Environment Team - Eco-Friendly Gallery

Fishy Island

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:22:05 +0000

Carried out as a personal project, ‘Fish Island’ is a photo manipulation by Erik Johansson, a professional photographer and retoucher from Sweden. Artist - Erik Johansson www.alltelleringet.com

Nature-Loving Switches and Sockets

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:19:57 +0000

Growth Plate is a series of innovative power switches and sockets designed by Andrew Harmon as a student project for the Human Centered Design program offered at Northern Michigan University. Although they seem real, the mosses, flowers and lichens growing on those surfaces are in fact artificial elements made of painted urethane. So what the [...]

Animal World

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:08:05 +0000

“Animal World” is a beautiful photo manipulation done by Brazilian graphic designer Rodrigo Maia. deviantART (Thanks Rodrigo!) (Image used with permission)

ECHO Spin – Kinetic Powered Mobile Phone with Dual GUIs

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:18:41 +0000

ECHO SPIN is a conceptual mobile phone that is powered by the kinetic energy of its user. Once the device runs out of juice, just turn the back of the device, press the button, then spin the circular line. Following these simple steps would simply recharge the phone. In addition, the concept features two types [...]

ECHO Spin – Kinetic Powered Mobile Phone with Dual GUIs is a post from: Futuristic Technology

Innovative Mini-Garden

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:14:24 +0000

Drawing inspirations from traditional trellises, Spanish product designer Alberto Sanchez at Mutdesign studio came up with this modular system which allows you to make unique mini- or vertical-gardens of any specific size. The system, called “ROOTS”, is based on a wooden reversible structure that holds ceramic flower pots and metal lamps in place. Simple three-legged [...]

Video Game-Themed Soap

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:31:59 +0000

DigitalSoaps, a company founded by ‘Chrystal Doucett’, offers a line of geeky soaps that are shaped like popular video game controllers. The line includes soap controllers mimicking NES, SNES, SEGA Genesis, SEGA Dreamcast, PlayStation, Wii and Xbox, and console soaps for Gameboy Color, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. In addition, the company invents cartridge soap [...]

Video Game-Themed Soap is a post from: EnvironmentTeam.com

Desk Organizer with Artificial Grass

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:58:30 +0000

Made of wood and natural bristles, ‘Pratonzolo’ is a stylish desk organizer that adds a touch of nature into your office. The soft bristles which appear as artificial grass do the function of holding small objects such as pencils, pens and business cards. It was designed by Italian product designer Max Battaglia of ‘Givingshape’ design studio [...]

Planter Mansion

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:10:44 +0000

Designed by Nobuhiro Sato, this is an amazing flower pot that will look like a miniature version of a mansion with a rooftop garden once you grow some plants in it. Made of concrete, this is a highly detailed planter featuring stairs, windows and even handrails on the balcony. It measure 4.75 inches in length, [...]

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Loading a Beautiful Life

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:20:11 +0000

Another photo manipulation from Portuguese web and graphic designer Eduardo Rodrigues. Designer - Eduardo Rodrigues www.fluidsquare.net (Thanks Eduardo!) (Images used with permission)

Vegetable and Flower Portraits

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:19:23 +0000

Called “arcimboldo” this is a series of human portraits made from flowers and vegetables, cleverly arranged by their colors and shapes. Artist - Klaus Enrique Gerdes (A photographer by profession who currently lives in London and Mexico city) www.klausenrique.com (Thanks Klaus!) Vegetable and Flower Portraits is a post from: Green Art

Vegetable and Flower Portraits is a post from: Green Art

Little Remains Of Life

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:38:18 +0000

A photo manipulation titled “Little Remains of Life” Designer - Eduardo Rodrigues, a 22 years old graphic designer and web designer from Barcelos, Portugal www.fluidsquare.net (Thanks Eduardo!) (Images used with permission)

RACER T-10 – Race Handcycle

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:07:19 +0000

Designed for people with full or particle leg immobilities, RACER T-10 is a race handcycle that can be moved and steered with their hands and by inclining the body. Designer - Ernesto Rosales Ramírez Behance Profile (Thanks Ernesto!) RACER T-10 – Race Handcycle is a post from: Futuristic Technology

RACER T-10 – Race Handcycle is a post from: Futuristic Technology

Leafy Shirts

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:20:13 +0000

“ZERO FOOTPRINT SHIRT: LEAF SERIES”, is a series of unusual shirts made from different colored leaves (purple, yellow, green, red and brown) and glue. Designer – Dave Rittinger (An artist and a designer based in Brooklyn, NY) www.daverittinger.com(Thank You Dave!)

Bottles Turned into Coat Hooks

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:07:38 +0000

Designer lina nenartonyte–auste creates unusual wall mounted coat hooks by melting down used beverage bottles. Each one is unique and the size depends on the type of bottle used. Buy - ona.com ($27.00) Bottles Turned into Coat Hooks is a post from: EnvironmentTeam.com

Bottles Turned into Coat Hooks is a post from: EnvironmentTeam.com

Grassy Charging Station

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:41:17 +0000

“Grassy Lawn Charging Station” is a neat device that features a patch of realistic artificial grass to cushion your portable gadgets while they charge and a compartment underneath to hide all the mess created by their unsightly power adapters and cables. It works with any small device with a charging cable, simply run a standard [...]

Coral Lamp – Solar Powered Lamp Inspired by Corals

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:50:46 +0000

Drawing from the shapes of endangered coral species, Serbian designer Marko Vuckovic designed a series of innovative lighting system that creates an energetic aquatic environment very within your house. Called “Coral Lamp”, the system is comprised of a square shaped base-unit that holds a series of coral shaped light bulbs of varying heights. Each bulb [...]

Coral Lamp – Solar Powered Lamp Inspired by Corals is a post from: Futuristic Technology

Moss Embedded Rings

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:57:18 +0000

Polish designer Sylwia Calus creates adorable resin rings that are embedded with moss or natural flowers. Each ring has been handmade from high quality black and clear resin and therefore, is one-of-a-kind. You can purchase them from Sylwia’s Etsy shop at a price of $40.00. Designer - Sylwia Calus Etsy Shop Moss Embedded Rings is [...]

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Grassy Umbrella Stand

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:33:12 +0000

I-UMBRELLA is a nature-inspired umbrella stand that features a removable patch of artificial grass on the surface of the base. The rest of the body is made from steel with melamine coating. Designer – DI CLASSE, a Tokyo-based design company specializing in manufacturing interior and lighting products. www.di-classe.com Buy - bouf.com (£ 80.00)

Postcard Garden

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:45:34 +0000

“Another Studio For Design”, a London-based gift design and manufacturing company creates a unique line of postcards which can be turned into real miniature gardens with the addition of water. Named “PostCarden”, the series comes in four designs where each conceals a particular 3D scene (a mini living allotment, green city, botanical garden, football pitch [...]

Postcard Garden is a post from: EnvironmentTeam.com

Flower-Inspired Bike Rack

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:09:36 +0000

Designed by French designer Yoann Henry Yvon, Marguerite is a nature-inspired conceptual bike rack which has the looks of a series of flowers and their petals in a row. Insert the bicycle into one of the slots and move the petal-like bars to hold it. Easy, convenient and eye-catching! Designer - Yoann Henry Yvon Coroflot [...]

Edible Cup

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:03:54 +0000

Japanese designer sugiX has created an edible cup called “Kup” which you can consume as an emergency food, especially in parties. Made of rice flour, the cup is 100% disposable and looks like as if it’s made of paper. The name ‘kup’ comes from 食う kuu（eat） in Japanese and cup in English. Designer – sugiX [...]

“When Nature Calls” = Public Urinal + Planter

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:20:50 +0000

Eddie Gandelman, an undergraduate industrial design student at the University of Cincinnati has come up with a conceptual urinal pod system that also functions as a planter. Called ‘When Nature Calls’, the urinal filters urine to water the plants, turning the waste generating process of peeing into a nurturing one. In designer’s own words: The [...]

“When Nature Calls” = Public Urinal + Planter is a post from: Futuristic Technology

“Sprout” – Bookmark

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:04:43 +0000

Korean Design studio ‘Connect design’ has manufactured a nature inspired bookmark that resembles the shape of a blossoming sprout. Price - $6.00 Designer – Connect design www.connectdesign.co.kr (Thank You Wonjune!)

Reclaimed Wood Signs

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:44:23 +0000

William Dohman, a designer from St. Paul, MN, creates attractive wall signs from salvaged slabs of reclaimed wood. Hand cut and hand painted by the designer, all the signs have been moderately distressed to provide a slightly aged look. Ideal to be hung above the door, in the office, living room or anywhere of your [...]

Reclaimed Wood Signs is a post from: Green Art

City Aquatic Transport (CAT) – Urban Transportation on Water

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:00:55 +0000

City Aquatic transport (CAT) is a fleet of multipurpose electric vehicles that occupy the waterways running through the busy areas of the city, helping daily commuters avoid the traffic congestion. Accessing into the CAT system is as simple as having a personal account. Once signed up, users can simply pre-book or directly order a craft [...]

City Aquatic Transport (CAT) – Urban Transportation on Water is a post from: Futuristic Technology

iBamboo for iPhone

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:24:44 +0000

Invented by Brooklyn-based designer Anatoliy Omelchenko, “iBamboo” is an electricity-free speaker for iPhone 4. Designed to be simple, both aesthetically and functionally, the speaker is essentially a foot long piece of natural bamboo. All you have to do is place the Apple device in the precision-cut at the top which docks the phone in place [...]

iBamboo for iPhone is a post from: EnvironmentTeam.com

Mythological Nature

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:50:26 +0000

Featured below is a collection of acrylic paintings done by Josh Keys, a highly skilled contemporary artist based in Portland, Oregon. Josh defines his work as a hybrid of eco-surrealism and dystopian folktales that expresses a concern for our time and the earth’s future. His artworks often combine the modern day objects and events with the [...]

Leaf inspired Post-It Bookmarks

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:56:44 +0000

Inspired by tree leaves, “Leaf-It” is a series of eye-catching post-it bookmarks manufactured by Korean design studio APPREE. Made of sticky memo-paper and PVC, these post-its come in 3 different shapes; Original, Ginkgo and Maple. Designer – APPREE www.appree.net (Thanks Sangwoo!)

Volkswagen Aqua – Futuristic All-Terrain Vehicle

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:43:13 +0000

Volkswagen Aqua is a futuristic all-terrain vehicle that resembles a modern day hovercraft (air-cushion vehicle); may it be ice, land or water, Aqua is capable of travelling anywhere with a certain adjustable ground clearance. The vehicle does this by lifting itself up in the air by means of the force of a high air pressure [...]

Volkswagen Aqua – Futuristic All-Terrain Vehicle is a post from: Futuristic Technology

Miniature Fuel-Cell Car

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:35:05 +0000

The H-racer 2.0 is a next generation toy car that uses advanced hydrogen fuel-cell technology to operate. The car ships with a unique solar powered Hydrogen refueling station that uses water to create hydrogen through electrolysis, and once the tank is full, the car’s on-board hydrogen fuel-cell system will kicks in with a simple flip [...]

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Natural Finish Rocks!!

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:25:39 +0000

Manufactured by Rotsen Furniture, “Floating Tamburil Slab” is a one-of-a-kind Coffee Table made of a crosscut of reclaimed Tamburiuva wood on natural finish. Details: - Dimensions : 47″L x 27″ – 38″D x 16″H - Base: 2″ thick transparent plexiglass - Customizable options: Sizes, shapes, woods and base materials Price - $3,150.00 Designer – Rotsen Furniture www.rotsenfurniture.com [...]

Urban Environment (Wallpaper)

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:08:20 +0000

“Urban Environment” is a nature themed wall paper designed by British graphic designer Craig Sheilds for Desktopography 2009. Designer - Craig Shields www.craigshields.co.uk (Thanks Craig!) Download Wallpaper (Images used with the permission by the designer)

Expandable Desk Organizer

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:13:59 +0000

Made of a piece of wool felt wrapped around by an elastic cord, “¡No se haga bolas!” is an expandable desk organizer that stretches itself as more objects are added. It’s designed to be very easy to assemble and is 100% biodegradable. “¡No se haga bolas!” was created by the Mexican design studio Masiosare as [...]

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Waterdrop Magnets

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:38:50 +0000

APPREE, a Korean product design company specializing in providing office supplies, has created a magnet which at the first glance looks like a real water drop. Great way to bring a bit of nature into the office! Designer – APPREE www.appree.net (Thanks Sangwoo!)

EcoArt (Logo)

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:20:34 +0000

Featured below is a 3D logo and a poster designed by Romanian graphic designer Marian Albu for EcoArt, a sustainable development festival. Designer - Marian Albu www.malburian.blogspot.com | Behance Profile (Thanks Marian!) (Images used with the permission by the designer)

Grass Covered Furniture

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:04:09 +0000

“Garden Furniture” is a project which was started when British artist Kevin Hunt wanted to create a sculpture by using both permanent and ephemeral materials. He took a static piece of furniture and covered it with living growing grass. As the grasses grow, the furniture changed over time, making them a piece of art that [...]

Keyboards Turned into Art

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:34:58 +0000

Featured below are a collection of mixed media collages primarily made from computer hardware such as keyboards and USB cables, and other found objects such as plastic cups and tape measures. Artist - Maurice Mbikayi (South Africa-based visual artist and cultural activist) www.mauricembikayi.com (Thank You Maurice!) Keyboards Turned into Art is a post from: Green [...]

Keyboards Turned into Art is a post from: Green Art

Beauty of Losiny Ostrov National Park

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:55:40 +0000

These beautiful photographs of Losiny Ostrov National Park (Moscow), are the work of two talented nature photographers from Russia, Natalia and Alexander (A.K.A. DeingeL – deviantART username) Photographer - Natalia and Alexander (A.K.A. DeingeL) deingel.deviantart.com (Thank You!)

igglu – Sustainable Modular Computer

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:46:18 +0000

‘igglu’ is a conceptual computer system and a service which functions together to deliver the users with a sustainable personal computing experience. Designed to maximize energy and resource efficiency, the system is composed of two key components; the PC and the pedal generator. The PC is a sustainable modular unit which has been designed to [...]

igglu – Sustainable Modular Computer is a post from: Futuristic Technology

Leaf Typography

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:44:11 +0000

“How I can touch your heart” is a visual proposal series of which the messages have been compiled by manipulating leaves. Handmade by London-based graphic designer and art director Ethan Park who by the way specializes in typography, visual identity, print design, web design, animation and illustration, these posters were displayed around Kingston area and his personal [...]

Leaf Typography is a post from: Green Art

Book Sculptures

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:14:57 +0000

British artist ‘Bronia Sawyer’ creates beautiful sculptures by using old torn out books. According to her, the flat and squared shape, ability to be cut and folded into organic and random shapes, and the textured surface, all qualify books as an impressive medium of art. “I love to take something like a book and turning [...]

Book Sculptures is a post from: Green Art

NIDA – Allows to Use Public Spaces as Personal Gardens

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:04:20 +0000

NIDA is a modular urban gardening system that allows city residents, mainly apartment dwellers, to have their own garden elsewhere in the city. Each unit provides a small gardening space that encompasses a water recovery unit, a garden unit and a compost unit, with storage for the tools underneath. Install the NIDA on one of [...]

NIDA – Allows to Use Public Spaces as Personal Gardens is a post from: Futuristic Technology

Google Earth Alphabet

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:57:51 +0000

Thomas de Bruin, a Dutch web and graphic designer, has compiled the complete English alphabet entirely out of the patterns visible in Google Earth map of the Netherlands. Called “Google Earth Alphabet” the set includes a lower case version, capital letter version, plus numbers and punctuation, all symbolized by certain landscape patterns or architectural elements [...]

The Music Nature

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:06:54 +0000

Project Title - The Music Nature Artist - Jerico Santander Behane Profile An illustration created by Spanish Illustrator Jerico Santander for a Crestock.com Contest ( Image used with permission )

Wall Mask + Puzzle

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:49:09 +0000

Made of 50% recycled cardboard, “Jack cardboard Wall Mask” is an 87-piece decorative mask kit which you can assemble like a puzzle. Buy it from UncommonGood for $40.00 Artist - Luis Rodrigalvarez Wall Mask + Puzzle is a post from: Green Art

Wall Mask + Puzzle is a post from: Green Art

Global Warming Poster

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:35:51 +0000

Tagline – “Global Warming is Upon Us. Act Before It’s Too Late” Designer - Victor van Gaasbeek (A graphic designer and an illustrator from the Netherlands.) This poster has been used for the promotion of the “The East Asian Seas Congress 2009″ and as the cover for the 6th edition of the World Environment Magazine. [...]

Fruits Become Atoms

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:08:52 +0000

Designed by Sara Ivanyi for the DesignMarketo “Lemonade for All” pop-up during Sofia Design Week 2011, “Particle” is a piece of art that represents a molecule of Citric Acid, an organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons. The structure is constituted of 13 separate wood parts representing the bonds [...]

Fruits Become Atoms is a post from: Green Art

Cave Hotel

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:27:06 +0000

Located in the landscape of ancient village of Urgup, Turkey, this is a spectacular hotel carved into a mountain cliff. Called “Yunak Evleri”, the hotel includes 6 cave houses with 30 private rooms dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries and a 19th century Greek Mansion at the foot cliffs, all renovated with care, [...]

One-of-a-Kind Tree Hotel

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:50:54 +0000

Located in the beautiful village of Harads, Sweden, “Tree Hotel” is a perfect example of a construction that lives in total harmony with the environment surrounding it. The hotel, designed by well known designers and architects in Sweden, has an assortment of one-of-a-kind rooms that resides high above the ground on the pines. There are [...]

Renault Runner – Futuristic Taxi that Can Become a Train

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:54:54 +0000

Renault Runner is a futuristic taxi concept that can be transformed into a type of public transportation system by joining each unit with each other as a train. Joining is achieved through a secure wireless command, and up to 3 units/cabins can be connected this way. Besides using as a city car Renault Runner can [...]

Renault Runner – Futuristic Taxi that Can Become a Train is a post from: Futuristic Technology

95% Steel from Recycled Cars!

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:42:05 +0000

Located in the Hartford, “Connecticut Science Center” is a LEED-certified green building designed by the world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli. The building covers an entire area of 144,000 square feet in total, and has a 15 stories tall atrium, and impressively, in the construction of all this 95% of the steel used is manufactured from recycled [...]

Moss Growing Concrete

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:37:24 +0000

ORTO is a living floor and wall covering system composed of unique decorative tiles made of high performance concrete. On the surface of each tile is a network of groves where moss can grow along, giving rise to an extensive living and breathtaking green surface, and at the same time improving the local microclimate. This [...]

Electric Powered Café-Racer Concept

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:43:17 +0000

This is a conceptual café-racer style electric bike designed by Jyuusan Yoshinao, a designer from Japanese design studio “maru-ni-juu”. Features: Main-flame made of iron and sun-frame made of Aluminum Led lighting system FRP and Carbon body parts SR(Switched Reractance) motor 600w/1000W Regenerative Braking system(Throttle control) Mid gear – gear ratio 307% Rear gear(inside hub gear) [...]

Electric Powered Café-Racer Concept is a post from: Futuristic Technology

EV 2020 – Fully Autonomous Vehicle, Ideal for Commuters

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:04:49 +0000

Designed keeping daily commuter in mind, “EV 2020” is a fully autonomous electric vehicle that leaves the driver nothing to do but to enjoy a cup of coffee or to read a newspaper. It uses a NAV-I driver system that utilizes a bevy of sensors located on the vehicle and the GPS and an intelligent [...]

EV 2020 – Fully Autonomous Vehicle, Ideal for Commuters is a post from: Futuristic Technology

What an Unusual Bus Stop!

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:24:47 +0000

Located in Athens, Georgia, this super cool bus shelter has been made by using actual bus parts. The shelter is made from parts of 3 old school buses and the seat is one taken from one of Atlanta’s decommissioned city buses. Designer - Christopher Fennell (A Sculpture by profession) www.cfennell.org (Thanks Chris!)

Lawn Beetle – Makes a Ball Out of Clipped Grass

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:07:45 +0000

Inspired by the ‘Dung Beetle’, an insect who makes a ball out of dung, the South Korean industrial designer YunJin Chang have come up with a conceptual lawn mower model that resembles Dung Beetle in its form and function. Called “Lawn Beetle”, the new mower too is capable of creating a ball, but with grass [...]

Lawn Beetle – Makes a Ball Out of Clipped Grass is a post from: Futuristic Technology

Newspaper Wood

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:23:21 +0000

Designer Mieke Meijer together with Dutch designlabel ‘Vij5’ have developed a new wood alternative made entirely out of discarded newspapers. Called “NewspaperWood’, the new material can be cut, milled and sanded; basically, you can just treat it like any other type of wood. Moreover, when a NewspaperWood log is cut, the layers of paper appear [...]

Water Tower Turned into a Residence

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:40:42 +0000

Zecc architects in Netherlands have transformed an abandoned water tower that dates back to 1930s into a 21th century living residence with 9 floors. The tower, located in Soest, was designed by H.F. Mertens in 1931 and abandoned in 2002. The same year, the tower got into the hands of Zecc architects whose assignment was [...]

Sugar Chair – It’s Edible

Mon, 30 May 2011 03:46:09 +0000

This might be the ‘sweetest’ piece of furniture somebody could ever imagine of. They call it “sugar chair” and it is entirely made of pure sugar. No kiddin’, you can actually lick it and feel the taste. And, if you are one of those sweet-addicts, fear not… just go ahead and start what you were [...]

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Too Beautiful To Be Water Bottles

Thu, 26 May 2011 09:33:49 +0000

This is a line of water bottles manufactured by a company called KOR in collaboration with RKS Design, a world-class design firm based in Southern California. Unlike any other water bottles, the KOR vessels are so eye-catching that people would want to use them for purposes different from the intended ones rather than throwing them [...]

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OMG! Those are Spider Webs..

Wed, 25 May 2011 12:08:59 +0000

Here’s something that might give you the creeps. Take a look at the images below. Those cocoon-like structures covering those entire trees are giant spider webs … and they are REAL !!! Interestingly, this was an unexpected side-effect of a flooding incident in Pakistan. It is thought that the flooding has forced millions of spiders living [...]

Bottle Cap Tripod

Wed, 25 May 2011 09:12:10 +0000

We’ve just found another cool product from Photojojo. This time it’s a pretty unusual gadget which can transform your nearest soda or water bottle into a tripod in case you can’t find a real one. All you need is a half-filled, standard-sized bottle and any camera with a tripod socket. First, fix the standard-issue tripod [...]

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Film Roll USB Sticks

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:13:43 +0000

This might be an awesome gift for a photographer. Each one looks really cool and can store up to 4GB of information. And, YES, those are REAL film rolls; the ones that have been thrown out from film labs actually. So, each USB stick is unique, meaning you will never know what kind of a [...]

Film Roll USB Sticks is a post from: EnvironmentTeam.com

Amazing Bird Photography by John&Fish

Tue, 24 May 2011 13:32:00 +0000

John, a Taiwanese photographer and his sister Fish started their photography career in 2006, and they have since advanced their career to become one of the most popular ornithology photography teams on Flickr. Their photos are so striking that their album reached over a million clicks in just over two years after their joining to [...]

Business Card or a House Plant?

Tue, 24 May 2011 04:54:10 +0000

‘Another Bloomin’ designer’ is a remarkable outcome of an effort carried out by designer Jamie Wieck to create a business card design that would make people want to keep it in their desks rather than in a drawer or in their pockets; though it looks like a regular card at first. But in order to [...]

Apple Globe

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:52:11 +0000

This is an artwork called “Apple Globe” where a real apple has been transformed into a miniature sculpture of a globe by neatly carving a world map on its surface. Artist - Kevin Van Aelst www.kevinvanaelst.com (Thank You!) Apple Globe is a post from: Green Art

Apple Globe is a post from: Green Art

Office Cubicle for Backyard?

Wed, 18 May 2011 18:03:27 +0000

Designed with keeping in mind those people who work from homes, OfficePOD is a modular prefab office space (cubicle) that can be installed at anywhere in your garden. It is small (2.1m x 2.1m) and compact, yet exceeds all standard office accommodation regulations & requirements. Inside, it sports innovative storage and desktop solutions while providing [...]

Tiny, But Has Everything.!

Wed, 18 May 2011 09:09:36 +0000

This is a tiny, cube-shaped, compact house of which the entire living space measures just 3 x 3 x 3 meters (27 cubic metres), but inside it includes everything that a single person might need to live comfortably; a lounge, with a table and two custom-made chairs, a small double bed (120cm wide), a full-size [...]

Paper Made Water Bottle

Wed, 18 May 2011 05:20:24 +0000

‘Life’ is a sustainable water container made of recycled paper. Designed for Milano Expo 2015, the main objective of the concept is to promote the reduction of plastic container and sustainability of water. The design is simple yet effective. The double stitch outlining ensures insulation while giving rigidity to the object. Moreover, for the convenience [...]

Eggcubism

Mon, 16 May 2011 15:45:32 +0000

Eggcubism is a series of two-and-a-half dimensional paintings done on discarded egg trays. The series, painted by Dutch Artist Enno de Kroon, is mostly composed of human portraits cleverly colored with acrylic paint. As for their dimensions, the size can vary from one to several egg trays. In artist’s own words: As a painter I [...]

Eggcubism is a post from: Green Art

Coat Check Chair

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:56:46 +0000

An interesting design idea from industrial designer “Joey Zeledón”. Called “Coat Check Chair”, each item is made from plastic hangers and steel closet rods from a standard closet. Designer - Joey Zeledón www.continuuminnovation.com | Coroflot Profile (Thank You!)

Furniture Turned into Planters

Mon, 16 May 2011 11:05:48 +0000

Designed by Peter Bottazzi and Denish Bonapace, this unique series of planters is made from repurposed abandoned furniture. Construction of a single planter involves several steps, including reprocessing, patching up and hybridizing with broken parts of other furniture. Called “Da Morto A Orto” (meaning ‘from redundant to abundant’) this series was first exhibited at the Salone [...]

Spare Bits = Spare Bots

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:07:07 +0000

“Sparebots” is what they are called, and each figure itself, their actions, moods, poses and every aspect about them is so cool that you can’t stop looking at them. Cleverly constructed out of electronic component such as capacitors, diodes, resistors, LEDs, bits of wire, and solder – all with varying colors and sizes – Sparebots [...]

Spare Bits = Spare Bots is a post from: Green Art

Felt Mouse

Mon, 09 May 2011 05:13:21 +0000

Designed by Portland-based industrial designer Joey Roth, this is a computer mouse prototype that is made from wool felt, teak and aluminum. As it involves no plastic and is made of biodegradable (wool felt, teak) and recyclable material (aluminum), the mouse is environmentally sound. This prototype will be show for the first time as part [...]

Pink Urinal is Green in Design!

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:08:00 +0000

Several years ago, toilets made out of stainless steel existed only in prison. However a company called Neo-Metro was established in 1998 in order to cash in on this idea. Now they specialize in contemporary bath décor based on stainless steel for common households! Related posts:

Self-Sufficient Floating City in the Sea?

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:31:26 +0000

Skyscrapers on land attempt to make maximum use of limited real estate. Now imagine a hypothetical scenario where you take a skyscraper, invert it and then stick it in the ocean – voilà you’ve got a deapthscraper! Related posts:

The Bladeless Wind Turbine

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:44:50 +0000

Modern wind turbines are usually colored in grey in order to blend in with the clouds and thereby reduce visual pollution. However that does nothing for the number of times that birds fly right into these colossal structures that often support blades longer than 100 feet! These turbines are noisy and even interfere with radar signals. Maintenance is a pain. Basically, the problems are numerous! Related posts:

The Newest ‘Dung Beetle’ to be Discovered – is a Car!

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:06:29 +0000

British engineers have apparently come up with a viable alternative to electric vehicles. It’s called the Bio-bug and it’s powered by bio gas. And the source of the bio-gas? Yup… you guessed it right, it’s human poop! Related posts:

Discarded Lottery Tickets Recycled to Build ‘Dream Home!’

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:54:12 +0000

In classical economic terms the purchase of a lottery ticket is deemed irrational. The odds against winning are simply too heavy for there to be any rationality in dealing with one’s luck in this way. A pair of Rhode Island school of design graduates has developed a form of art that does nothing to allay the anguish of those who continue to buy lottery tickets with no success whatsoever! Related posts:

Coffee Sleeve that Doubles Up as a Wallet

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:32:10 +0000

Every day, coffee sleeves are dumped by the billions around the world! That’s a lot of discarded paper and this presents a great opportunity that an entrepreneur with an eco-conscious mind can cash in on. Designed as a reusable coffee sleeve that doubles up as a wallet, the RuMe cuff is the result of a little creativity and a lot of consideration for the environment. Related posts:

Air Purifier that Senses Air Quality

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:00:06 +0000

Asthmatics and those who suffer from allergies will be quick to point out just how dirty the air around us often is. From dust to pollen to mold spores and volatile organic compounds the air around us can be rife with particulate matter that can deleteriously affect our health. This is where air purifiers come in to play. They remove these contaminants from the air and keep us from engaging in that arduous task of frequent room cleaning. Related posts:

Three Fold Increase in Energy Output from New Wind Turbine Technology?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:36:34 +0000

Wind power generated electricity contributed to 2% of the global electricity consumption by the end of 2009. Last year wind power achieved a growth rate of 31.7%, a trend that could potentially see to a doubling of the wind capacity every three years! Japan, as a result of all its geothermal sources, is at the forefront of renewable energy technology and an innovative technology recently unveiled in Japan could very well result in a two to three fold increase in energy output from wind turbines in the future. Related posts:

White-nose Syndrome Threatens Bats in the US with Extinction

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:17:07 +0000

Bats enjoy the unique distinction of being the only mammals in the animal kingdom capable of genuine and sustained flight. A majority of the over 1,000 bat species in the world are insectivores while some are obligate insectivores – feeding exclusively on a diet of insects that often pose health and other risks to humans and our eco system. Related posts:

New Bike Rental Program in London to Promote Emission-free Transport

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:50:13 +0000

With all the twists and turns of the maze-like streets and the traffic circles and the black cabs and the double-decker buses, London is a scary proposition for any cyclist! In spite of that, a bike rental program has recently been launched in London to promote emission-free transport for the city dwellers and tourists. Related posts: