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Pocket Projector Turns Mobile Into Remote

Posted: 21 May 2009 03:16 AM PDT

Nokia Pulse Projector is a project aimed at expanding the mobile communication experience and finding new ways to interact. It's a device that has been designed to expand and strengthen mobile applications while working in conjunction with mobile phones. It combines a LED-projector and a NXT-speaker with Dolby sound processing in to a solid multimedia device. Using the accompanying Pulse software and Bluetooth, one can convert a mobile phone into an interactive remote that controls this unique multimedia player.

The Nokia Pulse relies on DLP Technology for high quality imagery when using the projector. Native resolution of 1280×768 and 1500:1 contrast ratio pimps out crisp image quality, with picture sizes ranging from 15 inches diagonally all the way up to 60 inches at 7.87 feet. It even sports LED light technology with 1000 lumens of brightness plus 16.7 million colors.

Designer: Miika Mahonen

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Travel Bag-buggy

Posted: 21 May 2009 12:44 AM PDT

I'm a veteran when it comes to traveling with kids and I know the nightmarish times I went through every time I ventured out. Cranky, jet lagged babies + luggage management is horrid combo. Try pushing a buggy and pulling your trolley bag at the same time! Dreadful! Good folks at Castiglione Morelli have an ingenious idea with their Samsonite Convertible Trolley Stroller Bag. A specialized compartment holds in a folded fabric, which when pulled out, stretches over the pull-out metallic frame; thus resulting in a child seat. Very Convenient.

Designer: Castiglione Morelli Design

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Flaming Auto Daydream

Posted: 21 May 2009 12:01 AM PDT

Bora Kim uses my favorite first step to create this automobile from the heavens: sketching. Take a look below to see Kim’s amazing illustration skills. This auto is inspired by the light that enters a room through an open door. From Kim’s mind: “darkness and desire, eternal sunshine, the road to realization, and collision of senses.” What kind of mystical nightride could this possibly be?

Behold the “Burning Freedom.” The outer shell is made of transparent and semi-transparent pieces. Each piece is plain white while at rest, a plethora of colors when utilized or shined upon by passing lights.

Kim’s motto is “true freedom comes from within.”

Designer: Bora Kim

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Why Sprinkles Don’t Have Earth-Shattering Designs

Posted: 21 May 2009 12:00 AM PDT

Although some folks really swear by their green thumbs, most of the population tends to their gardens for formality sakes. This is probably why we don't see many concepts for the gardening community on YD. To rectify the situation, allow me to introduce the Water Wheel Lawn Sprinkler System. What's cool about this rolling lawn sprinkler is that it harnesses the power of water pressure to propel itself forth on the garden hose (which it uses as a track) and get about the business of watering your garden.

Once you lay out the hose around the garden, this wheely rolls over it and sprinkles your precious greens with thirst-quenching water.

As Matty confesses, "In this project I attempted to break free from the average idea of a sprinkler."

Designer: Matthew Wyatt Martin