Bodum, known for its innovative product design around the kitchen, has ventured outdoors. Onto the patio to be exact. This new line of FRYKAT picnic grills are as simple as can be, and they come in a variety of vibrant colors.
These double walled ice buckets are an example of timeless product design, with a splash of color and a see-through design.
Tea For One, this all-in-one glass and strainer has just enough color to show off the product while displaying the tea inside.
Bloom Box claims to have designed a power generator that combines oxygen and natural gas, biogas or solar energy to create electricity. ”6O Minutes” interviewed the inventor and his financial backer, who are going extremely public after years of secrecy. Among the initial companies testing the hype — Google, eBay, and Walmart. Take a look at the video for yourself.
Truly a wish list, these products are examples of a few desirable gadgets and gifts this year. A solar powered wallet radio, a drum kit, carbon fiber wallet, waterproof digital camera, turbine ear buds, Blackberry watch phone, leather recliner and moleskin folio. What more could you wish for?
Oh, how I wish these were available for sale. Price being $TBA, I have no way of ordering these innovative Food Face plates for my daughter. Concept design is great until you want to get your hands on something!!
This innovative design for a bike lane that goes wherever you go is brilliant! This is one of those great inventions I always end up finding and saying to myself, “how clever, I should have thought of that!” If they could only project shadows for daylight use, they’re golden!
The New York Times has just submitted its Year In Ideas 2008 collection for your approval. This alphabetical hit-list of great ideas was compiled for viewers to look back into a year of substantial ideas that have left their mark in many genres. Included are a few winners of the design world. TED viewers may recognize Josh Klein’s vending machine for crows design. Or maybe you saw Timesculpture earlier this year, an interesting display of video editing that was used for a Toshiba advertising campaign. Take the time to peruse this Year in Ideas and look at the innovative ways these creative people have gambled on a once seemingly odd idea. It can be an inspiration to all of us.
Target has found an innovative way, time and time again, to keep customers coming back and giving them money. In many companies, the creation of gift cards is dominated by the legal and accounting department, resulting in ho-hum designs that are laden with restrictions on use. But Target has had great success using its marketing department to create imaginative designs and by sticking with two simple rules: make it cool and keep it void of expiration dates. So, whether it’s a sing-along light up show, a digital camcorder or a blow-up balloon, Target has consumers buying a great design.
The New York Times has just submitted its 
