Sunday, August 15, 2010

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Friday, August 13, 2010

Futuristic Kitchen







When I see my cellphone, it’s a sliding one, I imagine if ever I could slide up my table or bed up to the wall or ceiling to get some extra usable floor space. Before now, I considered my imagination nothing but valueless fantasy, but The Electrolux Alinea has changed my mind. This handy kitchen concept enables the user to slide up the entire kitchen to the ceiling, creating valuable space which is expecting to be the most commonly encountered constrain of living in 2050. This innovative concept, being made of plastics and amorphous silicon, can be used anywhere by adopting the environment and presenting surfaces and kitchen appliances according to the users needs. Moreover, you will also be able to dock the kitchen into a port of the advanced polymers made ceiling to recharge and refresh its water.
Designer : Patrick Short

advantages:

  • its useful for those who have house with a small space.
  • save space of kitchen
  • can be fold

    barriers:
    • it is expensive
    • cannot hold for heavy stuff

    prepared by:uswatun hasanah imam muhtasari

    ::UVO?? urban vehicular ovalon::

     

    For the future, it seems that single passenger mobility unit is becoming more and more popular idea. Designed by Alexei Mikhailov, UVO (Urban Vehicular Ovalon) provides the needs of urban vehicle in more and more crowded urban environment. This vehicle has a unique oval form with 2 parallel axis that geometrically is an all-rounded balanced enclosed body, like an egg. It looks stylish, futuristic, compact, and inviting. It features drive link technology that allows a UVO vehicle to synchronize its formation with other UVO vehicles using proximity radar technology while driving. This way, UVO vehicles will move along the same path without using up all of the road lane and still have the ability to leave the cluster at any time. Hopefully that this unique feature of UVO can provide efficient driving dynamics which finally could reduce traffic and congestion.

    “The design of the vehicle, is defined as a single passenger mobility unit, for inner city megapolis commute for the year 2021. UVO uses an advanced fuel cell technology, with two efficient electric motors in its wheels. The magnets in the motors, act as stabilizing gyroscopes in maintaining the vehicle up right, once in movement and braking. The wireless energy transformers are rechargeable parking hot-spots for UVO vehicles across the city. They re-charge the vehicles wirelessly using electromagnetic induction technology whilst the vehicle is parked. Partnered with holographic head up display projection, the interior is the control center of the new driving experience of 2021. The controls of the vehicle consist of motion sensitive arm holsters, these units are responsible for maneuvering and accelerating the vehicle with ability to stop at the touch of a motion. Driving a UVO, is ever more alluring and entertaining for young and elderly generation of tomorrow.”

     prepared by : FATHIN FARIHA BT SHUKRI

    ::drymate presskit:a more ecological way to dry your cloth::

    We all know how much energy and water a washing machine consumes nowadays and on top of that if you also have a separate clothes dryer, your bills would go sky high. Nico Kläber designed a new, more innovative, and especially astonishingly beautiful dryer, that is meant to dry your clothes in an unique environmentally friendly way. Drymate, as the designer named its creation, is a vacuum clothes dryer, that through its new vacuum technology, dries clothes at lower temperatures and therefore saves energy and conserves clothing. Its shallow compartment, the round shapes and transparencies make the casing appear open and pleasant. The Drymate fits perfectly into living spaces, unlike the conventional square-edged tumble dryers. Now with Nico’s design, there is a tumble dryer that the user can fill and empty while standing upright.
    Some of the crucial factors of this design are the slightly tilted position, 9 degrees to be exact, and the big opening of the drum.
    In more technical terms, every enclosed space with an air pressure lower than in our environment is already a vacuum and in every vacuum, there are special physical conditions as a result of the lower amount of material used. The Drymate uses one of these special conditions and gives it the possibility to evaporate water at temperatures lower than 100°C. The lower the air pressure the lower the temperature that is necessary to evaporate water. It is far more better to create a minor under-pressure, than to heat up your wet laundry to 100°C. Therefore, Drymate, can achieve a much better energy efficiency than conventional tumble dryers.



     prepared by:FATHIN FARIHA BT SHUKRI











    The Future of Electric Cars



    Electric cars are a promising, emerging form of transportation, as they release no emissions and do not require traditional fuel. While electric vehicles have been around for over one hundred years, they are not widespread or hugely popular due to their limitations. Currently, the majority of electric cars have low top speeds and can only travel a short distance before needing charging. There are a few models that can reach speeds of over one hundred miles per hour and travel two hundred miles before needing to recharge. As innovation continues in this field, it is hoped that electric vehicles will reach the capabilities that traditional gas-powered vehicles have.


    As opposed to an internal combustion engine, electric cars use electric motors powered by rechargeable batteries. The recharge process involves plugging in the car to an outlet and waiting between a few hours to overnight for the car to completely “fuel.” Since electricity is so much cheaper than gas, the approximate cost would work out to just a few cents per mile.



    Some advanced electric models have already been released, such as the Tesla Roadster. It is an electric sports car that can travel almost two hundred fifty miles on a single charge, reach speeds of one hundred thirty five miles per hour, and accelerate from zero to sixty in about four seconds. The Roadster is a perfect example of how effective and practical electrical cars can become, with the proper research and dedication. There is still a long way to go, but as technology evolves, electric cars will improve in efficiency and perhaps one day eliminate the need for gas powered vehicles.

    Prepared by : Alyaa Husna Aziz

    ::bulbo light bag::

    Have you ever been in a situation when you need to look and dig for something in your bag in the dark? You can use your mobile phone for light, but that means you can only use one hand to dig while the other holds the mobile phone. Bulbo, a ribbon with LEDs could solve your problem. This device is an add-on module that could fit in any bag you have. It features silicon bulb on one side and a clip that allows you to attach it to any bag. This ribbon light generates its own energy for the light. As you can see in the picture, there’s a sphere that will levitate outside the bag to harness kinetic energy for the battery. Finding stuff inside your bag in the dark won’t be a problem anymore.

     












    Prepared by : Normadihah bt Mat Radzi


    Awesome Future Concept Digital Roll Laptops

    Though many cool designs have been offered for the laptops of the future but digital roll is really awesome and unique concept designed by Hao Hua. D Roll Laptop can be considers as “next generation laptop design,” as it does away with the book-like form factor in favor of one mimicking an artist’s scroll. Whether or not something like this will even be possible in the near future seems to matter less when you look at how much effort Hua put in the design.


    Though it’s just a concept but the design is inspiring and would definitely catch the eyes of other designers wishing to create a better-looking and practical laptop. If this hits the market, it would be swept off the shelves in no time.




    Prepared by : Alyaa Husna Aziz

    Thursday, August 12, 2010

    :: i-RiNg : iT's On YoUr FiNgEr ::



    ~ i-Ring is a control playback for your Apple media devices.
    ~ As a simple ring that can fit on your finger.
    ~ It has a wireless Bluetooth connectivity with i-Pod & i-Phone. 
    ~ i-Ring features a bright OLED status display with touch-sensitive function strip.
    ~ Using rechargeable battery life that can function up to 2 days.
    ~ Conveniently, recharge the i-Ring using the included cradle.

                                             
    Prepared by : ~ Wan Nurul Rahimah bt. Wan Rosli ~

    Transparent Toaster




            It would be wonderful to see your bread getting toasted so that you can decide how bread that you prefer. Concept studio has invented a "Transparent Toaster" which enable user to see a single piece of toast browning. This innovative creation uses special heating glass to warm a single slice of bread. It use a laser that can scan the bread to make a perfectly toasted. It can be one of the safety kitchen items because it use special heating glass (heat resistance) which is not hot when we touch it. So, it can protect housewives who always use the kitchen from injured when accidentally touch it.

    Prepare by : Liyana Syazwani binti Masron

    Intelligent Spoon



         The world's first "Intelligent Spoon" was developed by Connie Cheng and Leonardo Bonanni. It is made of clear plastic where user can see an array of wires inside it. The smart spoon contains zinc, aluminum, and gold sensor. The sensors can measure temperature, acidity, salinity, and viscosity of the food. It have a cable which helps in attachment of the spoon to the computer and the information gathered can be use to measure the salt and other content of the food. It is useful for those who are concern with their health. It can be used to simplify cooking especially for the  housewife. This Intelligent Spoon is good for healthy lifestyle because it can prevent from getting diseases like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. It can control the amount of sugar and salt used in food. Thus, it will create a healthy society and leads to reduce the government cost in term of medical expenses.

    Prepared by : Liyana Syazwani binti Masron

    Squishy Controls



         "Squishy Control" with the flora image that unique perspective on remote controls. The silicone outer shell responds to pressure by squeezing and pulling it. It will translate the input into different command when navigating data on a  computer. It contains a small touchscreen for gesture input at the center. The concept of invented the Squishy Control is interesting although it's take many time in design and make it. It easy to hold it because it small and elastic. We will not fall if we accidentally step on it  and can avoid injured. It is because Squishy Control is an elastic product. The user safety is ensure while using this product. So, the product not harm the society but beneficial them.

    Prepared by : Hazirah binti Ariffin

    :: E-BALL PC : Imagination to Reality ::


           


    AWESOME!!!!    
              
    The E-Ball is a computer with sphere shaped design which is the smallest design among all the laptops and desktops have ever made. 

    The features concept of E-Ball involve all the traditional elements such as mouse, keyboard, large screen display, DVD recorder, etc, all in the innovative manner.

     


    The E-Ball is designed to be placed on two stands, opens by simultaneously pressing & holding the two buttons located on each side.



    After opening the stand and turning 'ON' the PC, pressing the detaching mouse button will allow you to detach the optical mouse from the PC body.



    This E-Ball also features a laser keyboard that can be activated by pressing the particular button.

                                          
          

          
    There is no external display unit, a projector will pop up by pressing and holding the button and focus the computer screen on the wall which can be adjusted with navigation buttons.


    If there is no wall around, the paper can be hold by the paper sheet holder ; divides into three pieces like an umbrella just after popping up, will help to focus the desktop on a paper sheet.

    The software interface of E-Ball is highly 
    stylized with icons that can be remembered 
    easily, and it is user-friendly. This compact 
    PC will be ideal for use when working in 
    office, making video presentations, watching 
    large screen movies, listening music and 
    chatting on the net.


    This PC seems can be accepted by the user as the small design that easily to bring anywhere while it's functions are  still the same. Then, this unique and modern design of PC will attract the buyers. Hopefully, in the 10 years, the E-Ball PC wills monopoly the market of PC.





    Prepared by :~Wan Nurul Rahimah Bt Wan Rosli~

    dOnt HaVe tIme????pHone cHaRgInG wIthOut cOrDs????


       Apparently Nokia has a cool and unique phone in the works that will be able to charge itself without any wires. The phone accomplishes this by harvesting radio waves found in the air and coverts that energy into power for the phone. Such waves are derived from a number of different places, including TVs, radios, computers, and other mobile phones.
       Since this phone is still in the development process, it is currently only capable of havesting 5 mw (milliwatts) at a time, which is just not enough to make the phone efficient. Nokia hopes to increase that number to 20 mw in the near future, making it more practicable to the typical cell phone user. While this type of phone does not have any kind of scheduled release date, the hope is that it will be ready within the 10 years. It will make our life become more easier. We do not have to think about our battery phone, it will charging by itself. Before this, we always worried about our phone. Before going anywhere we are usually make sure that our battery phone are fully charging..if not,it will make us miserable to think about our phone. By emerging of this technologies, it will give more advantages to mankind and it also make we do not have to think about our condition opf phines always....

    Prepared by : Normadihah bt Mat Radzi

    Origami DVD Player


      The Israeli firm Mag-Ink has invented "Origami DVD Player" for those who are using e-papers (fully flexible color display technology). It is created to ensure maximum portability and  keeping travelers in mind who can watch a movie in the course of their journey. The concept of using this kind of fully flexible display technology can save space. When the screen not be used, it can be folded into the case. It includes flexible inbuilt speaker. It also can save cost because we can do other works through this innovation. This innovation is the eco-friendly product because it using e-paper. It not use normal paper that we made from tree. So, it will reduce the usage of paper and can safe the environment at the same time protect the natural habitat.Thus, society still can enjoy healthy environment in the future. 

    Prepared by : Hazirah binti Ariffin

    Collapsible bike










    It’s not often that I could see such a revolutionary design yet it is not just a concept. This bike design from Kevin Scott is a bendable bicycle that you can literally wrap around a lamp post or a pole. It certainly will stop thieves from targeting your bike. The young Industrial Designer used a ratchet system built into the frame of the bike to make it possible to wrap a bike around a pole. The bike bends to lock onto itself, there’s no need for a chain, a regular bike lock will be able to secure the frame and both wheels. His main objective was not just to secure all bike’s components within the lock, but also to allow the bike to be stored in small spaces. A very cool bike design, indeed!
    Designer :kevin scott



    effects:
    • people can lock their bicycle easily
    • save their time
    • dont have to worry about their bicycle is going to be stolen
    barrier:
    • it is expensive
    • nowadays,less people use bicycle.



    prepared by:uswatun hasanah imam muhtasari

    Bluetooth Watch













    Your fantasy of being ‘Tom Cruise’ and leading various ‘Mission Impossibles’ will become even more engaging and realistic with the innovative Sony-Ericsson Bluetooth watch that has a range of functionalities aside from telling time stylishly. When you are driving a Ferrari or a Ducati chasing the bad man (or going to the office!!!) you won’t have to look at your cell phone to know who is calling or from whom the text arrived, simply give a glimpse at your wrist and decide if you want to take the call or not, the watch can transfer the call directly to your headset. Appearance wise, the watch is excellent in design with an ergonomic shape and glossy metallic finish, making it an extraordinary fashion wearable.
    Designer :Brandon Hatcher, Brian Spate, Christine Fish and Brad Bollinger




    prepared by:uswatun hasanah imam muhtasari