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- Headphones Double as Portable Speakers
- Citroen EV Doesn’t Want The Family Image
- Poop Picker Leash
- QWERTY Focus
- Hyper(reality)
- The Future of Thrill
- The “Is That a Watch?” Watch
| Headphones Double as Portable Speakers Posted: 21 Jul 2011 08:47 AM PDT The Sinus headphones bring on the split personalities. The dished ear cup is a control dial, which transforms the headphones into a set of speakers. Take it a step further and integrate Bluetooth functionality and I’m sold. I want to be able to wirelessly pipe my music to them instead of having to use the 3.5mm jack. Designer: Tino Klaehne Sinus Turntable from Tino Klaehne on Vimeo. ----------        |
| Citroen EV Doesn’t Want The Family Image Posted: 21 Jul 2011 08:43 AM PDT The Citroen Egoiste is an unashamedly indulgent vehicle. A product that aims to celebrate the potential of the electric car and propose a glamorous and exciting future for Citroen EVs. Designed to be an uncompromising statement of confidence and seduction for equally confident and alluring professionals in their early 30s, the Egoiste is the antithesis of the apologetic and humble image traditionally associated with electric cars. Intrigued? Hit the jump. Tthe basic architecture of the vehicle is one of extremes: low and wide in the city, its stance would naturally draw attention. However, its proportions, with an ultra low, flat front and seemingly rear-set cabin with no discernable space for an engine suggest that this is no petrol-powered car. Likewise, the all glass top surface, stretching from front to rear, as well as the glass sides, reveal a full length interior, with the driver placed centrally in full view of the surrounding city. This attention seeking experience continues with the entry/exit of the vehicle: making the most of hub mounted motors and under-floor battery packs, the Egoiste utilises a jet-fighter style rear hinged canopy, that reveals the driver in their central position. After opening, the driver and passengers walk down the length of the car on a flat floor over the battery packs on what could be perceived as a fashion catwalk and step out gracefully into the city. Further creating a sense of personal indulgence and inspired by the craft and skill of Paris's finest jewellers and fashion houses, the detailing on the Egoiste is intended to draw attention both for its intricacy and for its relationship to the electric powertrain. For example, the wheels, with a delicate floral pattern cut from them act as screens over the hub motors, simultaneously hiding the mechanics of them whilst revealing a little of their complex nature. Likewise, the vehicle purposely does not shout its branding out to the world: like a piece of haute couture, the logos are small. Indeed, the iconic double chevrons do not even appear on the vehicle exterior. Instead, they are abstracted and projected on the ground behind the vehicle, following like a shimmering wake and only informing onlookers of the Citroen branding after the car has passed them. The final element of the design intended to mark the Egoiste out as an electric vehicle and draw positive attention comes in the form of the front and rear graphics: electric vehicles do not require the traditional radiator/ grill elements found on petrol cars. However, they do still require cooling and as such the Egoiste is fitted with glass blades, both front and rear that contain the vehicle circuitry. These blades, protruding from the vehicle, simultaneously direct air in towards and the hub motors as well as cool the circuitry with the air passing over them. The blades also form unique vehicle graphics which further the car's presence within a city environment. Project Shortlisted by Citroen and presented at Citroen design studio, Paris, January 2010 Designer: Ian Kettle ----------     |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2011 05:04 AM PDT A clever twist in the leash design and here we have the Doggy Poop Collector! The poop scoop is integrated into the handle of the leash. Once the poop-job is done, you just swing it out and clean up the mess in a jiffy. Doing the obvious in a very discreet way! Love it! Designers: Kukil Han & Min-sung Kim ----------     |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2011 04:53 AM PDT Most cellphones have joined the touchscreen bandwagon so once in a while it tickles me pink, to come across a QWERTY concept merged with the touchscreen option. The handy keyboard is placed to the right of the phone and it has a 30˚ slant to it. It's quite a handful but in a good sense and I think we can do with a Samsung Cave! Designer: Kim Min Seok ----------     |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2011 12:01 AM PDT Fusing digital media and product design, Hyper(reality) offers an alternative perception of a user’s environment using an augmented reality helment in tandem with the Microsoft Kinect system. This digital experience shifts the user’s perception of their physical surroundings, allowing them to navigate through the 3D environment and encouraging new behavior and interaction within their real environment while immersing them in an entirely new world. The suit is composed of a helmet with high definition video glasses, an Arduino glove with force sensors that controls the 3D view, and a harness for the kinect sensor. Designed and implemented for museum curation, Hyper(reality) allows the user to experience the architecture and various collections in an immersive and multi-sensory way. Designer: Maxence Parache Hyper(reality) – Helmet making of from Maxence on Vimeo. Hyper(reality) – Geffrye Museum from Maxence on Vimeo. Hyper(reality) – The Last Tuesday Society from Maxence on Vimeo. ----------     |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2011 12:01 AM PDT With the digital age in full swing, we no longer have to leave our homes to find new experiences. As powerful as alternative reality may be, by 2030 designer Marco Sweston expects to see a major shift in people’s attitudes, & imagines that many will not only abandon their controllers, but will seek even more extreme thrills than before the digital revolution. The Touch Effect racing event and vehicle is a result of this concept that puts the digitally stimulated user back in the driver’s seat. Design: The design was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz W25 from 1933. The heritage becomes apparent though the character lines have changed, yet the power and recognition of the original are retained. The configuration of the vehicle consists of several independent elements and is inspired by the human body. The main body is a very lightweight and stiff carbon frame which represents the bone. It is responsible for the overall stability of the vehicle and is surrounded by the second element- the muscles. They are made of a flexible synthetic which is deformable by applying a voltage. They control the entire movement of the vehicle including suspension, steering and insulation. The ground clearance can be adjusted automatically and the vehicle is equipped with four-wheel steering. The exterior acrylic glass surfaces partially surround the “muscles”. They represent the skin of the concept which merges all parts into one volume and make them visible underneath, showing off their function. All elements combined allow a directed and controlled motion. The two skin surfaces surround the driver like a brace to emphasize the seating position. The transparent hull is unveiled at areas which do not necessarily need a covering. This reduction and the see-through appearance reflect the idea of lightweight car construction. Eventually, the muscles flow into the interior and form a part of the steering. The vehicle is controlled by pulling the muscles – similar to the reins on a horse. The muscles accentuate the shape of the frame and run into the wheels to accentuate their function. Race Event: The car can be rented via an online service. After the ordering process you log yourself on to the track, get your personal ID and receive your car in the car terminal. Guided training will give instructions for driving the car before the start of the race. Several safety guards on the car will make it impossible to touch another car or break through the boundary of the course. The race itself starts with a qualifying where drivers get to know the race track and set up starting positions for the challenge. Racers can compete against the individual participants or compete in teams against each other – so the overall result of the whole team will lead to success. The shown race course is called the hydro-X with an overall length of 3.3 miles. It consists of several challenging terrains, including high-speed and off-road areas. The driver can adapt the car to the varying ground conditions. The communication assistant which is integrated in every helmet let the drivers interact during the race and a small camera records everything for review of the whole event afterwards with an overlayed racing line and breakdown of driving mistakes. Designer: Marco Sweston ----------     |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2011 12:01 AM PDT Gotta love this minimal design by Samuel Jerichow! The Dot watch is made of a single flexible strap covered with a stretchable, retractable PVC-based sheet. The center mechanism consists of three cylinders- one “on” indicator dot that is permanently visible as it presses up against the sheet, and two hour and minute indicators that magically appear when the center dot is pressed. After 5 seconds the dots disappear again. A simple and futuristic looking timepiece with a playful analog charm. Designer: Samuel Jerichow ----------     |
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