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VIA Uses Video Motion Detection and GPS to Help Visually Impaired Get Around

Evan Selleck, Sep 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

Design concepts with a focus on helping those with any kind of impairment are popping up all over the place, and none of them are pulling back on the reigns of feature-sets or functionality. This time around we've got a pair of devices that attach to the user's hands, almost looking like a piece of jewelery and not some advanced GPS unit. Utilizing a suite of features, from vibration to motion detection, these little units will help those with a visual impairment move around a little bit easier, so they can leave that walking stick at home. Read The Full Story

Excitebike is Real, Life-Size and Made From Legos

Evan Selleck, Sep 7th 2010 Discuss [4]

The digital realm is finding its place here in the real world all too often, if you ask us. From gadgets turning into tables, or using classic enemies as your next couch, it's happening enough that we're not even surprised to see the next iteration. We would be lying if we said this new addition didn't get us all excited to dig out our classic Nintendo and start playing some dirt bike action right now. This is a real Excitebike. As real as you get without an engine, and made from Legos, anyway. Read The Full Story

IDENT Technology Gesture Remote Features Gesture-Controlled Channel Surfing

Evan Selleck, Sep 7th 2010 Discuss [2]

As you look at your living room table, there's a chance that you see a couple, or maybe even a few, remotes lying there. Or, maybe you can't even find one of your remotes, for whatever reason, and your TV's been on for the last couple of days. That could be solved if there really was only one remote to rule all of your needs -- so maybe this design concept, called the Gesture Remote, will get the job done. Read The Full Story

Gunship watch is designed to look better as it gets beat up

Shane McGlaun, Sep 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

Watches are something that many of us gave up long ago since we have a mobile phone with a clock on it with us just about everywhere. A new line of watches has surfaced from a company called Nixon that are very cool and makes me want to wear a watch again. The line is galled the Gunship collection has has four models. Read The Full Story

Wallpaper limited edition bikes by Kinfolk and Coat break down for transport

Shane McGlaun, Aug 19th 2010 Discuss [1]

We have seen all manner of interesting bike concepts over the months and a new one has surfaced today. The bike is from Wallpaper and is a limited edition bike that appears to be handmade. Folding bikes are cool and all, but they usually look strange. Read The Full Story

iPad dock looks like an old TV

Shane McGlaun, Aug 10th 2010 Discuss [0]

We have seen our share of kooky iPad docks around these parts and they just keep coming. The latest DIY iPad dock comes from designer Jonas Damon. Damon is the creative director at the New York Frog Design office. Read The Full Story

Flex Display Phone Concept Features 5-Inch Sliding Screen

Evan Selleck, Aug 9th 2010 Discuss [2]

Some of the best concept designs out there come in the small form of a cell phone. There's a lot of place to use a designer's ingenuity in there, especially considering you have a lot of people you have to make happy with just one design. But, that's where things like the Flex Display Phone concept come in, we imagine. It's designed to give you everything you need, all while still retaining that small form factor. Read The Full Story

Space Invader couch is perfect for your retro game room

Shane McGlaun, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Back in the day, I had a few favorite video games that I played on my Atari. I would often move from Pac Man to Asteroids and then to Space Invaders and back again. If you have a love for retro gaming this sweet Space Invader Couch will bring back memories. Read The Full Story

Magneto, your coffee table is ready

Shane McGlaun, Jul 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you can look around the cheesy 60's wood grain finish of the Float coffee table this may be the single greatest piece of furniture ever invented. The thing is made from 64 different cubes that are connected by wire on the inside. Read The Full Story

Espresso machine made from concrete sounds gross

Shane McGlaun, Jul 29th 2010 Discuss [1]

I'm not a coffee drinker, but until my wife has a few cups I don’t even like to look at her lest she smite me with early morning grumpiness. She uses a coffee maker made from plastic like most things today. If you like your coffee, but prefer it in a stronger espresso form and like really industrial looking designs the Lavazza is for you. Read The Full Story

Concept arm sling is what Tron would wear after light cycle accident

Shane McGlaun, Jul 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

I have never broken a bone despite the fact that I was always doing something stupid as a kid like jumping off the roof. My son recently broke his arm and had to have it in a cost and a sling for a few weeks. Read The Full Story

Crazy helmets look like brains, boobs, butts, and bald heads

Shane McGlaun, Jul 26th 2010 Discuss [3]

If the zombie hoards ever invade and you need to protect your cranium whilst simultaneously tricking them into thinking eating your helmet is really eating your brain good.kz has you covered. The company has unveiled some wild helmets to protect your noggin while cruising on your scooter or motorcycle. Read The Full Story