We have come across many Peugeot cars in the past, but here is one that looks as dashing as ever. A concept by Tudoran Liviu, the Leonin is a handsome design that was entered in the 5th Peugeot Design contest. It features bright orange trims that make the dark and orange combo look spectacular. The doors open upwards to reveal a comfortable cabin for two. The highlight however is the orange band that goes over the rear wheels. It looks hot! 
It really doesn't bother me that the interface styling on the concepts by Martin Fung take inspiration from Apple's baby. However I really appreciate his take on the wave-like styling for cellphone. It looks different and I'm sure it will feel different too, what do you think…. will the S-design work? 
Taking on the green-brigade with a new concept in vehicles is Scott Anderson with his MAGic car. The unique name is thanks to the magnetic acceleration that the car features. As put by Scott, MAGic has a unique package with a centrally positioned driver flanked on both sides of-set to the rear by two passengers, and with an optional fourth central rickshaw passenger facing rearwards. 
The traveling businessman needs to pack in so many things, including handy gadgets. Now, there comes a time when these gadgets (like PDA, laptops etc.) get a bit too overbearing and may not seem as functional as they proclaim to be. Cluttering your life and making it messy, you may need something like the Movito USB Watch for redemption. This clever design by Tai Chiem is a sexy watch with a detachable USB storage interface. The watch includes proximity sensors, accurate data storage, triple time zone display, local info and changeable settings. With multifunction like these, who needs to carry extra clutter when on the go?
His previous endeavor for a conceptual glass interfaced mobile found favor with many folks. This designer Mac Funamizu has gone ahead and upped the stakes with a completely OTT Glassy phone. Yes, your fingerprints will be an issue with the double glassy layers, and will have to be cleaned off ever so often. But as I always say, it's the designer's prerogative to come up with concepts; it's a different issue regarding functionality. Technical issues aside, this is one heck-of-a concept…enjoy! 
The STC Livebox designed by Franco Marino Cagnina is actually a very clever router serenading as a vase. Besides looking pretty on your desk, the vase hooks up connections like the Internet, VOIP, landline phone and wired DSL. The thought of a functional gadget is something that excites me. For instance, this vase-router make a place look neat and tidy. A clutter-free desk with an enchanting vase…every bloggers dream! 
To pep up your world you may need to take solace in colors. As you know color therapy works wonders and so will this Urban Colors Collection by Lithuanian designer Andrej Statskij. Designed using colors representing the dark urban night, Andrej plays with hues like black, red and yellow to create a striking combination. Pick from a sofa, sofa-couch, armchair with shelf, seating-pouffe and coffee table to create the perfect ensemble. 
It's not a trashcan that you see besides the laptop here. This one's a backup drive that stores all your precious data and files. A convenient can that hooks up wirelessly to your comp via Bluetooth, the drive is a neat idea by Franco Marino Cagnina. A clever idea used here is the LED lights around the can. They fill up to indicate the remaining memory in the tank. So in one shot you know exactly how much more you can store in it. When the cup runneth over, get a new can! 
With a screen that rolls over to the back of the phone, Weiting Chen's concept Sony phone looks to be a technical wonder. I can't imagine how one will be able to fabricate a screen that rolls over (i.e. curves) so easily and not crack! However, it's a designers prerogative to have a perky imagination, so who am I to complain! Just enjoy this design!
It's a great thing to walk around and put those muscles to use, however there comes a time that just want to plop down and catch your breath. There are other times that you just want to take a seat on the side-bench and watch the world pass by. For such scenarios there is the [C]space DRL10 Pavilion. This structure was first erected in Bedford Square, London to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Architectural Associations Design Research Lab. It's coming to a Singapore sidewalk by 2009. I like the nice cocoon-like effect that the architects have given to the space. It not only provides shelter and shade from the elements but also offers a safe haven for children to run about. It's been developed by NEX architecture 
I must admit that designer Ashish Chaudhary is taking a risk here. His previous Kilo Light is very tame in comparison to the Glowballs. Yes, the male privates inspire them, but Ashish has a very logical explanation for this inspiration. He feels that we are all ignorant towards serious issues in life like Global Warming etc. Like the Balls of a man, which are a symbol of his arrogance and the root cause of all problems, we too are ignoring the real threats due to our delusions. Bravo! 
The power of imagination is always a bit tweaked in designers. They have the gift of the gab and can incorporate and include technology in their products that can be both futuristic and ideal but not necessarily commercially viable. Take for instance Jack Gallivan's iPod slide; I really like the design and hope that slide technology like this and the Dell XPS Baton do come alive. Next on the agenda is Daniel Venegas' Wireless iPhone integrating keyboard and the iPad touch 3G. Both the concepts are unbelievably outstanding. Imagine being able to integrate your iPhone into the keyboard or turning it into a trackpad! Phenomenal concepts, what say you?
I know winter is upon us and maybe most of you have brought out the woolies. However nothing can beat the feeling of sitting in front of a cozy, crackling fire and warming your hands. Modern day norms demand that we fit a radiator into our home rather than use fireplaces. Believe it or not, Thermet is a radiator that has been inspired by the shape of a Thonet Vienna Cafè Chair #18. I am totally sold on this concept because designer Stefano Marchetto has brought about the dual-utility factor to the design. You use a radiator only in the winter months and the rest of the time it's lying useless…with the Thermet, you can use the chair part all year round! 
A refreshing tangent from the usual banter of plastic and molded keyboards is this wooden piece designed by Chris Apostolou. Somehow this designer has the notion that wooden computer products are popular in Japan and that's his premise for designing one. Not that I'm complaining, I think his idea is awesome. He has taken the pains to actually fashion it entirely out of wood. No cutting corners…like wooden embellishments or highlights. Spec-wise the USB Wood Keyboard features wood colored keys with black lettering and there are 104 keys. The only caution…keep Woody Woodpecker away from this! 
Hunting Lines ottoman and sofa are a set of comfortable seating options by Daniel Becker. Reclining into one of them will sure be a luxury and maybe a conversation starter as well. The contrasting yellow of the ottoman is an attention-grabbing tactic that really works. The first thing that catches your eye is the bright yellow border, but that I guess is its biggest USP as well.
