03.01.13
Troy Turner

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Transportation

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Flipper-inspired Speed Boat

Flipper-inspired Speed Boat

Throughout history humans have looked to dolphins with awe, envy & inspiration because of the animal’s speed & strength in the oceans. In this stunning example of biomimicry, the Delfino sonic boat merges inspirations from both dolphins & Japanese trains to create a bullet-fast yet super-efficient watercraft. The “fusiform” shape is rounded at the front and slowly tapers at the tail, allowing water to flow inseparably from the front to the back. Besides the technical advantages, the aesthetic is just amazing.

0 Designer: Yu Hiraoka

02.27.13
Troy Turner

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Product Design
Transportation

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Bionic Sailboat

Bionic Sailboat

This versatile sailboat design looks to the animal kingdom as a model for its floatation and unique wind-harnessing technique, emulating nature’s own time-tested solutions. The shape of the body takes inspiration from cetacean’s well-adapted shape to move through the water efficiently, while the dual-sail applies principles taken from seafaring birds. The “wings” tuck at the boat’s sides when not in use and can be raised quickly when it’s time to set sail.

0 Designer: Buzasi Szilveszter

02.07.13
Troy Turner

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Product Design
Transportation

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Mouth-Watering Bugatti

Mouth-Watering Bugatti

The Bugatti Gangloff is like the chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting of the luxury supercar world… self indulgent…  decadent… sexy… sinful. It was inspired not by late models like the Veyron or the mighty Galibier, but rather one of the classics of the brand: the 1930s Gangloff S57. What’s under the hood? Who cares… it’s much too pretty to drive anyway.

0 Designer: Paweł Czyżewski

02.07.13
Troy Turner

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Product Design
Transportation

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Prefixed Fixie Bike

Prefixed Fixie Bike

The designers at Wootbikes are rebelling against the idea that an awesome fixies-style bike is something you have to build yourself. So you ain’t got the time? Their elegant line of fixed gear bikes feature handcrafted wooden handlebars, quality leather saddles, cromoly aircraft-grade alloy metal, and L3R rubber tires with aluminum rims. For an incredibly affordable price you get the high level of control fixed gear riding and a customized look that’s ready to roll when it arrives!

0 Designer: Lennart de Meij

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02.05.13
Troy Turner

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Product Design
Transportation

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An Audi Bike for Everyone

An Audi Bike for Everyone

The Audi Bike series is the result of a study on modern urban bicycle design inspired by the Audi brand design philosophy – the result: a premium class collection of modern, minimal bikes with a sporty, emotional appearance. The family consists of a folding cruiser, hybrid electric/human-powered commuter, and dual sport-tourer. Just like the Audi line of vehicles, there’s one for every taste and purpose. Hit the jump for the full 360º!

0 Designer: Vladimer Kobakhidze

01.29.13
Troy Turner

Categories:
Green
Product Design
Transportation

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Eco-Airliner

Eco-Airliner

The Ecologic Aircraft by designer Daphnis Fournier aims to be the first fully electric passenger plane, utilizing an inflatable structure above the main cabin that contains flexible photovoltaic panels to collect solar energy while flying above the clouds. For efficiency during take-off (when the most power is lost) the “balloon” remains flat, inflating only after reaching a maximum altitude.

0 Designer: Daphnis Fournier

01.28.13
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Transportation

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For the Purist

For the Purist

The XXXVI DG doesn’t fold, it has no electric motor, no phone charger or place to put an iPad, it can’t fly and it’s not an amphibious vehicle. It is, however… a bicycle with two wheels, gears, pedals and a frame. It was inspired by the purest form of the bike and simply applies traditional construction with modern materials to maximize the basics of a design that’s worked for over a century. It’s not going to be the fastest, smoothest, or even the most advanced…but it is… TIMELESS!

0 Designer: Paolo De Giusti

01.16.13
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Transportation

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A Roadie's Wet Dream

A Roadie’s Wet Dream

Ask any band and they’ll tell you that getting their first touring trailer was a memorable experience. Having the right one is important… after all, you don’t want to be throwing $50,000 worth of instruments and equipment in the back of a horse trailer! This design, crafted especially for music tours, features a logical arrangement of compartments for various instrument types, making unloading and loading a much easier, quicker and methodical process.

0 Designer: Bruno Filipe Varela Matos

01.08.13
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Transportation

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Orca-Inspired eCycle

Orca-Inspired eCycle

Inspired by the killer whale’s iconic black and white color combination as well as the orca’s sophisticated whistle communication system, the Gusto Orcinus E-bike utilizes an integrated smartphone app system to link users to social networks and dynamic city environments, making it possible see other riders and shared points of interests. Perfect for the city, riders can take it to work, fold it up, and then hop back on to join the rest of the pod!

0 Designer: Sheng-Chieh Chang

01.04.13
Radhika Seth

Categories:
Product Design
Transportation

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Well Timed Closure

Well Timed Closure

The Subway Signal Light is a digital sand timer that intuitively changes color from green, to amber to red, informing the passenger through passive visual clues, that the doors to the train are about to close. As far as subway safety is concerned, you can’t be too safe. Just the other day I saw a lady get caught between doors because she tried to rush through the doors at the last minute. Hopefully visual clues will help people understand better that green says go and red says STOP!

0 Designer: Hyun Ju Park

01.03.13
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Transportation

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The nCredible nCycle

The nCredible nCycle

Don’t be deceived by the nCycle’s minimal aesthetic- it’s actually loaded with tons of extras & innovative features that set a new standard for future e-bikes. The design scraps the classic tubular structure for a sleeker, lightweight, hollow-bodied shell that protects the inner electric drive system. Other features include a built-in pocket for small cargo, a bar-mounted locking system, integrated headlights & speakers, & even a holographic display. Check it out!

0 Designer: Hussain Almossawi & Marin Myftiu

01.03.13
Troy Turner

Categories:
Automotive
Transportation

5 Comments

Ultra-Compact Car Share

Ultra-Compact Car Share

The Citi.Transmitter is a versatile urban-transportation concept that expands on the shared-vehicle solution by offering a mix of eco-friendly modular units for a variety of needs. Using an innovative smart-hitch system, users can easily attach modules to the primary 2-wheeled car to carry more passengers or cargo. About a 4th of the size of standard cars, the ultra-compact vehicle makes getting around heavily congested cities a cinch!

0 Designer: Vincent Chan

12.21.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Medical
Transportation

17 Comments

Skyway or the Highway

Skyway or the Highway

As maneuverable as they are, emergency helicopters still have limitations like relatively low speed and limited reach with their large rotors  that prevent them from landing close to objects. The Skyway concept concentrates on eliminating these setbacks by utilizing a unique multi-fan propulsion system that makes it smaller, faster, more stable, safer, and all-in-all better equipped to access emergency situations that even ground ambulances might have trouble getting to. You gotta check out the vid to see how this bad boy works!

0 Designer: Daniel Dobrogorsky

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