Twig Stackin’
The Bud reminds me of the Vulcan game of Kal-toh. Players take turns joining one twig to another but the connected ends must be the…
Product Design
Researchers Get Purer Water
PURELAB Flex is the world’s first standalone ultrapure water system, combining intuitive handheld monitoring & accurate pure water dispensing in a single, compact product with…
Lean, Mean, Green Machine
This racing bike is sure to turn heads whether you’re tearing up the asphalt or carrying it in-hand. This concept by Allen Chester G. Zhang…
A Handsome Chair
Now THIS is a proper armchair. Designer Jonas Lindvall had softness in mind when he crafted this lightweight stackable. The seat, back, and armrest are…
Thin is in, Even for Faucets
The Kross faucet claims to be the thinnest faucet on the market but there’s a tradeoff. Its profile is quite large to compensate for the…
Sit on Ten Legs
I have a strange obsession with cuttlefish and it seems I’m not the only one fascinated by these creatures. The Sepii, named after the cuttlefish…
If Obama Had a Scooter
In response to growing urban environments, the Fuse electric scooter aims to provide quick, sleek transportation while being spatially efficient. This single-person concept reduces the…
Saved by the Glow
The scene is a fire in a highrise and the ensuing chaos can make it difficult for people to locate exits. In such scenarios, the…
One Too Many Flips
The 360 Compact Folding mobile phone has multiple touch screens hinged together to become a clamshell or a fully functioning tablet device. It’s an attempt…
Speakers Made From Recycled Paper
Check out the TAU speakers; made from recycled cardboard and paper finished in epoxy, the exotic shapes are an exploratory exercise in finding the simplest…
From Bight Light to Nightlight
Starrynight is a combination light and nightlight that recreates the starry night sky while being energy efficient. A transparent light-collecting module (provided by Mechanical and Systems…
Cuppa Freedom!
All it takes is clever packaging to eliminate wasteful excess. The Coffree is one such smart thang; it’s a foldable disposable cup that comes sealed…