Category: Design

December 24, 2016We all have those redundant electronics lying around, the ones that just couldn& 39;t keep up with the introduction of the latest version. They lie there in the & 39;tech drawer& 39; or tucked away at the top of a cupboard never expecting to see the light of day. Now, your old electronics can sprout new life.

December 27, 2016One Turkish artist utilizes algorithms and new technology to speak life into his art in a stunning new exhibit. New media artist Ozan Turkkan& 39;s latest exhibition Fractum Regnum allows visitors to be a part of his art.Based on an idea to play with the perceptions of his spectators, Turkkan& 39;s work uses touchscreens, projectors, 3D imaging and computer-generated holograms to immerse guests.

January 01, 2017Every day, there is a continuous exchange of data between billions of devices. With the advancement of Internet of Things (IoT), Bluetooth technology connects more devices each day. But the company ‘+t’ takes the concept of connected devices to next level.The company developed heated insoles which can warm up your feet using an app.

January 12, 2017Designed by Yang Zhao, Sharkman is a fancy wearable furniture that allows you to use it in many different ways. For those who like to have a safe zone, Sharkman offers a comfortable and cool solution. Awarded with the Excellence Prize at London’s International Student Innovation 2016 Awards, Sharkman is a new generation wearable furniture.

January 21, 2017With an attempt to persuade people to quit smoking, Swedish pharmacy featured an interactive billboard that sniffs around and coughs loudly.Created by advertising agency Åkestam Holst, coughing billboard identifies smokers and react to them by coughing aggressively. The interactive billboard, featuring an annoyed handsome man, is designed for the Swedish pharmacy Apotek Hjartat.

January 25, 2017Generative design offers designers and engineers an optimized creation process. By only determining the goals and parameters of the design, it is possible to get thousands, or even millions, of alternative results in the same amount of time spent on a single one. With the guidance of the human mind, a generative design software can develop the most efficient outcomes ever possible.

January 22, 2017Exosuit is a wearable robot made of functional textiles, cable-based actuation, and a biologically-inspired control system. They directly target the ankle joints. Though researchers at Harvard Wyss Institute have been working on a soft Exosuit for years, they provided a proof of concept in 2016.

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) is a sophisticated aircraft which can be maneuvered by almost anyone. They are better known as Drones. There& 39;s been a lot of buzz in recent months about the fast-developing anti-drone industry. It& 39;s all because there has been an understanding that UAVs can create major threats beyond the conflict areas.

IKEA introduced its first flat-pack bike SLADDA, and it is already driving some cyclists mad by taking about an hour to assemble.Scandinavian furniture and accessories company& 39;s stylish urban bike will be available in US stores starting this month. Image Source: IKEA Although some reviewers found SLADDA quite complicated to set up on their own, the bike& 39;s design highlights the coolness and functionality of IKEA& 39;s style.

February 04, 2017Parisians met with Uritrottoir, new generation urinals introducing a sustainable way to solve the public urination problem.Even if it is a dream city, Paris has a serious “wild pissing” issue, or as they call it in French, & 34;les pipis sauvages”. To keep their city clean in a sustainable way, French company Faltazi designed eco-friendly street urinals, Uritrottoir.

February 10, 2017Clet Abraham, a French street artist has decided to lighten up some mundane street signs by adding his quirky touch. Abraham posts his pictures online with captions depicting his motivation for his work. Head on to Abraham& 39;s Facebook page to see his full set of work.Young girl running to her love Image Source: CLET via Facebook Image Source: Clet Abraham via Pinterest Image Source: CLET via Facebook The work of this artist spans Europe and can be seen in towns such as Cascina and Dublin.

DesignFrom rockets to gears, we scoured the web to find engineering wallpapers you can download. Here are 75 of the best from across the web!By Interesting EngineeringMarch 02, 20171 / 2As engineers, we love our devices and computers. After all, most of us probably stare at a screen all day. Why not take some time to find the perfect HD wallpaper for all of your screens.

Future transportation will either be a refinement of current tech or a completely new innovation, obviously. After all, current transportation methods were once the figment of someone& 39;s imagination. Transportation in the future will come in various interesting forms from levitation and jet packs, to perhaps, the more esoteric concept of teleportation.

March 08, 2017IKEA is well known for their & 39;easy& 39; to build (butnot so easy) flat pack trendy home furniture. But IKEA has branched out into sustainable living spaces.Space10, IKEA& 39;s innovation hub, works to better the future of urban living through a series of labs. Space10 tackles current challenges that the global community is facing on a regular basis.

Why cities are where they are? seems like a simple question to answer. You& 39;ll probably not be surprised that water, natural resources and history have a lot to do with it. But why are most of them in the northern hemisphere?There is a great little video by Wendover Productions on this question and it& 39;s definitely well worth & 34;a butchers& 34;.

March 10, 2017It happens every time a man decides to be a hero and assemble his newly purchased flat-packed furniture from IKEA. He gathers his tools, pulls out his electric screwdriver, (only to realize he hasn& 39;t charged it) and then proceeds to search for the screwdriver and Allen key sizes that weren& 39;t supplied with the furniture.

Who loves digital gauge clusters? We love them that& 39;s who! Most modern vehicles have digital, rather than analog ones these days, but some designs are leagues ahead of the competition. With analog instruments rapidly becoming & 34;redundant& 34; and phased out by more detailed and easily customizable digital alternatives they are set to become standard features.

By Kathleen VillaluzMarch 29, 2017At the end of March, Ikea will be launching wireless home interior products starting with smart lights. Currently available in IKEA Sweden and selected European branches, the smart light is capable of doing a number of clever things like setting the mood in a room, adjusting to your lighting needs and providing a personalized environment.

By Kathleen VillaluzMarch 29, 2017Tired of cleaning up after you& 39;ve done your toilet business? Grossed out with the stuff that you have to scrub off on your routine toilet rota? Lo and behold, the Japanese have provided us with a $10,000 toilet that would give you a spa treatment and save you many undesirable toilet clean ups.

If you& 39;re like most people, you& 39;ve gone through countless aluminum cans of soda or beer in your life, but have never thought twice about how the aluminum can itself might be special. And even if you& 39;re not like most people, you probably still haven& 39;t given much thought to the humble aluminum can.