CYQL is a one-of-kind ottoman composed almost entirely of recycled bicycle inner tubes. Kinda like a rubber-band ball, each ottoman is wrapped in tubes of different sizes, textures, colors, and prints, giving each an individual character and unique history! The rubber itself is ideal for reusing not only because of it’s inability to disintegrate back into the environment, but because of its material qualities of being stain/water-proof, elastic, and patina over time. Designer: DesignLabo
The Portable Freenter has the potential to be a game-changer in the world of wallpapers. Imagine using a device that directly prints your desired wallpaper pattern onto the wall. You get the liberty of choosing different kinds of fonts and also draw a picture and put texts, colors or sizes of your choice. You can input the selections via a pen or through a keyboard. Get creative, people! Designers: Kim Kwang-hyun, Roh Ga-young, Kim Su-hyun & Shin Jun-won - Yanko Design Timeless Designs -
Union Wallet combines the elegance and warmth of wood and versatility of elastomer, a slim wallet that you can carry conveniently. This wallet serves its purpose smartly and age gracefully as time goes by, can you say the same with your current wallet? It holds your cash, cards, coins, keys, and other small slim items comfortably, fitted with an aluminum plate inside the wood face to protect your RF activated cards. However if you wanted to carry a bunch of cards, this wallet wouldn’t be enough
MKS-1 SLS Multifunctional Space Launch System, just like its name suggests, it can be used to launch wide variety space rockets. You probably can guess the designer behind this project, yes, the one and only, our friend, Oscar Viñals. You can read his explanations about his latest project below: Currently/Today, the only way that we know to launch Vehicles or “payload” into Space or at Low earth orbit (suborbital), is using a Rocket which takes off from land place and reaches the pr
Love this GIF-TY polaroid camera for capturing ‘movements’ and making them tangible. This unique camera allows you to print out short flipbook animations, so that you can physically keep the memories of precious moments alive in a fun way. GIF-TY’s Animations can be physically edited, and clipped on a separately designed module. Nametags can be attached to those clips just like old videotapes. Technologically: GIF-TY is a combination of a burst-shot camera, and a ‘Zero-I
These perplexing time apps were created for the much-raved about I’m Watch smartwatch, and transform the basic resting face of the device into the time-telling puzzle of your choice. No ticking hands, no big numbers… hit the jump to see if you can figure out each without reading how to decipher them! Tritime – uses twelve color triangles to represent hours and twelve smaller triangles to represent 5 minute sections. Timenine – hours are shown in big color numbers while minutes
In an environment where stress runs high, a smiling face that knows your name can make all the difference. Thanks to RFID recognition, registered Flypass users are greeted by an Avatar that already has their identification and payment information. The included RFID baggage tags are matched with either an included RFID Flypass or government issued RFID Passport or license. Fly through airport check-in with Flypass. Designer : Austin Blough Flypass : Auto Baggage Check-In System by Aus
Are you bored with your conventional treadmill? Perhaps this industrial designer can feel you, he has come up with Smart Treadmill Voyager concept, an interactive way to enjoy your walking or running exercise from home. Equipped with high-tech device, you can use the screen to increase your adrenaline or make you feel more relaxed. You can even compete with your other friends using the sports mode, or enjoy game mode if you are into games. This treadmill encourages you to have a healthy lifesty
Nivach concept electric motorbike has been designed with intention to develop a new eco-friendly electric vehicle with replaceable power supply. This motorbike features bold design language inspired by street fighters, racing bikes and American muscle cars from 60’s, and still this motorbike looks futuristic and unique, but recognizable. The main goal of this project is to come up with a concept vehicle that features replaceable batteries, it will certainly reduce the cost of production and rep
Life Triangle is a life raft featuring a multi-directional triangular shape so that it doesn’t capsize easily. Apparently the triangular structure prevents the raft from turning over, a fear often associated with smaller rafts. The boat involves automatic inflation and features a movable signal light containing GPS technology. Anything that keeps you safe on the high seas has my vote! Life Triangle is a 2012 red dot award: design concept winner. Designers: Prof. Shi Yuanwu, Hu Sumei & Wu C
From keeping record of the sun’s rotations around the earth to the face of a clock, we have always used circles to track time…. but why are our calendars square?! The Round Method is an annual calendar that begs this very question. Its circular structure corresponds to the year more sensibly than conventional calendars and with its all-encompassing visual nature, its perfect for long-term goal setting. Get it here in a digital version you can print. See how it works —> Pla
LedMax LED Curing Light design features appealing aesthetics with exceptional performance. The ergonomic body is compact and the handle is comfortable to grip, it’s one of thinnest curing devices available in the market. There are 2 detachable stands that offer the user easy to use device. There are 2 different models: cordless and corded version, this flexibility allows LeMax to be charged on its charging stand and can be placed on outer stand when in use. Dentists use this device for polymeri
