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The Vaka Light has removable lighting

Abby McVay, Jul 21st 2008 Discuss [1]

Concept designs are just cruel and unusual. First of all the designer creates something completely new and gets consumers all excited over a product that may never exist (although sometimes eventually does). To make it worse, bloggers help the process by writing it up. Read The Full Story

The Doc XL Sofa transforms into a bunk bed

Abby McVay, Jul 21st 2008 Discuss [1]

If you're low on space, but like having guests over this couch would be nice option. Especially if your guests tend to be younger, this is obviously not something you set up for Grandma on a weekend visit. Well, I suppose that depends on how much you want her to come back sometime. Read The Full Story

Sony’s Graphic Splash contest invites you to send in designs

Abby McVay, Jul 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you like the Sony Graphic Splash series, now is your chance to add a design of your own. The laptops have always been highly customizable for the average user, but now Sony is having a contest to come up with your own design and send it in. Read The Full Story

The Nahamer T450 – yet another toaster concept

Abby McVay, Jul 8th 2008 Discuss [0]

Alright, I know, it's another toaster concept design, but this one features an eco-friendly design. Supposedly it is the very first environmentally sustainable toaster. Read The Full Story

The Digimech clock only looks LED

Abby McVay, Jun 25th 2008 Discuss [0]

Alright this incredibly cool clock has a slightly different take on the usual digital clock, by feeding the plastic strips through to show different times. The backing is clear to allow you to watch the gears do their work if you have a fascination for seeing the insides of your tech toys. Read The Full Story

The Electric Bike Train

Abby McVay, Jun 18th 2008 Discuss [0]

Gas prices are a common subject that makes pretty much everyone grumble. Which means odd little alternatives to dealing with the gas prices are always popping up and here is yet another one. Read The Full Story

Ted Lights made out of old teacups

Abby McVay, Jun 17th 2008 Discuss [1]

Those that have a thing for tea time can show their love for teacups even when they've had their fill of chamomile for the day. These little lights are made using old tea cups random teacups, giving them each a unique look. Read The Full Story

The Lamp Chop Light takes out all the excess

Abby McVay, Jun 12th 2008 Discuss [0]

This Lamp Chop Light reminds me of a pop up book, except it's for you wall and it actually has a real function. Not that pop up books aren't cool and all, but half the time the story to go with the pictures that propelled themselves at you, were practically nonexistent. Read The Full Story

The 360 Skateboard and the Streetcarver update the classic skateboard

Abby McVay, Jun 12th 2008 Discuss [3]

Skateboards haven't seen a lot of changes in recent years. Essentially they are still a plank of wood with wheels and a pretty design slapped on. At some point you have to update these things. Read The Full Story

Torn Lighting LED concept design

Abby McVay, Jun 12th 2008 Discuss [0]

This cool concept light gives the perfect opportunity to screw with your stoner friends and maybe even the occasional drunken ones. The LED lamp is meant to look like it is tearing through the wall, but completely visible when it's off. It is meant to blend in with your wall. Read The Full Story

The Go Go Ghost Lamp made from plastic knives

Abby McVay, Jun 10th 2008 Discuss [0]

It's always fun to have friends over and have that lamp that they stare at intently. Especially if they have that initial reaction thinking it's just a pretty lamp, then pausing a moment to realize that the lamp is made out of random junk. Read The Full Story

Energy efficient washing machine uses only one cup of water

Abby McVay, Jun 10th 2008 Discuss [0]

Washing machines are typically anything but exciting or even all that interesting. However, this design conserves so much water and energy that it is definitely worth a look or two. Read The Full Story