Sometimes modern design and minimalism go a little too far and it’s hard to figure out exactly what the products are.
We’ve tracked down 19 products that look quite cool but leave you wondering wtf?
The Cell Tankless Toilet
Even in the most modern bathroom design, a toilet is a toilet right? Apparently not, which is fine with us because why should your bathroom have to revolve around the throne? Downplay it with the egg shaped design of the Cell Tankless Toilet. [Via Yanko] Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: admin
- Filed under: Design
- Date: May 11,2009
“The Twist” is the world’s first ultra-portable espresso machine. Produces espresso that is said to rival machines ten times its size. The Twist requires no external power, just simply add hot water, and your ready to brew.
The power for the Twist comes from standard gas cartridges, which can produce up to 8 single shots, or 4 double shots on a single use. Along with not using external power, the Twist has more greening effects on the planet, with the gas cartridges being 100% recyclable.
Taking a camping trip? Pack the Twist and have minimal effort espresso when you awake. This little jewel cranks out your espresso within 20-30 seconds of starting the process, and is made from medical grade polycarbonate, with an aluminum frame. Read the rest of this entry »
Modern speakers and creative sound systems from all over the world.
Modal Speakers
Created by Japanese designer Kunihiro Tsuji, a single Modal speaker is able to deliver ambient sound due to the vertical sound emission. [link] Read the rest of this entry »
This special clock uses chrome ball bearings to tell time. A central spindle counts the seconds and orders the balls to be released at the appropriate time.
The bottom row is for hours and the top two are for minutes. The Roller Clock uses four C batteries (included) or a universal power cord (not included).
A clear acrylic lid is also included in case you wish to cover the clock. A unique gift. Read the rest of this entry »
These fantastic aquariums are offered in three colors and include the supporting table. The tables are produced in cherry, black or carbon fiber and they conceal the filtration and lighting components.
Fish swim freely throughout the entire aquarium. Designed for tropical freshwater fish. The table is optional. Filters and all equipment still included if purchased without table.
Your purchase includes silk plants, 3 lights, filters, air pumps and cleaning equipment. The 3 lights are doughnut shaped and fit underneath the black hoods. They include programmable timer plugs which allow you to set when the lights turn on and off. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: admin
- Filed under: Design
- Date: Oct 7,2008
Now you can wander around the house in the middle of the night with confidence, assisted by Two Lamps.
This creation by design firm LifeGoods serves as a bedside lamp in its stationary mode, and then you can pluck off the rechargeable flashlight for your late-night jaunts.
For those of us who can’t see in the dark and have a tendency to stumble around in the gloom, we (along with our stubbed toes) would be grateful to see this nicely-designed luminaire actually finding its way to the marketplace. Read the rest of this entry »
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- Filed under: Design
- Date: Feb 27,2008
If we were handy enough to build our own sinks, we’d build one exactly like this “The Ripple” faucet, designed by Smith Newnam, which equates relative ball movement to the temperature and amount of water flowing out.
Hot water makes the LED glow red, while cold makes it glow blue, and the two hot and cold channels mix together in the open air to make for your desired temperature. Awesome ? Definitely. Practical ? Not so much.
Just try moving that ball around without accidentally touching the scorching water. [Flickr via Yanko Design] Read the rest of this entry »
