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Treehotel is the perfect hunting blind for Predators

Shane McGlaun, Jul 13th 2010 Discuss [4]

I would imagine if the Predator that stalked Arnie needed a hunting stand to chill out in for a while, the Treehotel would be it. The surface of the Treehotel is mirrored making it blend in with the surrounding environment. Read The Full Story

Black Badger coasters made from milled titanium and carbon fiber

Shane McGlaun, Jul 13th 2010 Discuss [3]

I am a big fan of carbon fiber in some uses. I like the way the material looks, as long as you don’t go overboard with it on a car. The good thing about carbon fiber is that it is very strong and lightweight. Read The Full Story

Velcro made from metal holds 35 tons per square meter

Shane McGlaun, Jul 13th 2010 Discuss [4]

Velcro is widely used today for all manner of things. Velcro can hold pictured on the wall, keep your shoes tied, or keep tools at your side and easy to reach. The downside is that the material isn't good for industrial use since it can't stand up to chemicals or heat. Read The Full Story

Furniture designed using heavy cardboard tubes

Shane McGlaun, Jul 12th 2010 Discuss [0]

I remember all the tubes my teacher had in her closet when I was in first grade. The heavy duty tubes look like what you find inside wrapping paper, but they are made from a much stronger cardboard that is as hard as wood. Read The Full Story

Hermes Auto Feet concept shoe is bulletproof

Shane McGlaun, Jul 9th 2010 Discuss [2]

When I think of concept products, I tend to think of things like electronics and cars. I never really think about concept clothing. A new pair of cross training shoes has made the concept stage. Read The Full Story

Ribbon Ceiling Fan wins award for efficient design

Chris Davies, Jul 6th 2010 Discuss [2]

James Dyson isn't the only one who can do unusual things with fan blades; Australian design student Benjamin McMahon has just won an award for his Ribbon Ceiling Fan, which not only looks far more impressive than a regular fan but is far more efficient. The helical loop moves air faster than standard blades, as well as spreading it out across the room rather than pushing it directly down. Read The Full Story

Treadway Wearable mobility motorized shoes debut

Shane McGlaun, Jul 6th 2010 Discuss [1]

Most of us are familiar with James Dyson, the guy behind the vacuum cleaners that seem to be on every other commercial and those cool new bladeless fans. Dyson also runs a design award contest called the James Dyson Award. Read The Full Story

Nerocarbonio toilet is made from carbon fiber

Shane McGlaun, Jul 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

I am a big fan of high-performance cars. One thing that many sports cars and other high performance vehicles have in common tends to be copious usage of carbon fiber. The material is lightweight and very strong. Read The Full Story

Waffle on a stick is perfect for carnies

Shane McGlaun, Jun 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Summer is here and the kids are under my feet constantly as I try to work every day. One thing I can count on as soon as my 5-year-old daughter rolls her crazy-haired head out of bed is that she will want her "waftuls" otherwise known as waffles. Shortly after the waffles are eaten, she will want her first of 157 popsicles of the day. Read The Full Story

Kill Time coffee Mug has its own trigger

Shane McGlaun, Jun 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

I have known more than a few people who had a hair trigger until they had a few cups of coffee in them. If you are the sort that needs that coffee in the mornings before you are fully functional and need to warn people not to talk to you until you have your coffee, the Kill Time Gun Mug might help get your point across. Read The Full Story

Millennium Falcon lands on kid’s fort thanks to Make a Wish Foundation

Shane McGlaun, Jun 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

When I was a kid, I always wanted a sweet fort in the backyard to play in. I had a friend who had a fort that was two stories and had a trap door and a zip line. We all thought that was the coolest fort that could ever be, but we were wrong. Read The Full Story

Take notes with Coffee cup notepad

Shane McGlaun, Jun 23rd 2010 Discuss [0]

This coffee cup concept notepad reminds me of my daughter's school. The office receptionist likes to mess with the students and parents minds by telling you to sign in right there on the note pad. The catch is that there are no pens, just a tacky looking silk flower arrangement. As it turns out the flowers are actually the pens, she just likes to mess with people. Read The Full Story