Body adornment that further explores emotional and physiological sensing. It explores a range of functionalities in new product forms that are playful, sensual, mood affected, bio activity stimulated, and arousal enhancing. It is a semi disposable, bio compatible, non-allergenic, breathable, mass customizable, self contained body worn accessory.
Design: Philips Design
It’s no secret that beautiful buildings are part of the reason that travelers choose certain destinations, but which modern architects are making the most impact on the travel scene? Concierge.com, the travel site, just released a guide to the top 11 architects who’ve changed the way we travel.
Via: Concierge
There’s a new generation of bandages coming that accelerates healing using electric fields. One of those concepts is called HealFast which is specifically design for diabetic patients. Diabetics often experience chronic ulcers and pressure sores so a new bandage had to be designed to address those issues. HealFast can be applied with just one hand. Place the pad on the wound, press down and peel off the surrounding paper guard.
Designer: Donn Koh
Those crazy fun house mirrors found in amusement parks use to scare me when I was a wee boy. I don’t know, something about my face and body looking all distorted. That don’t sit right with me. But if you’re someone who enjoys those shenanigans, check out this mirror by William Gurley. You can manipulate your reflection by using a “magic wand”. After a minutes your normal reflection returns.
Designer: William Gurley
Motorola is showing off the stylish side of music with the introduction of Moto U9. Through unique advancements in mobile entertainment technology, U9 makes music a multi-sensory experience and lets consumers rock out and look good – with an elegant form factor, Stereo Bluetooth, CrystalTalk Technology, external touch sensitive music controls and floating, animated screensavers that appear on the external display.
Press Release: Motorola
How does London rate as a global design capital? Why are the Brits so good at what they do? What was Britain’s greatest contribution to design (hint: think iPod!)… Emily Campbell, the first Head of Design and Architecture at the British Council, dedicated time during the London Design Festival to discuss her experience as a “Design Ambassador” promoting British design in the world and raising awareness for design issues.
Interview: Three Layer Cake
We often place little regard for out remote controls, that is until we lose them and go nuts trying to find them again. The idea behind the Ceramic Remote is when something is delicate, we place more value on it. Obviously since a ceramic remote would easily shatter if tossed around like a plastic one, we would be more careful. It also looks more like home decor when not in use instead of an off-limits chew toy for fido. Snazzy.
Designer: Yuta Watanabe
eWallet is a shopper’s companion integrating WIFI and RFID technologies to connect to people and objects. The clamshell style device gives you the ability to window shop, customize details like color and fit, and even includes a built-in simulator to tell you how fabulous you look.
Designer: Mukai Shen
Close to two years ago we published the Fully Loaded Chair, a chair made up of over 450 .12 gauge shotgun shells. Proud to announce they are available but get your hands on them quick as there is a limited run of 30 chairs. Please contact designer Alexander Reh for availability.
Designer: Alexander Reh
The graphic representation of Yin and Yang in the form of the Chinese Taiji symbol illustrates the dual principle of the Asian philosophy, according to which balance can only be obtained as harmony of opposing forces. The design of the Yin Yang chaise longue created by the Swiss designer Nicolas Thomkins draws on this philosophy and for that we interviewed him:
Designer: Nicolas Thomkins
I really like this wheelchair design by Wai Lam. Made from form molded materials, the silhouette looks like a person sitting down. Wai Lam lights to make light of what many people view as detrimental by infusing a bit of humor into his designs. He also wanted to create something more organic and pleasing to the eye, not the usual chaos of metal clinging to the body. I’d say he did a good job.
Designer: Wai Lam
This artsy design project by Seung-Jin Lee calls for a series of tubes embedded with LEDS floating right on the water’s surface. A computer controller experience then creates magical patterns of light. Okay, somebody like Bjork or Radiohead or Daft Punk needs to get on this ASAP. I can imagine amazing future concerts utilizing this technology.
Designer: Seung-Jin Lee
Our living room changes as season changes. We add and remove objects from summer to winter to make our life more comfortable. Furniture can be part of the ritual: The WA chair is a two sided armchair designed to be used as furniture suitable for any season. The winter side is cozy and warm, made from a woolen textile. The summer side is a wooden frame with a light cotton textile stretched over it, inspired by a classic beach chair.
Designer: Karen Keidar
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