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Wireless Stereo Speaker Docking Station Laughs at Physics!

Posted: 28 Oct 2008 09:35 AM CDT

What I love is wireless ghetto blasters. What I love is when they look really weird and awesome. And when they are waterproof, have rechargable batteries, and possibly even make use of solar power, wind power, of hydroelectricity; that is the most excellent. Oh also: iPod iPod iPod.

From the suave designer Victor Vetterlein:

YO is a rechargeable and wireless stereo speaker docking station for digital audio players. The system is portable, waterproof, and suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Inside the dock base are lithium-ion (rechargeable) batteries that are capable of powering the stereo system for hours when the unit is disconnected from a power source. The design intention is that a renewable energy source such as solar power, wind power, or hydroelectricity charges the battery packs when the stereo is not in use.

The speakers also contain lithium-ion batteries in their base, and recharge when placed in the stereo base portals. The batteries also provide high-density ballast enabling the speakers to stand upright when removed from the charging ports. The speaker enclosure is designed to amplify sound. The speakers are mounted in the rear of the speaker housing. Similar to a megaphone, the front portion of the speaker enclosure is extruded to increase and direct sound. Two removable rods are mounted between the stereo speakers to stabilize the stereo assembly and provide a lifting handle when the unit is transported.

Yes, please.

P.s. When I say the machine laughs at physics, I’m being facetious.

P.p.s. Victor Vetterlein loves oranges.

Designer: Victor Vetterlein

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An Encore For The Opus Design Winners

Posted: 28 Oct 2008 07:51 AM CDT

The winners of the Opus Design Award were announced recently and the entries might help solve a lot of our little nagging problems with eyewear. The gold prize went to Nick Jinkinson who designed around transition lenses that more completely transitioned in the sun. Runners up include foldout frames, built in lens cleaner, and what can only appear to be the Opti-Grab from the 1979 comedy The Jerk. Let’s hope none of them cause wearers to become permanently and irreversibly cross-eyed.

Opus Design Award

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Donut Power Strip

Posted: 28 Oct 2008 06:48 AM CDT

Wait, it’s not really a power strip if it’s a donut right? Ugh, what a conundrum! I digress. The Donut “Powerstrip” by Ramei Keum solves some of my biggest annoyances with most power strips today, namely not accommodating the huge power bricks that come with many of our electric appliances. Each outlet can spin inside its socket for the best fit. The donut shape also helps to keep cabling organized.

Designer: Ramei Keum

Ramei Keum

Wanna Eat Food off my Naked Body?

Posted: 28 Oct 2008 06:44 AM CDT

Bodylicious is inspired by Nyotaimori, a rather controversial Japanese tradition which consists of presenting Sushi on a naked woman, using her body as a tray. This was a highly appreciated act often experienced at luxurious parties and other social events. Conversely, when presenting Sushi (Sashimi) on the naked body of a man, it’s called Nantaimori. I’m not a huge fan of eating raw fish and I honestly can’t say eating it off a naked person is going to change that. Meh, to each his own.

Bodylicious transforms this concept into a plate. With both feminine and masculine designs; 3 pieces each made of ceramic. These body-plates are perfect for serving sushi, desserts, fruits and other culinary delights taking advantage of the smooth and curvaceous lines of the human body to create an elegant food arrangement.

The 6 designs formed by the 3 parts of the male and female body are available in white and black matte. The plates are sold individually and can be artistically combined with each another, say a hermaphrodite version.

Designer: Hiroshi Tsunoda

DesignCode, Hiroshi Tsunoda

Rotary Style Music Navigation

Posted: 28 Oct 2008 06:43 AM CDT

A small circle inside a pendant style MP3 player. You stick your finger thru the wheel key and spin it to control all audio functions from selecting modes to adjust volume. It’s the analogue version of Apple’s scroll wheel but this one somehow seems more charming. The entire pendant’s surface has an embedded LCD display that can change colors to match your outfit too!

Designer: Hansoon Jeong

Hansoon Jeong

Leave the Children at Home; this is Adult Business

Posted: 28 Oct 2008 02:37 AM CDT

Kids, you have to stay here: your father and I are going to the park to play on the adult playground …?! “Big Kidz” athletic environment is made for adults who want to get active in a stimulating playground setting. Equipped with slides, recycled rubber playing area, goal space, benches for snacks, and sports equipment that can be unlocked from below.

While I don’t completely buy into the idea that “adults” in this moment in history are going to be willing to play on a playground without their children, that doesn’t mean this piece isn’t slick for other reasons. I would have completely dug having this in my neighborhood or at my school while I was growing up; and you can take that to the bank.

Also, always: Be wary of any adult product that uses a Z where an S will do!

Designer: Marc Nardangeli

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Living in 129 Square Feet, Sovhus 4:12

Posted: 28 Oct 2008 02:30 AM CDT

The Sovhus 4:12 , measuring in at a tiny 129 square feet (12 square meters), is small in all dimensions. But its design power is undiminished by its tiny volume: the entire end of the cabin is a seamless glass door that hinges out, creating a space entirely open to the surrounding forest. We particularly enjoy the low ceiling height, which invites reclining. At the same time, the cabin is more of a piece of mobile furniture than anything. It was designed by Designed by Johan Leufstadius, who is/was also part of Movado Arkitekter (we can’t really figure out the relationship there).

As seen on the ever awesome Materialicious.

Designer: Johan Leufstadius