Butter-Fly Camera Concept by John Minhoo

Butter-Fly Camera Concept by John Minhoo

Resolving any issues from taking the perfect self portrait is John Minhoo’s Butter-Fly Camera concept.  The already thin camera hides two hinges that folds out to support the camera as a tripod.  In addition, the hinges can be held as a “wing” for self portrait taking from an arm’s length….

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Danna Kazir’s Coffee Machine

Danna Kazir’s Coffee Machine

Israel based designer Danna Kazir presents a nameless, but nonetheless charming coffee maker concept.  Based off of the images alone, it appears to be comprised of metal, polypropylene and rubber parts.  Kazir didn’t leave any designer’s notes on operation and care.  But with its minimal appearance, this coffee maker should…

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Johan Lang’s Pelago Table

Johan Lang’s Pelago Table

Designer Johan Lang’s Pelago table is the latest addition to numerous convertible furniture I find intriguing.  Thanks to the hinged legs, the Pelago can adjust three ways converting it from coffee table to dining table to console table.  Although Lang may have premium spaced dwellers in mind, I’m sure this…

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Peter Copenhaver’s Mobi Desk

Peter Copenhaver’s Mobi Desk

The Mobi Desk by Peter Copenhaver is another great concept targeted towards premium spaced dwellings.  The design is low-key, adjustable and folds away with ease for storage.  I don’t know what else to ask for from a usability stand-point. Image Source: Yanko Design

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Min Su Kim’s ‘DONA’ Robot Beggar

Given any situation where a street canvasser is soliciting donations in support of a non profit org, people will simply apologize and walk away (at best).  Now if the canvasser is a 2 foot tall robot that resembles an anime or video game character, more than likely an audience would…

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Tobias Gehring’s Teresa Teemachine

Tea is something I’ve been drinking almost all my life.  However, I am ashamed to say I’m not familiar with the technical know-how of brewing the perfect cup.  As a solution to tea drinkers across the globe, designer Tobias Gehring has designed the Teresa Teemachine.  It automates everything from brewing…

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GIRO ONE by Juil Kim

The GIRO ONE mobile library by Juil Kim is one of best shelving systems I’ve seen to date.  Thanks to the threaded pole, the two abs plastic shelves can be ascend and descend to the owner’s liking.  And to top things off the GIRO One doubles as a floor torch…

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Manon Leblanc’s WAT Ambient Lamp

Here is an interesting concept of a lamp that’ll have us scratching our heads.  Designer Manon Leblanc’s Wat ambient lamp is powered by water.  The lamp “fires” up when a few droplets of water makes contact with a hydroelectric battery (composed of a carbon stick with magnesium powder).  With that…

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