Archive for September, 2011
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ELECTRICITY GENERATING WORKOUT BIKE
Byoung-see Choi and Jun-kyeong Kim have designed the OneBike – an electric bicycle that is powered by kinetic energy. When the bicycle is set into it’s cradle, it functions as a stationary fitness machine, and every pedal rotation harnesses energy from your motion and converts it to electric power that is used to operate some of the digital readings the bike provides (user’s heart rate, total ...
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SNEAKY BENCH ADVERTISING IDEA
Talk about opportunists, the ad agency DDB Auckland has altered public benches to imprint an advertisement for Superette, a clothing chain in New Zealand, into the bare legs of people who sit on them. The advertisements read “Short shorts on sale Superette” – a perfect way to send a message.
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FUNKY NINTENDO SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
We love these vintage, retro and iconic salt and pepper shakers from David Roberts ofdrpd, a London label, designing functional quirky tableware and giftware featuring big bold graphics. They design both the product and the graphic to maintain total creative freedom. They design with affordability in mind and believe good design doesn’t always need a huge price tag. They have worked on commissions for the Barbican, ...
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CIGARETTE BUTT FRIDGE MAGNETS
Post important notes and have fun pinning pictures to your fridge with these cigarette butt magnets. The 3D butt magnets are strong enough to hold most yardstick and look surprisingly realistic. BUY NOW
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NEAT SELF-REFERENCIAL SPEAKERS
Speak-er are high-quality speakers designed by “the.” that plug directly into your MP3 player or computer and, as Engadget puts it, “the most awesome set of desk speakers this planet has ever known”. Each set includes a left and right speaker. BUY NOW Construction: Polished white ABS housing with black steel grille Dimensions: 4h × 6w × 2″d Weight: 3.5 lbs $100
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HOUSEHOLD RAINBOW PROJECTOR
This toy is sure to bring a smile to your smile (or your 6 year old daughter’s face) when you flip the switch and admire the colourful rainbow that is projected on the nearest flat surface. This rainbow light projector sits on any surface and sends a colourful ribbon of colours through your room by casting light onto a mirror underneath the plastic arch that bounces ...
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AMAZING SWORD UMBRELLAS
This collection of umbrellas is sure to turn heads while it’s retail title is sure to elicit chuckles. The “UMBRELLA FOR THE CIVIL BUT DISCONTENT MAN” was designed by Materious in 2008 and is manufactured by Kikkerland. Finally, a reason to look forward to a rainy day!
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STUNNING ROLLS ROYCE CONCEPT CAR
This amazing Rolls-Royce concept car called the “Apparition” was created by Jeremy Westerlund of Dallas, Texas. He designed it as an independent project while studying at the Art Center of the School of Design. The design offers sharp geometric lines, a massive hood and large 23-inch wheels. This concept is a great blend of classic design elements and futuristic ones. Although just a design for the ...
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SCRAP METAL ‘ALIENS’ MOTORCYCLE
A man from Bangkok has used recycled materials from old cars and bicycles to create this monster-looking motorcycle. All pieces are reused and arranged in a way to resemble an alien – and we must admit, the modelling on the hands and face is extremely well done. The alien is best viewed from the side where you can really understand the physical form of the alien ...
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STRANGE BOOK REST LAMP
Whilst you’re all tucked up in bed reading your favourite fairy-tale, horror story, glamour model biography you can read to the glow of this clever and uncomplicated lamp. Made of frosted glass it gives off a soft light, ideal to read to but also doubles as a book rest ensuring you never lose your page. But this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill book stand, sit your favourite ...
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CLEVER DRINKING FOUNTAIN TOOTHBRUSH
Amron Experimental has designed a new type of toothbrush called the Brush & Rinse – a tooth brush that is hollow on the inside so that it can act as a drinking fountain. A small ridge on the end of the toothbrush is responsible for turning the brush into a fountain – being able to brush and rinse with a single item has become an appealing ...
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GANGSTA BULLET SHAPED ICE CUBES
Novelty shaped ice cube trays are always fun, but this bullet-shaped ice cube tray will bring a new meaning to the term “killer drink” and surely give the boys an excuse to put ice in their beer. BUY HERE
