September 2, 2010
Industrial Design, Innovators & Creators, Product Design
James Dyson is most famous for his vacuum cleaner design, but he also hosts a design challenge that yields very interesting inventions, as you can see from the examples below. Glance at the pictures then take a look at the video demonstrations to see how each design works.



August 30, 2010
General Design, Industrial Design, Product Design

Check out the video to see why The William makes more sense than a traditional stove top range. Based on concentrated, precisely heated panels, this cooktop has it all — touch screen operation, flush, flat surface…. well, just take a look.
August 26, 2010
General Design, Product Design

Masterlock has taken on a new design in the hope of attracting a whole new generation of school-goers. This combination lock nixes the numbers and relies on the toggles. Using any combination of left, right, upward or downward motions, you can set this lock for your new locker this new school year.
I think it is pretty aesthetically pleasing, and it claims to have increased bolt cutter protection and anti-shim technology, too. I remember when locks used to have numbers on them; boy am I getting old.
August 19, 2010
General Design, Product Design

Save a slice or two using this banana slicer when you are making a dessert or snack. This spring-loaded banana slicer makes it easy to get six uniform slices with one squeeze of your hand. Desserts, recipes, drying fruit snacks — whatever it is that you do with a banana, you’ll never slice the same way again.
August 16, 2010
General Design, Product Design, Product Innovation


This ingenious hot tub is getting some attention because it is off the grid, mobile, lightweight and well, just awesome. Firewood is placed within the coil of pipes and set aflame. When the water heats, it creates a circulation of hot water. Made of poly-fiber and stainless steel, this portable hot tub is shown on a canoe, tied to the roof of the car and in remote places where you normally can’t find a hot tub – until now.


August 12, 2010
General Design, Product Design

I am impressed with how the designer of this product approached the problem of creating an airtight food storage container in such a unique manner. The cork ball is threaded with an elastic band, and the opposite side of the container has a dimple for holding the ball in the open position. Very clever approach.
August 11, 2010
General Design, Product Design, Product Innovation

This tire design has LED bulbs infused to work at any speed, serving as daylight running lights or night lights for post sunset rides. Fog, rain, dusk and dawn beware; these lights are great for any condition.