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Nokia Handset Concept By Heikki Juvonen
2008-11-11 20:46:00 “Product design should be user-orientated. Good ergonomics, usability, user interface, looks and materials should come standard." - So says Heikki Juvonen, designer of this Nokia concept mobile phone. Whilst Juvonen might well uphold this stance as his work ethic, his attitude is to let technology hang in the balance. That's literally speaking, of course, as this compact handset allows for the bulk workings to rest at the bottom, making for a still-mini yet aesthetically pleasingly chunky design which is high on user-friendly ergonomics, as promised.Visit Heikki Juvonen online at www.heikkijuvonen.com Via: Design Launches Read More More About: Handset , Concept
The Floating House By Confused-Direction
2008-11-11 20:42:00 The Floating House (or Das Schwimmhaus) may, with its prefab style set aboard a floating platform as if a cabin, seem like a confused direction, but, in fact, this German-designed and German-moored home is making good use of urban density and sprirally living costs for its owners. Combining the dual experiences of Germany design company Confused-Direction 's Flo Florian (interior design) and Sascha Akkermann (master carpentry,) The Floating House fulfils the increasingly modern craving for a new type of existential habitat, and one which works with our pocket alongside the planet. Sourcing a local workforce committed to sustainability and re-usability, Florian and Akkermann have created a home which is not only eco-friendly in regards to building materials, but also in allowing the inhabitants a grassed-roof garden area. Financially speaking, this kind of home makes sense particularly for those on a quest for uber-contemporary living on a budget as a recent Grand Desig...
The Floating House By Confused-Direction
2008-11-11 20:42:00 The Floating House (or Das Schwimmhaus) may, with its prefab style set aboard a floating platform as if a cabin, seem like a confused direction, but, in fact, this German-designed and German-moored home is making good use of urban density and sprirally living costs for its owners. Combining the dual experiences of Germany design company Confused-Direction 's Flo Florian (interior design) and Sascha Akkermann (master carpentry,) The Floating House fulfils the increasingly modern craving for a new type of existential habitat, and one which works with our pocket alongside the planet. Sourcing a local workforce committed to sustainability and re-usability, Florian and Akkermann have created a home which is not only eco-friendly in regards to building materials, but also in allowing the inhabitants a grassed-roof garden area. Financially speaking, this kind of home makes sense particularly for those on a quest for uber-contemporary living on a budget as a recent Grand Desig...
Cassette Wallet By Marcella Foschi
2008-11-11 20:33:00 It's retro on the go today at Beyond Kewl with these rather nifty Cassette Wallet s. Each is a true original, a one-off, hand made to order, so if you've got an old cassette that's still beloved but beyond repair or conversion, this could be the ideal way to hang on to it. Only $39 for a really funky slice of 80's retro-cool, so stop bopping and start shopping.Available Here Read More
Cassette Wallet By Marcella Foschi
2008-11-11 20:33:00 It's retro on the go today at Beyond Kewl with these rather nifty Cassette Wallet s. Each is a true original, a one-off, hand made to order, so if you've got an old cassette that's still beloved but beyond repair or conversion, this could be the ideal way to hang on to it. Only $39 for a really funky slice of 80's retro-cool, so stop bopping and start shopping.Available Here Read More
The Harmonium in My Memory
2008-11-11 19:27:00 The year is 1963 and in the rural Kang Won province of Korea a dashing new teacher sets hearts a-flutter and a love triangle in motion in Lee Young-jae’s gentle love story. Lee Young-jae’s debut feature is a beautifully simplistic antidote to the Hollywood romance. Telling the sweet and unaffected tale of a first love, The Harmonium in My Memory is a subtly engaging rural drama with a delicately balanced affection at its core. Yun Hong-yeon (Jeon Do-yeon) is 17 and when good looking and kindly young teacher Mr.Kang (Lee Byeong-heon) comes to town he immediately captures her heart. Unfortunately for Hong-yeon, however, Mr.Kang is in turn rather taken with pretty fellow teacher Miss Yang (Lee Mi-yeon) and the attempts by each to woo the object of their affection make up this lovely, touching, and, above all else, completely uncontrived drama. Where a Hollywood director would gleefully take the subject of a schoolgirl’s first crush and manipulate it, patronise, or unn...
The Harmonium in My Memory
2008-11-11 19:27:00 The year is 1963 and in the rural Kang Won province of Korea a dashing new teacher sets hearts a-flutter and a love triangle in motion in Lee Young-jae’s gentle love story. Lee Young-jae’s debut feature is a beautifully simplistic antidote to the Hollywood romance. Telling the sweet and unaffected tale of a first love, The Harmonium in My Memory is a subtly engaging rural drama with a delicately balanced affection at its core. Yun Hong-yeon (Jeon Do-yeon) is 17 and when good looking and kindly young teacher Mr.Kang (Lee Byeong-heon) comes to town he immediately captures her heart. Unfortunately for Hong-yeon, however, Mr.Kang is in turn rather taken with pretty fellow teacher Miss Yang (Lee Mi-yeon) and the attempts by each to woo the object of their affection make up this lovely, touching, and, above all else, completely uncontrived drama. Where a Hollywood director would gleefully take the subject of a schoolgirl’s first crush and manipulate it, patronise, or unn...
The Truck - Trailer
2008-11-11 19:20:00 Korean language trailer for The Truck , directed by Hyung-jin Kwon and starring Goo Jin and Hae-jin Yoo.Chul-min is a simple truck driver whose usual cargo is liquor, vegetables and other necessities. When his daughter is diagnosed with congenital heart disease, he scrambles to borrow money from friends to pay for the operation. Unable to raise the necessary funds, he tries his luck at gambling. When he loses everything, the gang boss who runs the gambling house gives him an unusual job: to deliver some freshly stabbed corpses to a faraway province. On his nerve-racking journey carrying dead bodies in his truck, Chul-min turns to the radio for company only to hear about a serial killer on the loose. After spotting a car that has fallen into a ditch, he is flagged down by a policeman who is heading to the same province. When Chul-min unravels the real identity of his passenger, his nightmare really begins... Via: www.goldnetasia.com Read More tags: horror, kore... More About: Trailer
The Truck - Trailer
2008-11-11 19:20:00 Korean language trailer for The Truck , directed by Hyung-jin Kwon and starring Goo Jin and Hae-jin Yoo.Chul-min is a simple truck driver whose usual cargo is liquor, vegetables and other necessities. When his daughter is diagnosed with congenital heart disease, he scrambles to borrow money from friends to pay for the operation. Unable to raise the necessary funds, he tries his luck at gambling. When he loses everything, the gang boss who runs the gambling house gives him an unusual job: to deliver some freshly stabbed corpses to a faraway province. On his nerve-racking journey carrying dead bodies in his truck, Chul-min turns to the radio for company only to hear about a serial killer on the loose. After spotting a car that has fallen into a ditch, he is flagged down by a policeman who is heading to the same province. When Chul-min unravels the real identity of his passenger, his nightmare really begins... Via: www.goldnetasia.com Read More tags: horror, kore... More About: Trailer
Britain's Best Broadband Deals ("The Gadget Show")
2008-11-11 00:01:00 Tonight's edition of The Gadget Show enables me to give you both a fresh scoop of technologically informative goodness whilst simultaneously getting a whinge off my chest. Yes, it's the notoriously dodgy field of broadband providers tonight, a field I have considerable experience with (hence the whinge) and one which has been briefly de-mystified thanks to the Jon Test segment of the show.Anybody embarking on the goddamn annoyance that is installing broadband will know that even prior to the major ball ache that is physically installing the damn thing (many expletives have been expressed Chez Wilson in regards to routers,) you have to choose the best bloody deal. Of course, price is a prime factor, but there are others variables at hand such as speed and download limit when one is to get oneself connected. In Britain's Best Broadband Deals, the advice to happy shoppers is to visit simplifydigital.co.uk for deal info, and that most users will need no more than 15 ... More About: The Gadget Show
Britain's Best Broadband Deals ("The Gadget Show")
2008-11-11 00:01:00 Tonight's edition of The Gadget Show enables me to give you both a fresh scoop of technologically informative goodness whilst simultaneously getting a whinge off my chest. Yes, it's the notoriously dodgy field of broadband providers tonight, a field I have considerable experience with (hence the whinge) and one which has been briefly de-mystified thanks to the Jon Test segment of the show.Anybody embarking on the goddamn annoyance that is installing broadband will know that even prior to the major ball ache that is physically installing the damn thing (many expletives have been expressed Chez Wilson in regards to routers,) you have to choose the best bloody deal. Of course, price is a prime factor, but there are others variables at hand such as speed and download limit when one is to get oneself connected. In Britain 's Best Broadband Deals, the advice to happy shoppers is to visit simplifydigital.co.uk for deal info, and that most users will need no more than 15 ... More About: The Gadget Show
Brian Yuzna To Produce 3D Feature Trio!
2008-11-10 22:21:00 Oh my! There's film news and there's super-good film news, and this little tidbit certainly falls into the latter. Has anyone ever told you I love 3D movies (yeah, you, every time you see me)? Ok, I probably did tell ya before, but 3D movies are one of my most favouritest things for giving a bit of kiddified magic into the piss and shit world of adulthood. Well, a less well-known fact could be that I also really rather adore Brian Yuzna for having a hand in some of my fave horrors (Society, Re-Animator, The Dentist, Necronomicon, Dagon,) ergo, with all the remake/sequel news to boot, this unique piece really excites me. This trio of goodness, the first of which will be giant sea scorpion-based Amphibious (!), is to be Indonesia-made in conjunction with distributor Queen Imperial Films. The second 3D feature output from this shingle will be Necronauts, a Terry Bisson-written journey into the realm of death which will be helmed by Lawnmower Man's Brett Le... More About: Feature , Trio , Produce
Brian Yuzna To Produce 3D Feature Trio!
2008-11-10 22:21:00 Oh my! There's film news and there's super-good film news, and this little tidbit certainly falls into the latter. Has anyone ever told you I love 3D movies (yeah, you, every time you see me)? Ok, I probably did tell ya before, but 3D movies are one of my most favouritest things for giving a bit of kiddified magic into the piss and shit world of adulthood. Well, a less well-known fact could be that I also really rather adore Brian Yuzna for having a hand in some of my fave horrors (Society, Re-Animator, The Dentist, Necronomicon, Dagon,) ergo, with all the remake/sequel news to boot, this unique piece really excites me. This trio of goodness, the first of which will be giant sea scorpion-based Amphibious (!), is to be Indonesia-made in conjunction with distributor Queen Imperial Films. The second 3D feature output from this shingle will be Necronauts, a Terry Bisson-written journey into the realm of death which will be helmed by Lawnmower Man's Brett Le... More About: Feature , Trio , Produce
Phoenix Seagaia Resort, Miyazaki, Japan - World's Largest Indoor Water Park
2008-11-10 22:13:00 When I was a child, we would always make the annual pilgrimage to what I shall rather lavishly call 'The Westcountry's Riviera' i.e. Weston-Super-Mare (one year we wandered off-course to nearby Barry Island, somewhat of a poor man's Weston, which my Granddad told me was full of 'sewage', and learning that meant 'poo' meant the day wasn't entirely wasted). Nestled in this fishy-seaside-stinking town was what can only be termed the Poor Man's Seagaia - The Tropicana (or Trocadero to my Gran) - a seemingly wonderous place of super-fun indoor, open-air, pool-based excitement, with a large pineapple slide as the focal point. Well, needless to say, this humble and now defunct centre of money-conscious entertainment (we kids were happy enough until geographical awareness heightened discontent and brought with it realisations of poverty) pales in comparison to the Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Miyazaki, Japan . Though I ... More About: Water , Park
Phoenix Seagaia Resort, Miyazaki, Japan - World's Largest Indoor Water
2008-11-10 22:13:00 When I was a child, we would always make the annual pilgrimage to what I shall rather lavishly call 'The Westcountry's Riviera' i.e. Weston-Super-Mare (one year we wandered off-course to nearby Barry Island, somewhat of a poor man's Weston, which my Granddad told me was full of 'sewage', and learning that meant 'poo' meant the day wasn't entirely wasted). Nestled in this fishy-seaside-stinking town was what can only be termed the Poor Man's Seagaia - The Tropicana (or Trocadero to my Gran) - a seemingly wonderous place of super-fun indoor, open-air, pool-based excitement, with a large pineapple slide as the focal point. Well, needless to say, this humble and now defunct centre of money-conscious entertainment (we kids were happy enough until geographical awareness heightened discontent and brought with it realisations of poverty) pales in comparison to the Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Miyazaki, Japan . Though I ... More About: World , Water
Seiko ER8000 Digital Encyclopedia Britannica
2008-11-10 22:00:00 Now, you and I know that the Wikipedia is free to view on any net-capable device, but for the old folk, this may not be so apparent nor viable. Ergo, this Seiko ER8000 Digital Encyclopedia Britannica could make the perfect gift for the 'wiser' one in your life this Christmas. At a current total of 32 volumes, the Encyclopaedia Britannica's been giving out the knowlege since 1768, and will currently set you back a reduced rate of £745, or £3500 for leather binding. So, for a mere £119.95, this digital version plus Concise Oxford English Dictionary, Concise Oxford Thesaurus, Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, spellchecker, abbreviation dictionary, crossword solver, phrase finder, currency converter and calculator is not only a bit of a bargain, but space-conscious, too. Measuring only 11.5 x 8 x 1.8 cm and running on 2xAAA batteries, this is the compact way to get those knowledgeable old wordsmiths tech-savvy, or to turn your tech-savvy kids into kn...
Seiko ER8000 Digital Encyclopedia Britannica
2008-11-10 22:00:00 Now, you and I know that the Wikipedia is free to view on any net-capable device, but for the old folk, this may not be so apparent nor viable. Ergo, this Seiko ER8000 Digital Encyclopedia Britannica could make the perfect gift for the 'wiser' one in your life this Christmas. At a current total of 32 volumes, the Encyclopaedia Britannica's been giving out the knowlege since 1768, and will currently set you back a reduced rate of £745, or £3500 for leather binding. So, for a mere £119.95, this digital version plus Concise Oxford English Dictionary, Concise Oxford Thesaurus, Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, spellchecker, abbreviation dictionary, crossword solver, phrase finder, currency converter and calculator is not only a bit of a bargain, but space-conscious, too. Measuring only 11.5 x 8 x 1.8 cm and running on 2xAAA batteries, this is the compact way to get those knowledgeable old wordsmiths tech-savvy, or to turn your tech-savvy kids into kn...
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Scooter
2008-11-10 21:54:00 Think we at Beyond Kewl like to get behind an eco-friendly world first? Ya darn scootin' we do! The MP3 Hybrid Scooter from Piaggio is a pleasantly chunky little number for a hybrid, and will be the first plug-in of its kind to reach mass production nex year. Not only that, but the MP3 will also be one of the most fuel-efficient scooters available, managing over 140 mpg by means similar to those utilised by the eco-celeb fave, the Toyota Prius. This little baby is capable of going 0-60 in just 5 seconds thanks to its 125cc four-stroke gasoline engine which is also coupled with electric motors. Rechargeable by either a wall socket or kinetic energy and can be operated by gasoline motor alone to reach up to 64mph or combining the electric motor too for higher speeds. Visit Piaggio online here Via: Ecofriend Read More
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Scooter
2008-11-10 21:54:00 Think we at Beyond Kewl like to get behind an eco-friendly world first? Ya darn scootin' we do! The MP3 Hybrid Scooter from Piaggio is a pleasantly chunky little number for a hybrid, and will be the first plug-in of its kind to reach mass production nex year. Not only that, but the MP3 will also be one of the most fuel-efficient scooters available, managing over 140 mpg by means similar to those utilised by the eco-celeb fave, the Toyota Prius. This little baby is capable of going 0-60 in just 5 seconds thanks to its 125cc four-stroke gasoline engine which is also coupled with electric motors. Rechargeable by either a wall socket or kinetic energy and can be operated by gasoline motor alone to reach up to 64mph or combining the electric motor too for higher speeds. Visit Piaggio online here Via: Ecofriend Read More
Cosmo Collection By Andreu Belenguer
2008-11-10 15:01:00 Award-winning Spanish designer, Andreu Beleguer, "Is always from a dynamic and multidisciplinary work," evident in the Cosmo Collection, for which he sought "to contribute a new concept of aesthetic, functional and constructive furniture." Available through TEYS, Cosmo is a 2000 x 800 x 540 mm chaise longue complimented by a 570 D x 333 mm auxiliary table. It's a rigorous and elementally pliable collection which can be enjoyed both indoor or outdoor.Available from TEYS Via: Joah Spear Read More tags: chair
Cosmo Collection By Andreu Belenguer
2008-11-10 15:01:00 Award-winning Spanish designer, Andreu Beleguer, "Is always from a dynamic and multidisciplinary work," evident in the Cosmo Collection, for which he sought "to contribute a new concept of aesthetic, functional and constructive furniture." Available through TEYS, Cosmo is a 2000 x 800 x 540 mm chaise longue complimented by a 570 D x 333 mm auxiliary table. It's a rigorous and elementally pliable collection which can be enjoyed both indoor or outdoor.Available from TEYS Via: Joah Spear Read More tags: chair
Alpha From Zanotta
2008-11-08 14:40:00 Designed by Emaf Progetti, the Alpha from Zanotta is an icy cool winter slumberland. Comprised of 3 units - pouf, headboard and base - the Alpha is a personally adjustable modular bed system designed to present the bed as a feature focus. An aluminium painted demountable steel frame nestles upon height-adjustable, brushed and nickel-plated steel feet, with headboard, base and pouf upholstered in polyurethane/Dacron Du Pont. Visit Zanotta online at www.zanotta.it Read More tags: bed, bedding, bedroom
Alpha From Zanotta
2008-11-08 14:40:00 Designed by Emaf Progetti, the Alpha from Zanotta is an icy cool winter slumberland. Comprised of 3 units - pouf, headboard and base - the Alpha is a personally adjustable modular bed system designed to present the bed as a feature focus. An aluminium painted demountable steel frame nestles upon height-adjustable, brushed and nickel-plated steel feet, with headboard, base and pouf upholstered in polyurethane/Dacron Du Pont. Visit Zanotta online at www.zanotta.it Read More tags: bed, bedding, bedroom
Desktop Designer Chairs
2008-11-07 16:36:00 Looking for a Christmas gift for that executive in your life? Then look no further than these cutely compact Desktop Designer Chairs . From mobile retro to designer recliners, this mini range is blind-boxed from a range of 4 volumes so it'll be a surprise even to you to know what you're giving. Featuring some iconic design classics, including a miniaturised Barcelona designed by Bauhaus architect Mies van der Rohe, Desktop Designer Chairs are the recession-friendly (only £7.95 each) way to give the gift of design this Christmas. Available Here. Read More
Desktop Designer Chairs
2008-11-07 16:36:00 Looking for a Christmas gift for that executive in your life? Then look no further than these cutely compact Desktop Designer Chairs . From mobile retro to designer recliners, this mini range is blind-boxed from a range of 4 volumes so it'll be a surprise even to you to know what you're giving. Featuring some iconic design classics, including a miniaturised Barcelona designed by Bauhaus architect Mies van der Rohe, Desktop Designer Chairs are the recession-friendly (only £7.95 each) way to give the gift of design this Christmas. Available Here. Read More
Fi's Five Fave Short Films!
2008-11-06 21:22:00 It's time for part 2 in the sometimes series that I like to call Lists here at late Film, with today's rather titularly self-explanatory list coming luke warm off the heels of Fi's Fave Films ! - An Alternative List. Back when late night TV was great here in the UK, I would avidly watch short films from the random showings on Channel 4 (some, such as Alison De Vere's The Black Dog, were regulars) to less random collections on Shooting Gallery. For as long as I've loved film, I've loved short film, for there is something so powerful and emotive in these short few minutes. Yes indeed, I loves me a short film, and here is my pick of top 5 fave's...1. The Tale Of The Rat That Wrote (Billy O'Brien, 1999)Anyone who knows me will tell you I just simply adore rodents, so it's probably unsurprising, then, that my favorite short would feature a rat. Any rat owners out there will also tell you that rats are extremely loving, intelligent cre... More About: Short
Fi's Five Fave Short Films!
2008-11-06 21:22:00 It's time for part 2 in the sometimes series that I like to call Lists here at late Film, with today's rather titularly self-explanatory list coming luke warm off the heels of Fi's Fave Films ! - An Alternative List. Back when late night TV was great here in the UK, I would avidly watch short films from the random showings on Channel 4 (some, such as Alison De Vere's The Black Dog, were regulars) to less random collections on Shooting Gallery. For as long as I've loved film, I've loved short film, for there is something so powerful and emotive in these short few minutes. Yes indeed, I loves me a short film, and here is my pick of top 5 fave's...1. The Tale Of The Rat That Wrote (Billy O'Brien, 1999)Anyone who knows me will tell you I just simply adore rodents, so it's probably unsurprising, then, that my favorite short would feature a rat. Any rat owners out there will also tell you that rats are extremely loving, intelligent cre... More About: Short
The French Doors
2008-11-06 19:03:00 2002 Short film detailing a dark DIY tale from New Zealand, written and directed by Steve Ayson. Read More More About: French , The French , Doors
Forklift Driver Klaus
2008-11-06 18:23:00 German short film from 2000 by Stefan Prehn and Jorg Wagner spoofing instructional videos. Read More More About: Driver , Forklift , Klaus
Polaroid PoGo
More articles from this author:2008-11-06 16:33:00 "Reinventing Instant Photography for the Digital Age™"The Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer is a mini printer which does away with computer connections, connecting directly to your mobile phone or digital camera. This pocket-sized device uses Zink imaging printer technology to produce 2" x 3" borderless colour photos in under a minute. Polaroid PoGo - Reinventing Sleazy Sex Pics for the Digital Age™. Read More More About: Pogo 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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