Conceived by designer Veronika Gombert, the “MissO watch” is an analog watch that removing the face of conventional wristwatches features a stylish dial that becomes one with the strap. Apart from its primary function of telling the time, the MissO becomes a fashionable accessory for the trendy, as it looks or is worn more like a bracelet than a wristwatch. Placing the time slot at 110° angle, ideal position to see the time in a wristwatch, the... [weiterlesen]

Czech Grand Design Annual Awards have their new holders. The Design Academy of the Czech Republic decided on the winners in eight categories and on 6th March 2010 awarded them during the ceremonial in Estaters Theratre, Prague. The winners are: Designer of the year: Hippos design Fashion designer of the year: Jakub Polanka Graphic designer of the year:... [weiterlesen]

Parking your vehicles in cramped parking spaces is usually more hazardous than parking it on the roadside, unless the traffic recovery van drags your car to the control room. Conceived by Serbian designer Milos Todorovic, here is an innovative parking module that makes use of the latest technology to keep your vehicle out of harm’s way. Featuring a metal body, the module implants a circular bar in the base that rotates at 180° angle around your car,... [weiterlesen]

Intended toward contemporary spaces, the Vertical Wallclock by Brooklyn-based designer Klaus Rosburg is a unique timepiece that gives a new dimension to your home decor. Featuring a face finished in back painted acrylic to create color depth, the clock measures 16″ x 4″ x 1.5″ to achieve its vertical dimension, while the hour numbers are laser-cut into an anodized aluminum frame floating above the clock hands. Priced at $98, the clock is available in a variety... [weiterlesen]

With rising sea levels due to changes in climate threatening the coastal cities worldwide, the need for floating or underwater cities and architectures has been felt more than ever before. Conceived by Malaysian designer Sarly Adre Bin Sarkum, the “Water-Scraper” is a self-sufficient underwater architecture that employs a variety of sustainable technologies to produce renewable energy and grow its own food. Fulfilling its energy requirements by harvesting wave, wind and solar power, the floating city makes... [weiterlesen]

Asia, with India and China emerging as economic superpowers, is possibly the fastest growing continent, attracting traders as well as visitors from all across the world. However, the diversity in languages is one major concern that holds the visitors back from enjoying the rich culture of the region. Providing a solution, Chinese designer Tian Lingrui has come up a device dubbed “E+” that lets you visit and enjoy megacities in a convenient way. Designed for Samsung, the... [weiterlesen]

Crafted by French designer Francois Quentin, the “4N Watch” or “4N-MVT01/D01” is a unique watch that displays digital time through mechanical, analog function with exposed gears and sprockets. Powered by manual winding, the limited edition (16 pieces) timepiece depicts time with a 12-hour clock. Featuring three numbered discs finished in aluminum or titanium that rotate to display time, the timepiece encloses all the gears and sprockets within a carbon dial covered by a sapphire glass... [weiterlesen]

Inspired by fireflies that produce their own light at night, the “Lucciola” (Italian glow-worm) by Bulgarian designer Desislava Sredkova is a unique lamp that doubles as a speaker to set the mood in contemporary apartments. Designed to be used in pairs to increase the light effect with surround sound, the Lucciola can either be hung from the ceiling or used as a floor lamp according to the needs and liking of the user. Measuring 30cm in length, the... [weiterlesen]

An entry at Ideation Award 2010 in conjunction with Malaysian International Fair, the “Go” by Indonesian designer Rizki Tarisa is a piece of multifunctional furniture that makes use of advanced technology, so you could lead a sustainable lifestyle while accomplishing your daily tasks in style. Combining the functions of a lounge chair, exercise bike and desktop into a single unit, the multi-tasking furniture also harnesses human power to generate green energy, when you pedal the bike to... [weiterlesen]

Drawing inspiration from natural and cultural treasures found in the Alps, German designer Sebastian Krabbe has devised a minimal wristwatch with all steel body construction to give it a robust look. Dubbed the “Rock Crystal,” the masculine wristwatch features polygonal corpus edges, which gives the appearance of a naturally grown crystal. Punching the hours (three, six, nine and twelve) right into the stainless steel face, the watch wraps around your wrist with a wooden strap,... [weiterlesen]