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Why Don’t We Have Iron Boards Like This!

Radhika Seth — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:02:57 GMT

E-Board is super classy and I love it! The ironing board has five components that adhere and adapt to the garment that you are ironing. A controlling green knob allows you to split the board up for easy ironing of pants and wings out the sides for sleeves. Skirts, coats, trousers, shirts or any other thang, basically the board makes the mundane chore of ironing a whole lot easy. Clever integration of a hanger-stand and iron-stand, adds to the perks. Love!

E-Board is a 2012 iF Design Talents entry.

Designer: Mohsen Jafari Malek

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Natural Water Flow

Radhika Seth — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:20:32 GMT

PURE is designed as an elegant touch-sensitive leaf faucet that flows out the exact amount of water you need, thus eliminating wastage. As Dax explains, “A sensitive interaction with the product accurately controls the amount of water requested, reducing unwanted overflow and the related waste of drinkable water.” Basically the design works with hand manipulation and sensor interpretations, making the user experience quite intuitive. Did I hear someone scream GERMS?!

Designer: Maxime (Dax) Dubreucq

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Mobile Dialysis

Troy Turner — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:01:44 GMT

Mobilysis is a thoughtful and innovative system that aims to ease the lifestyle of patients by making it possible to cleanse the blood while going about their daily routine rather than spend several hours at the hospital each week. The device attaches to the waist and is compact enough that clothes can fit over it. Controls are at the user’s fingertips through a smartphone app and hard buttons located on the device itself.

Designers: Maria Gartner, Dimitar Genov, Nico Strobl, Stefan Silberfeld

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Modern Confessions

Troy Turner — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:01:43 GMT

Confession is a clever statement on modern interpersonal communication and the sometimes hard-to-find privacy in the late trend of open spaces found in contemporary architecture. This new furniture archetype aims to create a secluded space for private conversation, quiet environment for reading, or somewhere to indulge in a little gossip! Above all else, it’s a reminder of how our man-made environments can really shape the way we interact.

Designer: Nick Ross

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iLove this Case

Troy Turner — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:01:27 GMT

This unique iPhone case is pure genius! The versatile IdoStand uses 2 seamlessly integrated arms that make it possible to prop your phone up in portrait or landscape modes at the perfect angle for recording video or Facetiming. Best of all, the design is no bigger than than other cases and, if nothing else, actually compliments the beauty of the iPhone itself!

Designer: Allan Ospina

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Alien Teaches Geography

Radhika Seth — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:50:53 GMT

Alien Eye is an educational toy that makes learning Geography fun and interactive for children. The device uses Cloud Technology and Internet to its advantage. Children can learn about culture, people, animals, plants and buildings in different location around the world using simple and interesting methods. The device is built of two parts: an observation gadget and a terrestrial globe with built-in RFID. More info inside.

This is how it works:

First, children can take the observation device and look at different places on the terrestrial globe.
Then, the observation device will read the RFID code in the terrestrial globe and link to the Internet to search the pictures that match the RFID code.
After that, the observation device will shows those pictures on its screen and it will speak out the key words about the picture.
Children can simply point the observation device to the places on the terrestrial globe and they will learn all the world geography and culture through this interesting toy.

Designers: Hsin Ya Huang & Kai Lang Huang

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Cultivate a Green Habit

Radhika Seth — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:41:57 GMT

There is no doubt that visual representation has a greater impact than some random numbers. So if I can see how much extra power my sub-standard air conditioner is consuming in comparison to a graded one, I’m more inclined to get it changed or restrict its usage. Likewise with other appliances and gadgets. Eco,Pulse is a great visual tool that educates you on your power consumptions and energy wastages. The goal is to help you reduce your carbon footprint and build energy efficient home. Something we should all consider, given our depleting resources.

Eco-pulse works by visualizing the electromagnetic fields as pulses on its display and thus allows the discovery of power usage that would otherwise remain hidden to consumers. It is intuitive as it amplifies the electronic pulse of appliances like a stethoscope. When appliances are in standby mode, Eco-pulse also enables the detection of vampire power that is being wasted. The pulse reading appears in different colors and amplitudes to indicate the level of power usage or wastage. The user can record the data by pressing on the capture button located on its right side. Upon capturing all the necessary power consumption data, the user can detach the strap and plug Eco-pulse into a computer to transfer the data into the Eco-pulse software. Here, the Eco-pulse system helps the user to pinpoint the main sources of power usage and wastage and thus allows him to take remedial action easily.

Designers: Lim Wan Xuan & Tang Xueling Jane

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Fancy Framework

Troy Turner — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:01:41 GMT

Francesco Faccin’s Traverso table exaggerates the primary supporting beam as both a functional part of the structure and an aesthetic detail. The unique ash wood construction and color variations emphasize the central, robust beam to create a sense of balance and strength. Sure to be a timeless piece for both the classic craftsman and modern loft alike.

Designer: Francesco Faccin

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Listen Here!

Troy Turner — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:01:27 GMT

One of the best things about visiting new places is getting in on the secret spots where locals love to hang. Listen Here is a service that connects tourists with locals, allowing them to listen to live audio transmitted by portable microphones that have been left by locals in their favorite hangouts. The user can gain a sense of the atmosphere before choosing where to visit, making it easier to experience the true local lifestyle! Hit jump – check vid!

Designer: Nicola Hume

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Loopy Lighting

Troy Turner — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:01:19 GMT

Free of excess, the stripped-down LOOP lamp offers a simple and unique way of directing light where you want it to go. LOOP’s electrical cables have additional functionality as they both suspend the lamp and allow the user to adjust the angle of the light. A clever, contemporary design that looks good both off and on!

Designer: Quentin de Coster

Concrete Beauty

Troy Turner — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:08:25 GMT

Situation on the west coast of the Baltic island of Öland, Villa Widlund stands out as a solid white, geometric, concrete landmark in perfect contrast with a backdrop of picturesque ocean views and serene beach landscapes. Construction and furnishings are minimal so that each room highlights the windows and spectacular outdoor views. Everything about this modern beach villa is dreamy – I’d have trouble deciding to be in or out!

Designer: Claesson Koivisto Rune Architects

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Audio Globe

Radhika Seth — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:11:18 GMT

Designed to rotate on a 23.4 degree slanted axis like the globe, DORA CD Player grabs your attention with its clever gimmick design. This could have been another drab rectangular gadget, meant to seduce you with textures and colors, but thankfully it isn’t! The CD loads into the back panel, while the speakers are placed in the front. I love the catchy remote that accompanies this player; spin my world right round, like a record…..

Designer: Jeong Yong

Yes, Another Socket

Radhika Seth — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:01:55 GMT

Search for “Socket” on Yanko Design and you will be hit by countless designs, making you wonder why is this component so important in our lives. If it’s not the socket per-se, then it’s the plugs that most designers are worried about. Adding to the list is the Live Socket, an iteration that takes away the bother of pulling the plug once we are done with an appliance. Child safe and energy friendly, this design is clever and practical too!

Live Socket is a 2012 iF Design Talents entry.

Designer: Xu Zhang

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Purrrrfect Jag

Troy Turner — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:01:51 GMT

Inspired by the vintage Jag e-type of the 1960s, the Jaguar XKX concept finds a modern balance between pure muscle and supreme elegance. The design returns to the total smoothness of the brand’s original models with soft, fluid lines that dip and curve into one another like liquid. Vintage inspiration combined with highly advanced tech (I.E. – an outer skin that recharges the battery) make this one fierce kitty.

With a much smaller and cooler power plant than conventional models, the aerodynamics were conceived in a new innovative way. The side deflector intakes of the front are broader so a much less air gets stuck by the engine- instead, it flows behind the front wheels, moving behind them and sliding along the doors before taking another shortcut through the rear wheels and out from the large rear openings. This greatly reduces the total flowing path and subsequently drag.

Designers: Hussain Almossawi & Marin Myftiu

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Bright Slide

Troy Turner — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:01:23 GMT

The super modern-looking Slide Lamp is constructed from a single piece of machine-hallowed hardwood mounted on a cast aluminum base. The unorthodox construction also makes for very unique functionality- simply raise or lower the intuitive side lever to turn it on or off, or adjust the brightness!

Designer: Jason Jahnke

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The Visible Lifesaver

Radhika Seth — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:35:08 GMT

Life Light is perfectly visible in low light and night, making it an efficient and practical lifesaver and emergency buoy by the sea. The upside is that it relies on renewable energy sources to keep the LEDs working at night. It even features an LED water battery. So far the flipside are none, except that it’s still a concept. What do you say?

Life Light is a 2012 iF Design Talents winner.

Designers: Tso Chu-Hao, Hsiang Hao-Tien & Chuang Tsung-Hua

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iPhone Case That Makes Sense

Radhika Seth — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:22:13 GMT

All said and done, the Ö Case makes better sense as an iPhone Case than any others that I have seen. Two things that make this concept win its brownie points: A screen-cleaning slider that cleans those oily finger marks off the screen and a special nook to wind and store your earphones. Simple design, creative solution and a sleek outcome!

Designer: Löytö Esineiden

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Cutie Pod

Troy Turner — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:01:58 GMT

This Segway style vehicle takes the 2-wheeler a step further in the form of a multifunctional transportation pod built for 2. Balanced on a movable joint arm, the Ayhanz Segway can be lowered for speed, linked with other vehicles of its type & even move like a roller coaster hanging from rails! Balancing futurism with realistic functionality, the design takes into account the space saving requirements we can expect in the future, & is a keen look at what urban transportation might really look & behave like.

Designer: Mehdi Alamdari

Never Burn Your Tongue Again!

Troy Turner — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:01:50 GMT

It always happens when you least expect it – you take a drink of your morning coffee and before you know it, it’s too hot… and too late. HATES IT! The Drinking Timing glass by Hsu Sean is a thoughtful design that uses thermo-chromic material to provide a visual indication of the temperature of your drink. Too hot and it will glow bright red, too cold and it will be clear. Remember your shade and you’ll have the perfect temperature each time!

Designer: Hsu Sean

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Oh Snap!

Troy Turner — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:01:37 GMT

I love a good hanger design, and here’s one that makes it possible to hang your clothes in a snap! The Snap Hanger consists of two units that fasten together at a single joint to function like scissors, making it possible to quickly and easily slip into narrow-necked shirts without stretching. Hangers can also be combined vertically to save space or taken apart and nested to take on the road.

Designer: Yong Jeong

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Smart Flame Control

Radhika Seth — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:11:27 GMT

Smart Angle is a visual aid for flame control on a gas stove. While cooking Chinese food, the hot Wok and ingredients are not the only thing you need to have a control over. The heat or the flame of the gas is the other key element you need to keep an eye on. The conventional way to control the flame is to bend at the waist and peek at the burner and then set the flame. Smart Angle eliminates this dangerous step by using refraction.

As the designers explain, Smart Angle helps the user to be more intuitive at controlling the flame while cooking. It prevents occupational disease that might occur in the long term; example: back and waist injuries.

Designers: Hsu Sean & Yih-Wenn Luo

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Time for a Healthy Heart

Troy Turner — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:01:14 GMT

This awesome timepiece by designer Adam Nagy combines the functionality of a clock and fitness pulse monitor into a minimal watch design that will tell you the time and your heart’s beats per minute in a really cool way. Hours and minutes as well as your heart rate are displayed on the screen exactly like an EKG graph! Just don’t freak out when the battery runs out and it flatlines!

Designer: Adam Nagy

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Eco iPhone Dock

Troy Turner — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:01:34 GMT

YoungGun Cho’s dockTRAY for the iphone 4 and 4S provides an eco-friendly solution for docking your iPhone. The multifunctional solid birch wood piece holds the phone upright while it’s being charged but with its hollow sound cavity it won’t muffle the speakers when music is being played. Additional storage space for pens and other items also make it a great desktop organizational tool.

Designer: YoungGun Cho

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Humid Nature

Radhika Seth — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:01:34 GMT

Coming from a coastal city, where excess of humidity (even in winters) is the problem, I simply can’t relate to the fuss around a humidifier. Oh well, if it means that much to you, have a look at this cute concept called Nature Pot. It is a charming humidifier that integrates into your interior setup as a flower vase. Peacefully sitting atop your work desk or home, that moist sunny flower will sure make your day!

Designer: Jeong Yong

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Urban Camping

Troy Turner — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:01:18 GMT

I love a design that takes inspiration from a familiar fragment to stimulate the viewer’s memory and imagination. Lamp Fire is one of these creative concepts and is reminiscent of the campfires that many of us experienced as children. It’s a clever way of enjoying campfire conversations from the comfort of home!

Designer: Creative Session

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