
Conceived by designer Veronika Gombert, the “MissO watch” is an analog watch that removing the face of conventional wristwatches features a stylish dial that becomes one with the strap. Apart from its primary function of telling the time, the MissO becomes a fashionable accessory for the trendy, as it looks or is worn more like a bracelet than a wristwatch. Placing the time slot at 110° angle, ideal position to see the time in a wristwatch, the sleek timepiece also integrates a weight at the bottom to keep it in a perfect balance.
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Parking your vehicles in cramped parking spaces is usually more hazardous than parking it on the roadside, unless the traffic recovery van drags your car to the control room. Conceived by Serbian designer Milos Todorovic, here is an innovative parking module that makes use of the latest technology to keep your vehicle out of harm’s way. Featuring a metal body, the module implants a circular bar in the base that rotates at 180° angle around your car, when parked in, to scan the damages. Controlled by a touch-sensitive panel, the parking module glows a green light for availability, which changes its color after parking the vehicle within.
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The “Pixel Building” by Studio 505 Architects may look like one of the craziest architectures you have ever come across, but the new Carlton Brewery office embodies all the ingredients of green construction required to sustain the environment. Claimed to be the first carbon neutral office building of its type in Australia, and possibly the world, the $6 million building integrates numerous sustainable features, including PV panels, wind turbines and carbon offsetting, enabling it to produce more energy than it consumes.
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Transporting expensive sports bikes (bicycles) safely to participate in across-the-border sporting events usually becomes a difficult task for athletes. However, the “Helium Bike Case” from Biknd is a compact and smart bicycle travel case that comes equipped with an air shield to give foolproof protection to your expensive bike. Compatible with road bikes up to 64cm size or a full-suspension mountain bike, the $599 case opens at 360° angle to pack your bike, together with other accessories such as a helmet, shoes and a pump. In addition, a set of inflatable partitions, on either side, guards the bike components within, while its compact structure makes the transportation safe and easy.
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Intended toward contemporary spaces, the Vertical Wallclock by Brooklyn-based designer Klaus Rosburg is a unique timepiece that gives a new dimension to your home decor. Featuring a face finished in back painted acrylic to create color depth, the clock measures 16″ x 4″ x 1.5″ to achieve its vertical dimension, while the hour numbers are laser-cut into an anodized aluminum frame floating above the clock hands. Priced at $98, the clock is available in a variety of colors, so you could pick one to meet your interior.
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Bulky woofers may pack a thunderous punch, but they occupy too much of space that we often fall short of in personalized spaces. Addressing the issue, ASUS has come up with a ultra portable speaker that other than saving the space is capable of producing multi-directional surround sound, thanks to the new “EmbracingSound Theatre HD” technology, allowing the most realistic gaming experience to satisfy consummate gamers and personal entertainment users. Claimed to be the world’s most compact five-channel PC speaker, the Cine5 integrates an array of speaker drivers into a single bar to save space in compact rooms. Featuring a curved shape, black glossy finish and a metal knob, the ASUS Cine5 PC Speaker delivers a touch of elegance to contemporary spaces.
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In the recent past, we have seen a unique combination of furniture and technology. Yesterday we covered the Sony Fusion coffee table, which transforms into a touch sensitive workstation for geeks, and today we have yet another piece of furniture called “T3-B” from Digital Touch that integrating a 26-inch LCD screen on its surface lets you stay connected. Users can browse, select and interact with different options, through Wi-Fi, while an orientation switch allows you to scan content on the panel from different sides of the table. In addition, you can hook up an optional receipt printer, credit card reader and TV tuner to the table, so it could be used a hotel or restaurant for commercial purposes.
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With rising sea levels due to changes in climate threatening the coastal cities worldwide, the need for floating or underwater cities and architectures has been felt more than ever before. Conceived by Malaysian designer Sarly Adre Bin Sarkum, the “Water-Scraper” is a self-sufficient underwater architecture that employs a variety of sustainable technologies to produce renewable energy and grow its own food. Fulfilling its energy requirements by harvesting wave, wind and solar power, the floating city makes use of modern techniques of farming, including aquaculture and hydroponic methods, to grow its own food underwater. While a system of ballasts, supported by a set of squid-like tentacles that generate kinetic energy, keeps the structure steady in an upright position. Considering the fact that 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water, which is likely to increase due to the environmental changes in future, the underwater skyscrapers or cities provide a ray of hope to sustain life on earth.
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Inspired by the nature of a womb, the “Bubbles” by Barcelona-based company Dream and Fly is a series of small, low-cost hotel rooms, where travelers can have a break and refresh themselves to continue their journey. Designed for busy places such as railway stations, airports, seaports, events, resorts and international fairs, the modules come in different sizes, like Single Bubble or Family Bubble. The former is equipped with a sleeping area, bathroom, small folding workspace with internet access and a sound system; while on the other hand, the latter apart from the features of the Single Bubble also includes baby-changing facilities. And, if you are looking for a sleeping area only, you may go for the Simple Bubble. In short, the bubbles provide a luxury retreat amid crowded places where you can work, rest or even shower during long journeys. Check out the video after the jump.
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Asia, with India and China emerging as economic superpowers, is possibly the fastest growing continent, attracting traders as well as visitors from all across the world. However, the diversity in languages is one major concern that holds the visitors back from enjoying the rich culture of the region. Providing a solution, Chinese designer Tian Lingrui has come up a device dubbed “E+” that lets you visit and enjoy megacities in a convenient way. Designed for Samsung, the smart device helps tourists find, filter and translate regional languages and information instantly in their own language.
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