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Plumen 001: World’s First Designer Low-Energy Light Bulb

admin — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:00:28 +0000

Many people have switched away from using traditional light bulbs and have started using compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) instead in an effort to increase their home’s energy efficiency. One drawback of CFLs, however, is that their design is not particularly pretty. The Plumen 001 changes all that. This is a high-efficiency light bulb that any [...]

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Plumen 001: World’s First Designer Low-Energy Light Bulb

Limbo Xbox 360

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:30:54 +0000

Limbo first caught the public’s attention with its stunning art style. Using a black and white colour scheme, along with some skilful vignetting and light bloom, the game’s visual aesthetic is nothing short of beautiful. Limbo not only satisfies in the graphics department, the gameplay also stands up well to any other downloadable game. It [...]

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Limbo Xbox 360

Pad & Quill or DODO case ?

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:00:06 +0000

After Moleskine, the manufacturer of traditional, hardbound leather journals, released a protective case for the Kindle, demand for a similar product for the Apple iPad has been on the rise. The concept makes intuitive sense: the Moleskine is the preferred diary of creative types. It is both rugged and elegant. The iPad is of course [...]

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Pad & Quill or DODO case ?

Jeep Off Road Camper Traillers

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:36 +0000

For rugged outdoor enthusiasts who also expect comfort, Jeep introduces its all new off-road camper. Stringently tested for the roughest conditions, this camper goes where other campers do not dare venture. With amenities making this new camper “home away from home,” and a variety of colours to fit every taste, this small but roomy trailer [...]

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Jeep Off Road Camper Traillers

Icon FJ Series

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:00:09 +0000

Likening back to the days of World War I, rugged four-wheel drive vehicles have captured the fancy of anyone with a hearty sense of adventure. The Icon FJ series is a modernized version of a classic staple: the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser. The Icon resembles the original 40 series, but with upgrades all around, including [...]

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Icon FJ Series

The Firebreather is a Mauler

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:00:59 +0000

Think of it as a Chevrolet Camero that came back to its class reunion sexier than ever. While the custom car was created for the 2010 science fiction movie “Jinn,” starring Ray Park (think Darth Maul from Star Wars I), 50 clones have been built. And to be sure, this is the Darth Maul of [...]

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The Firebreather is a Mauler

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS goes to the gym

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:00:17 +0000

When you’ve been making quality cars for decades, how much do you want to change? The 2012 Mercedes-Benz is a four-door coupe with a shallow back seat. The CLS features a V-8, and though rear passengers will be cramped, the console has been rearranged for the driver’s convenience. As for looks, the car’s lines are [...]

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS goes to the gym

Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:00:46 +0000

“Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams” is a comprehensive outline of almost four decades of work by Dieter Rams. Clearly the most influential industrial designer of the last century, Rams’ work is prominently examined from his earliest contributions. The book was prompted by an exhibition of Ram’s design work that began in [...]

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Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams

NES Hard Drive

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:00:35 +0000

Vintage appeal can make an ordinary gadget much more fun, and NES hard drives pleasantly capture the spirit of old Nintendo cartridges with a modern twist. NES hard drives house a standard laptop hard drive in the classic case of an NES cartridge. Easy connection is provided via a USB 2.0 port, which works wonderfully. [...]

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NES Hard Drive

Metalvetica

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:00:06 +0000

With letters A-Z and digits 0-9, Metalvetica can make a statement— Big time. Metalvetica art forms are chunky blocks of metal about 35 cm high and 8 cm thick. Like the sans serif font they parody, they are amazingly adaptable. Think: organic meets geometric. Aluminium from the ancient earth is wrought into contemporary straight-edged sculpture. [...]

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Metalvetica