Gold and Rainbows
The Aurum collection by designers Ryan Brown and Katya Jovkovic is one very unique series of sculptured lighting designs ranging from 1 lb t 1000…
Biomass Home Heating
The Insuatherm Symphony water stove addresses the language of functionality in true partnership with aesthetic beauty in a central heating biomass unit. With a heat…
Move Over Swivel Wheels
While the swivel wheel is the most common for multi-directional movement, its biggest disadvantage is leaving the track when changing direction from forward to backward….
A Well Balanced Knife
The sleek Sharko chef’s knife by EMAMIDESIGN is not only elegantly crafted but incredibly ergonomic. The broad forged steel blade curves perfectly toward the tip…
No More Fender Benders
When it comes to passenger safety the airbag is one of the most significant devices to be introduced to the automobile in the last 50…
Office Supplies with a Twist
I love a design that not only puts a twist on the unsurprising aesthetic of its predecessors but also adds fun functionality to rid items…
Record Breaking Polar Vehicle
In December 2011, the Polar Expedition Vehicle by Ian Nisbett Design will attempt to smash the Guinness World Record for the fastest Antarctic land crossing-…
Lay Down Your Spice
CHA-CHA is a simple, yet functional reinterpretation of the spice shaker that unlike traditional upright shakers, would rather lay down and take it easy until it’s…
A Dog’s Best Friend
My dog, Buckley, is a just a pup weenie-dog but I have already started to notice signs that his elongated back might need some attention…
Unique Custom Furniture
This collection of furniture by Jory Brigham combines high quality material and eye-catching style to form unique pieces that won’t soon be forgotten. My favorite:…
Rescue Water-Jet Pack
Inspired by the JetLev Flyer (pictured with operator), a flying machine that uses high-pressure water columns to generate thrust, the Rescue Pack is a comparatively…
A Downside Up Lamp
The Rose Lamp by Benjamin Parton takes the common ceiling rose, a familiar decorative element of Victorian homes, and turns it upside down… literally. The…
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…
Minimal and Modular Moulding
This modern ceiling rose and moulding design by Geoffrey Lhoest is a twist on the classics that plays with the concepts of interconnection and modularity….
Emergency Rescue Bike
Designed for use by the Coast Guard, the Sharpshooter electric bike concept aims to be a viable alternative to the current limited range motorcycles for…
Demolition Robot
As construction methods grow in complexity, so does the need for more sophisticated demolition. Designer S. Dogan Sekercioglu imagines a future shift towards the use…