Raymond Li first brought his JetLev water jetpack concept into the world back in 2005 and filed for a patent in the same year. Now, after a decade of development, he's close to launching his invention to the paying public. So if you have been dreaming of riding high on water propulsion, you will … [Read more...] about Water-Propelled Jetpack JetLev Arriving March 2011 (video)
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Audi Carbon Ski Designed By Audi Concept Design Munich
If you are in the market for a new pair of skis, then these Audi Carbon Skis designed by Audi Concept Design Munich, which combine technology from the motorsports and winter sports industries, might well be worth a look if your budget can stretch. The Audi carbon skis weigh just 960 grams and are … [Read more...] about Audi Carbon Ski Designed By Audi Concept Design Munich
Design Student Almost Reinvents Oral Hygiene With THIS Twig
Indeed, designing familiar consumer items is a tricky business. How the heck could anyone possibly reinvent the common household toothbrush? Leen Sadder did and what you see below is a twig. Yes, a twig. It enjoys widespread use across Asia and Africa but is basically alien to the West. … [Read more...] about Design Student Almost Reinvents Oral Hygiene With THIS Twig
Soft Screwdriver Concept Is Design At Its Most Practical
Screwdrivers Screwdrivers. Everybody needs 'em. So this new screwdriver set from Arthur Xin might hit all the right buttons for those whose lifestyle demands extensive use of screwdrivers. What you see pictured above are eight shafts each containing a specific type of … [Read more...] about Soft Screwdriver Concept Is Design At Its Most Practical
The Pure Sun Is Just That, Pure Sun
We mean it's pure sun powered. No electricity or bulbs needed. The lovely square light contraption sucks in the rays and viola! There's light! Though we suggest it's left near a window to better fulfill its purpose. Igland Design from Denmark are its creators and the Pure Sun (yes, that's its … [Read more...] about The Pure Sun Is Just That, Pure Sun
Ion Audio iPad Concert Piano Dock Is A Worldbeater
Who ever said that iPod docks should be portable things to be put on a shelf? Ion Audio has gone the distance (a very big distance) to deliver the ultimate in docking for iPad's. Pictured below is their Concert Piano, which can play your favorite tunes or give tutorials via an app. But wait, that's … [Read more...] about Ion Audio iPad Concert Piano Dock Is A Worldbeater
Rael Concept Bike Has Secret Rearview Cam For Evidence Taking
Accident evidence, that is. Unfortunately, the wrong angle is what's most prominent in the promo pic below. Behind the seat is a Cervellum Hindsight that takes video on a constant loop until its accelerometer detects a mishap, which triggers 10 seconds of recording and then zip, it shuts … [Read more...] about Rael Concept Bike Has Secret Rearview Cam For Evidence Taking
Tetris Sugar Lumps Are Yummy
So what happens when you're stumped by the cunning genius of Tetris? Why, eat one of these sugar cubes! The spirit of the iconic game lives on via a concept by Danil Zdorov. Of course, whether people will actually try playing Tetris with these remains to be seen, cos it's more likely they sink … [Read more...] about Tetris Sugar Lumps Are Yummy
Motorized Desk Adapts To The Needs Of Obsessive Workaholics
The designers at Herman Miller sure don't mind improving their earlier work. Such is the case with the new adjustable Envelop Desk, which can be heightened or lowered to fit a person's preferred work mode. The gist of this upgrade is a user/employee can adjust the desk's height at the flick of a … [Read more...] about Motorized Desk Adapts To The Needs Of Obsessive Workaholics
Uno III Electric Bike Can Be Mistaken For An Autobot
But it's not—the front wheel just retracts for the scooter's "self-balancing mode", which allows it to maneuver better in tight spaces. Will it be mistaken for an Autobot by kids when they see this zipping down the street? It's best we wait until the Uno rolls out next year. … [Read more...] about Uno III Electric Bike Can Be Mistaken For An Autobot
Chop Round Knife Can Be Mistaken For Tron Legacy Merch
But it's not so don't throw this around the house, you might hurt someone, scare the cat, or break furniture. If the household vegetables are your prime target, however, then go ahead and chop 'em to pieces with this snazzy knife. The 5.9 inch culinary ninja weapon is from Italian design firm … [Read more...] about Chop Round Knife Can Be Mistaken For Tron Legacy Merch
Clever San Andreas Coffee Table Splits Open Earthquake Style
Veteran designer Ricardo Garza Marcos didn't have to look far and wide for fresh ideas when it came to his new coffee table. Dubbed after the infamous fault line that threatens to split the West Coast and send it adrift in the Pacific, the San Andreas literally swallows your misgivings. Of … [Read more...] about Clever San Andreas Coffee Table Splits Open Earthquake Style
