Since most of us prefer jumping rope to lose weight, why don’t we make use of the kinetic energy generated during that process? The Jumping Light is just a torchlight which is equipped within the skipping rope handle and powered by the electric energy converted from the power produced while you jump the rope. Though rather simple, that’s really a wonderful idea to recycle the energy. [Read the rest of this entry...]
You think table lamps are too boring? So what about attacking your workmates with them during the break time? That sounds funny, right? Just look at the lightsaber-shaped lamp, they’re obviously a lamp that doubles a toy for play. Measuring 13.75 inches tall, the lamp could illuminate your whole desk when powered by the force via the USB. And when you feel like having fun with your buddies, just remove it from the base and you can then start another ‘Star War’. [Read the rest of this entry...]
RCA has sent in images of their latest project, the Airnergy Charger. It is dubbed as a ‘Wi-Fi Hotspot Power Harvester’, which directly shows us how the device works. Yep, you’ve guessed right, Airnergy Charger ‘harvests’ Wi-Fi signals in the air, converts them into electricity and stores the energy in its own lithium battery. Moreover, even though the users are not on line, the device could also harvest Wi-Fi energy as long as they’re within the signal area. And you could never imagine what a huge amount of energy the Airnergy Charger could produce, as claimed by the company, the energy converted from merely one strong signal could charge a Blackberry from 30% to full in less than 2 hours. Surprisingly powerful! [Read the rest of this entry...]
You-SB used to be a creative concept that features an artificial finger built with a Flash Dive onto it. Yet a high-tech minded doctor has made that come true by implanting an artificial finger with embedded USB flash drive to Jerry Jalava’s hand. So even though the poor Jerry has lost a finger in a motorcycle accident, he is also lucky to be the first man with an USB finger all around the world.
Who will leave those ugly spiral-shaped energy-saving lamps directly in the air since they have had a hard time designing and fixing their houses? At least I won’t. But after you see the Pigtail Lamp showed here, you may change that opinion and would love to get some home. The designer tactfully associated the ESL’s spiral shape with the pigtail, and finally came up with these lovely lamps. It’s really attractive.
Based on the Holographic Laser Projection technology, Light Touch is an interactive projector that can create bright images on flat surfaces like the wall, the table and therefore allow the users to enjoy movies or play the game all the time. And the device takes the very name from that act. But why could the user interact with the machine? That largely attributes to the built-in infrared sensors, which can detect the users’ motion and change the projected image into a virtual touch screen. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Whether you admit it or not, some of us just adore the monstrous stuffs, and the designers also prefer to create weird items like the Skull Staplers. Just imagine how cool and eye-catching it would be to use such a unique stapler in the office! [Read the rest of this entry...]
Ferocious black Jaguars, red charging Bulls, these familiar images we usually see on Jaguar Cars or Red Bull cans as their logos, have been incorporated into a functional piece of machinery. Believed by their designer Barend, those impressive logos should be emphasized more since they’re the most effective way to interpret the vehicles. How do you like them?
Although claimed to be specially designed for spa hotels, the three cute slippers could also perform perfectly for household use. It works in a way like this: featuring a hollowed-out design, the slippers will dry your feet effectively by leaving the water onto the ground after you take a shower or spa. But of course you’ll have to mop the floor after that, which comparatively costs you more time. Anyhow, it’s still your best selection when going for a spa. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Can you imagine a bike could draw a lane on the road automatically as you ride it? With the help of a laser beam projector, this bike by Evan Gant and Alex Tee could form a highlighting laser lane so that car drivers will notice your existence and therefore avoid possible accidents. Apart from working effectively, isn’t that also a cool design? I mean, it seems as if you’re riding on your exclusive lane! [Read the rest of this entry...]
You think it’s a delicate set of tableware? You won’t think so after checking out the pictures below. Beyond most people’s expectation, the item is actually an innovative packaging box for fast food. And nothing is really special about the design except that, the dishes and cutlery painted on it will make you feel as if you’re having lunch with your family, even if you’re just having the fast food. That’s quite a good point. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Couldn’t find your condiment bottles again? Most housewives like you are always bothered by the same problem as they’ve brought back home too many kinds of condiment bottles from the supermarket while the condiment bottle holders have not provided them enough convenience. You need a new choice. Inspired by the whirligig, the condiment bottle rack here features an individual base for every bottle and allows you to find the condiment you need quickly by turning these bases around. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The designers always know clearly what we’ll want, and they’ve come up with the products already before we consumers realize our needs. Just look at the Music Drop Mp3 Player, it’s obviously another product meant for “unexpected pleasure”. It adopts a projection system to take the place of traditional LCD screens and therefore allows the users to check out relevant information on their hands, the paper or even walls. Light-weight, portable, personalized-shape and an easy way to use, all those advantages make the player a ‘most-needed product’ on our grocery list. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Look, the armchair wants to hug you! Designed with two stretchable ‘arms’, the chair could be easily transformed into a chaise longue when you need more space and as a result to make you feel comfortable in every positions. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The biggest problem a person will face with when he/she gets up in the dark night and looks for his/her glasses or slippers is that he/she couldn’t easily find them without the help of light. But if you turn on the interior light, you may bother others in the room. So to help you out of that dilemma, four young designers have teamed up with the ‘Day & Night Marks’ that allow you to find items easily in the dark.
Made from luminous materials, ‘Day & Night Marks’ absorb light energy during the daytime and produce light in the night so that the users could follow the light to find their slippers, spectacles, or cups. Simple but fantastic concept! [Read the rest of this entry...]
