Random pic of the week
July 6, 2009
“German designers Ottopal & Lottner Ltd present a play on proportions in their product line of light – space – object. The three objects: a chair in three sizes, or a table and two chairs, or a chair and two tables.”
Extract from designboom
Star Wars USB Flash Drive
July 5, 2009
Star Wars themed flash drives with big heads. The USB drives feature the likenesses of Darth Vader,Yoda, a Stormtrooper and Boba Fett, and each one stores 2GB of data and are available for pre-order over on Entertainment Earth for USD 24.99 each.
Extract from Entertainment Earth
Savannah House
July 4, 2009
The Savannah House is a Giraffe-house and visitor centre for for Rotterdam Zoo. The enclosure, modeled on African coral, has been designed to take advantage of passive solar heating and natural ventilation and lighting.
The accommodation for the giraffe is designed as a “shelter”. The design provides a comfortable place for the animals. It also gives them more living space, for the giraffes are free and can go in and out as they please.
For for information, click on the below link.
Extract from dezeen
USB Vinyl Record Player
July 3, 2009
Sleek USB vinyl record player that is small enough to keep it in your pocket. Hook up the player to your comp via micro USB for sound and powering or use the USB power adapter with standard stereo jack output.
Extract from Yanko Design
Eglu Rabbit Houses
July 2, 2009
The eglu for rabbits is a modern, easy to clean and safe home for your pet bunnies. Developed with leading animal behaviourists, the unique design enables your rabbits to express their natural instincts, making rabbit ownership more rewarding and enjoyable. They are great for chickens too.
Extract from Omlet
Eneloop Lamp
July 1, 2009
Sanyo rechargeable Eneloop Lamp light your home when upright or your path when held like a flashlight as it passes the 90-degree mark. It also features a healing function that emits a cool blue light. The internal AAs recharge in about 12-hours when set atop the included induction charger. Fully charged, you can expect between 3 to 45 hours of white light, 12 to 16 hours of the blue glow, and about 6 hours in flashlight mode.
Extract from Sanyo
TU Delft School of Architecture
July 1, 2009
Sid Wichienkuer proposal for the TU Delft School of Architecture used sections and topographies as a driving force. The building is
oriented around a central quad at its base, surrounded by the school’s library and a series of design laboratories.
As the building roses, each floor is centered around a gathering or communal space at its core, with other rooms radiating outwards. an expandable auditorium is centered on this level.
The building’s facade is kept porous with a series of horizontal pieces spaced apart. These levels can be used as outdoorseating and stairs, allowing students to climb the building.
Extract from Sid Wichienkuer
Screw Bottle Caps
June 30, 2009
“… made of soft silicone, the screw bottle cap, which possesses a high leak-tightness property, is suitable to all kinds of bottles.”
Can we do a cork version?
Extract from I New Idea
Random pic of the week
June 29, 2009
Pencil Shoes… makes your feet and floor colourful while walking…
Extract from Lauren Milroy
Engagement Ring with Hidden Diamond
June 28, 2009
“With a gentle yet firm outward pull from both sides, the ring opens to reveal the diamond. With light pressure from both sides, it shuts with a positive and audible click. When closed the ring feels solid and secure.”
Extract from John Welden
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