Designer, Ashley Legg’s concept ‘Smart Fridge’ may not be Rosie the Robot. But it can sure help those of us drained after a long day in the office in meal planning and execution. Based on the ingredients in the fridge, the glass interface switches into an opaque touchscreen mode with…
I’m not sure what struck a cord in designer, Darris Hamroun’s mind. But his ‘Take a Seat’ book to chair concept is definitely a new approach at storing away furniture. While not in use the oak,board, steel hinge and foam chair can be folded away disguised as a book against…
Designer Lo Chi Di’s ‘Bang Bang’ Egg Toaster (actually steamer), puts a new spin on steaming eggs. The standard timer is included, but this unique pod shaped design actually shares the same mechanics as a toaster. The step by step instructions are fairly fail safe as shown below are fairly…
When it comes to houseware (or anything for the matter), we’re always striving to be able to do more with less effort. Jessica C. Chou is the designer behind the “Tutti” measuring cup. Replacing the traditional 4 cups attached to a ring set, is a singular measuring spoon. Between flips…
I love seeing multipurpose concepts such as this dining table. Premium spacing goes hand in hand with urban dwellings as this is is a great kitchen and dining room solution. The table functions as a ceramic cooking countertop, dining table and even triples as desk space. From a visual standpoint,…
RTD’s or ready to drink beverages are great for those on the go. But in most situations after we’re done with the protein shake, juice concentrate or iced tea beverage, we throw away the container. Designer, Kisun Kim, introduces to us the ‘Cumulus’ flavored drink dispenser. The top of the…
Awareness of the high concentration of construction waste has lead designers, Yongwoo Park, Hoyoung Lee and Miyeon Kim to conceptualize the ‘Broken Bricks’ Recycle Machine. Resembling a Jetsons style robot, it intakes construction waste to be broken up within the machine’s gears. From there, hardening agents and water help form…
Designer Hanyoung Lee’s ‘Swing Together’ bench is a step above the run of the mill static wooden or cement bench you see in parks or bus stations. With four individual seats per bench that can swing back and forth, those sitting down can definitely find creative ways to occupy this…
Designer Xu Yan Xiang’s ‘Smile Cooking Toaster’ is a guaranteed way to brighten up your work week mornings. Not only is the toaster’s glass housing visually appealing, the fact that toasts come out smiling should help raise one’s serotonin levels as well. I personally like the simplicity and comparison to…
Designers Jun Pyo Kim, Keun Sol Kim, Sung Mi Kang and Joo Hee Park are the individuals responsible for this origami themed mp3 player. By folding or sliding the player to form the ‘play’, ‘rewind’ or ‘stop’ button, the mp3 player itself performs the appropriate function. What I’m curious about…
