Not So Tacky Design
Tack pins are tack-pins: enlarged pinhead and a sharp steel protrusion that holds stuff in order. So why is there a big fuss about this…
Outdoor
Putting Out Flames in Style
One of the greatest pleasures of summer is to find a busted fire hydrant and experience the cooling water spray; simply enjoying the moment. With…
Sexy Manhole Cover
The Fuel Cover is a manhole cover that serves two essential purposes. Primarily it functions as a safety indicator, displaying the methane and noxious gas…
Eco Friendly Buoy
Triton is a self-sustaining buoy that can be rapidly deployed in marina entries and ports for temporary and permanent navigation guidance. The system is eco-friendly…
SuperBugs: Bugs with Powers!
You must be familiar with the culture of eating insects as delicacies but the truth is that they are a staple in many societies. We…
Swing Along Green Power
Giraffe Street Lamp is a very cute self-sustaining swing design that provides illumination at night. It harnesses kinetic energy each time you swing and as…
More Than Signals
The Sólo is a modular traffic signal that can be easily disassembled and used for other purposes. A good example is the event of a…
Smart Bench
Voda Design’s Solar Bench is a multifunctional streetlight/bench combination that harnesses solar energy to power its overhead LED lamp. Solar panels built into the bench…
Green Thumbs Up for Kids
In a world full of mesmerizing indoor toys like computers and video game consoles, it’s easy to lose sight of the bright sun and blue…
Radio Controlled Lifesavers
Adding a dash of technology to the traditional lifesaver ring is this intelligent concept called RC – Controlled Life Buoy. As the name suggests, it…
Brick Lego Homes!
I love this concept of turning food relief packets to something useful, especially if used in disaster struck areas. The idea is to bundle food…
Marine Life Monitor
Coral Rasa aims to help scientists monitor & protect the coral reefs of the world, currently one of the least protected natural habitats with 60%…
The Dew Trap
Apparently plastic bags are a resourceful means to collect morning dew and many mountaineers use it to collect water. Needless to say, not all climbers…
Question of the Coat
Mumbai, my hometown is famous for its harsh monsoons and I have seen people come up with ingenious ideas to protect themselves from the rain-wrath….
Inspiring Installation
A winner at the 2011 Shitsurai Art International Competition, Crater Lake is an environmental installation that serves as a meeting place to visit with friends,…
A New Look at Drains
At a time when we see most designers concentrating on personal products, we have here InHo Lee who is concerned about the ways to improve…