Crystal and Swarovski studded Bluetooth Headset

bluetooth_headset.jpg How pricleless could a random Bluetooth headset be? Imagine a Swarovski crystal embedded in your Bluetooth headset. You can now have your very own Swarovski crystal studded Bluetooth headset that is partly transparent and also reflects light. During an incoming call, the built-in light diode turns on and the entire handset begins to dazzle. Isn’t this one rich looking piece of your pride and your neighbors’ envy?

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Marlin Yacht attempts to connect man and the sea

Marlin-Yacht.jpg A yacht is synonymous with comfort and luxury. But the Marlin Yacht concept is also eco-friendly, apart from being overtly lavish. Firstly the deck is very spacious and the shape allows the crew to move around easily. The cockpit seats have been made very ergonomic by providing ample leg space. Also the chairs at the steering wheel are foldable, so there is not space wastage.

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Color Changing Wall concept is amazing

Color-Changing-Wall.jpg With the progress and advancement of science and technology nothing is impossible anymore. For all you folks who wish they could paint their walls every season or according to different occasions, here is the next best thing. A color changing wall! Although still a concept, this wall consists of small triangular panels which can be spun around to change the way your room looks. You can even use your imagination and make unique patterns or spell out different words. Just unleash your creative side with this unique wall.

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Pill Time: Concept device to help the elderly take medicines on time

Pill-Time.jpg I have a very old grandmother who is prescribed to take medicines at different intervals. But due to her age, she very often forgets to take her pills on time. All you folks who are living with the elderly might have come across these similar situations. But the unique concept Pill Time by Vincent Berkeley Chen attempts to find a solution to these problems. The unique concept Pill Time device has been designed to help elderly chronic patients take their medicine in time. So you can be assured that your ailing relatives have taken their medicines even while you are away. The unique device sounds an alarm and reminds the patient that it is time to take the necessary medicines. What is more, the device contains three slots, morning, afternoon and evening, that open according to the time and offer the patients the necessary medicines at their prescribed time. Just load the device with the pills and you can be assured that the device will do all the rest.

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Toda Coats Rack keeps your room organized

coat rack.JPG A coats rack has hardly have any design innovation done to it. But here is one Toda coat rack that keeps your room organized when not in use. It hangs neatly on the wall and the racks can be taken out as per the requirement. Designed by designer Noah DiJulio this is an example of perfection with simplicity. Not too jazzy, yet it is so purposeful. Launched at the 2005 ICFF in NYC, Toda coat racks were recognized for their potential to bring artful organization to any wall.

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Clothesline Clip has just got a makeover!

clip.jpg Upgradation in the basic daily use products are always welcome, but more often than not there is not much scope of working around the functionality. The least a designer can do is work around the design a bit. And this is what designer Paul Sandip has done to the simple clothesline clip. By playing around the concept of perception this single piece injection molded component is made of recycled plastic. The design is elevated by making it possible to be used by both the sides. This daily life utility product is truly a simple and useful innovation.

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Sennheiser releases three new 980-range models

Sennheiser_headphone.jpg Nobody would disagree with me on the fact Sennheiser is one of the best brands for audio accessories. We are more than delighted to tell you that Sennheiser has launched three new models in the 980 range-the CX 980, MX 980 and the OMX 980, all of which are luxurious earpieces that anybody could ever own. The CX is a sophisticated looking pair of ear-canal phones that produces an output of 16-24,000 Hz and can be adapted to every ear size. The design of MX is relatively simple and the earphones produce an output of 16-23,000 Hz. The OMX is a highly elegant Y-structure with light-weight hooks and is ultimate on all ergonomics.

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Empower public furniture is your personal wireless lounge area

Empower_public_furniture.jpg We are living in a virtually wireless world, where everything in networked either by hi-end technology, the last being Bluetooth. But even that is changing as various other wireless modes of network are coming into picture. We are constantly engaged with our job commitments and the laptop seems like the most loyal companion at all times, even in the café’s or chill-out zones. The empower public furniture is a specialized entity that avails of the technology developed by Edison GE and SplashPower. The new technology charges personal electronics while they lay on a powered desktop surface. However, the new technology is compatible with electronic gadgets that are in-built with “SplashPad” chips. The empower public furniture not only charges your laptop, but also keeps your coffee hot!

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Linos: Concept USB vinyl record player

USB-Vinyl-Player.jpg If you have old vinyl records and are looking for a player, the concept Linos USB vinyl record player by Charles Pyott is definitely a must buy. Although a concept, this sleek player amazes you with its functionality. Small and compact, this portable player can fit in your pocket as well. Just hook it to your comp via micro USB for sound and powering or use the USB power adapter with standard stereo jack output.

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Swirl makes laundry fun

Swirl.jpg Most developing countries are dealing with water scarcity so the task of doing laundry also takes a lot of effort like travelling to a nearby water source. “Swirl”, a unique concept by Designaffairs studio, attempts to simplify this task. The Swirl aims to enhance a social cultural relationship between women and children, making washing a fun and easy experience. Resembling a ball, the Swirl comprises of a swirled sphere shaped basket and lid, connected to a steel tube handle. Courtesy a simple interface, laundry is done by through the rotation of the 'washing ball', using the long distance travel to and from water supplies to wash the clothes. The embossed surface of this Swirl helps to ensure thorough cleaning. At home, the unique Swirl doubles up as a clothes basket or even a water barrel. Just put the lid on and lock the handle in and the Swirl can be easily transported by either pulling or pushing. Just fill it with your garments and water and start washing your clothes by rotating the swirl.

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Blood Pressure Monitor for the Blind or Visually Impaired

Blood-Pressure-Monitor.jpg Shenzhen ND Industrial Design Co. Ltd. Has developed a blood pressure monitor for the blind or the visually impaired. It is made up of a soft material which can be easily twisted around the wrist. After the user monitors his blood pressure accurately, different humps rise on the monitor’s surface with the help of a microcomputer. Thus its reading is displayed in Braille which the user can feel easily. This design has also won reddot award 2009 for its design concept. It is a technological marvel considering that it helps the blind or visually impaired to maintain good health independently up to some extent.

Rug with Scale by Kwon Sunman

Rug-with-Scale.jpg With today’s hectic lifestyle more and more people are resorting to fast-food in place of home cooked traditional meals, which can compromise on ones health. This necessitates people to watch weight regularly, so that corrective measures can be taken on time. Kwon Sunman has created a scale, which pampers the user though for a few moments, when weighing oneself. It gives the user a soft touch with rug on its surface. The textile part of the rug can be removed easily for cleaning purpose and is changeable as per the user’s tastes. Moreover the scale shows the user’s previous weight, present weight and goal weight by saving the measured weight of the user. The figures are illuminated. This design has also gone ahead to win reddot design award 2009.

A house with a glass wall

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‘Don’t throw stones at others if your own house is made of glass’ is now quite an old saying. But it literally applies here where the house is made of a glass wall. Alexander Frangoul from Germany has designed this unique home which consists of a 19 m long folding glass. And I still don’t know if it is anti-breakable or not!

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Protocar take the LAMPO a step forward at the Swiss Motor Show

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Recently at the Geneva Salon 2009, Potoscar unveiled its LAMPO concept and will now be showcasing an upgraded version called the LAMPO2 Swiss motor show this year. This all electric model boasts of an aerodynamic body that apart from having rear wheel covers and cool interiors also has a highly digital panel. According to Protoscar, the new iteration of the LAMPO accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in just 5 seconds and 5 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 200 km/h or 124 mph.In addition, Potoscar claims that it has further increased Lithium-Ion battery's capacity offering the roadster a driving range in excess of 200km or 124 miles.

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Sleep with all the comfort in the world with the Pillow Degree Celsius

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The Pillow’s Degree Celsius by Yuan-Hao Hsu gives you everything that you’d ever require for a good night’s sleep. Everything ranging from a massage to heating to having an aroma dispenser, it ensures you do not complain when you wake up the next morning. But only if sleeping could solve all problems relating to the environment, wouldn’t you be proud about dozing off everywhere? Here is where the real feature of the pillow lies. It’s got a solar charging option. So now you just don’t burn calories while sleeping, you save the planet too!

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