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Radia Cell Phone 2007-06-10 11:38:00 As cellular phones become a standard, the statement they make as a symbol and a fashion accessory has become increasingly important. The Radia phone concept expresses simplicity in form and sophistication in function and user interface. The outer rim, which is made of brushed aluminum makes both a refined professional statement. The touch-display is large enough to read and display many types of information, yet small enough to maintain a pocket-sized device. Simplicity is also expressed in the power button, which is flanked by the earpiece speaker, and balanced by the microphone which is 180 degrees around the perimeter.Designer: Michael Laut ...

MP3 Pebble Object 2007-06-10 11:28:00 I like to think about current and future product experiences and manufacturing processes in comparison with nature, and how stones and trees and flowers, for instance, become what they are. Each natural ?product? is a unique specimen; nothing else compares to one, after another, after another. Imagine if the manufacture of consumer electronics afforded such diversity! Imagine if consumers had the pick of an endless array of devices, each one its own distinct shape, size and color while keeping the internal components the same.What if products could take on the diversity of nature? What if products embodied twists and contours, and off-colored spots? What if a line of MP3 players, say, could be designed to resemble an array of pebbles scattered along an ocean's shore? Or like a basketful of heirloom tomatoes at a farmers' market? Imagine the possibilities of mass customizing with such diversity in mind How would it change the way we interact with devices? How would it change the exper ...

Apple Updates MacBook 2007-06-09 17:27:00 Apple today updated its MacBook® consumer notebooks with faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory and larger hard drives in every model. The MacBook is just one-inch thin and features built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.* Every MacBook also includes a built-in iSight® video camera for on-the-go video conferencing, Apple's MagSafe® Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and iLife® ?06, Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications.Design: Apple ... Apple

Stitch Customizable Eyewear 2007-06-09 17:23:00 In a society where each person strives to create his/her own fashion identity, mass produced fashion items fail to deliver consumer's needs to be unique. In a competitive and saturated eyewear market, sheer volume of similar products forces even the most "unique" item to be common. By allowing consumers to design their own eyewear, "Stitch" breaks out of convention and gives each consumer power to create his/her truly unique eyewear. "Stitch" provides simple, modern shape with tiny holes on its frame that can easily be stitched with threads to create abundant designs. Own a pair of "Stitch" and step into a world of individuality.Designer: Seungyoub Oh ...

Mactab 2007-06-09 17:17:00 Ultra portable, Mactab is the complement to MacBook. The incredibly thin wireless keyboard is used as a protection cover for transportation. It stays in place with a combination of magnets and notches. On the back of the computer, a hinge allows it to be put in a vertical position so you can use Mactab comfortably on your desk.Designer: Yann Le Coroller ...

Jaga Experience Truck 2007-06-09 17:12:00 The instant success of the Experience Lab (project which aims to introduce people to their radiators without actually showing them) triggered the idea at Jaga (radiator brand) to bring the same experience and emotions into a moving platform or medium that allows to mimic this wherever in the world Jaga wants to go. That led to the idea of creating an 'experience truck'. On the base of a Mercedes Actros platform, Arne Quinze designed a new body that holds a projection room - VIP lounge, kitchen. The body is completely handmade in high quality polyester and high tech coatings. The 90 windows in 6 different forms allows for a spectacular color pattern. Again the aim is to focus on the experience rather than the products.Designer: Arne Quinze [ Via: Dezeen ] ...

Lamborghini Spiga 2007-06-09 13:48:00 The name "Spiga" refers to the roof shape of the car which sticks out along the windshield giving it a spike-like shape which translates in Italian as Spiga. The main charachtesristic of the car is that the rear and the middle flows in an harmonic way which kind of reminds the human muscles stretching to the back, as the front is slightly different than the rear, it also gives a sense of speed and movement forward when viewed form the side angles. The air intakes near the side windows are designed integrated on the body whcih also shows strong Lamborghini aspects.Designer: Ugur Sahin ...

Electronic Sensors Improves Alignment Problems 2007-06-09 13:41:00 These are Electronic Sensors that are a part of the tire and provide information to the Vehicle Information System in order to improve alignment problems. This works by the CPU, which is located within the rim. These sensor's feeds detected information to the CPU, and then to the Vehicle Information System. This enables the Tweel ribs to flex through Wireless Technology. When flex occurs, the tire stays at a level pressure through down force on the inside wall of the tire by the ribs.By covering the outside surface with transparent rubber of the current Tweel design helps with water evacuation, cornering, esthetic and balancing problems resulted from ice build up.Designer: Sylvian Bryan ...

Wooferang, A Fetching Toy 2007-06-09 13:12:00 You know how boomerangs are supposed to come back to you when you throw them? You know how they never do? Well, the Wooferang always returns - in faithful Fido's mouth! Playful pups can't resist the allure of fetching this colorful boomerang made from vivid orange reinforced rubber. Peggable frosted-plastic headercard.Designer: Atypyk ...

U.S. Tech Industry Pleads for Fewer Restrictions on Foreign Workers 2007-06-08 16:53:00 Indian outsourcing firms, Microsoft, Google and others speak out on the restrictions on hiring foreign help The pervasiveness of the Internet allows for a new definition of a ?global market,? opening doors not only for businesses, but also labor forces. While a corporation may cater its products and services to a worldwide audience, it must adhere to strict rules with it comes to their human resources. One such regulation by the U.S. government is the H1-B non-immigrant visa, which allows employers to seek temporary help (six years per visa) from skilled foreigners who have the equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree education. The most well known example of H1-B visa holders are workers from India providing IT duties to large Indian outsourcing firms and U.S. corporations. Out of the top 10 companies receiving workers thanks to H1-B visas, seven of them are Indian outsourcing firms, while the remaining three are Microsoft, IBM and Oracle. In the early 1990s, the quota on the nu ...

ISIS, World's Thinnest Chair 2007-06-08 16:45:00 The world's thinnest most compact folding chair. The design allows the ISIS chair to fold completely flat to a depth of just 3cm, in one effortless movement. The chair is made from a series of flat geometric panels that are linked together and contained within its own frame. Each panel is constructed from several high strength laminations which are designed to ensure that the chair flexes and supports the user, providing an unexpected level of comfort.Designer: Jake Phipps [ Via: Pan Dan ] ...

Webble, Active Foot Rest 2007-06-08 16:40:00 BriteObjects, a new Silicon Valley design firm focused on improving the office experience, introduces the Webble?, a new kind foot rest that isn't about resting. Instead, the Webble? enables free motion that gets your legs moving while you work. Complementing its unique functionality, the Webble's iconic shape breaks from the norm and encourages your feet to go for a ride.Developed by three award-winning product designers, the Webble? embraces the concept of mobility and a belief that ergonomic can be stylish and fun. "When we looked at the best foot rests available today, we saw a huge oppor opportunity for innovation in both function and form," says Steve Vassallo, founder of BriteObjects. "Upon investigating the category further, we became encouraged by the research that pointed to the physiological benefits of leg activity while seated, and with this in mind, we decided to depart from the static, almost orthopedic aesthetic of most foot rests, and instead focus on the positive ex ...

The Attraction of Spice 2007-06-08 16:38:00 Design Concept "The Attraction of Spice" is a set of elegant spice bottles to be the centerpiece of a dining experience. It takes a wine bottle tray made of wiredrawn stainless steel, as the showpiece, with magnets lining the mouth of every container ? stuck to the center tray. In addition, the magnet acts as a seal keeping its contents fresh. Once a bottle has adhered on the side of the wine bottle tray, the freshness is locked in and you will never worry about mixture flavorings. It is convenient to use and full of fun.Designer: Qian Jiang ...

Snap Cups 2007-06-08 16:36:00 Each cup holds three ounces of drink; perfectly sized for double shot of espresso/shot of sake/tajut of wine. Included with each cup are spare snaps and some epoxy, just like a nice shirt that comes with extra buttons and thread. Use the extra snaps to install your cup where you wish: to your bike, your desk, under a cabinet, or on the wall. Should a snap become separated during use, reattach it to the cup with a bit of epoxy.Designer: Angela Schwab ...

Balance, Cup for Everybody 2007-06-08 16:31:00 he cup is conceived for a broader group of clients. Designed for people with fully functional hands and also people with disfunctional hands. The open handle is created to enlarge the grip area. The inside of the cup is bowl-shaped which makes it easy to drink. The Braille dotted pattern isolate against heat as well as it gives a better grip around the cup.Designer: Pamela Lindgren ...