architects and designers including Kengo Kuma, Toyo Ito, Shigeru Ban, MVRDV and Konstantin Grcic have designed a series of downloadable architectural structures that are just for dogs Organised by Kenya Hara, the creative director of MUJI, Architecture for Dogs is set to launch next week as an open-source network where dog-owners can download the templates for each of the thirteen designs, then ..
designed and produced in austria, the johammer J1 motorcycle is the first serial electric bike capable of reaching beyond 200 kilometers in range thanks to its innovative energy supply system. applying a chopper-like aesthetic, the electric gears and controls are integrated in the back wheel for a maintenance free ride. at the core lies a newly developed battery system; the shortest connection b..
renowned japanese motorcycle builder and artist chicara nagata has collaborated with a security equipment manufacturer to create an unorthodox 360 degree surveillance system for security show in tokyo: a modified 1966 honda P25 scooter. the former moped receives a full aesthetic transformation with a telescopic frame, a series of mounted HD security cameras from sony and a complete suspension ov..
the project by car designer david obendorfer is a modern interpretation of the 1968 BMW E9 series designed by giovanni michelotti. it focuses on two models: michelotti’s E9 and its predecessor, the 1965 BMW 2000 CS (E120 series). the BMW CS vintage concept is based on the 6 series platform; the style, despite numerous citations from the past, is substantially contemporaneous with updated proport..
presented at the north american handmade bicycle show in charlotte, USA, czech republic-based festka introduced their handmade carbon fiber urban zero bike featuring illustrations by tomski & polanski. the urban zero draws on the company’s well-proven road frame, but removes all clutter, leaving a sophisticated but simple gates carbon belt drive system. the bike has been set-up with a gear ratio..
at the 2014 geneva motor show, MINI presented the MINI clubman concept, a six-door hatchback complemented by a selection of high-quality materials, refined details and next-level connectivity features. measuring 26 centimeters longer and 17 centimeters wider than the current MINI clubman, the concept boasts a handful of innovative elements throughout, including exterior aerodynamic ‘airbreathing..
웨어러블 디바이스의 확장버전. 한정적인 디스플레이의 한계를 벗어난다. interpreting human nature’s desire to understand what’s ahead of us in the future, tel-aviv-based designer dor tal has created ‘predictables’, an interactive watch that displays prospective events. functioning as a type of contemporary fortune teller, the wearable device forecasts developments in different areas of life such as career, romantic relationship..
Danish speaker manufacturer Vifa which has been supplying the high-end audio market with quality speaker drives since the 1930’s, is about to release its first complete audio system: the portable and wireless speaker Copenhagen. Set to become available online and at select retailers in spring 2014, Copenhagen combines Vifa’s long technical expertise and craftsmanship with the minimal and underst..
The FLIP clock by DesignWright for Lexon is a small rectangular case, with "ON" written on one of the larger surfaces and "OFF" written on the opposite side. When ON is visible, the clock's alarm has been activated and a smaller clock symbol appears in the right-hand corner of the display to indicate what time the alarm is set for. When the alarm rings, the user simply turns the clock upside-dow..
Barcelona-based design studio alien and monkey have created a light from sand and using traditional ceramic techniques. Using traditional ceramics techniques, we have developed a new material using one of earth’s most abundant natural resources, sand, to create ephemeral lamps. These products can be used for a long period of time and, due to the elements, crumble back to sand dust at the end of ..
