Bird sNest Box by All Lovely Stuff
by: Dezeen, 2013-01-04 06:00:55 UTC
Product news: British design brand All Lovely Stuff have created a bird box inside a flowerpot. (more...)
The Launch of Golf.studio248
by: design milk, 2013-01-04 15:00:02 UTC
Golf J. Charinrattana of Studio248 will launch his first collection under the name Golf.studio248 at this year’s upcoming imm cologne.
The idea for the Cutting Edge Chair is derived from the unique joint between two materials: steel and teak. The steel rod is designed with specific” voids” to lock the wooden structure in place. The joint is made more interesting by the slicing of the wood to draw attention to the beauty of wood’s surface.
The Half Clock is inspired by the ancient glass clock that is a half-circle, this modern desk clock is made from solid Ash wood with a minimal metal sheet dial.
The Leaning Fruit Bowl is inspired by the traditional Chinese fisherman’s hat, whose interesting shape and fine craftsmanship represent his simple way of life. This fruit bowl combines tranditional weaving technique, which results in an unusual shape. The series come in two sizes, in a variety of contrasting yet complementing materials like Wood- steel or terra-cotta and steel. When composed together, they form a refreshing landscape to your dining table.
Inspiration for the Leaning Fruit Bowl
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Corporate Sustainability Plans ‘Almost Double Year-on-Year’
by: Environmental Leader, 2013-01-04 14:20:42 UTC
In 2012, 64 percent of US companies said they had a sustainability plan in place or were in the midst of drafting one, up from 38 percent in 2011, according to research by hygiene and paper company SCA. In SCA’s 2012 Tork Report, titled The Sustainability Gap, 31 percent of US firms and 30 percent of Canadian [...]
IDSA International Design Excellence Awards 2013 Accepting Entries through February 25
by: Core77, 2013-01-03 17:00:00 UTC
The Industrial Designers Society of America's annual awards program has been open for exactly a month now, but designers still have over seven weeks to prepare and submit their entries. This marks the 33rd year of the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), which celebrate the practice across several categories—products, sustainability, interaction design, packaging, strategy, research and concepts—and "for the fourth year, The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI, will house the winners in its permanent collection."
A jury of independent design experts will use the following criteria in selecting winning designs:
· Innovation: design, experience, manufacturing
· Benefit to the user: performance, comfort, safety, ease of use, usability, user interface, ergonomics, universal function and access, quality of life, affordability
· Responsibility: benefit to society, environment, culture and economy
· Benefit to the client: profitability, increased sales, brand reputation, employee morale
· Visual appeal and appropriate aesthetics
· Design research category insights: usability, emotional factors, unmet needs, testing rigor and reliability
· Design strategy category: internal factors and methods, strategic value and implementation
Find all of the information at http://IDSA.org/IDEA, including the full rules and list of categories; check out last year's winners here.
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Asus and Leap Motion Bring Minority Report-Style Gestures to Life
by: Gadget Lab, 2013-01-03 13:00:00 UTC
Creating a powerful new input device for computers might not be easy, but it's easier than convincing people to switch from the mouse to something entirely new. You can either hand them out on street corner (bad idea), or bundle ...
Top ten cycling innovations of 2012
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2013-01-03 23:39:11 UTC
As many readers have no doubt noticed, we like bikes here at Gizmag. We particularly like truly unique cycling products, even when they may ultimately be a little too
out there to garner much commercial success. With that in mind, here's our a look at the ten bicycle-related innovations from the past year, that most made us say “Hmm, now that’s interesting.”
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Review: Masimo iSpO2 Pulse Oximeter
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2013-01-04 06:02:56 UTC
If someone asked you what you can do with an iPhone, you could say playing games, listening to music, watching videos and even making phone calls. One thing that you probably wouldn't mention is checking your blood oxygen saturation. But you can now add that to the list, thanks to Masimo's iSpO2 pulse oximeter...
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Eco Cottages Offers Smart, Energy Efficient Cabins and Guest Homes
by: Jetson Green, 2013-01-04 10:08:36 UTC
Since 1959, Nationwide Homes has been building Eco-Cottages in 14 states along the southeast part of the U.S. The simple modular designs range from 250 to 513 square feet, with one bathroom in each design and up to one separate bedroom in the larger cottages. The pre-fabricated designs offer a sustainable option for hunting cabins, private guest houses, or separate work studios located right outside your home.
Some of the standard eco features include a tankless hot water system, LP Smart Siding, HD laminate countertops, and a PEX Supply plumbing system. A few of the personalized eco features include hardwood, laminate, or bamboo flooring at $7.00 – $7.25 per square foot, flood lights for added security at $44 each, a total home protection system with generator backup for $8,000 – $9,000, thin-film solar installation, Glass Tech windows, and a Bose audio system if you plan to use the space for guests or entertainment.
The compact, minimalist design offers plenty of natural light, making it a great space in all environments that is self-sustaining, aesthetically pleasing, and cost-efficient.
If you’re interested in an Eco-Cottage, you can find more information on how to get started at nationwide-homes.com, or by contacting the company directly at 1-800-216-7001.
Images via Nationwide-Homes.com
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LG Releases World’s First Super-Thin Energy Efficient OLED Television
by: Inhabitat , 2013-01-03 14:37:10 UTC
The next generation of televisions is here. LG has just launched the first organic light-emitting diode TV. The 55 inch OLED screen beats LCD televisions in energy efficiency, are thinner and are expected be available in bendy versions as the technology develops. LG’s Cinema 3D Smart TV may be the first OLED TV, but Samsung plans to release their own version later this year.
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Tresse Rug Collection by Samuel Accoceberry for Chevalier Edition
by: design milk, 2013-01-01 17:00:06 UTC
Paris-based designer Samuel Accoceberry created a collection of rugs for Chevalier Edition called Tresse, which is French for plait, i.e. braid. Meant to reflect “the spirit of plaiting and hand work,” the series uses a traditional hand-knotting technique to achieve the contemporary braided look of the design.
The bold look changes shape depending on the size of the rug and visually the pattern morphs as well. I love that the edges remain curvy, playing into the pattern even more.
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