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Ten Creative and Unique Apple Concepts Posted: 13 May 2009 12:27 AM PDT Instant Apple fame can be got by simply prefixing your design with an "i"; true? FALSE! It takes a lot more grit, determination, sweat and blood; and we can judge that by viewing the efforts of the following concepts. No matter how appealing and industrious they are, the truth is Apple wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. Here's a look at Ten Creative and Unique Apple Concept Designs that won't come alive; EVER! 10) LMacTouch by Mayyen Chan The LMacTouch gloats on a touch screen that is adjustable and nifty green features. It is ergonomically designed to be flexible for comfort of the user. The green factor comes in via the option to use solar energy as a power source. Something we never find in Apple designs. 9) iRing by Victor Soto The iRing syncs with the iPod or iPhone via Bluetooth giving you total control over your Apple media devices. It features a bright OLED status display with touch-sensitive function strip, and a rechargeable battery life of up to 2 days. Despite these neat features, I don't expect it to replace your wedding rings! 8 ) iLight by Miyoshimasato If gadgets aren't symbolic enough, let's add some peripherals to the game! Let's add a torch, yup the one that lights up and does away with the darkness! OMG! An Apple Torch…Seriously? How many of you will fall for that! However, its "recharges via USB" is so typically Apple! 7) Sony Apple Remote by Jason Roebuck Mother of oxymoron! It's a SONY but in a sinful Apple iteration! Remote control be damned and so with the features, I don't see either of the companies coming up with this obvious design! 6) iView by Nuno Teixeira Do we see this coming alive even though we lust for it? 100% NO! Too bad that we won't get to enjoy the giant curved screen upfront or the mini screen at the back; two webcams (front and back), all a waste! Many things maketh a Mac, we wish this was one of them! 5) iShow by Moti Barzilay iShow is a portable projector designed for Apple's line of iPods, iPhones, and MacBooks. The clam inspired body turns on when you pull the two discs apart to expose a pico projector and ports. As a peripheral something like this will do well, but only if Apple would listen to us. 4) iSpine by Tommaso Gecchelin You guys really appreciated this design and kudos to Tommaso for conceptualizing it. This concept has all the zing in it to make it the perfect-o lappie. When such ideas are showcased, one feels that there is so much more to be explored in this tech world and so little accomplished! Alas, Apple doesn't indulge in concepts to realizations. 3) Apple Mac Folder by Tryi Yeh Tryi Yeh attempts to give us a skinny MacBook with an awesome UI, which is similar to the iPod. Those who enjoyed MacBook Air will probably like this, but the question is, will Jobs go for something like this? 2) iSphere by Chris De Schryver The iSphere is here coz I'm 110% sure that we won't see something like this coming out of the Apple stables. It's bulky, gaudy and totally kitsch; three things that Job's design team doesn't believe in. 1) iWish by Mat Brady If PSP and iPhone got married and had babies, then iWish would be their first born! Since this match is never gonna happen, there is no point in wishful thinking dear Mat. However if a romance does blossom; a baby like this would be a step in the right direction. Even better that the PSP phone rumors we have been hearing about since ages. No Tags

This Skateboard is No Good Posted: 13 May 2009 12:01 AM PDT Folding a skateboard in half is ludicrous. Who Jin-Seok Hwang? Yes. What foolishness to make such a thing-but wait! This thang might actually work. Look, it’s got a folding mechanism that clicks secure when in use, one of the trucks is adjustable for when the board is in folded mode, and it looks mighty shiny! Notice anything under the board you’d find to fret about? I do. No more boardslides for you! But considering this skateboard as more of a getting-around board, then, then maybe it’s alright. Also the adjustable truck: more trick opportunities? Or less? Below: this board concept was sourced from the NG Boards website. They are a concept blog, like Yanko Design, but for skateboards exclusively. Below is their wacky manifesto. I suggest a full read! NG boards is a blog for skateboards with all original content produced by NYC designers - started in 2009 as a creative haven and outlet from the highly ordered corporate culture which they disguise for to pay the rent. Founded and run in Downtown Manhattan, the collaborating artists and designers have a range of background experience, ranging from automotive and product design and manufacturing to corporate branding and identity design. Some of the boards will be produced and others exist only as concepts, but the aim is to produce next level skateboards. NG means 'No Good' People are so quick to be critical over new creative ideas, they are so quick to call anything they don't understand 'stupid' 'lame' or 'No Good', so NG Boards beat the half-wit critics to the punch POW! Designer: Jin-Seok Hwang of NG Boards No Tags

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