The computer has come a long way, from regular desktop PCs to laptops/notebooks and now tablets, to make our work easier and faster with precise perfection, saving a lot of time as well as effort. All three computing devices have their own characteristics, while desktop is ideal for regular office/home use, notebook for presentations or work on the go and the tablet allows highly personal work anywhere, anytime. Combining the features of a desktop, laptop and... [weiterlesen]

Combining the servings of coffee, tea and hot cocoa in a single appliance, designer Carlos Marquez has presented a personal brewing station that allows users to customize the size of their beverage from 6oz, 8oz, 10oz or 12oz, so there is no waste of water. Entitled the “MiCoffee,” the coffee maker concept includes a pressure sensitive pad to know when a mug is under the spout, so the automatic setting does not go off without a container to... [weiterlesen]

We have already covered some unique aids in the blog, but the new gadget by Danish designer Mads Sukhdev Hindhede is possibly the most advanced and stylish in form as well as function. Entitled the “Visual Hearing Aid,” the device concept as depicted by its name combines the function of both the visual and hearing aid to display what other people are saying via two projectors to the user. Capturing the sound through two... [weiterlesen]

Inspired by the primitive age tools, such as a piece of forged steel and a flint, used to light fire, designer Julien Bernard has developed a lighter concept that presents a precise fusion of the organic and the mineral materials. Entitled the “Magma,” the new lighter features a flint art containing a cedar fiber cord. As soon as the user opens the lighter, the gearing system produces a spark to ignite the cedar wick that burns slowly and... [weiterlesen]

Liberating the users from stand keyboards or mice as a communication tool, designer Eliel Cabrera has come up with a configurable touchscreen board that uses Bluetooth (Wi-Fi) technology to connect the user with his or her devices. Entitled the “MagicBoard,” the concept device works like a touch keyboard to allow shortcut configurations with ease. Users just need to move their fingers or palm, without losing contact, over the surface to change the layouts in different ways while communicating... [weiterlesen]

Combining the features of a snowboard and a bike, designer Mark MacMahon has come up with a hybrid BMX/snowboard snow bike that you may ride like a bicycle on the snow-clad slopes. Entitled the “Omo,” the ski-bike lets the riders use their center of gravity to initiate, control turns and stopping. Comprising a snowboard and a (patent pending) frame, the Omo presents steering through the handlebars that torque the snowboard, allowing the board edges grip the snow... [weiterlesen]

Taking your home decor to new heights, MotoArt has developed a new coffee table that features the cowling with a jet engine stator and polished nose spinner grounded to a defused 1/2” plexiglas bottom. Entitled the “DC-9 Nacelle Coffee Table,” the hand-polished coffee table comes with an optional internal illumination, infusing a new life to home furniture. Available in both the round and the oval glass tops, the Nacelle Table measures 52” x 49”... [weiterlesen]

Visualizing the future of personal cruise ships, Indian designer Aviv Nair has come up with a yacht concept that draws inspiration from Star Trek and modern hull design. Entitled the “Celestis,” the luxury yacht allows a secluded retreat with family and friends. Ideal for hosting personal parties, the futuristic yacht features a swimming pool at the front deck and a helipad above the rear deck to land your chopper, so you could access the yacht without even grounding... [weiterlesen]

Commissioned by the 9Studio, Mexican designer Arturo Arino has come up with a car concept that provides an eco drive in sheer luxury. Entitled the “Squalus,” the sustainable car offers in-wheel drive as it integrates four electric motors in each wheel that harnesses energy generated by the spinning of the wheels. In case, the electric motors stop working, the eco-car also features a Hydrogen engine to power the vehicle. The Squalus also touts a big... [weiterlesen]

Overpowering large fish often becomes difficult for anglers, as they can put up quite a fight and even drag a fisherman into the water. Providing a solution, designer Nathan Morgan has come up with a fighting chair concept to make the fishing experience safer for the angler. Entitled the “Warseat,” the new fighting chair is designed to fit in the confines of a sports fishing yacht. Depicting the true mentality of a sports fisherman, the... [weiterlesen]