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 ‘Water Bobble’ was invented as a result of the idea to “make water better” while not resulting in huge piles of plastic bottles to threaten the environment. Integrated with a replaceable carbon filter on the bottom of the cap, the bottle could sterilize the water direct from the tap, eliminating your constant purchase of bottled water. It is available in six colors. [Read the rest of this entry...]
In order to call for further exploration in prototyping processes, Stockholm’s two design schools have collaborated to design these weird shoes. Five pairs of them, as Naim’s “Melonia” collection, were showcased during the Stockholm Fashion Show this month. Though seemingly not that solid, the shoe is actually firm enough to hold a normal adult thanks to its unique structures. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Designed by Lin Tsui-Wei, the sleeping coat is especially perfect for those who love traveling a lot. It has a dual function, serving as both a windbreaker and as a sleeping bag. The garment is made from waterproof fabric, which ensures you a comfortable wearing when used as a coat and a warm sleeping when transformed into an inflatable bag. Its lower part can be detached to act as a mattress. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The most impressive thing is always the weirdest. Correct me if I’m wrong! I bet any hairstylists using such business cards as shown in the pictures will make a deep impression on everybody who has seen it. [Read the rest of this entry...]
These cute soaps are made just for fun! Though in the shape of peanuts, the soaps actually have a sweet scent of orange (but why not just the scent of peanuts?). For only $4, I’ve come across the best (and cheapest) gifts for my female buddies this year. [Read the rest of this entry...]
For years water bottle have been offering us with clean water when we’re on the go, on the picnic or in other situations. And now Vapur Bottles are making headway in creating a solution for an infinite portability and durability. Vapur looks the same as other ordinary bottle when full but could be rolled up or flattened when it’s empty – that’s just why the inflatable bottles are easier to take. Made from ultra-durable, FDA-approved, BPA-free polymer, Vapur also ensures you a safe use. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Frankly, the mug has nothing to do with Van Gogh but the concept is rather intriguing. The Dear Van Gogh is a silicon mug that features an ear-shaped flexible handle. Designed by Mike Mak, the handle feels realistic and could be twisted or pulled hard. That sounds like a perfect way to release your anger! [Read the rest of this entry...]
Modular Tree Project is an impressive concept by Chilean artists Emilio Marin and Claudio Magrini. Instead of calling on people to plant real trees, the project encourages the whole society to install metal trees with wooden birdhouses on the branches to create an area in the cities for birds. At present, the project has been firstly realized in the Santiago valley, Chile. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Simpler but practical designs are always popular and today we’ll show you another ‘we should have thought of that before’ product. It is the ‘Keep2Green’ pot by Paul Gribincea. The concept about it is quite simple: the system makes a full use of the space and water by planting some grass beneath the hanging pot. So you’ve gotten that? Good. Mainly made from metal, ‘Keep2Green’ is heavy enough to withstand moderate winds and holds the flower pot steadily in the air. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The Boogie Board LCD Tablet may be the best replacement of paper and pen for your usual writing. It features a Reflex LCD screen (a pressure-sensitive and flexible plastic) to display images or words you’ve written on its surface with a pen, a stick or your fingers. Though claimed needing no power to activate the screen, the device still requires a small watch battery to erase the screen. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Ji-in Byun, Cho Jung Seok and Oh Seul Ki have sent in images of their latest project. They cooperated to create a new kind of trash bin to promote the conventional rubbish can. Specially designed for bench, the trash bin comes with a streamlined base, which could be easily pitched into the sand for stability. That means bins are handy and you can use them more conveniently. We’re not sure when it is available, but leave your comments below if you think it is a cool-looking trash bin. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Let’s check out what great changes the bottle dispensers have brought to us. On one hand, the dispensers have made it convenient for us to use shampoo and sanitizer. But on the other hand, that also means a great waste of resource, due to the high demand of plastic bottles. So what should we do to reduce the wastage while still ensuring much convenience? The Eco-pump Refill Dispenser by Bang Ki Ryoul and Junga Kim seems like a clever solution.
It’s an outer shell with a nozzle and pile that fit to all types of refill pouches. As a result, you can directly screw the Eco-pump Refill Dispenser to another pouch when you’ve run out of the shampoo. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Absolutely romantic and especially perfect for a sweet dinner on the coming Valentine’s Day!
We’’already covered some attractive LED designs in the blog, but the ‘LED Sketch Art’ is totally different from all those. It is a toy which allows you to ‘draw’ a glowing picture by sticking LEDs into the board. Powered by batteries, USB cable, AC wall adapter, or car adapter, the LED toy could be easily taken along with you, and therefore to ensure you a ‘drawing’ time (also ‘enjoying’ time) whenever you want. [Read the rest of this entry...]
