Archive for November, 2008
Best of November 2008
By yanko at 28 November, 2008, 10:51 pm
Every month we take a look around and select some of the most interesting designs that was showcased here. Below you’ll find the most popular designs we’ve tracked over the last 30 days - an overview of designs you shouldn’t have missed in November 2008. 15) LMacTouch by Mayyen Chan. Permalink Hits: 8002 14) Calculating Chalkboard Lamp by Mingyu Jeung. Permalink Hits: 8109 13) Insulin Pump by Jiri Bukvald. Permalink Hits: 8405 12) Glass Phone by Mac Funamizu. Permalink Hits: 9250 11) Cycle Life Watch by Andy Kurovets. Permalink Hits: 9823 10) Daybed by Manuelsaez. Permalink Hits: 9877 9) Peugeot Touch by Enache Florin. Pemalink Hits: 10006 8 ) Scarab by David Goncalves. Permalink Hits: 11338 7) Drop Light by Doosan Baek. Permalink Hits: 11693 6) Fireworks Car Locator by Mac Finamizu. Permalink Hits: 11841 5) Tea Bag Coffin by Jonas Trampedach. Permalink Hits: 12158 4) Solar Vertical Lamp by Yoon-Hui & Eun-Kyung Kim. Permalink Hits: 15138 3) Ocean Rescue by Seol-Hee Sohn, Seung-Hyun Yoon & Cheol-Yeon Cho. Permalink Hits: 19185 2) Febot Recharges Batteries by Ji-yun Kim, Soon-young Yang & Hwan-ju Jeon. Permalink Hits: 27769 1) CupSpeakers by Dmitry Zagga. Permalink Hits: 43085 No Tags
Read More >>Bulb is in the Heart .. of d:light
By yanko at 28 November, 2008, 7:01 pm
Did you know you’re not supposed to put your light-bulbs in the trash? Don’t pitch ‘em! Put them in the “d:light.” Designer Tim Edgeler presents. A new solution (maybe) to the light-bulb problem with his product, the “d:light.” It acts as both a lamp and a method for mailing the dead bulb to the correct disposal place. And of course, it’s constructed of “green” materials. The d:light is not only a product, but a related infrastructure which has been designed in conjunction with the product. The final design was created by utilizing precise design techniques [and] eco-materials. With [these elements] is an inherently “green” product, [that] retains full practicality and functionality, adopting a subtle, fundamental beauty. The d:light fulfills 3 main product functions by acting as light bulb packaging, a light-shade for when the bulb is in use, and the vehicle for return when the bulb has reached the end of its functional life. The d:light not only acts as a practical product but also helps socially aware consumers reduce their waste footprint. For that non-LED-using portion of the population, of course. Any fair assessment on this project would have to dismiss the fact that there are better and more efficient ways to light a room than light bulbs, correct? Or is there a reason why this protector of the light-bulb age should be mass produced the save the world? Designer: Tim Edgeler Tim Edgeler
Read More >>Full Sense Entertainment in Surround Smell
By yanko at 28 November, 2008, 5:38 pm
You have the surround sound, the widescreen, the high definition. Your choice of lights, screen, sound. The next step is, and has been for a long time, quite obvious. Smells! As virtual reality continues to become a more and more realistic situation, designer David Sweeney allows our nose to enter another false reality: the smell jungle. Here’s surround smell; here’s the “Olfactory Display.” Designer David Sweeney sets the nose game on its… self? These devices harness the fact that smells evoke memories and can alter the way we think. They notify us of important information, but in a non-intrusive & subconscious manner. This provides an alternative to receiving all our daily information through our eyes and ears, instead routing some of it down an olfactory channel. By autonomously observing our environment and our interaction with information sources, a Quale diffuser learns to associate a unique blend of smell with a specific event. The device can then trigger reminders or particular physiological states by replaying these smells at relevant times throughout the day. This device is to the nose, what a loudspeaker is to the ears. Both are be infinitely configurable and can display information across a wide spectrum. The diffuser has a collection of 16 crafted scents, each distinctive yet novel. The oils are accurately blended by passing them through piezoelectric micro-pumps onto a piezo diffuser. The resulting mix is broadcast into the room by a fan. The device creates a constantly adapting smellscape. Some elements of the scent convey information while others complement these by evoking awareness beyond the task in hand. Smells for this project were designed by Sissel Tolaas at the IFF re_search Lab in Berlin. These devices sit about the room and release real scent throughout the room. Bad? This device is wide open to sabotage, of course: people could plant poisonous gas in it! But then again, they could do the same thing to perfume bottles and the like, no worries there. Aside from that, who can argue with this smelly bit of excessive entertainment? Or is it beyond even that? Unstated uses for the mentally unstable? How about the elderly, or those who need things like [humidifiers] on a regular basis? Designer: David Sweeney No Tags
Read More >>Clean Air in a Windowed World
By yanko at 27 November, 2008, 4:44 pm
‘Window’ is an air purifier that looks like an actual window. We’re used to looking out a window to gauge our environment but this purifier does the opposite. A transparent LCD becomes dark if it senses the air quality in your home falling dramatically. To turn on the purifier, “slide open” the window to begin the cleaning process. As for the flying paper fish, I have no idea what that is but it seems to show up in a lot of Asian concepts. Designer: Jae-Han Song Jae Han Song
Read More >>Star Palace Accesses the Magic Void Space
By yanko at 27 November, 2008, 9:08 am
A grand realization from UNStudio. The firm itself specializes in architecture, urban development, and infrastructure. The department store known as Star Place, resides in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and specializes in “ohh’s” and “ahh’s.” Take note of the building’s most obvious feature: the entire side of the structure creates a false moiré pattern, attracting the eye, preparing the shopper for the void inside. Some words from UNStudio: Technically acting as a sunscreen and weather barrier the curved façade is fully glazed and combines the curtain wall glazing with horizontal lamellas and vertical glass fins. The position and size of each of the façade elements are derived from a twisted frame system, which is related to the interior organisation of the building. The concave front of the building displays different fluent forms when seen from varying distances and directs the visual field of the customers traveling on the spiraling escalators. The concept for the interior organization of the department store reacts to the ambition to develop a luxurious store on several floors with multiple access points. Therefore the central circulation space is designed as a continuous floor space merging in to one vertical space, the void space. The geometric principle of the vertical void space is the allocation of the elements of vertical circulation around the central zone of the store. Statistics: Client: President Group, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Location: Kaohsiung Talee Plaza, Kaohsiung Program: Luxurious shopping center Design of exterior: Façades and lighting, related exterior spaces Design of Interior: Circulation zones and Public spaces Building surface: 25.500 m2 + 11.100 m2 for parking levels Building volume: 135.000 m3 + 38.000 m3 for parking levels Building site: 28050 m2 Status/Phase: Realization Credits UNStudio: Ben van Berkel, Caroline Bos, Astrid Piber with Ger Gijzen, Christian Veddeler, Mirko Bergmann, Albert Gnodde, Sebastian Schott, Freddy Koelemeijer, Katja Groeger, Jirka Bars, Andreas Brink Advisors: Lighting Design: Arup Lighting, Amsterdam Wayfinding Design: Bureau Mijksenaar, Amsterdam Executive Architects: Dynasty Design Corp, Taipei, Taiwan HCF Architects, Planners & Associates, Taipei, Taiwan As it is with all giant projects, there’s LOTS more info to be had. Please feel free to ask questions and explore [similar projects] on Yanko. Do you live anywhere neat this structure? I imagine it’s a site to behold. And with a giant space in the middle of the giant, I suppose people with fears of heights and such would be prone to avoiding it’s magnificent interior. Designer: UNStudio No Tags
Read More >>Always Thirsty in the Ocean?
By yanko at 26 November, 2008, 9:14 pm
So you’re lost in the ocean, right? You need a boat probably. You also need to get saved. But most importantly, you need water. What!? Yes. Do not drink that salty water. You will go insane. Instead, heed the Ocean Rescue -it’s bright orange and has the drinks you just gotta have. Seol-Hee Sohn, Seung-Hyun Yoon and Cheol-Yeon Cho save us from the deeps of the Titanic-ridden seas: It is a rescue device for the emergency situation in ocean. The victims on ocean must drink some water to be survived. so Ocean Rescue provide distilled water made by itself. It will help victims be survived until rescue. Location information is important for victims to be rescued quickly Ocean rescue informs its position through emitting the light at night and colorful smoke at day. Location information has been transmited since it operated. A couple more things that could probably be added easily: 1. Shark Repellant Bat-Spray. 2. Buttons that you can push that tell people that you’re at this Ocean Rescue station and you’re lost in the effing ocean. 3. Cheeseburgers. Designers: Seol-Hee Sohn, Seung-Hyun Yoon & Cheol-Yeon Cho Cheol Yeon Cho , Seol Hee Sohn , Seung Hyun Yoon
Read More >>Touch Me Michael, I Drive Just for You
By yanko at 26 November, 2008, 7:23 pm
You love light-up cars, right? You want your car to stick-out and keep the streets bright, right? How would you like your car to be uniquely coded to open and activate based on your touch- your fingerprints and more? Ask Enache Florin to hand the plans over. Here is the Peugeot “Touch.” Designer Enache Florin keeps your car private, maybe: [The Peugeot Touch] has a light weight body that in some areas, like the doors, are placed touch-sensitive sensors and finger recognition. [These sensors ensure that] only the owner can use the car. Everything is opened [and activated] by touch. The lights compose symbols made out of LED’s, in this way the car has it’s own identity at night. This associates the car with its parent company, identifying it uniquely as the Peugeot Touch. Take note: if you want to ask questions about the logistics of the “Touch,” post comments below and Mr. Florin or one of his associates would be happy to answer some way or another, I’m sure. 1. This is no inexpensive car, for sure, but once the price barrier is broken, will a car that’s gotta be programmed to it’s driver be a realistic goal? 2. How about if we take that feature and make it regular for lots of cars? 3. Speed Racer. Time-lapse photography’s gonna be hot with this one. Designer: Enache Florin Enache Florin
Read More >>All-in-One Sticky Lamp with Clicker
By yanko at 26 November, 2008, 6:05 pm
Behold the “Sticky Lamp” by designer Chris Kabel. “1UP” (or 100%-Useful-Packaging) in full effect here with a lamp whose shade is also it’s in-store container. The sticky lamp is basically a lightbulb in a socket contained in a plastic case with an adhesive ring around it’s edge. The socket is connected to an extended power cord and a clicker. Pick up and use. Designer Chris Kabel’s Sticky Lamp gets basic: This design brings a new function to packaging. The plastic which would normally be discarded has become the casing. The self-adhesive fixing offers endless possibilities. You can stick it wherever you want, on the ceiling, the door, wall or floor. Weight : 0.35 Material PVC, 7W bulb Size 18 x 25 x 7 cm Surely the package will open, allowing the bulb to replaced [by an LED light, of course.] And we can only dream of replaceable adhesive so that these might travel with to multiple locations. I would buy “party lights” to work with these. “Party lights.” Designer: Chris Kabel Chris Kabel
Read More >>Calendar Tells Me EVERYTHING
By yanko at 26 November, 2008, 3:15 am
The Living Concept 2009 was created specially for project newave.com.ua . What separates this calendar from your traditional fair is the ability to show weeks, months, holidays, and time all at a glance. A large hand shows a current day (and month too), thus doing a complete turn during 365 days. A little hand shows the current day of week (and current hour) and accordingly does a complete turn for 7 days. It seems totally overwhelming to try and read everything together but that’s only half the story. You can buy one of these mechanical calendars mid December for, wait for it. . . $94,950. Designer: Maksim Biriukov Maksim Biriukov
Read More >>Lights Where I Want ‘Em
By yanko at 26 November, 2008, 3:10 am
The Drop Light is a unique lighting system that provides a new user interface for indoor lighting. Each lighting module can be separated from the main body to use as a free standing lamp. An electric line, located within the main body, charges the ‘drops’ via a network of tracks. The droplights contain new advance LEDs which prevent the lights from excessive heating. Awesome idea for custom lighting concepts or for emergency black situations. Designer: Doosan Baek Doosan Baek
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