Vac from the Sea – Electrolux collects plastic from the oceans
Electrolux is now embarking on a quest. We are going to collect plastic debris from the oceans, and from it, produce a collection of vacuum cleaners — from the sea. Join us on: http://www.electrolux.com/vacfromthesea
This particular Vinyl Cube was created by Chairman Ting. Vinyl Cube is a simple but versatile design object that allows artists to paint and or draw on it’s smooth vinyl surface to create their own custom Vinyl Cube. Read the rest of this entry »
Despoke friend LAZERIAN are making their Dog/Mascot Gerald work hard over the summer he’s going to be busy in the coming months! Various artists and illustrators are going to be redesigning him!! Then there will be a Gerald exhibition of all the illustrated dogs which will tour galleries and venues around the world. The illustrated Geralds will be produced in limited numbers and be available to buy from selected outlets. To celebrate the tour, Lazerian are going to be giving away a DIY Gerald every Friday until September 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
Design students Laura Boffi, Mary Huang and Li Bian have developed a conceptual project that envisions a rescue dog with a weatherproof internet connected coat strapped to it. This dog will run around refugee camps and disaster zones, enabling survivors to send voice and video messages to their friends and family, assuring them that they are safe. The device also stores geolocation of where each message was taken and the time. Read the rest of this entry »
A mobile pet bed is both a pet bed and a carrier. Sleepypod is unique to the market in that it is a pet bed consisting of ultra plush bedding surrounded by a luggage-grade ballistic nylon base that easily becomes a carrier by zipping a mesh dome around the base and attaching a shoulder strap. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s called the “Baby Cot Pod,” and it’s got handles and smoothness.
It has an organic shape. Podlike. Optional hood, two grab handles, and a retractable carry handle. On the bottom can be attached a removable perforated base, inside is a full padded lining, and all is supported by a folding plastic/wooden trestle frame. Read the rest of this entry »
Featuring simple drawing and animation tools, Shidonni is a website that allows children to easily create and interact with characters of their own creation. With their parent’s permission, kids can also submit their favorite characters to the Shidonni team, who will translate the drawings – no matter how whimsical – into a custom stuffed plush toy. Watch a video at PSFK.Com