Sweet Not Soft + Goodies

The Capsuli is a rechargeable solar powered LED emergency light kit that’s small enough to be stored while powerful enough to emit light from the palm of your hand. As small as it is, this thing is bright. Each capsule docks onto a pad embedded with solar cells. You activate the light by twisting the capsule.

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Michelin shows a potentially disruptive technology which could be the future new standard for vehicles: an airless, integrated tire and wheel combination. It’s called the Tweel (Tire/WhEEL). (via Fresh Creation)

The title should be enough to explain what this is. In case it isn’t, it’s a flying stick with a camera! Rub it between your palms to get some kinetic energy stored up. Then release and the Flying Stick automatically takes pictures at set intervals.

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I can only imagine what the roller rinks of our future will have in-store for our spoiled youth. Back in the dizzay, the slap bracelets at my local rink were usually made of thin piece of aluminum wrapped in fabric. Using the same form, Chocolate Agency came up with a mini multimedia device that snaps on with a slap. The entire surface is E-Paper and possesses all its thin, high contrast, power efficient qualities. The length can be adjusted by adding magnetic snaps to the ends. Best part is there’s no recharging needed. It gets all the power it needs via kinetic energy so go ahead, go slap happy. “I’ll trade you some air hockey tokens and ten glow-sticks for your new fancy slap bracelet?” Can’t believe you said “yes”! Thank you.

Designer: Chocolate Agency

(via Yanko Design)

The Chinese bench has always played an important role in the Chinese lifestyle. The bench was used as a resting place and also a place to play games, eat a meal or converse with guests. Yu-Chiao Chang designed her representation of the Chinese bench with traditional Chinese flair, yet also wanted to incorporate a design that would fit the modern desires of today’s society. Dual does use the traditional tongue in groove style of design, yet it can also be transformed into a chair by simply adjusting the parts of the design.

Designer: Yu-Chiao Chang

(via Yanko Design)

It’s like playing a card game! Sort of . . . The Game Card remote enables you to control volume and change channels all via card playing like gestures.

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Lounge, the illuminated design table that sets standards in design and function. Regardless of whether it is in the living room, as a meeting table or as a lighting object, Lounge enchants any environment with ambient light.

The use of different coloured light sources transforms Lounge into an individual lighting object. The brightness can be adjusted by the use of a dimmer foot switch.

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Dining in 2015 - International Design Competition- co organized by Designboom and Macef, Italy

The jury was composed of:
Romeo Gigli, fashion designer - ITALY
Toshiyuki Kita, industrial designer - JAPAN
Fulvio Pierangelini, celebrity chef - ITALY
Cristoph Radl, graphic designer - ITALY
Luca Trazzi - designboom

4843 creative individuals and institutions from 98 countries have participated.

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Researchers have developed new contact lenses that contain circuits, LEDs, and a “powder” of electrical components that can enable an average human being to possess superhuman vision.

The contact lenses would allow images to be displayed in a person’s vision, superimposed on the real world.

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This bench and bookshelf combination from Latvia’s designer Stanislav Katz deserves a mention. The ergonomic bench in the bookshelf looks more like a lounger so you can go on reading for as long as you want to. Other features include upholstered seating and, an LED reading light installed at top of the seat. No word on pricing or availability can be had.

(via Bornrich.org)