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Chair Street Posters

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There is an element of practicality in the “Chair Poster”, an innovative outdoor advertisement for KitKat. As you can see from the pictures, each part of the poster could be easily popped out and assembled into a chair for the passengers to sit on. And then, just as its slogan says, when you have a break, you may also want a KitKat… [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Piano Table

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In my humble opinion, the design seems like a terrible idea, resulting needless complexity since the piano may get wet if you carelessly pour water on the table… Of course, you won’t agree with me, if you’re just in the necessity to place a bulky piano inside your small department. So consider it for a second, the idea of the Piano Table seems quite valuable. So you like it? For $6000, you still like it? OMG! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Safo Sofa: A stylish Multifunctional Sofa

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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...]

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Brain Cube

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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...]

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POSEIDON Patio Heater

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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...]

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Multifunctional Sleeping Coat

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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...]

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‘Pavone’ Transformable Furniture

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Showcased at the Fifth Annual Competition SaloneSatellite WorldWide held in Moscow, the ‘Pavone’ furniture has attracted much attention, because of its smart and transformable design. Finished in a fabric and metal frame, the Pavone could easily switch between a table and an armchair via simple sliding, in order to meet the user’s different needs. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Stryder Crutch Scooter

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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...]

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Napper ensures you a comfortable sleeping in public transport.

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Simone Wittmann comes out with a creative shawl concept—Napper, a shawl that you would want it to accompany you whenever you’re in the public transport. The padding of its hood allows you to lean comfortably against the window or the seat, and the wide-cut scarf would perfectly protect you from the noisy environment. Besides, Napper also consists of Bluetooth headphones in the hood—together with a software for the mobile phone—to play music when you sleep and send alarms if your luggage is moved. So next time you’re on the travel alone, you can still enjoy a comfortable sleep without worrying about your items, as long as you have the Napper! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Multiuse Doorstop

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These tear-shaped wedges feature a solid metal frame coated with flexible and weather-resistant rubber, ensuring a durable usage. The soft exterior layer also means an effective gripping of your door and window frame. Available with a dark blue or translucent rubber exterior, these wedges could be used in many other ways as shown below. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Snackbot from Carnegie Mellon University

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Coming from Carnegie Mellon University, Snackbot takes the very name from one of its main jobs: to serve snacks. And the other job of the robot is to serve as a research platform for kinds of researches. It is intended for both fully autonomous and semi-autonomous operation. With various sensors built in, Snackbot could communicate with people through verbal and non-verbal mechanisms, participate in simple sociable activities, distinguish those people around it and learn to recognize new objectives, etc. In one word, Snackbot is a cute-looking robot with various skills. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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eVouse Concept

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Especially designed for specific designers, the wonderful eVouse concept combines two important functions in one: a mouse for laptops and a pen sensor for design works. Its unique triangular design not only means appalled comfort, but indicates great convenience. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Portable Music Pillow

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Designed by Yuan-Hao Hsu and Lin Tzu Hsuan, the portable ‘MU SPACE’ not only allows you to enjoy music everywhere, but also functions as a mat and a pillow for you to take a nap during the break. In combination of a built-in speaker and an MP3 player, the music pillow is also compatible with USB and Memory Card. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Six Cube by Lee West

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A simple but multifunctional product is always welcomed. Designed by Lee West, the Six Cube is also a multifunctional object that includes a votive, a candle holder, an encense burner, a catch-all, an ashtray, and a soliflor on each side. Measuring 8 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm (W x D x H), the multifunctional cube is made from soap stone. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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‘Drop’ Convertible Seat

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An Italian designer Leonardo Perugi created the ‘Drop’, a convertible seat that could be transformed into a lounge, a sofa, a bed and more, according to your different needs. Featuring a geometric fit, the multifunctional furniture is quite a simple design without any fastening devices. Made from polyurethane foam, the lightweight furniture could also be disassembled into three parts, allowing you to easily take it anywhere. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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