I cannot think of a rational reason why I want the magic straws, and the only reason may be that’s really cool. Made from 100% natural strawberry, vanilla and cocoa powder, the straws will release flavor and dissolve as the milk goes through them, offering you a definitely different way to enjoy the milk. So you like them? Only pay $3.99, you can get one flavor pack that includes 6 straws. [Read the rest of this entry...]
A gorgeous ornament? Surely it has that function, but … [Read the rest of this entry...]
As the cities get crowded and polluted, numerous automakers and designers are trying to tackle the problem of moving people around efficiently while not using materials that are harmful to the environment. And so is the Brazilian designer Ricardo Fedrizzi, who has recently sent in the images of his “Bug” concept mini car. It is a two-seater auto that is designed to go on a charge, making it a zero emission car for the city. Another point worth noting is the recyclable and renewable materials used to make the body of the car, which greatly reduces the vehicle’s weight. Besides, Fedrizzi’s concept also features an aerodynamic shape to maximize its performance. Pity that it is only a concept at present and we may wait for days to see the practical car hit the market. But who cares? Let’s just wait and see. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Can your feet use the mouse as skillfully as your hands do? Possibly you will soon find the answer if you’re to use the innovative Toe Mouse by Liu Yi. Aimed at those who have hands or arms disability, the ergonomically designed mouse is controlled by the feet. It features two sensors-one below the big toe and the other below the second toe-to individually act as the left and right click button. So when slip the mouse on as you wear your flip-flops, you can conveniently use it by moving your toes. Easy as that! [Read the rest of this entry...]
People say that swimming pools offer more than entertainment to the users, but also resulting in illness, provided that the pools are not completely safe from contamination. The Healthier Pool Purifier puts an end to the algae and other bacteria in the water with the mineral electrode insert, which would release ions to kill them. Powered by solar panels on the top, the electrode insert has a life span of up to one year while the passing of time won’t weaken its function. You like the design? Purchase it for $349.95 through Hammacher. [Read the rest of this entry...]
With this magnetic OLED wallpaper, you can say goodbye to the ugly light bulbs. Not only featuring a nicer look, the OLED lighting is also more energy-efficient, 2.5 times more than compact fluorescent bulbs. In other words, the OLED wallpaper is about as powerful as other lighting devices, but requiring merely 3 to 5 Volts to power the OLED film. But the most exciting new may be that you won’t wait for too long to use these wallpaper to decorate your room, coz they’ll hit the market in just two years. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Thanks to Betina Piqueras for sending these pics of the teapot frame, which is designed to bring much more convenience to the uses through the fabulously cunning combination of an ordinary teapot and a common stand. Though seems rarely needed on the paper, you’ll urgently want one when burned by the hot pot. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Welcome to the magnificent-looking Aptera Motor. It’s white, it’s cool, it’s powered by electricity and it has three wheels. That’s for real, and the Aptera 2E will hit the market sometime this year. But before you see them in stores, you should firstly get a thorough understanding of them. Executed by a boat builder and a biotechnology engineer, the car focuses on aerodynamics to realize a greater speed and effectiveness. The vehicle also has an electric engine that has the ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than 10 seconds and reach a top speed of 137km/h. On the roof, there’s also a solar panel, which is used to run the heat pump. Another point worthy mentioning is the materials used in the interior, which is made from recycled materials and organic dyes to make the Aptera 2E an eco-car. According to the manufactures, they’ll also adopt a plug-in hybrid engine to lower the cost so as to make the motors available to everyone. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Well, almost nothing new but still quite impressive. Here’s how the deal works: you have different kinds of trash, including paper, apple cores, plastic or even beverage. All those will mix together in one dustbin and make the bin look so gross…But with the Basketbin, that wouldn’t happen again. It includes a small water-proof bin for keeping used teabags or other wet items, as well as a larger bin to take paper and recyclable plastic. The pics of the working prototype convince me that this is really a great idea! [Read the rest of this entry...]
Most times, it’s not that easy to get the ice cubes out of the ice tray. But the situation will be totally different if you’re using the Quick Snap Ice Tray, which allows you to release each of the ice cubes conveniently. Simply twist the tray, snap out the cubes individually and then you can enjoy a big glass of iced beer. Cool! [Read the rest of this entry...]
Considering that most parents nowadays are shuttling back and forth between various workplaces, it’s really difficult for them to spare time to accompany their kids, not to say giving them a warm hug each night. But luckily, the distance between kids and parents may be effectively shortened, since the Mixed Reality Lab has come up with the Huggy Pajama, a device that enables the parents and children to embrace each other remotely. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Soaring prices of urban apartments have forced the citizens to choose small residence and make a full use of the limited space. Addressing that issue, the Brazilian Design Studio ‘Baíta Design’ has come up with the Slide Aluminum Sofa. It features five profiles finished in anodized aluminum, which could be fit together to form a sofa. Also due to the slide design, the sofa could easily split into profiles, ensuring an easy transportation and storage. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Since the automobile tail light helps a lot to prevent car accidents, why don’t we equip lights onto the bicycles? I bet most people already had that idea but Lazer beat us all with a real product you might have seen in stores. It is a new urban-centric helmet with built-in lights, which not only illuminates the road in the dark, but functions as a tail light to remind the drivers behind. Apart from the stylish look and outstanding function, its price is also competitive, suitable for urban bicycle riders. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Dubbed “Unite of Furniture”, the sleek kitchen unit also doubles as a workstation, allowing you to enjoy an easy and comfortable life though still living in a small apartment. Just as shown in the pictures, the compact unit consists of a sink, a cooktop, a storage system, a stool, a table, and a desk, acting as either cooking equipment or working equipment. It not only presents the luxury of two furniture units in the space of one, but can be easily adjusted to fit in any residence, thanks to its rotary design. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Calendar and tea seem to be unrelated to each other. But Cho Hee Ha doesn’t think so, coz in the designer’s mind the teabags also mark the passing of time just as the changing seasons do. The Calendar Teabags includes a variety of tea packaged as the dates and months, so that you’ll also feel time passing by when you’re enjoying a cup of tea. [Read the rest of this entry...]
