All Blog Posts Tagged 'Design' (173)

It has always been challenging to design for urban environments when it comes to renewable energy. Lack of open space, noise concerns, and close quarters eliminate many of the standard solutions such as wind turbines. However, Swedish architectural studio Belatchew Arkitekter is proposing an innovative new concept to bring renewable energy into the big city. The Strawscraper, a…

Back to the Future is one of the most iconic 1980's films. Aside from its two brilliant actors, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the DeLorean took center stage as the dynamic duo time traveled through different periods in the history of Hill Valley, California.

One could only imagine the delight…

The reason that LEGOs are such awesome toys for kids is because they are not only fun, they inspire kids to build whatever their hearts desire by using their problem solving skills and ingenuity.

To celebrate their 50th anniversary of being introduced into Japan, LEGO sponsored a cross-country workshop where over 5000 people in 6 different regions collaborated to create a gigantic map of their…

Berlin-based artist Olafur Eliasson uses a mathematical approach to design his elaborate artworks. In Your Sound Galaxy, there are a series of geometric figures hanging overhead like a rotating universe of celestial black jewels. Each with its own LED light in it, the structures look like multi-surfaced lamps with an unusually thin source of light emitted only through the fine…

Designed by French architect Jacques Rougerie, the 170 feet (51m) tall SeaOrbiter will be the first vertical skyscraper ship of its kind. Two-thirds of the spectacular vessel is underwater, perfect for accommodating a team of 18-22 researchers who will be able to spend 24 hours a day underwater.

Researchers will use the facilities for a variety of purposes,…

Ironing couldn’t get any better than this! The proposed E-board (Easy Board) concept, by designer Mohsen Jafari Malek, could possibly make the chore of ironing a bit easier. No more fumbling around to press out the wrinkles of one pant leg, as the other pant leg hangs clumsily off of the side.

The proposed design has five components that adapt to the particular garment that…

Waterstudio.NL is an architecture firm that specializes in creating projects that are on or near water. One of their newest projects is a towering multilayered structure called the Sea Tree. In an effort to bring back healthy environments to large cities, these structures would be built in the rivers, lakes, or harbors that often border large metropolises and house not…

Created by designer Hector del Amo, the ZERO helicopter is a new take on the idea of personal transportation. While I'm unsure of how well this design could be translated into the real world, I'm enjoying the concept and design. Personal use aircrafts would alleviate traffic congestion, especially in bigger cities, but I would be a worried about flying in it since…

Have you ever seen such a super sleek hybrid? Soon to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, the brand new Lexus LF-LC is taking on a sportier look than the typical hybrid car. The two door, four seater continues Lexus's history of modern vehicle design. While aspects of the actual engine specification haven't yet been released, speculations have…

Industrial designer Claudio Sibille has designed a rather simple yet remarkably interesting piece of furniture. What may look like two modern chairs is actually a small coffee table! The Sensei Chair/Table set is a unique take on functionality and purpose. Made from chromed piping and acrylic, the chairs on their own act as elegant pieces of furniture but…

The Moody Aquarium Sink is a unique way to change a boring bathroom fixture into something spectacular. Sold through Opulent Items, this "living aquarium" sink has a top that can be removed for cleaning and rearranging, a filtration system, and two openings on the sides for feeding the fish. A light is found in the back…

Have you ever seen such an interestingly shaped structure? An architectural experiment was undertaken by the Institute for Computer-Based Design and the Institute for Structural Engineering and Structural Design with help from University of Stuttgart students. As is the goal with many architects, finding highly efficient forms in nature then replicating them in an…

Designed by Mr. Simo, BoomCases offer a new take on speakers and stereos. Each vintage case can be customized to the buyers unique specifications. Options included are T.V. screens, solar chargers, custom paint jobs, and ability to run on batteries. Each one contains a plug in wall charger that can last for more then 9 hours on a single charge, and any device that accepts a headphone jack can be…

The Aeris Stainless Steel Fireplace features a striking and functional design conceptualized by Federico Otero. Instead of using firewood or requiring a gas connection, the Aeris uses a combustion chamber running on denatured ethanol. When the summer months roll around, the combustion chamber can easily be removed and a stylish drink cooler can take its place. With the ability to…

Bourrasque, by London-based designer Paul Cocksedge, is meant to represent a large collection of papers blowing away in the wind. Made for France's City of Lyon's annual Festival of Lights, each sheet of "paper" is made from a special conductive material that lights up when a current is passed through it. All are the exact size of a standard piece of printer paper and were…

Designed by Frankfurt-based architect Boris Banozic, the simINN Flight Simulation Center in Stuggart, Germany is an interesting take on introducing beginners to flying. Using an exact replica of a Boeing 737 on the outside and a Learjet 45x cockpit on the inside, the center strives to make your flight as comfortable and realistic as possible. To do this, a number of features are…

Belgium-based designer Mia Schmallenbach has a set of knives out that has been getting a good amount of attention. This design is different from other knife sets because each one nests within the larger one, all coming together into one clean space-saving package. The set features a paring, carving, chef's, and filleting knife and their base that have all been made out of one piece of…

Just how beautiful is this room incredibly lit room? Taiwanese designer Jeff Dah-Yue Shi, has won the 2011 Gold Pin design mark from the Taiwan Design Center for his LED Bamboo concept.

To create these beautiful lights, Dah-Yue Shi placed LEDs behind the bases of each rhombus. On top of the LEDs is a layer of…

Designer Aaron Kuehn has just finished up his latest typographic piece entitled Skeleton Typogram. The skeletal system is composed of nearly every bone spelled out, each representing their specific part. A total of 676 letters were used in creating this poster. You can order a limited addition screen print of it through Kuehn's website. Be sure to also check out his…