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Entries for March, 2009

Faucet and vase combination

The water flowing out from the faucet is usually not natural water, I mean it is filtered by artificial process. In order to make the tap water more natural, there have to be some unique designs. This faucet shapes like a vase and can really hold flower in it. Water gushes to fill the vase, and then cascades down the wide spout. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Bike chalk

Nowadays, you can communicate with anyone nearly in any position in the world via radio, but during the bike race, this kind of communication is gonna be a disturbing for the driver. But how to tell your teammates which is the right way? Contrail offer a good solution.

It is attaches on the wheels of a bike and applies a thin layer of colored chalk to the bike’s tire, so that you teammate will recognize and follow its pioneer.

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A beautiful Faucet from Mercedes-Benz designer

Yes, it is a faucet designed by a former Mercedes-Benz designer. The water flow out in a unique way. It looks like a waterfall but is actually a vertical one.
To turn on/off the water, you can simply press its on-off switch at the side. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Precise mouse inspired from pen

You may good at shooting games, that is, you can point precisely with mouse. However, I bet most people will be more comfortable with pen rather than mouse. So why not just apply the pen’s targeting mechanism in mouse.

The Scope Node M-SN1UL from Elecom Japan wants to offer you a pen-like experience with mouse. Its laser generator is located in the position of the penpoint while holding a pen. In other words, you can use it just as precisely as a pen. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Glassbulb light

You want more romantic atmosphere? You can choose the goblet lampshade http://www.inewidea.com/2009/03/05/7275.html, but what if somebody want a similar appearance from traditional light? Actually, just some shape-changing is gonna be OK. This glassbulb light deisgned by oooms is an good example.

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Jetspoon

It seems that this is merely a normal spoon for stir. But it has an additional function and it is pretty utilitarian. Thanks to the built-in container system, you do not need pouring water while stir. It will automatically add water for you.

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Easy shifting showerhead

What is the easiest way to adjust the flow of water? Sure, just one touch. This is a perfect solution. You can simply push or pull the flexi central head to change the flow from a concentrated pour to spray.

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SixthSense wearable data interface from MIT

No, this so-called SixthSense is not the one psychology thing but a new wearable data interface from MIT. Actually, you will be a superman after wearing it.

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2D or 3D

This is a confused design. The basic frame is actually 2D picture and the coat hooks are actually 3D things which can really hold your coats. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Dynamically Augmenting Wheel System

Motorcycle wheels can shift under the driver’s weight as they turn. This kind of action could shift the center of gravity and so the driver will be safer. This Dynamically Augmenting Wheel System aims to offer the car a similar function.

Every wheel is divided into eight separate parts. When you want to turn sharply, the wheel can automatically adjust to car’s center of gravity without losing traction. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Intelligent blocks

In this high-tech era, every thing can have some intelligence. Blocks is not an exception. This so-called Siftable is actually a block shaped tiny computer with a singular display and motion sensor. Thanks to its intelligent natural, you can get many amazing functions.

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Mr Switch

This is the cutest switch I ever seen. Only some tiny redesign give the switch case a new life. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Three door in one

This is one single frame with three doors in different size. Big one nest middle one and middle one nest small one. If you have kinds, this is pretty good for them.

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Bubble necklace

Gems and such noble metal as gold and platinum are very attractive to women, but is it a little bit normal? So, you need a more personal jewelry like this one. They are shaped like bubbles, but actually made from glass. It is very different from traditional ones but more eye-catching. What’s more, it’s much cheaper. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Sexy high-heel bathtub

High heels is a sexy accessory for women, and so if we integrate this kind of factor into the bathtub, it gotta be sexier.

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Inflatable cloud umbrella

Although it is not hard to get a unique umbrella, all of the so-called unique umbrella are all based on the skeleton and skin structure. But this Cloud Umbrella is an exception. In order to unfold it, you just need to push and pull the air drum built in the handle. It might that you are the only one with white clouds floating over the head.

Designer: Joonsoo Kim

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MP3 Player controlled by facial expression

What is this cute girl doing? Just making face? Not exactly. As a matter of fact, she is controlling her MP3 player with facial expression. This process is relying on infrared sensors that measure the inner ear movements resulting from various facial expressions. For example, you can start or stop the music when you stick your tongue out. It’s very simple and funny.

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Flexible interactive projector

Unlike traditional product, this Interactive projector comes with a flexible screen, and so you can press it to reshape the image on the screen.

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SolarCats

This so-called solarcat is actually a solar battery. Oh, no, it is not the traditionally solar battery; instead, it is a solar powered rechargeable battery.

In order to charge the rechargeable battery, we usually have to buy an additional charger, but this one can charge itself without any extra device. Thanks to the flexible solar panels skin, this solarcat can be recharged just by bathing in the sunglight.

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VHS Toaster

I think there’re few people still using VHS, but this old-fashioned device can also be used for other purpose. Toasting is an example. This DIY VHS toaster is pretty interesting. Its working progress is similar to VHS itself, but the VSH tapes are replaced by bread.

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Puzzle magazine

This idea is from a Italian magazine. What the reader need to do, except for reading the magazine, is to resolve the puzzle by folding the pages to form the face.

It is not so easy as you think about it.

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Segway with insect legs

The Segway is very popular an even has been used in Beijing Olympic Games. Toyota unveiled its own mini Segway—Winglet http://www.inewidea.com/2008/08/06/6527.html.Both Segway and Winglet are all driven by wheels, but the one called Cajun Crawler is actually a Segway driven by insect legs. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Planes with ellipse wings

This is designed by Belarus aeronautical engineers. At first glance, you may think that this is just a weird thing without any utilitarian value. However, it is pretty useful. In addition to make the plane more sustainable, the air vortexes on the sides of the wings can increase its power by about 30%.

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Goblet lampshade

This gadget is gonna help you create romantic atmosphere. It seems like a normal lampshade but it actually comes with a inbuilt LED bulb. When you put it on the top of a goblet, your goblet will be light up. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Two-in-one cake cutter

Although you can life the cut cake with the cutter as well, you have to change your gesture. This two-in-one tool makes the task more convenient, though it might be pretty easy for you. Just cut the cake and then lift it up without changing your gesture. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Malena Lamp

If you think this is only a normal lamp, you should take a look at the additional picture below

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The World’s hardest Rubik’s cube

If you really think traditional Rubik’s Cube is pretty easy, although I cannot agree with your crazy idea, you should have a look at this Rubik’s Cube. There’are 975 individual parts not including the 1,212 stickers that each had to be placed by hand. In order to create this crazy toy, its designer Jason Smith takes about 75 hours. However, the point is that how long is it to resolve a puzzle made by this Rubik’s Cube.

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