weary of the clean-up process of this home-version need not bother coz the mess is contained in the plastic bags and since all the parts that touch food (except stainless steel probe) are disposable, hygienic conditions are maintained. The design of the cooker features expanding reservoirs and the multiple disposable marinade pods allow for flavor experimentation and customization. This is how Ben has explained the cooking process: 1. Prep food 2. Vacuum Seal the meat 3. Attach probe and insert marinade, the probe tracks the temperature of the meat during cooking and makes adjustments to the temperature of the water. 4. Configure each thermal probe by selecting the meat thickness and type and the cooker sets the time for the user based on their inputs. 5. The food cooks for about 24 hours 6. When the food is done cooking the user then freezes the meat and thaws the meat when the user is ready to eat the food. Designer: Benjamin Greene No Tags

Join The Social Posted: 23 Apr 2009 09:51 AM PDT Are you all in the social networking mainstream? Lets not forget about Yanko Design. Join our Vimeo channel, Facebook page, and Twitter to stay current on all things YD. Our Networks: Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter No Tags

Project M Posted: 23 Apr 2009 08:14 AM PDT The long awaited Stile Bertone Mantide Project M supercar made its debut yesterday at the Shanghai Autoshow. The showstopper designed by famed Pininfarina designer Jason Castriota is a sleek, uber futuristic outlook on bespoke automotive engineering. Underneath the hood lies a Corvette ZR1 which if you have ever heard before, befittingly goes well with the aggressive sculpted front and rear. The carbon fiber body enables the ZR1 engine to push the relatively lightweight supercar 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds topping out at 217 mph. Much more information to be had at their site including a video. Com’on, you know you wanna hear what it sounds like. Designer: Jason Castriota No Tags

Zero Boundaries Design Competition Posted: 23 Apr 2009 08:12 AM PDT ZINK Imaging is sponsoring the first annual Zero Boundaries™ design competition to challenge established design firms, emerging designers, and students of design to imagine new and innovative solutions that enable and enhance printing with the ZINK™ Technology (inkless printing). Cash prizes and judging panel from Frog Design, MIT, Idealab, Engadget, Gizmodo and more! Hit the link for official contest rules! Contest: ZINK Zero Boundaries Design Competition No Tags

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