10.06.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Luxury
Product Design
Transportation

14 Comments

Disaster Relief Dirigible

Disaster Relief Dirigible

The Airship Archangel looks like something straight out of Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow! This disaster relief/emergency response airship is designed to enhance the capabilities of service organizations in providing medical services & transportation of personnel, supplies, & equipment. A lightweight frame & hybrid integration of propulsion, energy generation & storage, & tethered wind-power generation make it a super-efficient & relatively quick method of delivering emergency care to otherwise inaccessible areas.

0 Designer: Various

09.28.11
Radhika Seth

Categories:
Medical
Product Design @zh-hant
Transportation

4 Comments

Breathe Easy

Breathe Easy

What we have here is a brilliant idea that can go on to save many lives during a smoke crisis in subway trains. However it does come with its set of flaws. The Sub-Resk is an overhead handle-strap design for the standing commuters. It comes integrated with an purified air mask that can be easily deployed should the need arise. The only flaw is the logistics of usage, only those who are grabbing on to the handle will be able to use one. Experience shows that during panic situations people react differently, while some may be chivalrous and maybe share their mask with another person, others may not.

0 Designers: Sang-eon Lee & Yeong-ho Yoon

09.23.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Transportation

9 Comments

Ice Cream Bike

Ice Cream Bike

Try taking apart the average bicycle and putting it back together again – if you’re able at all, chances are that the day has passed you by. The unique construction method of the “Ice Cream” Bike aims to make breaking it down a cinch for super-easy transportation and storage. 2 pieces of recycled steel sheets were water-jet cut to the shape of a bike profile and bolted together at the front tube, seat tube, and bottom bracket. All the user needs to take it apart and put back together are a screwdriver and wrench!

0 Designer: Jose Rivera

09.20.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Technology
Transportation

38 Comments

Long Range Jet with Zero Emissions

Long Range Jet with Zero Emissions

Based on the form of the Bar Tailed Godwit, a bird that holds the record for the longest none-stop flight, the swift and efficient Lockheed Stratoliner is designed to fly anywhere on the globe without refueling. Oversized wings generate large amounts of lift and permit flight at higher altitudes while four Cryogenic Hydrogen Turbofan engines power flight with zero emissions and can operate in a low-power state similar to that of fighter jets, saving a substantial amount of fuel.

0 Designer: William Brown

$10Buy Now
$125Buy Now
$50Buy Now
$140Buy Now

09.19.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Furniture
Product Design
Transportation

3 Comments

Sculptural Bike Racks Rock

Sculptural Bike Racks Rock

Bike-racks tend to be boring and unsightly, which is why they are often hidden in closets, sheds, and hallways. Problem solved! Furniture for Bikes by Quarterre is a reinterpretation of the rack for the aesthetically concerned. These three designs are not only practical for stowing your bike in a variety of spaces, but also make for an interesting sculptural element for any room. Gotta love the craftsmanship here.

0 Designer: Quarterre

09.19.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Luxury
Product Design
Transportation

2 Comments

Sports-Yacht Adventure

Sports-Yacht Adventure

The Audax 130 combines the perfect layout and accessories for entertaining with striking exterior styling into one sporty megayacht. Key features include generous forward and aft sun lounges, spacious dining and living areas, and even a water-level garage for recreational “toys.” Hit the jump for more specs!

0 Designer: Schopfer Yachts

09.02.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Motorcycle
Product Design
Transportation

5 Comments

Modern Twist on the Classic Peugeot

Modern Twist on the Classic Peugeot

The latest from motorbike enthusiast Madella Simone is this design inspired by the iconic and record breaking 1934 Peugeot 515. Unlike the original 4-stroke, this modern 515 powers its rear in-wheel engine with a rechargeable lithium battery. Another unusual feature, it’s also missing the usual hub that linked fork and body; instead, it features a sphere that permits the changing of the wheelbase.

0 Designer: Madella Simone

08.18.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Automotive
Product Design
Transportation

11 Comments

Audi Monocycle

Audi Monocycle

The A0 Monocycle, a project sponsored by Audi Design Research Munich, is aimed at the Audi driver that in combination with their vehicle would allow maximum mobility in the urban environment. The compact and lightweight electric cycle folds to fit any Audi trunk, and can be quickly removed, unfolded and driven to the user’s next destination. With a unique user position above the central axle and adjustable seat and handlebars, the A0 can accommodate almost any rider.

0 Designer: Angel Sánchez Vargas

08.16.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Transportation

11 Comments

Where the #@$% is the Bus?!

Where the #@$% is the Bus?!

If you’ve ever taken the bus you know the whole waiting part can be a total drag. It’s usually my luck that I’ll be tempted by the nearest snack shop, run in for something quick, and end up missing my ride! This smart bus shelter design, imagined specifically for the city of Dublin, syncs with buses to provide riders with a visual indication of estimated wait times through simple, color-changing LED panels.

0 Designer: John McGowan

08.15.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Transportation

15 Comments

Sustainable Cycle

Sustainable Cycle

Featured in the top 20 for the 2011 International Bicycle Design Competition, the Greencycle 2 provides more than just basic transportation between point A and point B; it provides an environmentally sustainable, meaningful and overall beneficial solution to poorer countries. A series of G2s were created in the design process with core parts made from renewable resources such as bamboo, which is widely available in many 3rd world countries.

0 Designer: Paulus Maringka

08.10.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Luxury
Product Design
Transportation

4 Comments

Carbon Neutral Yacht

Carbon Neutral Yacht

Introducing the world’s first “carbon neutral yacht,” the Emax Excalibur. The fly-bridge features a photo-voltaic exoskeleton that can harvest and return enough energy per year to offset up to 3,000 nautical miles! The Emax Propulsion System delivers advanced hybrid diesel power by combining the new VW Marine 350TDI v8 and GM Allison duel mode hybrid transmission- a revolutionary first step in the maritime industry.

0 Designer: Sauter Design

08.10.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Transportation

9 Comments

Hard Shell Honda Bike

Hard Shell Honda Bike

Using an unconventional balancing system in combination with a hard protective shell, the Honda Gyro² aims to target the consumer that doesn’t see the practicality or convenience of the traditional bike. This urban scooter uses two separte stabilizing technologies to balance its hard shell: Honda UX-3 software and a rotating gyrowheel. Using dual mono-swing arms the rider can steer at both the rear and front, avoiding lean at corners while maintaining balance. 

0 Designer: Robert V Hagenström

08.02.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Product Design
Technology
Transportation

16 Comments

Going Beyond Augmented Reality

Going Beyond Augmented Reality

Taking 1st Place at the Imagina Awards for Best Design and Communication, the Aeon Project is a thoughtful & open-minded exploration into the merging of mobility & 3D applications. Aeon not only incorporates the navigation & general controls you’d expect from HUD, but also becomes an immersive, interactive learning experience through selectable applications, allowing the user to learn about surrounding objects with the swipe of finger, or turning the screen into a visual story about surrounding architecture.

0 Designers: Various

 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Next