Minggu, 07 Desember 2008

Smoker Bench
































The new project named as Smoker bench, is as the name signifies a place where the smokers can smoke and socialize in peace without a hassle. The bench consisting of a two side sitting area with supporting pillars, which double up as containers to flip the ash or disposing the cigarette stubs. The designer has put to use the connecting portion between the two pillars as grass can be grown adding to the visual feel. Also it helps in promoting the clean and green message to all those who spend time there, although in a silent manner. The main aim of this place is to provide a unique public place for smoker and protect the non-smoker at the same time.

personal cooker compact





























































Designed by Alex Bradley, SPC is a smart cooker for people who are living alone and hate to prepare their own meals, they prefer junk food. This compact cooker goal is to encourage people in bedsits and bachelor pads to prepare healthier meals. Combination of a hob, chopping board, utensils and a WiFi-enabled screen (futuristic cooker, huh?) to make users easier to access recipes from the internet. As one of Concept Product Competition Finalists, hopefully this Single Person Cooker prototype can win the competition.

The Intended user is primarily the single person and or commuter, where time is precious and preparing a meal is more of a chore than an experience to be savoured. Families, with busy schedules could benefit, together with wider ranging demographics.

The Watree Will Collect The Rain Water and Used During The Summer
































The new rain water harvesting and sports stadium storage design by Australian designer Chris Buerckner can be said to be innovative product in all respects. He has named it as Watree which looks like an umbrella placed upside down also acts as a shade in the rain. The rain water gets accumulated and is stored in it tank underground as these can be placed on areas away from the playing surface, the water stored can be used to sustain the stadium during the summer months through series of underground pipes. A practical and a self sufficient solution in these crunching times!

The Rainman by Matilda Sunden Ringner





































The decanter design by Denmark based designer, Matilda Sunden Ringner which is called Rainman is designed in a manner that water is transported from the container to the drinking glass. The decanter is unique as it has eight holes which facilitate its usage when the wine is poured, and the placement of holes also gives it a unique visual appeal and identity. Besides this, the holes also help in decanting the wine while preventing the ice and pieces of lemon to fall into the glass as one pours the content. A nice and a classy thought one must say, which can be used for our every day usage!

Rabu, 19 November 2008

sejarah VW "KODOK"

















VW Kodok, atau resminya VW Type 1, adalah sebuah mobil kecil yang diproduksi oleh Volkswagen. Juga dikenal dengan Beetle atau Bug dalam bahasa Inggris, atau Käfer dalam bahasa Jerman, WV Kodok merupakan salah satu mobil yang paling mudah dikenal di dunia, dikarenakan oleh bentuknya yang khas, bunyinya yang unik, dan kehandalannya.

VW Kodok diproduksi mulai tahun 1938 sampai 2003, walau sempat terhenti oleh Perang Dunia II. Pada rentang masa yang panjang ini, lebih dari 21 juta VW Kodok dibuat.

Dalam sebuah polling internasional untuk penghargaan mobil yang paling berpengaruh, VW Kodok menempati peringkat keempat setelah Ford Model T, Mini dan Citroën DS.

Asal mula mobil ini berasal dari jaman Nazi Jerman pada tahun 1930an. Adolf Hitler menginginkan agar kendaraan pribadi dapat tersedia untuk masyarakat umum, dan menugaskan seorang insinyur, Ferdinand Porsche, untuk merancang kendaraan tersebut. Hitler mensyaratkan bahwa kendaraan ini harus mampu mengangkut dua orang dewasa dan tiga anak kecil, pada kecepatan 100 km/jam, dan harganya tidak melebihi harga sepeda motor ditambah harga boncengan samping sepeda motor pada waktu itu.

Perancang mobil yang sebenarnya masih kontroversial, karena walaupun secara resmi Ferdinand Porsche adalah perancangnya, pada 1920-an, Joseph Ganz telah merancang mobil yang mirip. Mobil tersebut lebih kecil dan lebih murah, namun para produsen mobil tidak tertarik, justru dua produsen sepeda motor yang tertarik. Adler memproduksi Maikäfer, dan Standard memproduksi Superior, dan mengkampanyekan dalam iklan sebagai ‘Der Deutsche Volkswagen’ (mobil rakyat Jerman).

Ketika Nazi mulai berkuasa, mereka menyukai Superior, namun tidak lama kemudian, Joseph Ganz dimasukkan ke penjara. (Ia kemudian kabur ke Swiss). Kemungkinan alasan dipenjaranya Ganz adalah karena Nazi mengetahui bahwa ia adalah seorang Yahudi. Pemerintah Nazi kemudian mendekati Porsche, yang merancang prototipe mobil yang mirip dengan Superior, yang dinamakan Käfer. Menurut Volkswagen, tidak hanya Ganz yang telah merancang mobil dengan desain mirip, dan Käfer sendiri bukan didesain berdasarkan rancangan Ganz.

Perusahaan Volkswagen dapat bertahan setelah Perang Dunia atas usaha seorang tentara Inggris, Mayor Ivan Hirst. Setelah perang, Hirst diperintah untuk mengepalai pabrik yang telah rusak dibombardir Sekutu dan dikuasai Amerika Serikat. Dimulai dengan usahanya membuang bom yang tidak meledak yang tersangkut di antara mesin produksi, ia kemudian berhasil meyakinkan angkatan bersenjata Inggris untuk memesan 20.000 mobil. Pada tahun 1946, pabrik tersebut telah dapat memproduksi 1.000 mobil per bulan.

Produksi VW Kodok “Type 1″ berkembang pesat dari tahun ke tahun, dan pada 1954 mencapai 1 juta mobil. Pada 1973, produksi telah mencapai 16 juta, dan popularitas mobil telah menyebar ke berbagai penjuru dunia. Mobil ini memiliki nama julukan yang berbeda-beda pada setiap negara, namanya biasanya berupa istilah yang mencoba menggambarkan bentuknya yang unik: Käfer di Jerman; Sedan, lalu Fusca di Brasil; Coccinelle di Perancis; Σκαθάρι (Scathari yang berarti kumbang) atau Σκαραβαίος (Scaraveos yang berarti kumbang jenis Scarabaeidae) di Yunani; Maggiolino di Italia; Sedán atau Vocho di Meksiko; Kever di Belanda; kotseng kuba (yang berarti ‘mobil punggung bongkok’)/”pagong” (kura-kura) di Filipina; Garbus (yang berarti ‘Bongkok’) in Polandia; Brouk di Republik Ceko; Carocha di Portugal; Escarabajo di Spanyol dan Amerika Latin; Hipushit di Israel; Косτенурка (Kostenurka) di Bulgaria (yang berarti kura-kura); عقروقة (Ag-ru-ga) in Iraq; Boble (gelembung) di Norwegia; Buba di Kroasia; Bug di Amerika Serikat, dan tentunya Kodok di Indonesia.

Sumber: http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/VW_Kodok

Selasa, 11 November 2008

Wrist watches have always been a luxurious item to purchase. Apart from serving its purpose, it adds up to the style and personality of a person. Owin
































Wrist watches have always been a luxurious item to purchase. Apart from serving its purpose, it adds up to the style and personality of a person. Owing to the recent trend, a Portugal based industrial designer Nuno Teixeira has developed a watch spectacularly built to enhance the looks and designs of wrist watches to the next era, called Equinox. If price doesn’t matter for you then this would be the best ever watch you could have. It represents the exact time when the sun is positioned directly over the equator. Its spherical displays give it a very elegant look.

“Bombproof Bins” with LCD Screen Diplaying Informations by RenewSolution






































London is going to be cleaner and environment friendly with the help of Bombproof Bins called as “Renew”. These bins are designed to absorb heat of explosions, collects trash and recyclable materials in different compartments and there is a weather-proof LCD screen displaying news and travel information. These New Bombproof waste bins will be installed throughout London keeping in mind the city’s safety concerns. This is not a cheap or small project because each unit of bombproof bin will cost $50,000. Whenever there is a threat, the police remove public trash cans as a security measure because they can contain explosives but with these bins, police officials can be more relaxed.

Cocorico for Your Chickens by Maxime Evrard
































Do you own a hen yard? Are you looking for a change? Check out this unique domestic chicken yard designed by a young designer named Maxime Evrard. This concept is an alternative to farming with advanced facilities for the chickens. The designer has designed it in a way to limit any kind of environmental impact and has also tried to offer new lifestyle for hens in a playful manner. Even the way to feed hens is very modern and stylish. There can be no other interesting way to keep your chickens happy and healthy.

Minggu, 09 November 2008

Future Technology Future Design, Technology, Industrial Design, Car Concept, Futuristic Gadget, and Product Concept Heart Rate MP3 by Amie Lim























The Heart Rate MP3 can keep track of your heart and still play your favorite music while you exercise. Simply put the special chest strap on and the Heart Rate MP3 will monitor your heart rate. Measuring number of beats per minute and even keeping track of changes through your exercise session. You can check out statistics on the screen or even have the Heart Rate MP3 read them out loud to you.

“Listen to the rhythm of your music while the Heart Rate MP3 listens to the rhythm of your heart!”

Sabtu, 08 November 2008

Chess, Cell-Car Concept





































































Chess is a cell-car concept where passengers are put in a cell above a platform containing the engine and wheels. The cell can move over the platform in any direction. If a sensor, placed in the platform, detects a possible crash, the passenger-cell is moved away from the expected impact area. This results in more (deformable) distance between impact and passengers, thus higher survival-chances. Depending on position, speed, and place of impact, the passenger-cell moves to the most optimal position to protect the occupants

G1 Phone Design for Google by Mike and Maaike




































This is a G1 phone designed for Google by two San Francisco designers, Mike and Maaike. This is a unique phone using the Google’s open source operating system called as Android. The handset is quite stylish and has a 3.2 inch touch screen and a slide out QWERTY keyboard. This phone also incorporates a compass that helps you to navigate Google maps by turning the phone. G1 is produced by Taiwanese manufacturers HTC and is also available on T-mobile. The only advantage or unique thing that this device has is the ease of Google into a mobile phone.

Sabtu, 20 September 2008

Fitbit Tracks Your Fitness and Sleep
















Fitbit is a very small device that motivates you to exercise and eat healthier to lead a healthy life. It is wireless, rechargeable and you can hang it easily wherever you want. Fitbit can track information about your activities for example, calories burned and steps taken etc. The collected information is wirelessly uploaded to Fitbit website where the person who is wearing this device can see the data and track his/her progress report. Person can also share data with friends, family and colleagues for healthy competition. Fitbit makes it easy to achieve healthy life.

The new B&D messenger












































The new B&D messenger is a revolutionary device designed for users with visual and hearing impairment, enabling them to communicate easily with the regular cell phone user. The basic working of the device is that it is connected to computer and the internet which translates Braille to text and vice versa thus sensing and receiving SMS to the normal user. While for a visually impaired person, the device comes with two options such as the messages can be delivered in Braille format or the same can be read out aloud depending upon the mode one chooses while for the hearing impaired it can be used as a normal cellphone for reading and sending text messages. So happy messaging!

There are several already made Braille products existing in the market. However, other than heavy and large in size, most of them are also highly priced. B&D messenger was designed to solve these problems. We intended to design following aspects: Cost effectiveness and Functionality. General Braille display or TTY system that are available right now are too expensive in price. To reduce its cost, B&D Messenger is built with an open source platform, Arduino and Processing. Currently, in order to keep the price low and affordable, a basic B&D messenger still runs by a connection to a computer, however if the user seeks portability a wireless connection can be made by ordering an optional Bluetooth module that can be easily attached on to the micro controller. In addition, by running under the Internet, no cost will be needed for sending and receiving messages. Small and Light. To accomplish this objective, all of the adopting materials we choose are lightweight. The triangle shape is chosen to be consistent with the other existing devices and the design was limited in accordance with the LCD size. Do-It-Yourself. B&D Messenger is designed to have a less complex construct. The case should be easy to make and ensemble with a recycled hard paper attached inside the kit. All basic electronic parts come with customized and presoldered state.

Transformable Wheelchair Concept by Caspar Schmitz

































If you know some one who is using a wheelchair for survival then this product is for them. This wheelchair is made of an elastic as well as strong plastic, for example Polyurethane. The vehicle becomes adapted to contact face and the center of gravity to the situation. Through vertical pressure on the handle bar the round wheel converts to ellipsoid. As a result of which steps and barriers can be taken care of easily. It is a great invention of the wheelchair. This transformable wheel will surely abolish lots of barriers and assist disabled people to carry on their life easily.

Kamis, 11 September 2008

Apple Remote for Each Member of Your Family
















































No more screaming for remote control. Each member of your family can have this apple remote which can be programmed to suit your tv watching needs. This apple remote also response to motion gestures, rotate it to left or right to change the volume level. It looks futuristic too if you put it in your tablescape, just don’t forget to remind your guess not to eat them.

The Helios system








































The Helios system is an automatic lighting system designed to help the elderly live a healthier life through healthier lighting. According to experts, the two major health problems facing the elderly today are falls and bad quality of sleep. The products required for the system are a wall sconce, night light and a system-specific light switch. To address these two problems, a dual-stage approach is required. First, a night lighting system utilizing motion sensors allows seniors to move around at night without having to turn on the bright primary lights. Second, a series of daytime lighting therapies helps readjust the body’s clock so that seniors can get to sleep at a healthier time and sleep through the night more comfortably and soundly.

Selasa, 09 September 2008
































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Simple cup design that helps you remove your spoon while you mix in sugar or cream within your tea or coffee. “Ceramix for Mix” saucer and cup design was created by three brilliant designers : Florian Dussopt, Jeremie Reneau & Julie Girard. Using a ceramic balls that act as a track, this ball will help you to mix your tea or coffee when you swirl your cup. As for me, I still love the old way by spinning my little silver spoon in my tea or coffee cup slowly, I think that’s the art of drinking my tea or coffee,

Can-AM SPYDER roadste




































The Can-AM SPYDER roadster combines the open-air benefits of a motorcycle with many of the convenience features of a traditional roadster to define a new paradigm for an on-road power sport vehicle. The unique Y-architecture with three wheels (two in the front, one in the rear) provides stability at rest and in motion, balancing performance needs with safety concerns. The Vehicle Stability System, which includes ABS, traction control and stability control, comes as standard on each vehicle. This makes the SPYDER roadster user-friendly and the road accessible to many people who want to enjoy the open-air experience.

Xebra Xero Truck


















Riding in a Xebra Xero Truck
Prepare yourself for a whole new driving experience. Xebra Xero Truck's do not attempt to behave like other vehicles. They are unique. They are quiet, yet agile. Imagine a world filled with silent Xebra Xero Truck's instead of noisy internal combustion engines. The ZAP Xebra Xero Truck is the offspring of more than three decades of thought and evolution. This vehicle was created as a breed by itself. Because the use and purpose of electric vehicles are different than gas cars, the wheel did indeed need to be reinvented. No Tailpipe, just plug it in! Even after counting emissions from electric generating plants, Xebra Xero Truck's produce 98% fewer pollutants than gas cars. It's Electric! Laugh at high oil prices, in fact, forget about gas stations, oil spills, and fumes - forever! A Xebra Xero Truck's appetite is meager. And you can recharge it at any electrical outlet.

Rabu, 03 September 2008

Freemode’ the new chair









































Freemode’ the new chair design by John Dyson, has been designed with the motto of helping the people with disabilities to gain more freedom and personal space. The chair with its innovative storage/collapsibility can be used both for personal and as well as hospital. It is easy to use and highly functional thus for collapsing the chair the necessity of usage of hands is not there. Also the base material used is that of fiber glass as the chair is exposed to different environments like shower and toilet functions which involve water. Thus this is a practical solution for the physically challenged.

SmartBook : Mobility Computing Device Concept





























SmartBook the new mobility computing device designed by Roland Cernat is definitely a multi tasking instrument to the core. At the first look it looks like any laptop but on closer look one can see that it surely can be used more than just a laptop. On the back of the screen is the digital writing pad on which one can just scribble with the digital pen which is kept under the keyboard. The good thing about this device is that it can be customized or adapted as per individual and their abilities, a multi-functional computing device.

Voice Stick : Portable Text Scanning Device For The Visually Impaired



































Technology is improving day by day and many of the innovations are being planned for various segments of people. Many of the innovations are also invented for people with various ailments. Like the new Voice Stick, a text scanning device for the visually impaired. As the name suggests, the stick when scanned in the printed letters, the OCR function recognizes the text and converts the information into voice. The voice is then read back and thus helping the visually challenged. It is a quite innovative and practical product. So whatever be the matter, like letters, E-mails etc, it works out to be a perfect solution and companion for the visually challenged.