Inspired by early 20th century industrial design, this mechanical table lamp operates on the principle of a pulley. The scientific contraption which looks very complicated with all the danglers when compared to its contemporary version requires a bit of manual handing. Crafted from brass with a hand-rubbed antique silver finish, the user can adjust lamp height using a pulley which is firmly held in place using a weighed counterbalance. The table lamp uses a... [weiterlesen]

Made of steel and brass, this late 19th century artificial limb dating back to Victorian England looks menacingly creepy. The unusual prosthetic arm now resting at the London Science Museum could articulate in various ways such as the curling up and straightening out of the fingers. Also the elbow joint could be released by moving the spring and the wrist rotated. ... [weiterlesen]

Plucked from the real of ancient times, the mighty quill of little men finds use in the high-tech age as well with slight tinkering. Nothing Design Group has brought to light its modern version dubbed as Haptic Penna. It’s a feather-shaped ballpoint pen. With a carved frame for easy hold. Available in plain and gold-plated versions, the quill also doubles as a bookmark. ... [weiterlesen]

Inspired by the stance and aerodynamics of Bullet Trains and Le Mans vehicles, designer Nikita Kalinin, a Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design from Art Center College of Design, has come up with a transportation concept named Skylon that gives the peep into the future of long distance cargo trucks or trailers. Designed for Volvo, the futuristic truck features a full solar panel array rooftop that harnesses renewable energy and converts it into electric power. The sustainable... [weiterlesen]

Microsoft hat den Controller der Xbox 360 aufgebretzelt, wobei vor allem das D-pad mit einem cleveren Trick aufwartet: Mit einem kleinen Dreh kann man das Button-Kreuz etwas anheben, um in bestimmten Situationen feinfühliger zu agieren. Der Rest ist Design, so sind die ABXY-Buttos jetzt nicht mehr farbig sondern monochrom und semitransparent. In den USA gibt´s den Controller ab dem 9. November für 65 Dollar, in Europa wird das Teil aber erst... [weiterlesen]

Die Anzeichen eines neuen iPods im "quadratisch, praktisch, gut"-Design verdichten sich. Oder was haltet ihr von dieser Hülle? Dass ein neuer iPod touch kurz vor der Auslieferung steht, darüber sind sich eigentlich alle einig, aber dann war da diese Sache mit dem kleinen Touchscreen-Modul und der würde ausgesprochen gut hier reinpassen, nano oder shuffle sei erst mal dahingestellt. Was auch immer passiert: Morgen... [weiterlesen]

Bottles always had musical qualities. I am sure you remember all the clinking and jangling sounds when you toasted your favorite champagne to your near and dear ones. Using sound as a catalyst for design, Tuned a design research company based in Philadelphia, US has prepared a delicious beer called Tuned Pale Ale. The unique beer is marked with a musical scale label which makes it rhythmic. The label is marked with various notes.... [weiterlesen]

Modern technology has paved the way for some of the sleekest gadgets that apart from being functional have also become a hi-tech accessory or fashionable jewelry for the stylish. Conceived by New York based designer Svetlana Blum, the “Second Skin” is an identical device that presents a unique blend of an accessory, jewelry and wristwatch. Made in PU, LED and metal, the concept watch presents two rows of LED lights, one displaying hours and the other minutes,... [weiterlesen]

Der Commodore C64 aus den 80er Jahren ist eine Ikone der Personal Computer-Geschichte und auch wenn es um die Firma recht still geworden ist und der Rechnermarkt mittlerweils von anderen Marken dominiert wird, will man Ende des Jahres mit einem 64-Bit All in One-Rechner wieder zurückschlagen. Das kündigt Commodore auf ihrer Webseite an. 2.66 GHz Intel Core I7 Prozessor, NVIDIA GeForce GT... [weiterlesen]

The bridge envisioned across river Drava in the Slovenian cit of Maribor is a pure delight. The bridge combines unmatchable aesthetics with functionality in public infrastructure. The concept is both simple and dynamic. In a seemingly weightless fashion the bridge gently bends to rise after elegantly skimming the water surface. The span broadens at its lowest point to facilitate recreational space for city dwellers. ... [weiterlesen]