Ticker Tape Only Feeds Good News
Ticker Tape is an internet radio for people who suffer from Euphobia, “a persistent, abnormal and unwanted fear of hearing good news”. Using RSS feeds,…
September, 2008
Vostok, Not Just For Outerspace
Designer Yar Rassadin created these bathroom designs, in a way to pay tribute to the older USSR spaceship Vostok. However, the Vostok bathroom designs are…
Oooo Barracuda!
Hey you! I bet you like going really fast on water huh? Check out the KTM Barracuda – developed for circuit races. It’s the equivalent…
An Urban Oasis
OASIS is a water purifier, air purifier, and humidifier all in one. The idea loosely biomimics how nature cleans, recycles, and balances air and water….
Going Yo-Yo Over the iPhone
Peter Thuvander was so excited over his new iPhone that he designed an induction powered yo-yo charger for it. It charges its lithium ion battery…
Logitech’s MX Air Wants to Fly
When we found out an ordinary computer mouse won an 2008 IF award, we were intrigued and had to review it. Logitech was kind enough…
Tea is Drunk to Forget the Din of the World
I’ll have what the swan is having. Adam Hammerman presents a strangely elegant take on England’s favorite bit of kitchenware, the teapot. It would be…
A Piggy Saved is a Piggy Earned
Teaching children early about saving money is important, especially in today’s world. What fun for the children to learn this concept by using The Mini…
Nokia Open Labs 2008
Nokia has always been knows as the market leader when it comes to mobile phones. They have been a company of legacy and innovation. For…
Rolling Bag, Literally
The brainchild of designer Rooz Mousavi, the Samsonite OBAG is a roll-on bag that literally rolls on. Its rugged exterior makes it ideal for snow…
Cooking All Tile-Like
Another entrant in this year’s Electrolux design contest, the Cooking Tiles concept takes modularity and wireless power (WiTricity) to concept reality. Flexibility and efficiency are…
Windscreen Wiper Mirror
I’m all for the simplest ideas to solve some common problems. Instead of using some toxic glass cleaner to prevent shower steam, why not attach…