Posts Tagged ‘Functional Design’
With the fast emergence of 3-D printers, one might wonder, is it possible for food to be “printed” from raw ingredients as well? An NYU student had exactly this idea for his thesis: the Burritobot. The Burritobot, as the name describes, is a 3-D printer that makes burritos. It is controlled by an iOS or
Have you ever experienced the frustration of working with tangled extension cords? Great Stuff, Inc. has taken this problem to heart and designed an elegant solution that makes a seemingly mundane product worth being excited about. The RoboReel is a portable, lightweight, and durable power cord reel. It features a 360° rotation capability and a
Bell is a multi-functional lamp that can serve as a reading lamp, ceiling lamp, flash light, and mobile charger. It consists of three main units: the light unit, the container/light-diffuser unit, and the solar unit. It takes 3-4 hours for Bell to be fully charged. Technology has brought about many things that sometimes only the
It took more than a decade for researchers from the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard to finally see the fruit of their hard work – RoboBee – take flight. RoboBee is an insect-sized robot, half the size of a paper clip, weighing
SUP or Stand Up Paddle surfing is now gaining popularity as the best surfing past-time activity. Tower makes inflatable SUP boards that are virtually indestructible. It can be set down almost anywhere: on gravel, in a parking lot, or even on cement stairs. They have driven a SUV over the inflatable paddle, and it still
Space-savvy multi-functional household items are essential part of modern living. Orbit Cookware designed by Umut Demirel exemplifies that. Orbit is a multi-functional pan which combines the basic cooking tools: a scale, a basket that also serves as a strainer, a steaming pot, a measuring cup, a digital measuring handle, and a table mat. The wonder
Need a super compact travel charger? Be sure to check out Devotec Industries’ Fuel, the world’s smallest charger. It’s so small that you can hang it on your phone or your keychain. Fuel was designed to provide emergency power backup to give 20-30 minutes of extra talk time. It is equipped with a Micro-USB charger
Pega D&E has unveiled yet another unique design that makes you think: a Wind-Up Chair that charges your smartphone. The Wind-Up Chair features a wooden seat, metal legs and an oversized winding key, with a USB charger port on its backrest. A USB cable holder is attached to the chair to keep the cables organized
On a hot summer day, nothing beats a nice shower. To help you enjoy the summer vibe, Advanced Elements has developed a solar-powered outdoor shower, called the Summer Shower. The Summer Shower is an easy-to-use, portable shower bag made out of durable 4-ply solar insulator. It is equipped with a water temperature gauge, and its
YOY Design Studio has come up with a concept for two-dimensional furniture, called he Hanging Canvas Furniture. Canvas is a series of two-dimensional furniture pieces that can be displayed on the wall as works of art and, unexpectedly, can also be sat on like real furniture. Each piece is made from wood and aluminum and