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- Fresh Orange Juice Anyone?
- Time Your Light
- The Power Of White
- Sightstick for the Blind
- Ancient Mayan Suspended Lighting Fixture
| Posted: 31 Jul 2009 04:12 AM PDT You will agree with me, when I say that a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice tastes better than the packaged one. Altho I do understand that we get lazy to do manual stuff! However, take a look at the Zest; a practical solution for an everyday squeeze. It's not an electrical one, but the use of a wooden lid (which also doubles up as cutting board) for covering the juicer when not in use, is clever. Designer: Pierre Schwenke
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| Posted: 31 Jul 2009 03:53 AM PDT Timer To Light is this really cute LED light concept that is based on mechanical energy. Rotate the timer base to crank up the mechanism inside, and as it slowly unwinds, the stored energy powers the lamp. I can foresee it becoming a hit with people who adore lighting candles, coz this seems to have a similar ambient effect. It would be safer and economical too. Awesome colors too! Designer: Jasper Hou
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| Posted: 31 Jul 2009 12:01 AM PDT I want a car that's sporty yet contemporary; elegant yet extravagant, chic yet rugged. I think I want the White Vapor; but then again maybe not. The front fender reminds me of my husband's old shaver, but Oliver says he's rounded it to prevent pedestrians from injuries. Point noted Mr. May. Following a "puristic sports car layout" expect no doors or roof and a twin cockpit. The choice of a right or left steering wheel setting is possible, making it suitable for US and European roads. The car tires appear to be slim silhouetted due to a "shorter sidewall height, a larger wheel diameter and a fine line between the rim and the tire's carcass." The chassis is constructed out of lightweight aluminum and carbon to keep the car light and fuel efficient. Suitable to be equipped with "in-wheel drive" for each tire, the car design touts the eco-friendly tag by including hybrid/fuel cell propulsion to guarantee zero emissions. Designer: Oliver May
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| Posted: 31 Jul 2009 12:01 AM PDT This is no mere cane, all ye adventurers, this is a stick to make the blind see! Utilizing GPS technology, the “Visionplus” interacts with the user through audio and tactile means through the stick. Working with RFID Tag technology, the stick bookmarks specific locations and provides the user critical information. Visionplus is one-hand controlled, improved over its predecessors in mobility, usability, and safety. Sight not guaranteed! This is VERY similar to the Geo-tagging stick I wrote about on Yanko some weeks ago; the big difference is that this one’s for the sightless. The Visionplus has walking mode and vehicle mode, sound and vibration notifications, adjustable grips and sticks. The Visionplus also uses brail for the hearing impaired! I… kinda want one for myself. Seems kinda useful. Designer: Cenk Aytekin
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| Ancient Mayan Suspended Lighting Fixture Posted: 31 Jul 2009 12:01 AM PDT That’s no artifact you’ve got your eyes fixed on there, that’s a genuine Studio Italia Design lighting fixture! Channeling the fantastic design sense of these elder-peoples Southern-Americans, Studio Italia takes this suspended light fixture and creates a geometric honeycomb shape made with a lacquered metal frame. I wonder what you think of such channelling : are you foe or are you against? There’s no denying that this particular fixture is a nice work of design. Loads of people will buy it and hang it in their house for many good years chillin in light into the future. What I’d like to know is: all you Mayan descendants out there, how does this jingle your jangle? I’m thinking about those groups of people who celebrate the ancient tribes of Mayans. If they hang this in their home amongst other celebratory wall decorations, colors, framed works, does it look like it belongs? Or does it look like it’s totally out of place, reaching for what it’s not? Or does it belong only in homes that otherwise have little or nothing to do with the stair-stepping culture? Olmec? What wha what would you do? Designer: Studio Italia Design
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