A Perfect Circle

Posted: 14 May 2013 08:54 AM PDT

Just like the name suggests, the Easy-to-View Compass makes reading the radius of circles or arcs in technical drawings a cinch. Numerical values are instantly calculated and displayed on its bright LCD screen. It’s not only more accurate, but decreases fatigue by eliminating the needs to constantly readjust and monitor the setting.

Designers: Cheol Woong Seo & Jae Hee Park

• Dressing Up The Floors
• The Art Of Folding
• The Hanger We Can Use
• The Only Cool Treadmill…Ever
• Roaring 2010s Table

• ZIPcycle
• Solo Laundromat
• Floating Brushes
• Dat Weave!
• Tick tock, it’s the first iPhone clock!
• World’s First Digital Camera With Retro Shooting Ability

• Razor Sharp Racer
• Beyond The Candybar
• The Elixir Fold
• The most versatile shower ever!
• Not your average frat-boy foosball table…
• Freedom To Draw, To Create, To Rest My Hand On The iPad

If you need strange pillows, umbrellas and cool dogs, the technology section of Pinterest is where to find them.
posted on October 8, 2012 at 7:17pm EDT

1. Thumb Thing

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2. Dogbrella

Otherwise known as a broken umbrella.

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3. Ostrich Pillow

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4. Darth Vader iPhone Charger

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5. Thumb Drive

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6. Branch Holder

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7. Dog Treadmill

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8. Soda Handle

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9. iPad Arcade

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10. USB Cufflinks

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11. Baby Seal Taser

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12. Dog High Chair

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13. Under-the-sheets Fan

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14. Hug Me Jacket

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15. Louis Vuitton Waffle Maker

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16. Dog Poop Vacuum

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17. (because it deserves another photo)

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18. Bookshelf Chair

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19. Shark pillow/suffocator

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20. Oreo Dipper

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21. Waffsicle Maker

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22. DIY Ostrich Pillow

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23. Plastic Bag Holder?

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24. Body Sleeping Bag

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25. Coffee Holder Umbrella

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26. Hand-Phone Case Thing

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27. Keyboard Sandals

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28. Hairdryer Gun

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29. USB Toast

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30. USB Toaster

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31. One last time

o2 Moto

Posted: 09 May 2013 08:30 AM PDT

The dual-purpose Air Powered Motorbike tackles street and off-road environments effortlessly with its many enhancements to achieve the lightest weight possible. Though inspired by the gasoline engine Yamaha Tricker stunt bike, it is powered by three compressed air tanks that make it even lighter. Different from conventional air motors, the rotary air engine virtually eliminates the vibration, internal wear, and friction while offering superior performance. Perfect for newbies who want to practice their wheelie.
Designer: Bolaji Teniola

• Deep Celestial Time
• Convertible Ramp
• The Coffee – Kool Aid Cup
• Hella Pedals!
• Memory Keeper

• Phased By The Moon
• Bolt Mining
• Laser Precise Time
• Wicked Wickerwork
• Sustainable Cultivation Units

InsideNorway at Milan Design Week

Posted: 06 May 2013 08:41 AM PDT

From prison-made lamps to barely-there benches, the Norwegians really made their mark at Milan Design Week! Hit the jump to see some of the best from InsideNorway —>

COMPANY: Variér
PRODUCT: Kokon
DESIGNER: Thomas Pedersen
Variér Kokon nestles your body, responding to your every movement and providing balance and harmony in your very own personal, tranquil zone. A compact and classic recliner, Variér Kokon is a modern expression of timeless elegance and unsurpassed comfort. Its compact form, ease of use and classic design make it particularly versatile.

COMPANY: Northern Lighting
PRODUCT: Bake Me a Cake
DESIGNER: Marten & Jonas
Bake me a cake is a charming and playful table lamp made out of oak wood and smoked tinted glass. Simply lift up the glass to change the bulb. The lamp portrays a dim light. Bake me a cake will be manufactured by the inmates in a Norwegian prison close to Bergen, through a unique collaboration between the designers, Kriminalomsorgen region vest (the Norwegian correctional services) and Northern Lighting. The project aims to create an engaging experience for participating inmates.

COMPANY: Helland
PRODUCT: Twin Chair + Twin sofa table
DESIGNER: Arild & Helge
The Twin chair and Twin table aim for functional and aesthetic versatility. Optional swivel or fixed leg supports are available as is a wide variety of material finishes like chrome, birch, oak, or stained wood.

COMPANY: Vestre
PRODUCT: EZ Bench
DESIGNER: Voll, Borgersen and Olofsson
The goal of the EZ Bench is to provide the most comfortable, universally applicable seating with minimal use of resources and materials. It’s not only a challenging experiment, but also an important principle of sustainable development. The result is a stylish and functional bench with backrest, armrest and seat in just six components that create the mere essence of a bench.

COMPANY: Håg
PRODUCT: HÅG Capisco Puls
DESIGNER: Peter Opsvic
HÅG Capisco Puls is a modern and flexible office seating solution that’s based on the legendary saddle-seat chair. The starting point is an in-depth understanding of the body and our need for constant motion. The result: a new office chair specially developed for people like you who work in active, modern office environments.

Designers: Various

• +4.5 Paper Cup by Hongseok Kim and Inhye Hwang
• One-hand Washing
• A Chair with Chilean Soul
• Back to the Drawing Board
• The Ultimate Roadtrip-Mobile

• Micro Taxi
• Destroying Time
• Time For Prefabricated Buildings
• Fence Parking
• Reflective Clothing for the Modern Cyclist
• Eyewear in Perfect Harmony

Finally, a stroller tots will love!

Posted: 03 May 2013 09:27 AM PDT

One problem with current stroller designs is that they do little to appeal to the emotional attachment of the toddlers who ride in them. Most are built around functionalities required by parents, & aesthetics take a back seat. But what’s the point if your kid is miserable riding in it?! After all, happy kids make happy parents! The Strollon stroller taps into the imagination of the child & yet doesn’t sacrifice functionality. It’s so cool you’ll wish you were small enough to ride in it.

The idea was to give kids a stroller experience that makes them feel as if they have their own car, so the design is fit with features like a windscreen, lateral windows, doors, and a sporty exterior. Genius!

Designer: Amir Labidi

• Visible Warning Lights
• The Simple Cellphone
• Doodle-able Table

• Introducing, the disposable car!
• Light Direction In Floods
• Custom Color Thread
• A Different Kind of Desk Lamp
• Ultimate Foosball

• Electric Sport Utility
• Refined Crossing
• Magnetically Driven Pen
• Bod Pods
• More On The Curves
• This Corkscrew Sucks!

• The Safety Dance
• Bubble Trike
• Crazy About Cork
• Contribute your pee to compost! (Seriously)

• Citroën Clean Tech
• Robotic Gait
• Plug It On The Window
• Spot the Watch!
• Rummikub Reimagined
• Stainless Steel Ice Cubes

Aqua Benz

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 08:45 AM PDT

The Mercedes Benz Dolphin takes that design cues from the naturally streamlined shape of the aquatic animal, applying lightweight material to its aerodynamic form for maximum efficiency. Powered by a dual-stators maglev DC machine, the lighter and cleaner engine was a natural choice to compliment its focus on environmental friendliness and efficiency. It’s a Flipper-inspired family car of the future!

Designers: Liu Shun, Gao Zhiqiang & Chen Zhilei

• Aqua Benz
• The USB Drive
• The Island Kitchen Is Finally Here
• Seating to Oink About
• Undetectable Table