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• Ten Futuristic Computer Concepts
• 13 Pieces of Wood and 2 Bits of Rope
• The Up and Down Lamp
• I’m Moving…

Ten Futuristic Computer Concepts Posted: 07 Aug 2009 06:07 AM PDT Apparently when it was suggested to build a Home Computer, the trade analysts predicted that there would be a demand for only 2 PCs a year. Times have flown and look where we are now! In a family of four with modest means, we own 2 desktops and 2 Laptops! The point is, we have seen many creative concepts in laptops and PCs on YD over the years. Agreed many are farfetched, but dreaming big is a part of the creative process. Here is a look at Ten Futuristic Computer Concepts that we hope get realized. 10) MacBook Touch by Tommaso Gecchelin Highlights: flexibility in form-factor via iSpine technology, flexible OLED screen, and Magic Dock that externalize ports to keep the appearance clean. 9) HP LiM (Less is More) Concept by Jeffrey S. Engelhardt Highlights: use of Bamboo fabric across the aluminum frame of the PC, 19″ transparent touch OLED screen along with a wireless keyboard, virtual trackpad. 8 ) Evolve Modular CPU by Vas Obeyesekere of Point Innovation Highlights: transforms between mobile and home computing configurations and can expand or contract its module based components to meet any user's needs. 7) Mac Folder by Tryi Yeh Highlights: a re-worked User Interface that resembles the iPod Touch or iPhones', super-slim multi-touch screen. 6) Dual Screen Computer by Yong-Seong Kim Highlights: a large slot behind the LCD display that can accommodate the notebook thus allowing you to use it as a desktop, notebook's screen transforms into a second display in portrait mode. 5) Canvas by Kyle Cherry Highlights: designed for those in the creative arts fields, offers a wide are for workspace. 4) The Napkin PC by Avery Holleman Highlights: Uses e-ink and RF technology, designed for group collaborations, has pens like modules that transmit info to the base station PC, processed info is displayed on the napkin which is actually e-ink paper. 3) Book Laptop by Kyle Bean Highlights: it showcases the trend that we have become so dependent on technology and the virtual world, that we have forgotten about the REAL one that we live in. 2) B-membrane by Won-Seok Lee Highlights: built-in projector that removes the need for a separate monitor, a membrane keyboard that appears when needed, integrated optical drive, projector can beam ambient lights. 1) Sony Vaio Zoom Notebook Concept by Eno Setiawan Highlights: thin glass form factor, touchscreen holographic technology, screen is completely transparent and the keyboard goes opaque when switched off.

13 Pieces of Wood and 2 Bits of Rope Posted: 07 Aug 2009 12:02 AM PDT What do the ingredients in the title make? A table! At least in Aïssa Logerot’s world they do. I might be mistaken on the number of bits of wood, but the equation remains the same: a completely enjoyable build-it-yourself table made from simple, visible parts. Lots of people get down on IKEA for creating low-quality, oversimplified designs, but I say no! The best part is being able to build it yourself, and easily! Logerot’s on this same tip. But let’s not tie Logerot to tightly with IKEA now, because this is no Swiss, miss! This is a French work of design, straight out of Paris. With the cord ye shall tie the table down, and with the cord thou shalt be able to adjust the table with time. Yes, the table sits in a non-fixed state. The table can be lengthened and extended, tightened and shortened. This kit folds flat, and oh did I mention you can make it into a shelf, a stool, and a seat besides? Same pieces! Kinda like Lincoln Logs or K’NEX or Legos, ey? Designer: Aïssa Logerot

The Up and Down Lamp Posted: 07 Aug 2009 12:01 AM PDT Lumix is a lamp that shines either up, down, or up and down. That’s it! I mean there are other details that you might want, like, where can I buy one, but basically the smart idea’s in the pudding! A block in the middle of the lamp and two bulbs. This is precisely what me, a night-working fellow, needs in the apartment. Lemme go ahead and halte you doubters out there by saying this: when I say I want a product, when Chris Burns gets all up and hands-in-the-air crazy about a product, that means I definitely love it. That means, in the case of most cases on Yanko, I hope it makes it to the production line. In this case, yes, I can see this baby shining bright beside my bright red loveseat. The top cover you see there is any one of several kinds of textiles you can cover the metal ring with, as the light shining upward is meant to be a soft, room covering light. The bottom shade is made of off-white cotton in order to direct the light downward “creating a warm, homogenous lighting. Lumix is designed to create a variety of lighting scenarios. The bipartite lumiscent shade holds two bulbs which can be lit individually. Using the shade sensor dimmers Lumix can be transformed from a torchiere to a reading lamp within seconds. Lovely. Designer: Oliver Schick

I’m Moving… Posted: 07 Aug 2009 12:00 AM PDT My kitchen, that is. Like, I want it here in the middle of my dining room; instead of a table….but Chris Burns says it will look funky by the deck. Long Tran wants me to place it aesthetically next to the bar in the living room (he's a designer you know). Takashi couldn't care a less about where I place it, as long as I cook him a decent meal! Well, a "Moving Kitchen" is possible, and quite a functional one at that. Small in size, it's got an induction cooking space, folded tables that double up as work-area plus plenty of room to store some kitchen essentials. Excellent for singles. Designer: Joongho Choi

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