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22nd century clean

Fuel Cell Vacuum: Eco-Friendly Cleaning That Your Chiropractor Will Love

Obviously, a fuel cell powered vacuum is not anything we will have in our homes in the near future—but that doesn't mean designers are not thinking about the possibilities. This BacVac concept trades in the noisy electric motor and annoying cables for eco-friendly, cable-free, fuel cell, dirt-sucking power. Why they chose to sling the device over the user's shoulder is unclear, but one thing is for certain—if you tend to generate a lot of filth, it won't be long before you are reduced to some sort of suburban Quasimodo. [Continuum via Trends Now via DVICE]

8:00 PM on Tue May 13 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,075 views, 23 comments

Latest by theblackdog: @homerjay: What happened?! It's megamaid sir, she's gone from suck to blow! more »

cellphones

HandTalk Glove Turns Sign Language Into Words via Cellphone

Attempts at making a glove into a communication device for the deaf have been going on for years now, but a group of undergraduate computer engineering students at Carnegie Melon have come up with what has to be the most practical design to date. The main difference being that it translates sign messages through a cellphone as opposed to a bulky computer. And the best part is that the device uses fairly inexpensive materials to work its magic. More »

5:00 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,347 views, 29 comments

Latest by blore40: Seems like the kind of device that will put you in Gitmo with Harold and Kumar. more »

concept

The WaSnake Shelf: It's Like a Personal Assistant That is Nailed to Your Wall

The WaSnake shelf concept by designer Jean Louis Frechin not only holds your stuff, it also features connectivity that allows it to display news from chosen RSS feeds and even SMS messages. Plus, the whole unit is highly configurable so you could find a spot for it on nearly any wall in your home. More »

10:30 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Sean Fallon
4,698 views, 16 comments

Latest by matto: This will be a giant hit in Hollywood, where it is well-known that keeping a real personal assistant nailed to your wall is trickier than it sounds and often involves employing a union carpenter. more »

what a drag

Nucleus Motorcycle Concept Would Be Interesting in a Wind Tunnel

I suppose it goes without saying, but the design team at Non-Object took all of the things we have learned about making motorcycles and threw them in the trash, pooped in the trash, then lit the can on fire when they came up with the "nUCLEUS"concept bike. But then again, they never intended for the design to be taken seriously. Rather, it is meant to push the boundaries of design beyond the norm.

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10:00 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Sean Fallon
5,366 views, 39 comments

Latest by HeeroYuy01W: Can anyone say, "SPLAT!" These guys need help. That is far from aerodynamic. artsie-trendy people need to say far the f&#@ away from photoshop. more »

wtf

Octocube: What the Heck is This?

If you can guess what this is at first glance then you're a better man than I ... More »

10:02 AM on Thu May 8 2008
By Kit Eaton
45,218 views, 91 comments

Latest by Mr.Wilson: Hmm, my first thought was a cubed brain, the way the pipes are twisted, but oddly the color didn't help me guess any. more »

concept

Nokia's People First, a Concept Cellphone that Encourages Hacking

Nokia's fired out some interesting concept phones this year, but this newest "People First" design centers more on the functionality of the device than its physical shape. The idea is based around what Nokia calls "three human universals of the way people think about communication" which are time, lists and people. So instead of being the standard pile of multi-option menus, the UI relies on a scrolling history list, with the most relevant and recent things popping onto the top. More »

12:10 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Kit Eaton
6,507 views, 12 comments

Latest by foureight84: you can get lazier by allowing people to code their own os for the phone. more »

clothing

Hood.e Brings Speakers To Your Hoodie Hood

Tim Dubitsky's Hood.e concept was originally intended as a safer way for his nephew to walk to school and listen to music at the same time. Apparently, his route takes him across busy streets which could be dangerous for someone wearing earbuds or headphones. With the speakers embedded in the hood, users can ditch the earbuds and cords while still being able to hear the music and ambient noise. At this point, the Hood.e has not made it past the concept stage, but the idea is definitely a hell of a lot better than some of the other crap out there. UPDATE: Hood.e is not a concept, it is an actual product you can purchase now for $160. [Hood.e via Core77]

8:00 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,330 views, 37 comments

Latest by tmyprod: Doesn't seem that hard to make on your own. Just dig up a pair of headphones you're willing to cannabilize and spend a few min finding the right spot for the speaker to go and sow them in. easy. more »

design

Brightdoor: Well, the Door is Securely Locked, But I Haven't Slept in Days

Remember those Brighthandle Alfa Door handles that would glow green or red depending on whether or not the door was locked? Yeah, that was a pretty clever idea—and clever ideas often don't need much improving. It appears that the folks at Lervik Design don't subscribe to that philosophy considering that they have "improved" upon the concept to include the entire door. My guess is that this concept won't ever see the light of day for many reasons—not the least of which being that it would waste power and make a good night's sleep damn near impossible. [Lervik Design via DVICE]

9:30 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,166 views, 15 comments

Latest by oddjobber: These could look really good in a club or something. Imagine a bathroom with stall doors like these! more »

fuzzywuzzymodo

Infinity Aquarium Is a Goldfish Freedom Simulator

Your goldfish may never truly be free, but if you had one of these infinity aquariums you can trick them into thinking they are thanks to a design that "loops the fish around in an infinite tunnel of water and glass." It's like a mini fortress of solitude for your little underwater friends—giving them a life precious semi-freedom before you unceremoniously flush them down the toilet. Not surprisingly, the "Swimming Around In Circles" aquarium is only a concept at this point. More »

7:00 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
8,275 views, 31 comments

Latest by Bloodboiler: It's not much use as an aquarium, but it is a nice metaphor for life. You swim around in complex and confining environment while shit you cant clean up, builds up. Thankfully your life is short and you don't remember more »

design

HeartBeans Grinds Coffee In Rhythm to Your Caffeine-Powered Heartbeat

I understand that there are many people out there who can't face the day without a cup of coffee. Hell, I'm guzzling a black coffee down as I write this. However, I draw the line at having an emotional, "intimate" experience with my delicious bean-based beverage—the kind of experience that the HeartBeans grinder promises to deliver. According to the project page, HeartBeans utilizes a motor inside a mahogany shell that measures the pace of the user's beating heart. By operating in sync with the heartbeat, it is intended to "induce an experience of intimacy with the process of making coffee" while producing a different flavor with each use. More »

2:30 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,765 views, 53 comments

Latest by BryanGrez: Single white male, seeking coffee, no strings attached. Preferably tall and dark, must be ok with a little grinding. MUST BE HOT, and always ready to go in the mornings. more »

portable media

The Alphagrip Handheld PC is Ergonomically Insane

You may recognize Alphagrip from their bizarre line of handheld keyboard/trackball mouse hybrid controllers—but by the looks of their entry into Microsoft's Next Gen PC design competition, it appears that they are planning on taking things a step further by integrating a computer screen. The controller itself is basically a beefed-up version of their previous product—a design intended to maximize typing speed, conveniences and comfort.
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3:00 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,405 views, 31 comments

Latest by SmDFrylock: I don't think you're going to win any awards with MS if it's still running IE3. And if it is a mockup, it can't be that hard to change the fake screen can it? more »

diy clock

DIY Clock is Ultimate Minimalist Analog Clock for Creative Types

Whatever it may look like, designer Bomi Kim has not invented a different kind of time-delay sex toy: his "Meaning of time" is actually a DIY clock. In fact, it's about as minimalist a clock concept as you'll ever see. The body contains the mechanism, and has holes for you to stick hands into. Stick in anything, stick in sticks if you like, then use the spike to stick it up somewhere. Complete freedom of creative expression, and rather clever we think. It's just a concept, for now. [Yanko design]

5:17 AM on Fri May 2 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,410 views, 35 comments

Latest by know1: @egyptiansushi: "That is nowhere near the size of WORKING butt plug." lol. As apposed to what? Any object that can be shoved up the backside? Seriously though, if I had to use a butt plug, as-in my life depended more »

sneakers

Sneakers Get Smelly in New Way, as Wi-Fi Sniffers

Designer Stefan Dukaczewski's sneakers join the line of wearable Wi-Fi detectors next to the T-shirt and wristwatch, winning the title of strangest so far. Based on Nike Dunk shoes, the prototype—dubbed A Step in the Right Direction—has an 802.11 detector under the flap on the left shoe, with a discrete three-LED display system. As you tromp along the street a pressure sensor in the heel turns it on, and Wi-Fi signals detected within 150 feet light the LEDs. So you could wander around in a "warmer... colder" manner peering at your toes, until you find the best signal. We suspect this'd lead to many cricked necks, but at least you'd be able to avoid doggy-do on your mission to "borrow" someone's Wi-Fi. [ASRD via Talk2MyShirt]

5:52 AM on Thu May 1 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,724 views, 7 comments

Latest by jkoppee: ok do people REALLY need to have the internet that bad? How many WiFi sniffing devices do we need? People you are outside STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER. Oh and these shoes are retarded looking. more »

concept

Yamaha Keyboard-Notebook Combo Concept For On-the-Go Ivory-Ticklers

Milan's Salone di Mobile always has a bunch of concept gadgets designed by tech companies, and this is one of Yamaha's efforts. It's a keyboard-in-a-folder, and is the perfect tool for busy musicians and composers. Travellers stuck in the same train carriage as someone carrying this should thank their lucky stars that Yamaha didn't make a version for drummers. [Yamaha Global Gateway via Yanko]

6:30 AM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By Addy Dugdale
3,799 views, 17 comments

Latest by k9bits: oh wow : just noticed the binding on the paper. It's tab for keys! VERY cool! more »

design

The Hi-Fi Foosball Table is Fully Loaded

This unique foosball table dubbed "Toto Treme Terra" is a project recently unearthed by designer Chelpa Ferro. Not much is known about the hardware fitted into this thing, but it certainly does look intimidating. What we do know is that it results in a game of foosball with some unique sound effects. An audio clip is available on the project page link—but it would be a pity if that was all those speakers were used for. [Project Page via VVORK via Likecool]

7:20 PM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,891 views, 14 comments

Latest by broho: Man, and I thought the orchid house was ugly. more »

design

Jumplay: Double Dutch for the New Millennium

We have all seen those gadgets that display the time or a message using a rapidly oscillating wand fixed with tiny LEDs. However, only designer Jacky Wu was clever enough to apply this technology to a jump rope. After all, it makes perfect sense—as you jump, the device records each revolution then displays that figure (along with time and calories burned) using LEDs embedded on the rope. More »

6:50 PM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By Sean Fallon
4,856 views, 20 comments

Latest by John Laur: Initially I thought this could never work due to LED's being damaged upon impact with the ground, however, you could use plastic fiber optics in the rope and put LED's in the handles and make it much more robust. more »

tea

TeaCube Auto-Undangles Tea Bags for Perfect Cuppas

All the knowledge about freshly drawn, freshly boiled water making the best cup of tea won't help you if you're as absentminded as me. Four times out of five, I forget all about the tea bag and leave it dangling in the water until the liquid is as dark as the inside of a cat, and just about as tasty. Which is where the TeaCube by Jieun Yang and Hanah Suh would come in handy—its timed retracting spool fishes out a clipped-in tea bag for you at exactly the right moment. Simplicity itself. Combine it with the self-stirring cup, and tea-making couldn't be easier. It's just a design concept, but tea addicts like me would love for someone to really produce it. Please? [Yanko design]

11:20 AM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,837 views, 46 comments

Latest by BigDanInTX: *wife wakes up, puzzled* *pulls cube off her head* "WTF is this?" "You've been tea-bagged, dear..." =-D more »

lazy gadgets

I-Shovel: The Autonomous Snow Shoveling Robot

If growing up in upstate New York has taught me anything, it's that shoveling snow really, really sucks. The I-Shovel is a new device that promises to automate this task—much like the Roomba and the Husqvarna lawnmower have done for other annoying chores. According to the project website, the I-Shovel can automatically detect snow accumulation and clear the driveway when it deems that the snowfall is significant enough to be cleared. More »

4:00 PM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,563 views, 19 comments

Latest by Lupison: "This would work in Indiana, but not Buffalo NY. If shoveling snow was that easy where I live snowblowers wouldn't exist." You've obviously never been to Indiana in the winter. That same Lake Effect Snow Buffalo gets, Northern Indiana gets it more »