by: The Design blog, 2012-02-03 17:25:21 UTC
Jaspreet Kaur Walia:
Artificial islands have become increasingly rampant in the recent years and are a true picture of luxury and art. They come injected with notable features, which manage to arrest attention. Countries like Holland, Japan, Dubai, and Hong Kong boast of such floating constructions, which are a picture of new housing, airports and even producing power. These man made islands are nothing less than a paradise and unfurl a dream like experience. Below is a list of some of the most beautiful and creative artificial islands, which the human inventiveness has put together.
The market for tapping value from recyclable waste streams is caught in a series of binds that keep it from scaling, even though countless companies have achieved major benefits from cutting waste out of the loop.
Electrolux Design Lab is in its tenth year and we are pretty excited about the 2012 competition. As Henrik Otto, Senior Vice President of Global Design at Electrolux puts it, “Ten years ago we set out to map the future. In what direction is our industry evolving? How will we cook, clean and wash our clothes in the years to come? What will the appliance of the future look like? To date we have reviewed over 10,000 design concepts but each year I’m seeing new concepts and ideas I never thought possible.”
The brief for 2012 is to Design Experience! Inspired by the Electrolux Cube experience, Design Lab wants designers to conceptualize appliances that provide a “fuller sensory experience.” Before you reach out for your sketchbook, take a look at the winning design from 2003 through 2011. Hopefully this year YD will be celebrating your design too!
Please Note: Deadline for entries is 23:59 CET June 1, 2012 | For details and rules head here!
2003 Theme: User Driven Solutions
Icon Fantasy Kitchen by Tamas Cosovan, Hosszu Gergely, Franziska Schmid, Dominik Langhammer, Domenico Farina, Wolfgang Stegmann, Taro Gragnato, Catia Sul and Nicolas de Benoist
2004 Theme: Designs for 2015
Rockpool Waterless Dishwasher by Ross Nichols, Douglas Nash and Oysten Lie
2005 Theme: Designs for 2020
Air Wash Waterless Washing Machine by Wendy Chua and Gabriel Tan
Nissan has unveiled a new energy-efficient cargo ship for carrying its cars around the world. The Nichioh Maru features solar panels for powering the ships LED lighting system, a low-friction coating on the hull and an electronically-controlled diesel engine that optimizes fuel consumption. Compared to a conventional car carrier of its size, the Nichioh Maru will save 1,400 tons of fuel and prevent the emission of 4,200 tons of CO2 each year.
The Nichioh Maru is the first Japanese cargo ship to be outfitted with solar panels. The ship's deck is covered by 281 panels for powering the LED lights through the hold and crew quarters, eliminating the need for a diesel-fueled generator. The ship began its first voyage on January 27 and will begin carrying as many as 1,380 cars along the Japanese coast to Oppama Wharf, Kobe and Kyushu.
This isn't Nissan's first foray into energy-efficient car carriers. It also uses The City of St. Petersburg ship to transport its LEAF vehicles around Europe. That cargo ship is designed to reduce fuel use by 800 tons and cut CO2 emissions by 2,500 tons per year compared to carriers of its size.
by: The Design blog, 2012-02-03 10:53:48 UTC
Asmita Prasad:
Created by designer John Whaley, the Nike Split22 Dual Bladder Adaptable Hydration System is an innovative new system to help athletes stay hydrated during long distance endurance races. Carrying hydration and nutrition is critical for athletes participating in these events but the standard 70-oz. drinks carriers that are industry standard at the moment can undermine the performance of a long distance endurance athlete participating in new events like Ultra Mountain Bike Trail Racing or Ultra Marathon Running that are all set to be introduced at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
The Nike Split 22 Dual Bladder Adaptable Hydration System looks to provide these athletes with a way to carry their hydration and nutrition supplements on their own in a way that is non intrusive and does not hinder the performance of the athlete in any way. As the athlete drinks through a single standard half-full 70-oz. pack, it begins to slosh immensely which can hinder the concentration of the athlete.
However, since the chamberized Nike Split 22 Dual Bladder Adaptable Hydration System is worn on the back, its load remains evenly distributed and the user still has the option of accessing the drinks easily. With no sloshing drinks bottle to worry about, the user has the freedom to use their arms to pump them up. At the moment, the Nike Split 22 Dual Bladder Adaptable Hydration System is just a concept.
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2012-02-02 09:23:58 UTC
K-TOR has added a new portable charging device to its lineup. The new Power Box puts your legs to work toward converting kinetic energy to electricity. Use it enough and you might just get your weekly workout. It is quite simply a pedal-powered generator equipped with a dual-pronged outlet so that you can plug in an AC adapter and charge your device directly from your leg power. The box works for devices rated 20W and below, including low-power netbooks, tablets, smartphones, video devices and portable game systems. ..
Continue Reading Charge your phone using pedal power with the K-TOR Power Box
Demolished houses usually leave behind lots of scrap materials that, with a little bit of clever thinking, can be turned into fantastic new building supplies. Inspired by Italian-style terrazzo floors — made from waste produced in the marble mines — Dutch designer Dave Hakkens created a series of recycled composite “Rubble Floor” bricks by crushing and mixing materials from an old building. Old red bricks, roof and toilet tiles, glass, and even nails now have a new life as a colorful floor.
Attention student designers: The 2012 James Dyson Award is now open for entry, seeking solutions from design or engineering students from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, UK and the US.
If you students were to enter most world-class design competitions, you'd undoubtedly be at a disadvantage for lacking the resources and experience of, say, a legacy design firm. Alternatively there's always an abundance of small-scale student design competitions, if you don't mind designing your ass off for a chance to win a gift certificate to Houlihan's. But the Dyson comp carries a US $15,000 purse and is geared towards you specifically because you're young and have little experience. In Dyson's own words,
Young people have an unsullied view of the world. Budding engineers and designers can use their fresh perspective to develop wonderfully simple solutions to baffling problems. Original ideas and rigorously engineered projects will attract the attention of the judges. I challenge applicants to think big and use the award as a springboard for your idea.
You've gotta love the six-word brief—"Design something that solves a problem"—and lack of a registration fee. Also, even recent students can enter; anyone who was an undergrad design or engineering student anytime in the last four years is eligible.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-28 12:42:38 UTC
FEIT was founded in 2005 as a response to a mass produced, bottom line driven industry. An industry disconnected from the traditional art of shoe making. ...
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-28 12:34:24 UTC
The EcoStapler is great example of sustainability and functionality. The pocket-size object is light weighted and can staple 3 sheets at a time without ...
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-26 15:18:00 UTC
SoundLens is the first custom, invisible, digital and fully programmable hearing aid. It features noise reduction and speech preservation system designed ...
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-24 10:31:03 UTC
It’s really not always easy to hear the sounds from the iPad 2 speaker. When you are sitting on your sofa, lying in bed or watching a movie on the ...
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-24 10:08:54 UTC
Producing brick from recycled fly ash consumes less energy and emits less CO2 because it does not require firing to harden the masonry units. Nor is ...
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-23 07:42:57 UTC
*At the centre of attention*
Small children want to feel part of the family at all times. However, at mealtimes this can be a challenge because ...
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-21 17:05:25 UTC
Lyocell is a fabric most know better by its brand name Tencel®. It has a soft finish, packs light and is made from cellulose (vegetable matter), or ...
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-21 16:51:50 UTC
Never again getting a flush of cold water over you when you jump in the shower. Grohe has gone digital with its showers so now you can hang the control ...
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-20 09:53:00 UTC
Danish design duo Komplot is the first to create an industrially produced chair made strictly from textile. The chair Nobody is molded in one piece ...
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-02-20 08:44:28 UTC
*Aesthetics of safety*
In rescue situations, such as after serious traffic accidents in which heavy lorries might be involved now and then, it is ...
It is a clever alternative to the traditional sled, designed for a different time.
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