VW has revealed its newest transportation design: the bicycle. This foldable, compact electric bike has a range of a little over 12 miles, and cruises at a little over 12 mph. It derives its energy from the vehicle, not needing to plug into a socket or be removed from the vehicle to charge. I hope this concept becomes a reality.
A 36O-degree view while riding a motorcycle is priceless. But now that the world’s first patented rear view mirror helmet is available, you will have to shell out $38O. This purely mechanical, camera-free design reveals a clear view at the brow of the rider to see what is directly behind them. Clever design I must say.
Pebble, the breathable sleep surface by Nook, has got a really good thing going on. They have designed a soft, asymmetrical mattress surface with enough nooks and crannies to provide airflow for infants so you need not worry when you lay your baby down at night.
Named for the appearance of its functional, textured surface, Pebble is a very responsible design for parents everywhere. Oh, and it is washable, breathable, non-toxic and has a wool fire barrier, as well.
Here is a unique way to serve tea (not that I am a fan). The pivoting kettle aligns with the tea cup below and makes a perfect pour every time. Very classy.
Use this blade of grass page marker to keep tabs in your favorite read. At first glance, I thought this was a cleverly disguised planter, styled as a book.
Every so often I find a really great website and have to do some catching up to get me up to speed with its past posts. PackagingUQAM is one of those sites. So here is a crash course in some of their best content to date.
(Just a warning for you non-French readers, be prepared to activate Google Translate.)
These spiral paper note pads called Bloc Notes are a real fresh approach to office supply design. The pear and apple shaped notepads make up in detail what they lack in flavor; the seeds, stems and flesh of the fruit make each very appealing to the eye… maybe not as functional as Post-Its, but definitely more fun!
This transparent drain system makes seeing the problem beneath your sink possible. Made of a transparent ABS, you can view the clog, manually churn the debris with a simple twist of the hand and avoid using unneeded, harsh chemicals.
In the case of lost jewelry, you can retrieve a lost ring or earring by visually locating it and then reversing the paddle with the hand crank to keep it from passing down the drain.
Marketed as a vice-free alternative to keeping your projects in place as you work, Bench Cookies are a slip-free, non-marking, high friction support.
You can sand, rout, cut and carve without worrying about marring up the surface of what you are working on. (They look to be a great way to manage furniture on wood floor surfacing too).
illoom balloons are LED infused balloons, readymade to glow for up to 15 hours. Simply pull the tab, inflate and tie it in a knot. The illuminated balloons can even be filled with helium to stay aloft while helping to light the night.
