Rinser Toothbrush

Posted on June 8, 2012 Under Design

Inventor Scott Amron is at it again, this time turning tap water into a fountain for rinsing after brushing. No disposable cups to buy or throw away. No glass to wash or take up counter space. No changing hands to…

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Flatpack Shelters: Adrian Lippman

Posted on June 21, 2010 Under Design

Flatpack shelters designed by Adrian Lippman. Smart thought. Via Designboom Fold Flat Shelter was created by German designer Adrian Lippmann, founder interior design firm form-al. These tent like structures are unsupported mini-houses made of light composite panels to be used…

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Looptworks

Posted on September 9, 2009 Under Eco

I have written extensively about green companies - not just because being it's the current hot trend, but because I feel it is what we must move towards in order to be sustainable. Today, a revolutionary clothing company launches. Formed…

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Greener Gadgets: Cell Wrap

Posted on May 27, 2009 Under Gadgetry

CLDFX has a good look at an interesting phone concept by product designer Fernando A. Robert, entered into the Core 77 Greener Gadgets Competition. The basic idea is about stripping a phone down to its minimum and critical functionality. Without all…

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YI Earphone by Ji Woong

Posted on April 28, 2009 Under Gadgetry

The iPod has come a long way since 2001. So why hasn't someone come up with an answer to getting the wires all un-tangled for ear bud headphones? I've gone through so many pairs because of wire tangles wrecking them…

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Stile Bertone Mantide (Project M)

Posted on April 21, 2009 Under Design

Yesterday, in an event that was surely meticulously planned by event organizers, the long awaited Stile Bertone Mantide (aka Project M), made it's debut at the Shanghai Autoshow. The bespoke supercar, designed by American wunderkind Jason Castriota (of Pininfarina P4/5…

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Glass iPhone

Posted on December 3, 2008 Under Design

Steve Jobs, here's what we want for Christmas. The "Glassy Glassy" phone is a new concept by designer Mac Funamizu; absolutely gorgeous and looks straight out of Minority Report. It features a double-layered glass body -- great for sex appeal,…

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Alice Wang's Sleep Inventions

Posted on June 30, 2008 Under Design

We've had some good debates on this site. Alice Wang was responsible for a good one over her concept audio sticks. Just to be extra clear this time around: Alice is an idea fountain. Her products are concepts that hopefully…

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