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• All In One Loo With A Reason
• Smart Dispenser
• Yakima QuickBack is Bike Rack Easy
• Not a Stool, Not a Chair
• Make Your Time
• Less Emissions than a Narwhal

All In One Loo With A Reason Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:23 AM PST The Home Core concept integrates the toilet bowl, sink, mirror and a vanity table into one. However, this is not the central theme for this all-in-one-loo. There is a water storage tank right below the sink, where you can choose to store the currently used water or allow it to drain off. (The stored water is meant for flushing the pot) Also, the water pressure from the tap can be moderated to four different levels, giving you the satisfaction of conserving some resource. Designer: Dang Jingwei

Smart Dispenser Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:16 AM PST Very basic and minimum, that's the Eco-pump Refill Dispenser for you. It's just an outer shell, with a nozzle and pipe that can fit over refill pouches directly. So this means you don't have to spill the refill pouch contents into a bottle…you know the drill. Result? Minimal wastage, once you're through with the refill pouch, screw in another. Just for an added effect, the pump has tiny Braille engravings so that shampoo and soap bottles can be differentiated, even with shampoo suds in your eyes. Designers: Bang Ki Ryoul & Junga Kim

Yakima QuickBack is Bike Rack Easy Posted: 20 Jan 2010 02:43 AM PST James Owen is well known around these parts for his stunning cat scratching post so when I found out he designed something as utilitarian as a trunk mounted bike rack for Yakima, my cat ears perked up. I’m not an avid bicycler but as the owner of a smaller car, a removable portable rack is perfect to getting me to and from trails around Los Angeles. Hit the jump for my review of the Yakima QuickBack. The QuickBack is the fastest installing truck mounted bike rack. Other racks require tugging on 8, sometimes 12 straps to securely mount. The QuickBack has 6, each clearly labeled top, bottom, and sides. The straps lock in place via metal clamps and Yakima was smart enough to include strap gatherers to keep extra cabling neat and tidy. Hooks at the end of each cable “hook” into the joints and seams around the trunk and that’s pretty much the installation. There’s also a modified attachment for glass trunk or gate mounts. The c-shape design is a departure from most other trunk mounted racks which are u-shaped or l-shaped. The overall aesthetic is cleaner without sacrificing stability. Any part that makes contact with the vehicle is covered in thickly padded non-slip rubber. The shape also facilitates the adjustable arm which effortlessly swings with the simple turn of a knob. When not in use, you can collapse the entire arm and at its full extension – holds 3 full size bikes. The design also seems to distribute weight evenly and one feature I LOVE is what Yakima calls SwitchBlade which eliminates bike-to-bike contact and swing. I tested the QuickBack on several vehicles and it performed admirably on all but I did find an issue. I have to preface by saying this problem only appeared when mounted on a Toyota Prius and Yakima doesn’t say it’s compatible with the eco-friendly hatchback. It seems when the rack is fully loaded and used throughout the day, the metal clamps holding the straps taught would slightly slipped. It was never enough to cause a major catastrophe but still, I couldn’t help but constantly re-adjust the straps before every trip. Again, this issue didn’t come up on a Subaru Forester or Honda Accord. If you really want to be sure, Yakima’s site has a great tool that tells you if the QuickBack will fit your vehicle. I am thoroughly satisfied with my QuickBack. I can’t always leave it mounted on my car so I love how easy and fast it is to put away. I also love that it only takes one person to do it. To James’ credit – I might even say it makes the rear end of my car sexy. I admit, at one point I left it on with no bikes just because it made my Prius “tougher” but perhaps the best compliment I could give to the QuickBack is that it’s so easy to use, I’ve been riding a lot more than usual. What we loved: Easy to install, easy to uninstall Clean and compact Holds 3 full size bikes Swing arm is easy to adjust and folds down Only 6 straps to contend with Extremely durable, high-grade construction No rattling when driving Clearly labeled straps with organizers Integrated bottle opener What could be improved: Compatibility with more vehicles A bit expensive at $199 Designer: James Owen (Buy it here)

Not a Stool, Not a Chair Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:10 AM PST A young Italian designer by the name of stefanO soavE (with those capital letters) has made a place to sit for the ages. It’s not a chair, it’s not a stool. It’s what soavE calls an ischiatic sit with 3 legs. It’s the bones. A support for the body 70cm from the floor. For the rest. An oddity. The actual title is “NONO’” with that extra little apostrophe. It’s light, dynamic, and sure to be unique in any number of situations. And if you’d like to have a bunch, the NONO’ is stackable too. What do you think, is this chair what you’d consider perfect for your veranda? Do you think you’d put a stack of these around your table? YESYES’! Designer: stefanO soavE

Make Your Time Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:10 AM PST I just hate to make the title of the post so similar to the title of the design it’s about, but this is the internet, and it’s only my most sacred duty to continue one of our most essential moments in history: All Your Base Are Belong To Us. That said, look at this watch. It’s called “Lock Your Time.” It’s made as a metaphor for the perfect moment. One you wish you could lock down forever. The lock portion of the watch is the hours, the outer rim is the minutes. Metal! Runs nice like a normal analog watch. Needs a battery though, this one doesn’t run on steam or magic. Three different styles, all nice and clean. Designer: Andy Kurovets

Less Emissions than a Narwhal Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:01 AM PST It’s true! Even narwhals let some gas go once in a while. This boat we’re about to talk about has zero! When the beans don’t go in one end, the beans don’t come out the other! It’s called “ZEMBO” because it is a zero emissions boat. How does it get around then, you might ask? It’s got a wave generator! And a fuel cell, too. I’m totally pumped up about the wave generator though, most of all. 12 m of pure silvery loveliness. It’s a motor boat made to fit right in with the rest of the premium daycruisers. Lightweight construction of recyclable Aluminum, Monohull has fabulous gliding capabilities and makes for an easy chunk to propel. Fuel cell in combination with a wave generator take care of movement, the ZEMBO with them is able to reach top speeds of 35 knots (65km/h) with an action radius of 200 seamiles (370 km.) The interior space is basically unique as well – one giant central cabin set down and middle with big cutouts and window areas. Fo’ ridin, sucka! Designer: Simon Gorski

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