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- Behind The Scenes With Philips X810
- Hang Me On A Stylish Hanger
- Fork, Spoon… Cheese-grater?
- Transparent Barista Paradise
- Have Fins, Will Swim
- Hi-Res LED Pendant Lamp
- The Oven Re-constructed
| Behind The Scenes With Philips X810 Posted: 25 Jun 2009 03:19 AM PDT Ardent fans know that YD rarely covers real-live phones and lets the tech sites do the honors. On the rare occasions that we do cover them, it's coz we try and bring out a different angle to the phone, like the design angle. I had the opportunity to interact with the Philips X810 designer Trent Stoddard and understand his sensibilities in designing this phone. The task at hand was to design a phone for the Chinese market, for a user who needed a large range of functions (like handwriting recognition) plus reflect luxury and individuality. Relying on his trademark straightforward and honest design approach, Trent employed contrasting materials like stainless steel and rubber to scrounge out a "minimal yet iconic" design. Inspiration is an integral part of design and Trent was inspired by bars of gold and silver and even organic elements like waves and sand dunes. Apparently the wave form at the answer keys acts to protect the screen when the phone is placed face-down. The detailing on the phone was inspired by fashion accessories like the buckles on handbags and shoes. I know the techie in you wants to know the specs, so feast on it here. BTW, care to tell me what inspires you designers when you sit on the drawing board? Leave me your comments; I'm sure they will inspire all of us! Designer: Trent Stoddard for Philips
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| Posted: 25 Jun 2009 01:36 AM PDT The only variations I have seen on a hanger so far are the wood, plastic and metal ones. Oh not to forget the kiddies’ delights that fleece us in the name of branding. The hotel variety that comes with clips ensures that you don't snitch any, but basically there's little innovation done in the hanger-world. That's till you get a load of the Stylish Hangers by Iota Designs. They look pretty and compliment those expensive suits that you own. USP is the expandable orange rubber ring, which is designed to create stability and the use of superior quality raw material. Designer: Gordon Yeh for Iota Design
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| Posted: 25 Jun 2009 12:10 AM PDT We get some weird submissions here at Yanko, that’s for sure. What say you is the greatest combination of two tools in the history of humankind? The spork, of course! And here’s what might be the next step in human evolution. Not only is this tool, the “Implement Six,” a fork, not only is it a spoon… it’s a cheese grater. It can grate your cheese and you can eat it too! Just what I need for camping. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. When I am camping and happen upon the rare and elusive cheesebearing tree, I’ve always gotta eat hunks of cheese whole! But now, all that is over. Now, I’ve got just the tool to make my life all that much easier! And it’s for righties and lefties, too! Also pictured is an earlier iteration with no spoonfork spork hand. Clearly it is seriously inferior. Designer: Scott Graham
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| Posted: 25 Jun 2009 12:01 AM PDT Presenting “The Art of Expresso” - a dream station for all those that serve that morning, afternoon, and nightly cup o joe. Expresso machines have always been quite large, and at most / all of the coffee places I’ve ever been at, it’s difficult or impossible to see what’s going on behind the counter. It takes a special person to be a good caffeine server, one that takes pride in how they mix. Now they can have that stage they’ve always been dreaming of. All of the components of the machines are hidden below (with what I assume is easy access if need be, for repairs, ect.) What lies above are all the levers you need to expel the liquids you love, along with the grinders and tamps. The legs holding up the heads contain the tubes that bring the wake-up juice. Sip Un2 The Joy Fantastic! Designer: Loc Trinh
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| Posted: 25 Jun 2009 12:00 AM PDT Amphibian was developed as an aid for lifeguards (and Baywatch beauties) patrolling the beaches. Comprising of beach shoes and extendable fin modules, the set is meant to help the rescue worker swim up faster towards the victim. On land and in shallow waters, the fins don't act as a hindrance like the conventional flippers, coz it has a unique retractable system that allows you to keep the modules retracted till you reach the waters. On the way back, after the rescue, a simple jab of the toes on the seabed, retracts the modules once again. Here are some notes from the designer: - Carbon fiber blades provide increased propulsion over current rubber fins. Designer: Edward Shelton
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| Posted: 24 Jun 2009 11:47 AM PDT Light 4 is an exploratory exercise in trying to understand the iconic nature of objects through their form. Christian Harrup wanted the design to be unique, functional, and memorable. The main structure of this pendant lamp is made of injection moulded polycarbonate and uses high resolution LED's or linear fluorescents concealed behind a polycarbonate lens. Simple and totally feasible. The shape lends well to a fashion studio thanks to the inherent “hanger” form. Designer: Christian Harrup
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| Posted: 24 Jun 2009 11:45 AM PDT There’s been a trend to separate ovens and cooktop surfaces but Ciprian Frunzeanu thinks that’s the wrong way to go. For maximum space and energy efficiency, he presents the Oven Re-Constructed. The cooktop surface is made of a series of plates. You cook on them like any other induction surface but they can also be arranged into a cube to form an oven. Snazzy. Designer: Ciprian Frunzeanu
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