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The idea behind this disposable coffee cup is really amazing: use as few materials as we can to make a cup and enjoy as much fun as we could to take the coffee. Collaborated by Young-an Seok, Young-woo Choi and Se-ryung Nam, Coffree is a foldable disposable cup that has coffee mix sealed inside. So simply tear the seal off, fold up the package, pour in some water and your coffee is then ready. Great! [Read the rest of this entry...]

If we cannot create more space, the best possible method to make a fantastic bathroom fit into our small apartments is to cleverly reuse every inch… For example, we may build a foldable bathroom or have a bathtub with a lid. When they’re not in use, more space will be available for us to do other things. Isn’t that great?! I really love the idea. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Thinner, thinner and thinner, and now we would have a really thin foldable knife that fits in a wallet. But it is still sharp, as it is made with real carbon fiber and titanium. Plus, the smart knife also comes with a money clip to hold your bills or cards. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Designer Xie Chen Chen wants to save your trouble with messy wires with this Plug Socket, which not only has a multiplug to hook up to three plugs, but features a foldable design to hold your items when they’re on charge. It’s not the most complex or most delicate plug we’ve ever seen, but we do like that the Plug Socket keeps it simple while ensuring us a more convenient using. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Waste Folder is a recyclable bin that you can take everywhere, as it usually keeps in a compact size as that of a notebook. But simply unfold it and then you can get a six-compartment garbage suited for any situations. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Looking for something to surprise all your friends and guests? Sofa XXXX is rightly the thing you’ll need. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Well, the Accordion Shelf designed by Eisa Srozyk just makes me think of the Fruit Memo Pads ever introduced here. Similarly, the new shelf can freely close and open, but more importantly gives your room a refreshing look. So cool. [Read the rest of this entry...]

It is Snowdozer, a smart gadget that performs quite well in removing snow and ice from your cars, because it comes with a collapsible double-blade ice scraper that works effectively. Plus, it also features an extendable telescoping arm that ensures you a better reach. Now, scraping off the icy windshield no longer bothers you. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Exhibited at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011, the foldable motorcar surprised every visitor because it can balance on merely two wheels. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Outside apartments there’s good grassland for us to relax in the nature and to ensure enough comfort you’ll also need the multiuse mat. It is foldable and lightweight, allowing for an easy transportation. More importantly it can be molded into a back cushion and is built with several storage shelves so as to meet your various needs in the open air. [Read the rest of this entry...]

You need different shoes when the weather varies and the new shoes designed by REN Fangying meets all your needs. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The Pajamas Warming Pouch makes your winter much warmer. Featuring some integrated heating elements, the smart pouch can have pajamas, towels and hats reach 118º F in ten minutes while only drawing 50 watts. It also retains heat with a thermal satin interior, offering warm items whenever you need. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Although bookmarks are created for us to mark a book, we in fact often use a pen instead so that we can always make some notes on the book. Steve Yang Che-Hsiao must have the same experience as that we have and the designer has created a new pen dubbed “Bookmarkpen”. While in bookmark mode, the gadget is so compact that you can easily put it between the pages without any thickness to the book. And if you need a pen, simply fold the bookmark and then a pen is instantly transformed. Nice concept. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Yes, there’re too many lamps on the market and each of them has a unique feature, so how could one designer make his/her lamp special enough to attract the consumers? Helene Steiner chose to build a camera on the lamp, enabling the users to take images of documents whenever they feel like to. It works in the same way as an ordinary tripod and can easily fold up for portability.

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Usually we call one lamp a “book lamp” simply because it is designed to ensure you a reading time in the night, but now we call this lamp created by Zheyan Hong a “Book Lamp” also because it is shaped like a book. Comprising of 18 layers that go towards the inner structure, the lamp also features two magnets that help you control its light and shape conveniently. So just get the “Book” for your books! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Apparently The Fold is almost the simplest wallet we’ve ever seen, but is it safe for use? No need to worry about that: the Fold actually can keep your cash secured in horse after three folds even though the wallet features only one piece of Horween shell cordovan. [Read the rest of this entry...]

It is true that the big-wheeled bicycle seems quite odd at the first sight, but you may find it a genius design if you spend a few more seconds. Compared with most folding bikes, the Full Circle uses big wheels to achieve easier navigation but features no chain to make folding the bike an easier task. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Stylish and compact, this electronic vehicle can easily shift between a bike and a tricycle via simple folding, so as to ensure you much more convenience. As a result, you can not only guide your vehicle through the crowded streets with ease but create enough space for your items whenever you go on a huge shopping spree. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Tables are needed furniture but they’re usually also bulky, so you have to dedicate quite a large amount of space to them. And that’s why tables and especially the long tables are often tough to fit in small apartments. Except these tables created by Ochre. The designers solved that problem by folding the tables into the wall when they’re not in use, therefore offering you a spacious room for other activities. When you want a table, just pull them out of the wall and you can use them as a dining table or a work bench. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Folding up the bathroom? That seems like an impossible task. But here on I New Idea we believe that everything is possible, and we’re always experimenting with new things, e.g. the “Folding Shower”. [Read the rest of this entry...]

We’re on the same earth and we’re facing the same unpleasant issue of population explosion, which has forced us to make the utmost possible use of the limited space. To solve that problem, Hyuk-Jae Chang puts forward the Ville Urban Folding Bicycle Concept. The vehicle, though named as a bike, can also be transformed into a shopping cart via simple folding. As a result, you can directly take the Ville into the grocery after you get there on the bicycle. [Read the rest of this entry...]

To tell the truth, I was really like a drop of water pitching and tossing in the rough seas when swimming in the inflatable pool attached to the boat. But when asked about my feelings, I simply couldn’t help shouting out: “Things cannot go better than having a private swimming pool in the great ocean!” Dubbed “Magic Swim” (I love the name!), the floating pool features several holes on its bottom to let in sea water and the entire setup process takes only about 5 minutes. So simply inflate the pool, let some sea water in, and then you can enjoy a cool swimming! See you later in the sea~ O(∩_∩)O [Read the rest of this entry...]

“Duplex” is a modular workspace designed by Sophie Kirkpatrik and its main features include an adjustable hood and three legs. The adjustable hood allows you to change the “Duplex” into different shapes according to your varied needs: you can mount the hood to create a private space or lower it down to extend the workspace. And the “three legs”, one less than that of common tables, gives the furniture a unique looking, making it quite eye-catching in any given situations. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The 2010 summer is wonderful enough to be memorable—we sit under the open sky, breath in the fresh air, and watch the live telecasting of the world cup match with numerous people. And of course we all use the OASIS 2-Person Folding Table and Chairs. Shaped like a small suitcase that measures 23 3/4″ x 15 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ (L x H x D), the furniture actually can be expanded into 31 1/2″ Length x 23 5/8″ Width x 25 9/16″ Height, especially perfect for camping and picnic. [Read the rest of this entry...]

See what we’ve learned from the World Trade Centre Evacuations: about 1,970 of the civilians that were trapped above the impact zones died mainly because they couldn’t get out of the tall buildings in the shortest possible time. So the conclusion is that we need to find better means for people to evacuate a tall building in the event of an emergency, and the Escape Rescue System seems like a practical one. It consists of five collapsible cabins, which can be lowered over the side of the building, to transport rescue personnel up into the building or help the trapped people out of the emergency quickly.

Check out the video after the jump. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Those who love the nature would love everything that reminds them of the wonderful creations of the nature, too. And that’s possibly the main reason why we love the “Bloom Lamp” designed by Patrick Jouin. Yaps, the lamp has simulated a beautiful flower—when in use, it gradually transforms from a bud to a blooming flower to release the light; and when not in use, the lamp then closes its petals to regain the shape of the bud. [Read the rest of this entry...]

What do you think the wood block is used for? [Read the rest of this entry...]

The cheapest and simplest way we’ve found to keep our trousers clean when a chair or stool isn’t available is to sit on a piece of paper or a book. And that’s essentially the same concept behind the “Take a Seat” built by Darris Hamroun. It’s a foldable chair that looks like a book. Whenever you’d like to sit, you open the book, and then you use it as a chair. Simple buy pretty good! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Well, what do you think it is? A cylinder? Why not come in and check out the answer… [Read the rest of this entry...]

Has the ONEYBIKE designed by Peter Varga put you in mind of the old days when people were riding a high wheeler or a recumbent bike? Coming as a perfect combination of those two classical bikes in the past, the ONEYBIKE has become an important window for people nowadays to learn about the history. And of course ONEYBIKE still features some modern designs, like the folding mechanism that allows for easy storage. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Here at I New Idea we know that everyone likes smart but also unique designs. Then the Loftbox 101 Space Creator is just something you’re looking for. Aimed at lofts and other living areas with unpartitioned floors, the Loftbox 101 can fold out from a compact rectangular box and change into a private meeting space when needed. Plus, the cool design also comes with a TFT monitor for visual presentations. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Inspired by the beautiful fireflies sparking in the gardens on summer nights, Vuk Dragovic has come up with an innovative table also named as “Firefly”. It has a built-in lamp, which is powered by solar energy collected during the daytime and emits light in the nights. At the bottom of the lamp, there’s usually text or logo that could be projected onto the ground to boast certain products, movies, and firms. [Read the rest of this entry...]

If you’re planning to decorate your apartments (especially those tiny ones measuring less than 400 square foot), we highly recommend that you have a look at the innovative apartment created by a Hong Kong-based designer Gary Chang. His 330 square foot apartment is equipped with suspended sliding walls and fold-away furniture, allowing him to easily transform the apartment into a kitchen, a laundry room, a dinning room, a dressing room and a leisure zone with a hammock. Therefore, even though the construction area of the apartment is really small, you won’t feel uncomfortable when living in it. Good work!

Check out the pics after the jump to see how the apartment is created. [Read the rest of this entry...]

If you want a multifunctional chair or workstation, then you have the option of a 2 In 1 Chair & Workstation. Dubbed “Versus”, the new product is aimed at studio apartments and other small living areas where full-size workstations are not welcomed. As shown in the pictures, you can easily shift it between a chair and a workstation through simple flipping. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Another product inspired by the origami art…Designed by Takashi Houjo, the basket would change into a floor mat when unfolded. And have you noticed its lovely long tongue? That’s not just for decoration, but also used to keep the handles together. So cute! [Read the rest of this entry...]

If you’ve just returned from the Word Join Center, you must still remember the “Light Form”, a modular lighting system inspired by the origami art. It consists of wood panels that can be folded up to expose the energy-efficient electroluminescent lights embedded in them. Encased in rich dark European maple, the “Light Form” can be easily fixed onto any wall, endowing a unique kind of warmth and romance to your home. [Read the rest of this entry...]

If you want to always see your baby asleep in her/his own crib but also keep a close touch with her/him, then you have the option of a Bednest. The new bedside crib can be easily attached to your bed, allowing you to ’sleep with’ your baby though still in two separate beds. Easy to install and carry, the portable device is an attractive alternative to cribs. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Hiroyuki Morita, a Japan-based designer has recently sent in the images of his latest project, the ‘Pata’ foldable chair. It is a utility piece of furniture that switches between a floor mat and a seat, with minimum fuss. Simply pull and tighten the connecting cord, the floor mat is then changed into a chair. Plus, the chair can be easily adjusted into different shapes, according to your needs. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Your baby has gotten much heavier? So it really kills you when you have to climb up the stairs carrying him/her in one hand and the stroller in the other? If you said yes to both the questions, what you need is rightly the “Step By Step”, a stylish stroller that climbs up and down the stairs easily. It comes with a system of tripod, which makes moving over stairs and bumps as smoothly and swiftly as it moves on the flat surface. The unique stroller also features a big tire to clear the obstacles in the front. To provide you much convenience, “Step By Step” is still lightweight and foldable, meaning an easy transportation and storage. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Stryder aims especially at an easy transport for those suffering from lower leg injuries. It could be used as both a scooter and a crutch. When used in the urban streets, Stryder’s scooter form ensures the users to commute more quickly and easily. And when you have to climb on and off buses and stairs, the knee scooter can then be transformed into a walking crutch via simple folding. [Read the rest of this entry...]