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Design That Grows With You
2008-02-20 14:57:00
One of the biggest concerns for new parents in making any new purchase is whether or not a product will grow with their child. From clothing, to shoes, and even furniture, true value comes from any product that can last as long as possible. Double points are earned with parents when a design can also have multiple uses. Design ers Frank & Stanimira Rafaschieri have clearly addressed these concerns when conceiving their children’s furniture concepts dubbed “Evolutionary chair and Low hygiene table�. By creating a line that both grows and expands with a child and converts for multiple uses, they have successfully achieved the one two punch of industrial design.Designer: Frank & Stanimira RafaschieriSource: yankodesign.com The evolutionary chair includes a rehaussor, a small chair and a low table. The components of the evolutionary chair combine and pile on top of each other in order to propose eight possible combinations that can be used in different context, including fo...

Nokia N830 WiMAX-equipped internet tablet photo leaked?
2008-02-20 12:12:00
Just when you think Nokia doesn't have any more tricks up its sleeve -- wham! the WiMAX-equipped N830 internet tablet gets all up in your section (maybe). According to a sweet, sweet photo which appeared in Best Buy's February Mobile Buyer's Guide, the Finnish giant is preparing to unleash a new version of its popular N810 tablet, and it seems like this could be the rumored WiMAX device that we've heard whispers about. Of course, this could also just be a new paint job and refreshed number -- though something in our heart tells us that ain't the case. Word on the street is that we'll know what's up come CTIA. In the meantime, feel free to zoom, zoom, and zoom some more on this picture, and check out the full page of the brochure after the break. (Source: engadget.com)
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When Is A Chair Not A Chair?
2008-02-20 12:07:00
This is more of an abstract concept hinging on art than a full on envisage of a real product. Dream Of A Toilet asks an interesting question about how we define objects by their function. We’ve given them all different names but what if somehow, someway we forgot what everything was called. All we knew was how to use it. Everything we sit on just because a seat regardless if it’s a lounge chair or toilet. Is this sense of design ubiquity ridiculous or as humans do we always have to categorize everything into further sub-catergories?Designer: Min-Kyu AnSource: yankodeisng.com
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It’s Like I’m Raving Everywhere I Go
2008-02-20 12:04:00
The Music Light isn’t the first light show device generated by measuring certain frequencies of sound. In fact there are already a few on the market. This one takes it one step further because sound can be visualized in a way no current product on the market can do. Instead of just flashing, you can see pulses of light move up and down the cords, pulsating, rippling, shifting colors even.I personally think it doesn’t do much for the wearer since I’m hard pressed to ever stare at my cord, but for passer-bys I’m sure will bring up nostalgic feelings of dark club scenes with laser shows and glow sticks.Designer: Terence WoonSource: yankodesign.com

Paper Scale
2008-02-20 12:02:00
This was bound to happen but Duck Image Studio is the first (that we know of) to apply paper electronic technology to a scale. The ultra thin flexible scale combines a pressure sensing sheet that relays information to an e-paper display. It’s waterproof, easy to clean, and can be rolled up for storage.In this particular example the technology is kept small in the form of a traditional scale but imagine a large bath mat or even floor tiles. Of course I’m not sure I’d want to know how much I weighed every time I stepped into the bathroom. This thing will only further solidify Americans are overweight and dammit I’m not ready to deal with my weight issues. Now excuse me while I eat my morning cinnamon bun.Designer: Duck Image StudioSource: yankodesign.com
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The Evolution Of Our Favorite Car Logos
2008-02-20 09:10:00
Have you ever wondered why the Audi in front of you has a logo of four interlocked rings? Did you know that the Cadillac emblem was inspired by a family crest of a nobleman who later turned out to be a fraud? Or that Volkswagen was Hitler’s idea?Let’s take a look at the fascinating stories behind the logos of some of the most popular cars in the world! Alfa Romeo’s distinctive logo was created in 1910 by a draftsman named Romano Cattaneo. One day, while waiting for a tram at the Piazza Castello station in Milan, he was inspired by the red cross in the Milan Flag and the Coat of Arms of the noble House of Visconti, which featured a biscione (grass snake) with a man in its jaws, symbolizing "Visconti’s enemies that the snake [was] always ready to destroy." Two Savoia dynasty knots separated the words ALFA and MILANO.The Romeo part came in 1916 when Neapolitan businessman Nicola Romeo bought the company and converted its factories to produce munitions and machineries for World ...
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ReTHINKING ReSOURCES
2008-02-20 08:46:00
Forty percent of the world´s energy is used by buildings. More than fifty percent of the greenhouse gases come from buildings and the construction industry. Mexican architectural firm, ReCURSO Studios, has these eye opening environmental facts well understood when they set out to design this modern showcase of low impact, sustainable architecture. By being conscious of not only the end result form, but also the process of building, and all materials used throughout construction, ReCURSO (Spanish for ReSOURCE) hopes to influence change in how the construction industry constructs. This newly commissioned, private residence gently sits in one of the last remaining untouched areas of Mexico City. With a minimal footprint and open air design, this property will hopefully inspire more firms to think green, every step of the way.Architect: ReCURSO StudioSource: yankodesign.com
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Social Adaption Seating
2008-02-20 08:38:00
So you spent a near fortune on a perfect sofa and coffee table for that great party you are going to throw, but true to human nature, most of your guest will invariably end up in or around the kitchen. They are, after all, only human and adapting to the fact that all the booze and grub is flowing from the kitchen area. It was this adaptive nature in all of us that inspired this social seating design by Tab Turnmire. Let’s face it, when socializing people will sit on almost anything. So designing a seating area that can adapt from table top to seat was a stroke of near genius. Perfect for any lobby or coffee shop layout, these seats/tables/seats easily make sense…how ever you look at it.Designer: Tab TurnmireSource: yankodesign.com
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Sherlyn Chopra - Desi Indian Jennifer Lopez
2008-02-19 12:09:00
Sherlyn Chopra - Desi Indian Jennifer Lopez .The actress has undergone plastic surgery to augment and enlarge her derriere. Sherlyn was also chosen for her JLo like butt. It may be recalled that recently Sherlyn had undergone plastic surgery to augment and enlarge her derriere and had her butt re-modelled to look exactly like JLo’s. Sherlyn is slated to be working on a couple of Hollywood projects as well.

CD Player Concept, Even Tho It’s 2008
2008-02-19 11:38:00
Sure CD sales have steadily declined but that doesn’t stop some designers from envisaging new concepts created just for pure audiophiles. The Pandora Alcantara is a wall mounted CD player that borrows a little of today’s tilt sensing technologies to make the disc player more relevant. The remote control comes in the form of a tilt sensing bar fitted with a wait for it. . . touchscreen. Leaving the bar vertical lets you control volume while the horizontal position lets you scrub thru tracks.Of course for a technology as “archaic� as CDs, there’s gotta be a gimmick to lure buyers in. That’s why the Pandora is completely covered in Alcantara - a super luxurious suede like material found only in exotic luxury cars and yachts.Designer: Antoine Lebrun & Volkan AkbiyikSource: yankodesign.com
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Save Your Gum, Make A Flower
2008-02-19 11:35:00
One of my peeves is seeing people spit out their gum onto the sidewalk. Like HELLO! I see you and that is so wrong. Designer Jung-taek Choi noticed people are more willing to dispose of their gum properly if it’s part of a fun activity, so he created the Gum Flower . The wrapper is actually a piece of origami waiting to be folded, providing a neat little cup for your used gum.Designer: Jung-taek ChoiSource: yankodesign.com
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Wow, they look like Beatles from way up here…
2008-02-19 11:26:00
Liverpudlians (people from Liverpool, England) have stepped away from their industrial based origins and have more to be proud about than simply being the birthplace of the Beatles . So proud are they of their docks along the River Mersey, harbor and skyline, the city has commissioned the design of a public observatory. The Mersey Observatory will be a coastal beacon with panoramic views of the entire Liverpool Bay. London based; Phos Architects have designed this light house inspired concept that evokes visions of the Tower of Babel meets Second Life. The five design finalist are on display at 3 venues across Liverpool. The winning entry will be announced at the end of March and the building is due for completion in 2011 with an estimated cost of £11.65 million.Architect: Phos ArchitectsSource: yankodesign.com

Emirates Truck Factory | The Huge Road Train that can Transport up to 2300
2008-02-18 12:01:00
This thing might even conquer the Moon, with little modification(Source: indianpad.com)Huge Road Train , led by two locomotives, described on this site may have already become a reality – the ultra-powerful, gas-gobbling monstrosity, that only miniature train enthusiasts, apocalyptic cult followers and Mad Max movie sequel producers would love. United Arab Emirates once again set out to conquer Sahara wastes – this time with 3,700 camel (er…horse) power under each hood.Each vehicle on the train has its own all-wheel-drive and all-wheel-steering by-wire – with the ability of some wheels (middle axle-lines) to be lifted during the empty haul.- they can be used in two directions- each truck has MULTIPLE engines, totalling up to 3700 hp.- the road train uses electric drive system which is unique in the industry.- apparently hooking up many trucks provides costs savings more than 25%
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Shah Rukh Khan to spend 1 Billion for The Costliest Movie of Bollywood
2008-02-18 11:53:00
Indian screen superstar Shah Rukh Khan is spending an estimated Rs.1 billion for perhaps the costliest Bollywood movie to be made so far. The movie for children will be in the VFX medium, using computer-generated special effects.It will be a movie featuring a lot of children who wish for bad things, but get a shocking reality check when they come true, Shah Rukh told Patrick Frater of Hollywood's top trade magazine Variety in a recent interview in Berlin.He is talking to Eros Multimedia and Charles Darby (of The Matrix and Minority Report fame), the visual effects guru, who recently co-ventured with Eros to launch Mumbai-based special effects Eyeqube Studios.Shah Rukh said he was planning the movie under his home banner, Red Chillies Productions. The new venture - to be directed by Anubhav Sinha - had a budget of $25 million (almost Rs.1 billion), making it the most expensive Bollywood movie to date.'We are dedicating the next eight or nine months to taking the best technicians fr...
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Earth hour 2008
2008-02-18 10:31:00
Originating in Sydney in 2007, the Earth Hour campaign has now gained global attention. As a result, on 8pm March 29, 2008 millions of people in some of the world’s major capital cities will unite and switch off for Earth Hour. See what is happening in your city and how you can get involved.It started with a question: How can we inspire people to take action on climate change?The answer: Ask the people of Sydney to turn off their lights for one hour.On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney's energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for one hour.With Sydney icons like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House turning their lights off, and unique events such as weddings by candlelight, the world took notice. Inspired by the collective effort of millions of Sydneysiders, many major global cities are joinin...

Kim Kardashian In New Bongo Jeans Ads
2008-02-18 10:23:00
Kim Kardashian is putting her famously big behind to good use by using it to help promote Bongo Jeans in their Spring 2008 print and online advertising campaign. This is a pretty smart move by Bongo as not only does it guarantee them lots of column inches but the photo shoots for the ad campaign will also be featured in an upcoming episode of Kim's reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians which appears on E!. (Source: denimology.co.uk)
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Drool: Glam Karishma Kapoor in Jewels Ad
2008-02-16 15:01:00
Karishma Kapoor has come long way in bollywood and life. After being a successful actress she doing balancing act in mommy department.Post marriage she has stayed away from bollywood movies but one can still catch her at various bollywood events and parties.Even her endorsements havn’t dried up. Being such a beauty there is no second thought required to rope in for brand promotion. Check out Karishma Kapoor’s Glam look in Malani Jewelers Advt.
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Order coffee directly from your iPhone
2008-02-16 14:57:00
Soon, thanks to Apple's deal with Starbucks for free access to WiFi at their stores, ordering overpriced coffee will be easier than ever. There'll be no more of that undesirable "interacting with fellow humans" that mars any good transaction, thank heavens.That's because you'll be able to order and pay for your drinks directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch using the fancy new Starbucks program. You can choose exactly what you want in your drink, be it just a normal coffee or some horrible half-caf soy mocha teacchino or whatever it is they sell there. At long last, your dreams of ordering coffee from your phone will be realized. Thanks, Apple! (Source: dvice.com)
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A real, working underwater convertible
2008-02-16 14:44:00
When it comes to vehicles from famous movies, they don't get too much cooler than James Bond's Lotus convertible that can also function as a submarine. Unfortunately, the very idea of a convertible submarine is nonsensical, so we'll probably never see it in real life. Or will we?We will! Check out this Rinspee sQuba! It's a convertible that's also a submarine! You need to wear scuba masks attached to the built-in air tanks to drive it underwater, but how badass is this? In addition, it's a zero-emissions vehicle, running on a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, so you can pretend to be a secret agent without wrecking the environment. That's it, I'm sold. Where do I sign? (Source: dvice.com)
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Concept: Alienware Android Phone
2008-02-16 13:12:00
Here’s a concept for a possible Alienware cell phone that could be produced by Dell’s Alienware division. It would feature some nice gaming options, and would run on Google’s Android platform. Dell would produce it under the Alienware banner because let’s face it, Dell Computers aren’t exactly trendy.
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Avril Lavigne Maxim Magazine Pictures
2008-02-16 13:05:00
Avril Lavigne is the newest Maxim cover girl and I have to say, her rack looks damn delicious. The girl should seriously show them off more often instead of opening up that potty mouth of hers, because let’s be honest… us men only like girls that put things in their mouths, not what comes out of them. Anyways, check out more at Maxim.com.Source: hollywoodtuna.com
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WOW: Gorgeous Aish & Hrithik on MTV
2008-02-16 12:55:00
Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan are two of the hottest faces in bollywood. They sizzled in Dhoom2 and now back in a different look in Jodha Akbar.Jodha Akbar movie has been in news for good reviews and protests regarding potrayal of Jodha-Akbar love relationship.Keeping all that crap to a side, Aishwarya and Hrithik went all out to promote the movie. They also did an exclusive show on MTV and did they look like hot! Here is an exclusive captured look…
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Dubai Photos - Sneak Peek at the Dubai Metro Underground
2008-02-16 12:16:00
The Dubai Metro (In Arabic: مترو دبي) is a driverless, fully automated metro network under construction in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. The network will have two third rail collection system powered lines that will both run underground in the city center and on elevated viaducts elsewhere on double tracks. The first phase of the network is being built by Dubai Rapid Link (DURL) Consortium which comprises Japanese companies including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Corporation, Obayashi Corporation, Kajima Corporation and the Turkish company Yapi Merkezi. The Dubai Metro will be operated by the Dubai Road and Transport Authority. The Dubai Metro system will be the longest fully automated rail system in the world. Completion of the first section of the system is projected for 2009.
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Dubai Water Sports - Maktoum Sailing Trophy 2008 - Regatta at Mina Seyahi
2008-02-16 12:14:00
The prestigious Maktoum Sailing Trophy 2008 is a Regatta of 10 Inshore Races and one offshore passage race for individual yachts from the Thursday 21st February 2008 to Friday 29th February 2008. The Organising Authority is the UAE Marine Sports Federation through the Mina Seyahi Dubai (a division of DIMC). The race will take place at the new Mina Seyahi Dubai (MSD), situated in the City of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Help Is On The Way
2008-02-16 10:40:00
In 2006, Johnson and Johnson turned to Harry Allen & Associates to re-design the First Aid Kit. Although it is one of Johnson and Johnson’s most iconic products, after years of cost engineering the First Aid Kit had been reduced to a disposable clear plastic case – gone were the memorable designs of yesteryear. The design was simple, to give the First Aid Kit a dynamic new form.Harry worked closely with Chris Hacker, Vice President of Global Design & Design Strategy, and the design team at J&J to rethink the kit. The resulting design puts the user first. It stands on end of ease of storage; the built in handle provides grab and go efficiency while maintaining the smallest possible profile; the color scheme is an eye-catching red and white, and the cross is bought back front and center. It is soft yet commanding, a friendly “figure eight� that is easily recognized as the first step in fighting minor health hazards. The case is shipping to stores as of January 2008...

Senior Screen Saver
2008-02-16 10:35:00
The elderly often get things wrong, from parking a car to Murder She Wrote. However, we do love them so and want to keep them around for as long as possible. With that in mind, the creators of the “Health Guard� concept for NOKIA believe that the best way to keep them around is to track their every movement (pun intended.) By monitoring (via RFID tags) what they consume; from expired foods, medicine, possible allergens and nutritional info., this easy to read and use information pad hopes to be a vital tool for the upcoming explosion of elderly Baby Boomers. This two-piece monitoring station attaches to any refrigerator and features a detachable RFID reader for trips to the local market, as well as a touch display base with easy to recognize universal icons. Other features include a memo pad and voice recorder for leaving really long messages that will probably be ignored. Conceived by Marcela Kawka and Izabela Cichecka, we are glad they omitted the auto-dial-your-kids-till-they...
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Sort and Separate
2008-02-16 10:33:00
Lets face it. We all should be recycling. What used to be simple; “metal goes here, paper goes there, and plastic goes in over there,� is now a bit more complicated. For example did you know not all plastics and metals can be recycled? If you look for the recycling symbol on most packaging, it’s often filled with a number value. They denote what can and can’t be recycled. That’s where the Barcode Trashcan comes in. It makes being “green� a lot easier.There’s one bin for each type of recyclable material. Just swipe the item in question over the top and the bin that opens is your winner. Easy breezy covergirl for real!Designer: Woo Seok ParkSource: yankodesign.com
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Pooja Chitgopikar
2008-02-16 09:44:00
Pooja Chitgopikar Femina Miss India Earth 2007 Hot Photoshoot. She is the one of the Hottest Model of India and Miss Earth too. She has done so many advertisement’s and Ramp walk for big brands.

RetroVision
2008-02-14 15:16:00
Everything old is new again, especially when it comes to these very retro inspired sunglasses. Where normally tinted UV blocking lenses would cut the glare of the sun, these “Reed Screen Sunglasses� by Sang Jang Lee use the ancient eastern practice of reed screens to block the sun’s blinding glare. In case you are in the dark about reed screens, they are those roll up window blinds made of peeled reed stems. With pop out screens in various shades of shade and vibrant frames to match, these spectacles are quite the spectacle.Designer: Sang Jang LeeSource: yankodesign.com

Strapya Mini Solar Cell Phone Charger makes going green chic
2008-02-14 14:48:00
The greenies among us will love this: the Strapya mini solar cell phone charger! Smaller than an iPod, this device only needs to drink up 6-10 hours of sunlight and then it serves as a completely dependable backup power source for your cell phone. The mini solar charger hooks up to your phone via an adapter and offers up to 3 hours of energy on the go. Such a useful, environmentally friendly device sounds like it might be expensive, but at just 1,900 yen ($17.54) this is probably one of the cheapest ways to help save the planet we've seen in some time.Source: dvice.com
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