اختراعات و نوآوري هاي خارجي به زبان اصلي

Plant Monitor for 2015


A time will soon come when baby monitors will be out of fashion and be replaced with ones for plants. In preparations designer Hyun Seok Kang has devised the Monologue. Just like any gadget that keeps tabs on babies, this one too relays info like temperature, soil condition, moisture levels and the basic mood of the plant. Is it healthy, happy or sad! The thang is voice activated and essentially keeps guiding you on how to be a better mommy plant. Love it!

Designer: Hyun Design
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Green Thumbs Up for Kids


In a world full of mesmerizing indoor toys like computers and video game consoles, it’s easy to lose sight of the bright sun and blue sky found in our own backyard… especially if you’re a kid! Inspired by this idea, these child-safe gardening tools were designed to help promote an active lifestyle, health-conscious attitude, and overall respect for nature. The Parrot pruner, Watermelon watering attachment, and Snail shovel combine whimsical aesthetic with intuitive functionality that will turn gardening from a chore into a fun and exciting outdoor activity.
Designer: Chris Armstrong
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Sustainable Streetlamp


Sculptural sidewalk element by day and super-efficient streetlamp by night, the Windtulip is a great example of one of the many changes we can make in our public areas in order to reach environmental sustainability. Harnessing the power of the wind, compact turbines generate and transmit energy from transformer to battery before the lamp’s light-sensors activate the LED.
Designer: Mebrure Oral
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D Light!


d’Light is an expandable tube light made from heat resistant tempered silicone material and LEDs. The idea is to have a safer tube light that is easy to install. Hence with this babe, you need to hook it to one end and then just expand the length to the other side. A very radical design for something that is always envisioned to be rigid! Simply Superb!

Designer: h_design
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I’m Yo-Yo Over This!


It’s not the first time you heard us warn you about the repercussions of sitting on the computer for too long. Stiff back, sore wrists, numb legs….the list is endless! Looks to me that we all need a YoYo Mouse! This cute concept forces you to get up and do some Yo-Yo tricks to re-energize it because the battery drains out fast! Works best for me be, given that my wireless mouse runs out of battery ever so often!

Designer: Shih-Chan Chiu
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Think Twice Before Rioting


It’s unfortunate that there’s a need for this at all, but I guess there’s also something to be said for a peaceful protest! This riot shield design provides multidirectional protection from incoming projectiles whether directly ahead or above. When counterattacks are necessary, nonlethal weapons like tasers & defense spray are built into the shield & can be operated by a triggered handle. The real goal here: providing a deepened sense of security to defense personnel in hopes that nervousness doesn’t escalate violence. Inspired by the armadillo’s natural shell, the design incorporates a layered visor into the shield for size adjustment.
Designer: Bernardo Bajana
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0 Gravity


Only a handful of space tourists have actually made it to the outskirts of our planet, but with companies like Virgin Galactic already taking down payments on seats, it’s only a matter of time before the cosmos become a sought-after vacation destination (for those who can afford it, of course). This project aims to offer riders a quick trip where they can briefly experience zero-gravity and get a peek of our planet.
The unmanned XLDron, equipped with an ultra high-bypass turbofan engine, carries a separate module (appropriately named Zero-Gravity) to an altitude of around 35,000 ft before the module’s rocket engine launches riders and crew beyond the atmosphere to an altitude above 100km.
Designer: Oscar Viñals
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Man Meets Machine

Tusk may be a little ahead of its time, but still utilitarian at its core. With a little help from some rotary dynamos, rectifiers and linear regulators, the Tusk adapter harvests the energy expelled by the user’s regular walking cycle and redirects the energy to any portable device, making the user, in essence, the battery and charger at once.
Designer: Jerry Mejia
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Know When to Push and Pull

Just the other day I walked into a glass door of a store, simply because the design of the frame was ‘invisible’ to my cluttered mind. What I mean to say is that doors in public places can be a source of embarrassment to many. You can end up pulling a knob or pushing the wrong way, much to amusement of your companions. An easy and intuitive solution is this Arrow Door Handle. You’d have to be a fool not to figure out which is the right way to open!

Designers: Eun Ah Kim, Jinhyuk Rho & Maria Rho
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Domestic 3D Printing

This DIY 3D printer design combines many features seen on other popular printers but features an exterior casing of molded plastic and wood veneer that is aesthetically more suitable for use at home. An optional iPhone connection also offers a quick read of statistics, progress, temperature and other data. It’s a glimpse into what the take-home 3D printer of the future might look like if/when they are ever available. Fingers crossed!
Designer: André Dettler
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Best of Yanko Design 2011



Steve Jobs hired designer Hartmut Esslinger as the modern-day Snow White for his projects code-named after the seven dwarfs. The vision was to infuse Apple products with “born-in-America gene” and DNA inspired by “Hollywood and music, a bit of rebellion and natural *** appeal.” Hartmut’s mantra was simple, “Form follows emotion,” a twist on the maxim that form follows function. Yanko Design respects both these aphorisms but believes that we should not limit creativity within the realms of form, function and emotions; thus we follow Form Beyond Function.

2011 has been a significant year in terms of historical uprisings, financial stability, nature’s rebuke and the loss of visionaries. However the silver lining to the gloom is the perseverance of our belief that the best is yet to come.
As a tribute to the great visionaries of 2011, who dared to think different and follow their inner guidance, Yanko Design presents the Best of 2011, Top 50 Designs that were most read and appreciated by our readers from the world over.
50) Complete Me, Please! by Hsiang Wang | Permalink Hits: 70521
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49) Samsung Galaxy Skin Concept Phone by Haeyon You | Permalink Hits: 76004
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48) Racer Bike by Allen Chester G. Zhang | Permalink Hits: 76149
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47) The Magic Spoon by Ivan Erkic | Permalink Hits: 76823
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46) Biz Café by Youri Hong, Moonhwan Park & Hyoshin Kim | Permalink Hits: 77940
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45) Switch Plug by Gonglue Jiang | Permalink Hits: 83241
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44) Charge Battery by Yeon Kyeong Hwang & Mieong Ho Kang | Permalink Hits: 84896
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43) Double U USB Port by Ma Yi Xuan | Permalink Hits: 86359
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42) Secondary Growth by Omer Deutsch | Permalink Hits: 90324
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41) Rapunzel Escape Device by Sin Sun Ho | Permalink Hits: 94658
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40) Plug Cup by Dong Hun Seo, Geun Hyuk Yoo, Ki Sang Yoon & Yune Jae Bang | Permalink Hits: 96231
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39) Ferrari Millenio by Marko Petrovic | Permalink Hits: 100393
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38) Bottle Cap Sharpner by Yuchen Liu | Permalink Hits: 101115
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37) Bell Tweeter by Samohvalov Sergey | Permalink Hits: 105604
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36) Flexbook by Hao-Chun Huang | Permalink Hits: 108121
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35) Finder by Chu Wang, Qiujin Kou, Qian Yin & Yonghua Zhang | Permalink Hits: 110755
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34) Bairim Luxury-yacht by designer Timon Sager | Permalink Hits: 111562
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33) The USB Watch by Yoon-jin Gon, Yoon-tae Myoung & Kim Sung Hun | Permalink Hits: 111787
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32) Flip Phone by Kristian Ulrich Larsen | Permalink Hits: 111941
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31) The BMW Ghost by Marko Petrovic | Permalink Hits: 124753
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30) T&T Pen-ink Chamber by Han Chi-hoon, Kim Yeon-soo, Park Byong-gon & Kim Sung-geun | Permalink Hits: 139706
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29) Villa Amanzi by Adrian McCarroll, Waiman Cheung & Jamie Jamieson | Permalink Hits: 149514
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28) Gaming Pod Concept by Alan Li | Permalink Hits: 155531
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27) Ashcraft Aria Headphones by Britt Ashcraft | Permalink: 156711
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26) Twin One Knife & Fork Chopstick by DesignWright | Permalink Hits: 159565
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25) Headphone or Speaker by Lu Chieh Hua | Permalink Hits: 161934
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24) The Wool Ball Charger by Yuchen Liu | Permalink Hits: 163455
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23) Collector USB Flash Drive by Fang-Chun Tsai | Permalink Hits: 165089
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22) Paraplegic Scuba System by Emil Orman | Permalink Hits: 165856
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21) Apple Universal Dock Tray by Hekseskudd | Permalink Hits: 176389
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20) Floor Plan Switch by Taewon Hwang | Permalink: 176932
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19) Engrain Tactile Keyboard by Michael Roopenian | Permalink Hits: 178895
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18) Chalkeeper by Yonggu Do and Eunha Seo | Permalink Hits: 208347
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17) Hyper Touch Guitar by Max Battaglia | Permalink Hits: 213075
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16) Network Tube by Son Kijo, Joon Hyoung Seo, Uhm Hyung Woo, Choi JinYoung & Kim Junpyo | Permalink Hits: 237465
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15) Writable by Tianyu Xiao | Permalink Hits: 239402
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14) Digimo Camera Concept by Sangik Lee | Permalink Hits: 241186
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13) Log Chop Bench by David Long & Antoine Morris | Permalink Hits: 248682
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12) Tea-time by Pengtao Yu | Permalink Hits: 253020
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11) The Cradle by Richard Clarkson, Grace Emmanual, Kalivia Russel, Eamon Moore, Brodie Cambell, Jeremy Brooker and Joya Boerrigter | Permalink Hits: 258234
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10) Easy Drink by Hsu Hsiang-Min, Liu Nai-Wen & Chen Yu-Hsin | Permalink Hits: 279608
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9) Lamborghini Yacht by Mauro Lecchi | Permalink Hits: 294807
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8 ) Voronoi – Yacht by Hyun-Seok Kim | Permalink Hits: 303805
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7) iQ Alarm Clock by Oliver Sha | Permalink Hits: 305305
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6) Smile Alarm Clock by Kim Jungwoo, Ju Yongjun, Lee Jongmoo & Kim Taehwan | Permalink Hits: 320198
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5) 1ℓimit Faucet by Yonggu Do, Dohyung Kim & Sewon Oh | Permalink Hits: 406690
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4) Bento by René Woo-Ram Lee | Permalink Hits: 778658
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3) Hug Chair by Ilian Milinov | Permalink Hits: 857165
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2) Continuance by Haimo Bao, Hailong Piao, Yuancheng Liu & Xiameng Hu | Permalink Hits: 949425
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1) TetraBox Lamp by Ed Chew | Permalink Hits: 973797
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Pop Goes the Weasel!

In this case it’s a plug; The PumPing Tap is a spring-loaded socket that ejects a plug when the appliance is switched off. What this means is that residual power is being conserved and wastage of electricity, curbed. So when you finish using an appliance or device and turn its power off, but haven’t unplugged the device, a ring of light appears on the socket. Ten minutes later, the socket automatically ejects the plug; just like toast popping up from a toaster!

PumPing Tap is a 2011 red dot design concept winner.
Designers: Seong Soyeon, Kim Seonmi, Lee Jeongjae, Park Jihye & Lee Yeontaek
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Got The Power

All ye weary travelers with a strolley in tow; I understand your pain for finding available sockets, just to juice up ye gadgets. Ah, I suck at poetry but you get my drift right? So here we have a trolley suitcase that harnesses kinetic energy via its wheels and then with an easy dock, juices up your gadgets. Even if it’s just for few precious minutes, I think it’s a neat-o idea!

Designer: Jung Inyoung
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Ivy That We Like

The Light Ivy is a clever lamp that features wire made from strong yet lightweight craft wire. The purpose is to expose the meandering electric wire of this lamp in a creative way. Usually we end up concealing the mess, but this nifty design ensures you have some fun with it. The lamp head rotates 180 degrees, making it the perfect accomplice for direct, indirect, diffused or table lighting. Awesome!

The Ivy Light is a 2011 red dot concept design winner.
Designers: Choi Hyeryong & Choi Ho Seok
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I resonate with the need for the Car Compass because I have been in this situation once. A friend had parked his hired car in the public car park and he forgot which floor it was on. We literally had to go to each floor of the 10 floors to figure out where the car was. Now if we had something like this Car Compass key then it would have guided us to the exact location of the car, using arrows and pointers on it’s display. Sometimes beeps and flashing lights are just not effective enough!

Designers: AHHAPROJECT
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About the same size as a Mini Cooper and twice as fast, the Megacity Aviation concept was designed to transport goods rapidly through cities with major gridlock. The majority of the biofiber reinforced bioplastic frame is hollow like the bones of a bird, making it incredibly lightweight. Powered by two hydraulically operated coaxial rotors, it’s highly maneuverable and can carry up to 200kg.
Designer: Alex Jantschke
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response to the growing problem of pollution and the threat it poses to little ones, the Cocoon pillow aims to reduce exposure to both polluted air and chronic noise. The device uses state-of-the-art noise canceling technology, a HEPA air filtration system, and an air particle ioniser to protect babies from loud sounds, germs, and contaminated air particles, ensuring they get a peaceful and healthy sleep. I definitely see potential for an adult version!Designer: Elodie Delassus
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The LG Finestra is a display-charging cradle-Smartphone concept. What we have here is a display with a charging cradle and the ability to sync with the Smartphone so that you can access your social sites at whim. The advantage is that you can manipulate the display to showcase pictures as a window display and enjoy different sceneries. The phone beams out a virtual keyboard for easy navigation.

The Finestra won the LG Mobile Design Competition 2011.
Designer: Kairi Eguchi Design
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resonate with the need for the Car Compass because I have been in this situation once. A friend had parked his hired car in the public car park and he forgot which floor it was on. We literally had to go to each floor of the 10 floors to figure out where the car was. Now if we had something like this Car Compass key then it would have guided us to the exact location of the car, using arrows and pointers on it’s display. Sometimes beeps and flashing lights are just not effective enough!

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Designer Zhi Min Lin’s prediction for the future of ground transportation is that cities will become so crowded & dense that new streets will eventually change from the current 2D flat roads into a 3D U shape to utilize limited space. The U-Wall Lizard is a vehicle adapted for driving on these new roads. Four independently powered wheels, expandable clawed tires & a unique suspension system allow it to grip terrain on both horizontal & highly angled surfaces all while balancing the body of the vehicle.
Designer: Zhi Min Lin
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Almost all of our workouts are based on approximation. For example a 125-lb person burns approx. 360 calories per hour if they do a vigorous dumbbell workout session. To remove the veil of doubt and talk about hard facts and figures, we have here the C-Ring Dumbbells. The weights sync with your smartphone or PC via USB and tell you exactly how many calories you burnt during your session. Color-coded lighting system displays how intense your workout is and if you need to step it up by a notch.

The best part is that you can increase the intensity by attaching more of the magnetic weight-discs to the dumbbell. The perfect marriage of brain and brawn!
Designer: Wang Zihao
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The menacing-looking Misha all-terrain vehicle was designed specifically as a family car for use in the harsh Siberian climate. The slightly asymmetric body exists so the driver has a little more room to operate comfortably and so passengers can have a unique riding experience from seat-to-seat. Powered by four independent electric motors located in each wheel, Misha also features tires inspired by bear claws that have been adapted to grip the most treacherous of terrain.
Designer: Alekseev Andrey
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candle holder using the recycling glass of the disposal fluorescent tube. I designed reproduction to glass for light to glisten once again for a theme to "be colorful" in a concept to be able to enjoy infinite color variations by the inside and an outside combination.

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Three Stacks is a group of ecotourism structures proposed for ethnic locations throughout the Ukrainian region. Two of the 4 level structures contain sleeping accommodations for guests, and the third is a restaurant. The buildings are composed of wood, cane, clay and grass, and are linked through modern energy-efficient lighting in combination with landscape elements also native to the region.
Designer: Levko Davydyuk
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You have to agree that our mobile phones have become an emotional extension of who we are. Right from the screensaver to the mood message to apps (like Siri), details like these give several insights to a person’s individuality. Concepts like the Empathy and now the Heartbeat Mobile Phone, all go to show how the future foresees us building an intimate relationship with our device. Healthy or not, this kinda intuitive interactive-ness is here to stay!

Designer: Sang-hoon Lee
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Inspired by similar creative methodologies, designer Duncan McKean’s Iterations cards are geared specifically towards product designers. Each card has an input as well as a set of ambiguous instructions that will get your creative juices flowing. Experiencing “designer’s block?” simply start with your concept sketch, draw a card, and add to your concept based around your interpretation of what the card says.

Designer: Duncan J McKean
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Stop the Overflow

End number of times I’ve had to ground my children for carelessly leaving the bath water running, leading to an overspill. Not only is it cardinal wastage of a precious resource but also the additional work of mopping up. A simple gadget like Water&time promises you no more wastage. This intuitive valve screws onto any regular faucet and turns off the water automatically after its timer goes off. You simply need to figure out how long will it take for you to fill up the tub. I think its suitable for the kitchen sink as well, don’t you?

Designers: Xiaolu Zhang and Yuelong Liao
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Erascan is a whiteboard eraser that scans the written matter on the board while erasing and saves it onto an inbuilt memory chip. The idea is to keep a digital copy of the drawings or notes handy for future reference. The device is programmed to automatically recognize handwriting, identify emails and web URLs. What’s more, it can share the saved data via email wirelessly!

The designers explain, “The design consists of an LCD screen to show the scanned information during the erasing process. It also displays a simple menu allowing the user to select other functions. Navigation control buttons are located below the LCD screen. The letter “e” and the light pipe around the device light up to show that Erascan is in power mode.”
Designers: Saharudin Busri, Mohd Nizam Najmuddin, Mohd Rohaizam Mohd Tahar, Nuzairi Yasin & Nazjimee Amat Omar for MIMOS Berhad
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Getting the Most Out of Compost

Designer Adam Weaver describes Re:Fuse as an “anaerobic digestion unit” that reclaims gas from decomposing biological debris that would otherwise be lost. The gas collected can then be used for cooking. The user simply places food-waste in the unit and over time Re:Fuse will not only yield gas for cooking but usable fertilizer for growing more food!
Designer: Adam Weaver
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Seriously Smart Socket!

If you’ve ever tried to plug something into a socket in the dark (or without looking) you know that it’s damn near impossible! The LOL socket (named after the markings on its surface) is an incredibly simple and clever solution that uses grooves to guide the user’s hand and the pins effortlessly toward to the socket holes. Needs it!As a bonus, the square plate extends slightly out from the wall so the extra length of cords and wires can be moved out of the way.
Designer: Devraj Bhadra
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Marco Paolucci’s S2S project aims to bring sustainable living to sea in the form of sea stations that tap into BioStream installations on the seabed. The BioStream devices exploit the perpetual motion of tidal currents converting their renewable energy into usable electricity. Ships can dock to a station and “fill up” on power as well as suplement their desalinated water supply.
Designer: Marco Paolucci
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Paper Cut

Möwe – Dream Paper Concept looks at the possibility of having intelligent paper that prints, auto cuts and folds 3-D paper projects. A lot of folks indulge in 3-D scale models and it is an interesting hobby. Mac takes the idea a step further by suggesting that what if we could control “where and how far to fold and also when to fold via Bluetooth or WiFi, it means you could move paper as you like without touching it. (It’s like embedding Javascript in paper!)” Building models from Google 3D Warehouse would be child’s play even for the non-devout! Awesome!

Designer: Mac Funamizu
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Space Saving Cable Clip

The ISI clip provides a straightforward and super easy way of managing computer and power cables. The simple, flexible steel clamp can be placed on the edge of any standard size desk or leg to keep cords in order and out of the user’s way.
Designer: Devraj Bhadra
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Inspired by the designer’s own personal experience of waiting too long during a stay at the emergency room, the Radio portable x-ray was imagined as a way to cut back on time spent in the radiology process. The device uses the same dental imaging technology that exists currently and incorporates it into a compact, portable unit that can detect broken bones or other abnormalities. Radiologists can instantly read the screen or print radiographs via from the unit’s charging dock.
Designer: Francois Rybarczyk
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The Autonome is a mobile phone concept with a unique charging feature. The regular way to do this will be to directly plug-in the phone to the wall socket, negating the use of any cables. Alternatively, you can detach the specialized module, tank it up and then hook it back to the phone and transfer the juice. This ways you get the freedom to use the phone whilst charging the extra ammo. I love the magnesium unibody frame designed for this, and of course the practical solution for charging. Ideal for travelers too!

Designer: Francois Rybarczyk
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Expanding Home

Odorico Pordenone is a delightful caravan that expands its seams to accommodate you and your folks quite comfortably. For a person who is never intimidated by the size of the car that I am driving, a bulky trailer somehow manages to unnerve me. Looking into this idea’s perfect fusion of design, technological and architectural approach, I think this one has nailed it good.

Designer: Jakub Novák
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Airborn EcoCraft

Inspired by airships and paragliding sports, the Sky Voyage concept aims to expand traffic networks to the sky by utilizing airspace to relieve urban traffic congestion on the ground. The hybrid glider/airship can take off vertically by inflating the gasbag in an upright position. Once airborn, the craft can be maneuvered through the wind with assistance from a hydrogen fuel-cell powered turbine engine.
Designer: Jet Shao
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Unexpected Wildlife Inspiration

To be honest, I saw a photo of this car’s inspiration before the vehicle itself and assumed it would be completely ridiculous… after all, who designs a Mercedes after a fish (a trout no less)?? But upon seeing the actual car, I had a complete change of heart! Though its inspiration is unexpectedly organic, the SLK Aphelios exhibits futuristic styling and a touch of fluid elegance that’s … well… very Mercedes-like!
Designer: Apostol Tnokovski
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A Lamp for Sleeping Lovers

Avoiding having a grumpy lover is the inspiration behind designer Francois Rybarczyk’s Cinna lamp! The lamp was designed to be used when you’re reading in bed while your significant other is trying to catch some Zzzzzs. The opaque shell twists to reveal an adjustable, subtle glow emitted from below that won’t disturb. Gotta love the combination of ceramic and cork materials together!
Designer: Francois Rybarczyk
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Funky Shoe Style

As the name suggests Topless Shoes have no upper constrictions or bindings. It’s like sinking your foot into a warm cushy hole and expecting it to ‘walk’ with you at every step. The elastic layer called ‘muscle’ parts under the foot and encloses it in a firm yet comfortable grip. Ideal for folks who find wearing shoes a huge task, and I’d sure like to give them a try.

Topless Shoes is a 2011 red dot concept design winner.
Designers: Zhao Xiaoliang, Han Like, Liu Peng, Meng Qingbao, Ren Mingjun, Yang Xiao, Chen Xuan, Lin Lin
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