Rodeo for books
My design mentor has a brilliant saying. Find the frustration and hack it. You know how annoying it is to scan books. Especially fat ones….
Technology
Guilt-free Tea
It might not seem like a lot, but an incredible amount of energy is wasted in keeping water hot after its been boiled. Rather than…
Never remember another password
The pen’s mightier than the sword, but guess what’s mightier than the pen… A pen with technologically awesome capabilities! The Veri-Pen hides some serious gadgetry…
Happy Sleep To You
Now I don’t mean to freak yo out but every illness, ailment has its roots in a lack of proper sleep. A disturbed sleep increases…
Tech to Bring You Closer
This candidate for the Braun Contest, called “Distance Less,” uses technology to bring families closer. It’s aimed at elderly users and focuses on a simplistic,…
A Total Twist on the Toaster
The latest from designer Fraser Leid, the Conique toaster (designed for the ALESSI brand) envisions the toaster in a whole new way both functionally and…
Got the sun in my pocket
As much as I’d like, Solar Power hasn’t become mainstream yet. I guess not many people have really seen how useful it can be. Apart…
Your Own Cloud
The first automated-backup system for home use, Helixee is a connected object designed to backup, automatically or on request, the content of all your desktop…
A Sit-Stand Desk for All
Sit/stand desks are all the ergonomic rage but if you work from home or your employer just won’t invest in one, you might be stuck…
An Eco-friendly Alternative to Boring Appliances
The latest from James Stumpf, this series of appliances (toaster, mixer, and blender) utilizes sustainable and unconventional materials to make each not only more eco-friendly…
Ooh Whoa!
Personal style can influence design in a major way. Some people like sleekness, some ruggedness, some like vibrant colors, others want subdued tones. What’s beautiful…
Peek into the future
Enough with the Mission Impossible style futuristic gadgets! I’ve seen my share on the screen. I’d like to see one that looks real! Designer Jolee…