The Winner’s Rowing Shoe
Winning this year’s Plastics Industry Award for Product Design of the Year is this genius adjustable rowing shoe. Before, shoes had to be manufactured in…
Recreation
The Grasshopper
The motivation behind the El Tucura (The Grasshopper) trike was to give paraplegic users the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of off-road downhill mountain biking,…
Stealthy Kayak
Freestyle kayaking is a relatively young offshoot of the canoe sport, where athletes perform maneuvers similar to those of skaters, snowboarders or surfers. This freestyle…
Boarding Safely at Night
I really appreciate that I live in a city where people would rather ride their bike, roller-blade, or skateboard than drive a car… but I…
Surfing Asymmetrical
These original asymmetrical boards are undeniably awesome in both aesthetic & functionality. The limited series of regular & goofy-footed boards are made of foam &…
Cool Ice Axe
When it comes to mountaineering, a good ice axe can mean the difference between life and death. Noticing technical setbacks and an overall lack of…
Ancient Beauty Meets Modern Sports Gear
The Amulet Helmet by designers Kim Jungwoo & Kim Yoonsang takes influence from the Sun Ja Mun pattern, a traditional Korean symbol that you’ve probably…
Spectacular Swedish Ski Structure
With construction scheduled at the turn of 2013/2014, Skipark 360°, by the Swedish branch of C. F. Møller Architects, Berg Arkitektkontorthe, will be the world’s…
Bike of Prey
I love a wild-inspired design, especially when its influence is so obvious. The BMW Ghost is a glimpse into what the next generation of motorcycles…
Extraterrestrial Hybrid Bike
This electric bicycle concept is out of this world! The INgSOC, by designers Edward Kim and Benny Cemoli, combines the aerodynamic shapes of triathlon designs,…
Heavyweight Cable Car
The Montaurus is a gondola lift system designed specifically for getting to and from remote areas with large amounts of cargo and passengers (up to…
A Little Control Can Boost Imagination
The latest collection from designer Emily Gunning, MonsterMake, MetaMorphasuit, and Mothershape, aims to discourage obsolescence and maintain their appeal to the child over a prolonged…