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| Riding Solo Never Looked So Good Posted: 28 Feb 2018 11:00 AM PST Meet the mouthwatering Racer Fourteen. The latest from designer Ahmed Ghamloush, this stretched out supercar looks like the offspring of a Lotus 2 Eleven and a BAC Mono. Like the Lotus, it’s got a predominantly flat hood, full fender body coverings and exaggerated wheel arches. Like the Mono, however, it sports a central, open-air seat for one driver tucked neatly in front of a dramatic overhead scoop. Despite being a concept, its form is almost more believable than the previously mentioned supercars. According to the designer, its realism is a result of soft fluid-like surfacing interrupted only by scoops, antennas, and venting. In contrast with its bold curves and body shape, details like LED headlights/taillights and air intakes are minimalist touches that keep focus on the overall form. No word on specs but one thing is for sure… it’s a whole lotta car for one driver! Designer: Ahmed Ghamloush |
| Posted: 28 Feb 2018 09:00 AM PST The LifeFuels Smart Nutrition Bottle takes hydrating to the next level. Ideal for athletes and elite performers, the innovative design syncs with a dedicated smartphone app to provide real-time and historical drinking data as well as personalized hydration recommendations. By taking the guesswork out of how much you should be drinking, you’ll stay thoroughly quenched and perform at your best. The bottle is made up of three parts: the bottle itself, the FuelPods and the LifeFuels app. The user selects three FuelPods and easily inserts them into the bottom of the bottle. Using either the app or the button on the bottle, the user can dispense precise servings according to their taste and nutritional goals. With a variety of flavors and active ingredient types, it transforms your water from an obligation to a reward. Designer: DCA for LifeFuels |
| The Epic 6-in-1 Backpack Makes a Comeback! Posted: 28 Feb 2018 07:14 AM PST It’s only natural for a designer to constantly refine their creations, making the newer iterations better than the previous ones. I honestly didn’t think there was much you could do to improve the backpack of our dreams, but the designers at Wool & Oak are back with the Duffle Sport, a backpack that’s as hardcore a wanderlust as you are. Taking the same incredible modularity concept from the original Duffle, the Duffle Sport comes in a weather-proof, water-proof fabric shell. The Duffle Sport, just like the legacy Duffle still probably remains the only bag that can conveniently pack your items for anywhere from half a day to 7 days worth of activities. Its proprietary slip-zip-clip method allows you to carry a slim backpack with just work essentials, to an overnight pack, to a weekend-getaway pack, to even a week’s worth of packing. Duffle Sport achieves this through modularity. Available in three different bags that can be used individually or attached together to form a holiday-superkit (in six different configurations), the Duffle Sport deviates from the leather construction for something hardier and more weather resistant. The hydrophobic fabric comes in a variety of colors, adding a splash of vibrancy to the Duffle Sport while also allowing it to be almost half the price of the leather model from last year. The Duffle Sport is available in a variety of formats. People who just want the convenience of a slim, weather-resistant bag can opt for the Pro, while others looking to make use of Duffle Sport’s modularity can opt for the Overnight, Weekender, or Voyager kits. Each bag and kit is specifically designed keeping segregation in mind. The Pro is ideal for notebooks and laptops, while the zip-on modules are great for travel essentials, clothes, shoes, etc., with even dedicated hidden-yet-easy-to-access slots for your passport, boarding pass, or mobile phone. If you were charmed by the Duffle Backpack last year but wanted something more versatile, durable, and reasonable… Lo, and behold! The gods of travel gear have listened to your prayers! Designer: Johnathan Webster Click here to Buy Now: $259.00 $375.00 The Voyager Set (Pro + Backpack + Duffle) The Pro Bag The Backpack The Duffle Click here to Buy Now: $259.00 $375.00 |
| Posted: 28 Feb 2018 02:17 AM PST While a lot of drones follow the same four or six figure form, Alvix utilizes a specialized double-rotor design that makes it both incredibly agile and compact. Conceptualized for use by extreme athletes like big mountain snowboarders and adventurers like mountain climbers, Alvix can be tucked away in any backpack and released when the need arises for emergency services. Its unique constructions consist of four discs: one for the alert lighting mechanism, two for the rotors and one for the base. When it’s not being used, the rotors swivel inward where they’re shielded from damage. In the event of an accident or injury, Alvix can be pulled out and launched quickly. Like a flare that doesn’t disappear, it uses light and sound to serve as a beacon for rescue personnel. Designers: Yu Ling Lien & Jia Xin Liu |
| Posted: 27 Feb 2018 05:00 PM PST There’s something timeless about the CRKT Snap Lock Knife. For starters, looking at it, you probably wouldn’t have figured that this knife was in production as early as 2004 (it won the Most Innovative Knife Award at the Blade Show). It looks incredibly cutting edge (clever wordplay?) even today, for a knife design that’s turning 14 this year. CRKT’s reissue of this legendary blade means more people can own it and be charmed by its awe-inspiring design that comes with a pretty nifty looking cam mechanism that allows the blade to rotate on a completely different axis as compared to switchblades/folding-blades. The mechanism demands the knife have a hollow handle that allows it to look just stunning when opened AND when closed, while making sure that the knife itself remains lightweight (weighing just 2.56 ounces). As a result, when closed, the sharp edge of the blade is completely concealed and out of harm’s way. What’s more, the knife’s design even integrates a money clip into the product. Made in 2004… Desirable forever after. Designers: Ed Van Hoy & CRKT (Columbia River Knife & Tool). |
| The elegance your workspace needs Posted: 27 Feb 2018 03:02 PM PST Finding its intersection between the two categories of products that dominate our workspace, the LAY combines tech and stationery. Using a simple boolean union of forms, the LAY serves as a plug-point for your laptop charger as well as a power brick for your phone, while the V-shaped element lets you store supplies, writing equipment, or even notepads, etc. The speckled terrazzo-inspired paint job on the LAY’s power brick/adapter breaks its mass in a way that doesn’t make it look like an unsightly block, but rather something more delightful looking… which is a good thing, because most tech accessories have a tendency to look blockish, utilitarian, and just plain ugly. LAY’s use of simple intersecting forms, intriguing CFM, and its ability to have the utility of a tech product with the aesthetic of a tabletop stationery stand, however, make it a breath of fresh air! Designers: Joongho Choi, Hyunsoo Choi & Jeong Kim. |
| Posted: 27 Feb 2018 01:00 PM PST The Navicula light pays tribute to the organism that is arguably the organism most responsible for the air we breathe. Yes, plants and trees put oxygen into the air, but they’re heavily outweighed by the microorganisms in the ocean we call Plankton. The Navicula is a diatomic (there’s a picture of it right at the bottom) microorganism that floats around in the ocean waters. Its interesting shape inspired the light form, which followed its elegant, leafy structure, magnifying its details to reveal the microorganism’s distinct beauty. Made from lightweight bamboo ply, the Navicula comes flat-packed as individual pieces, ready to be assembled on-site. The Navicula is available in three sizes, designed to fit in differently sized spaces, or even used together as a family. Simple, yet stellar, the Navicula is proof that nature holds incredible amounts of beauty and knowledge, and is an incredible, untapped source of inspiration! Designer: David Trubridge |
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