Can crayons be used for any other purposes? My answer is: taking them as food and eating them up…provided that what we’re arguing about are the Luxirare Edible Crayons. They’re made from the powder of real food, such as the nuts, fruits, dried vegetables, seeds and so on. Yups, they’re 100% edible and especially perfect for kids who often bite their crayons! [Read the rest of this entry...]
Originated from Asia, drinking tea is believed as a wonderful way to strengthen the social ties, because people would also have a relaxing chat while enjoying the tea. And the Emotive Teapot is all aimed at intensifying that social and cultural function of drinking tea. It comes with two spouts, enabling the users to pour the tea from both sides. But perhaps the most interesting point is the rocking motion design, simulating several gestural movements of people like nodding and bowing. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The Cleankeys Keyboard cleverly solves the common problem of conventional keyboards— full of bacteria and not easy to clean, by adopting a totally smooth surface. It is completely 100% touch sensitive, which would cost you much time in getting used to typing on it, since you won’t feel the keys as you push them. Even so, claimed by its manufacturer, “that time is typically made up many times in the time saved cleaning.” The keyboard is also waterproof, so that you can easily wash it by sticking it under the running water. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Measuring 800 x 800 x 1600 mm, the ‘Safo Sofa’ from Baíta Design would surely be popular, on account of its multifunctional design. As shown in the pictures, the sofa also serves as a container, allowing you to store clothes, books and other items. The geometric shapes and simple lines make the sofa stylish enough for modern spaces. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Look! This new electric bike seems like a slab. It generates the power from a Lithium-ion Battery, which is always used by electric cars, to make the bike work much longer. When driven by electricity, the bike sets both of the pedals at the low position, which is a suitable position for riders. Moreover, it holds a compartment for the rider to store his/her portable gadgets, such as laptop, cellphone, iPod and more. The most interesting point is that, when connected to your laptop (stored in the compartment), the bike would access to the internet and show you the route through the integrated upfront screen. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Now, I will introduce you a new type of motorbike launched by BWM. Unlike other normal motorbikes, it is powered by Hydrogen. Colorful, and fashionable, the new vehicle employs a cryogenic hydrogen tank, battery Li-Po, electronical brakes and controls, and electromagnetic suspensions. Perfect for motor fanciers! [Read the rest of this entry...]
Paper bags? Not exactly. Actually, they’re made of Tyvek®, a synthetic lightweight paper that is quite durable and waterproof. Like traditional travel bag, Papier can be used to store your clothes and other items. Also due to the special materials, this travel bag is even as light as real paper, 135g for the bigger one and 115g for the smaller one. Cool! [Read the rest of this entry...]
The HexaKopter is a 1.2kg, six-rotor micro aircraft which has a flight-time of up to 36 minutes. Equipped with a high-definition camera, the device can also be used to shoot and deliver amazing images, apart from transporting items (which weigh up to 1kg). What’s more, the built-in GPS locator enables it to return to its staring position (home) automatically. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The concept was designed for fast and simple paper dispensing to ensure you a more convenient using. It could be set to dispense 1, 2 or just a half of a sheet, according to your different needs. Once activated, the device will offer one piece of the paper towels whenever you wave your hands in front of the infrared sensor. As a result, you won’t mess up the entire roll next time you trying to grab merely one piece with your wet hands. Coming in red, silver and white colors, the device is available on Hammacher for $79.95. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Creative shoe racks may give an eye-pleasing look to your living spaces, but they usually cost you too much money. However, the rack designed by Jost Litzen is an innovative storage system that eliminates the need of purchasing expensive shoe racks. The best part is that, what the rack finally looks like is all up to you! It is quite easy to create: simply prepare several tubes, form them into certain shapes using ropes and then done! [Read the rest of this entry...]
Solar-powered lamps are not that new to us, but the Saint Clair Lamp presented here still surprises us on account of its unique way to get charged. Just as you can see, the lamp needs to be affixed onto the window with the suction pads to obtain energy, since the photovoltaic cells are built at its base. When the dark night comes, the lamp can then be used as a hanging lamp to illuminate your room. Designed by Stéphane Maupin, the innovative lamp has won one of the five VIA project assistance grants this year. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Aimed at small apartments and other living areas where full-size furniture is not welcome, the Brain Cube is created by Svilen Gamolov as a clever alternative. It includes several chairs designed in various shapes, which can be stacked up into a huge cube when not in use, thus not taking up too much space. Also due to their particular forms, these chairs could also be used as tables when needed. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Obviously the bulb that is equipped upside down has drawn everybody’s attention on the first sight. That’s quite distinctive, compared with conventional lamps. Even so, the part I love most is not that, but the adjustable design enabling the users to change the lamp into different shapes. Yups, the weird lamps also double as interesting toys. Just imagine how many kinds of animals the lamps could perform… [Read the rest of this entry...]
Grass Lamp is Marko Vuckovic’s creative design which comes with a container for soil, water, and of course grass. Made from light PVC plastic material, the huge lamp could be easily mounted on the wall to give your room a refreshing look. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The POSEIDON Patio Heater, a 6.5 feet tall device that is completely made from metal, is ideal for both domestic and commercial use. Its best part is the built-in media player that is intended for recreation. Apart from employing a latest carbon fiber heating technology to produce ‘far infrared heat’ for a pleasant using, the heater also allows the users to conveniently adjust its head from four different positions. Poseidon is eco-friendly, greatly reducing carbon dioxide emissions by at least 50% compared with gas patio heaters, as a result of the adoption of its patented carbon fiber heating tubes.
Though the company says it won’t hit the market until March, you can pre-order here. [Read the rest of this entry...]
