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Straddling Bus Heading to the United States

, Oct 26th 2010 Discuss [6]

At the beginning of August, we told you about the Mega Straddle Bus. It's a giant vehicle that doesn't actually drive on the road like a traditional bus, but actually straddles it. Furthermore, it has enough room beneath it that individual cars and small trucks can pass underneath it, as people commute back and forth. The idea was a grand one, and some may have even considered it too grandiose to actually be implemented. But, that's not stopping the brainchild of the huge passenger vehicle from setting his sights on the United States. Read The Full Story

Japanese Scientists Aiming to Print Scents Using Modified Ink-Jet Printer

, Oct 25th 2010 Discuss [1]

People have been able to scratch-and-sniff for as long as anyone can remember at this point, but for some Japanese scientists that's just not good enough. They want to be able to use a modified ink-jet printer to actually print smells. They've already got a working model, and they plan on showing it off this week. Read The Full Story

PETer Bottle Compactor Looks Cute for Kids, Encourages Them to Recycle

, Oct 25th 2010 Discuss [2]

If you've already got your eyes set on a new way to stop your kids from drawing on the wall, then perhaps your next future purchase should be a way to get them into the recycling game. A pair of designers have created a new, and hopefully fun way for kids to start crushing their bottles and cans, and get them ready for the recycling process. The little, brightly colored PETer hangs on your wall, and it's as easy as closing his mouth to crush a can. Read The Full Story

Teague 20/20 Headphones Use Tensegrity to Shape to Your Head

, Oct 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Over the ear headphones tend to be the type of headphones that have the most outlandish features. Whether it's a ridiculous amount of features and aesthetic customization to warrant a high price tag, or simply looking out of the ordinary compared to the rest of the headphones out there, they tend to be pretty noticeable on someone's head. If you happen to see the Teague 20/20 headphones, you'll probably find yourself staring for long periods, as they are some of the most interesting looking headphones we've ever seen. Read The Full Story

Nail Hammer Will Store Your Nails While You Hammer

, Oct 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

When something goes together as well as a hammer and nail, you might expect that something like this concept design would have popped up some time sooner than now. But, perhaps better late than never is the best way to think about the Nail Hammer, a design concept from a pair of designers trying to find the best way to keep your nails safe while you hammer away. Read The Full Story

Light Series Shower Heads Feature Embedded LEDs

, Oct 20th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you're busy upgrading everything else in your home, you won't want to forget the head of your shower. While it may not be the most important thing in your home, it's certainly not the least important. These new designs from Danilo Fedeli are a few options made available in his Light series. Unfortunately, they're just a concept design for now, but we could see these getting picked up by someone in the future. Read The Full Story

The Guardian Concept Vehicle Seats Seven, Can Drive Itself

, Oct 19th 2010 Discuss [1]

The idea of having a vehicle that drives itself isn't a new one. There's bee plenty of movies in the past that have showcased the same idea, especially the Sci-Fi mainstay Minority Report. And there's all sorts of different concept designs out there. This particular one, from designer John Bukasa, is a new take on the idea, offering up The Guardian. The vehicle is completely automated, and as you can see from the image, offers quite the view. Read The Full Story

El-Assist Concept Lets You Charge Your Electric Car While You Drive

, Oct 18th 2010 Discuss [6]

There are already plenty of options out there for people with electric cars to charge them. And even more concepts. But this one may take the cake. But not just because it aims to let those with electric cars drive, and charge their vehicles while they do so, but because it also aims to integrate private driving with public transportation. It also includes some of the best looking concept art for a design we've ever seen. Read The Full Story

Phase 7′s Onskebronn LED Installation Makes Walking Fun Again

, Oct 18th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you're someone who walks a lot, then you know that, for the most part, it's not all that fun. After all, the only interaction you get is from other people. But, what if the ground you were walking on actually interacted with you, with each step you take? Phase 7, a performance art group, has just debuted their brand new interactive LED installation in Berlin, which brings LED lighting effects to the ground itself, which will interact with those who step on it. Read The Full Story

Salsa Table Seats Four, Includes Integrated iPads

, Oct 15th 2010 Discuss [1]

There are some out there that would argue that technology has separated us, as it has made it easier for us to talk through our gadgets than face to face. On the other side of the fence, you could argue that at least we're still talking, and with devices like Apple's iPad, collaboration can be potentially made a lot easier, too. So, what if we make people sit right next to one another, and put an iPad in front of them? Will collaboration increase? One designer believes it will, and the test is the Salsa Table. Read The Full Story

KLEXL Smart Projector Lets Kids Draw on Walls Without the Mess

, Oct 15th 2010 Discuss [2]

For kids, there's a stage they go through that, at any given moment, if they've got some kind of drawing utensil, every wall they can find is a great way to express themselves. The end result is usually a frustrated parent, and plenty of cleaning. A new design from Dario Jandrijic aims to fix that with the KLEXL smart projector, which is a concept designed to let kids have their fun, but without any of the mess. Read The Full Story

Focus Design Self-Balancing Unicycle Version 2 Gets Shown Off in Video

, Oct 14th 2010 Discuss [0]

Even if the first version of the Self-Balancing Unicycle from Focus Design was pretty impressive in of itself, there's always room for a second, better version. Focus Design has pulled the curtain off the second version of their SBU, and this time around the design is far more sleeker, has more power, and it's supposedly safer to ride, which is always a good thing. The designers at Focus Design have also made it easier for riders to learn how to use. Read The Full Story
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