Imagine a scorching hot afternoon with extra bright sunlight and all you have is a window with a blind on it. The concept of Blinds that are also air conditioners and are solar powered has been around for some time now. Briz is again, solar powered air conditioner cum blind, but the thing that stands out in it is that Briz uses water as a coolant; water runs through both tubes beneath the bottom part of the blinds emitting dry mist. As water evaporates, it absorbs the heat thus naturally cooling the atmosphere. Unlike in AC-blinds where artificial cool air is supplied, in Briz, natural fresh air is passed. I would personally love to own this particular product and so would strongly recommend you to consider the usability of this as well. [Yankodesign]

First came in portable walkman which became an instant hit, then they were replaced with mp3 players which were a little bigger in size, but became extremely small and nano with time. But Lydia Nutsou Zazi has designed a very unique mp3 player that is egg shaped. It may not be nano and extra light, but they are very colorful and pretty looking. Having all the functions of an mp3 player with the display being on the belt that rings the egg, it also has an in-built radio. It look very cool, I can imagine it being on my bedside all the time. A very new look to a music player, this should go down well with most I believe. [Coroflot]

The Solar Stand is a new concept by Tom Fereday that answers the need to have flexible solar panels. The Solar Stand improves the quality of the solar cells, increasing power output by up to 35% and making the panels easier to use in the field. The Solar Stand offers a lightweight, portable and easy to use framework for a solar panel. The flexibility of the solar stand can also be gauged from the fact that it allows the solar panel to be positioned in a variety of angles so that you can get the best possible exposure to sunlight. I don’t think this should be too expensive once it’s out in the market. [Coroflot]

The winner of the world’s best home award at this year’s world architecture festival went to the Klein Bottle house by McBride Charles Ryan. The unique holiday home is located in Australia's Mornington Peninsula and features a living room perched on a canopy of trees. The house is inspired by its name, the Klein bottle which is a 19th century invention used to describe a form which has no distinguishable inside or outside. The design of the house celebrates the country's traditional beach house and is definitely a sight to look at. The house is made from concrete sheets and black metal, which are both folded and twisted to create the angles. Equipped with all modern amenities, this house is both practical and useful.

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Environmentalists are sure to love the unique concept design known as Bio Bud. Designed by Ben Guthrie, this concept device helps convert waste oil into biodiesel. The device consists of two compartments that help recycle the oil into biodiesel. The ingredients are poured into the top, and the bio bud takes care of the rest through automated pumps, heating elements, and thermostats. A display informs the user on the current status of the biodiesel and if any ingredients are running low. There is also a pull out tank that collects wasted glycerin. The designer has created an extremely safe and easy to use efficient device with the Bio Bud. And he has not compromises on the design aesthetics either.

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The Nanoblock series by Daisuke Hiraiwa is really cute and it shows the designer's architectural background. It's almost like some cool new accessories for a high tech and futuristic doll house. Over here, objects set into the tabletop, which turns it into a display case of sorts and it looks really pretty. Take a look to see what I'm talking about. I feel like I want this tabletop in life size. Nanoblock comes with a table and chair.

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I love bathroom fixtures that come with a lot of curves. Zaha Hadid and Triflow, a British company have come together to present to us a very stylish and futuristic tap. It gets its inspiration from the movement of water, the designs are a formal expression of the continuous flow of liquid – merging tap spout, body and handle in a seamless trajectory of curvilinear geometries. Here, the filtered drinking water is delivered through a dedicated waterway thereby isolating it from the hot and cold water streams - controlled by the tap’s discreet handle. There are also touch sensitive buttons. The tap is absolutely gorgeous and it almost looks like a beautiful swan to me.

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Check out at Legacy 2.5GT VIP concept car by Subaru at the SEMA Show. It's not the most appealing combination of body parts from the Japanese domestic market (JDM), and custom-made / SPT accessories. Some might like its over the top looks and some might grimace at it. I belong to the latter category, especially after looking at the hideous quilted red leather that not only covers the vehicle's interior but also makes an appearance in the engine bay and the luggage compartment. The curtains are an eye sore as well. Other features are custom-made 20-inch wheels, an air suspension system from Universal Air that allows the car to get really intimate with the road, the Shinjuku Black Plum paint finish and the onboard entertainment system. I'm not very impressed.

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Shopping carts are really cool if you get to travel in them. So kids are going to be mighty disappointed, if this project on shopping transportation goes mainstream. It's objective is minimize the weight carried by the user in a packaging that is more compact than that of a shopping cart, but still provides a comfortable ride on urban terrain. The grip is of utmost importance here. The carrier can be used for transporting up to 22 kg (48,5 lbs) in bags of any material, and is made of a chromed steel structure, polyurethane wheels and a rubber-coated polyethylene grip. It looks rather sleek and easy to use. I'm sure it will break the hearts of kids all over.

[Industrialdesignserved]

Bicycle is always the best option to travel to nearby distances and is ecological for the same reason too. But more often than not we do not find storage space to carry things on the bike, which becomes a little difficult. Also many a times, the strain on the lower back makes it difficult to ride on longer distances. Blair Hasty has thought of a unique concept and has designed a bike that has ample storage space, does not harm the body posture while riding and is collapsible. Sounds too good to be true. But yes, he has designed such a bike that was a finalist in the 2004 International Bicycle Design Competition in Taiwan and featured in the spring issue of Innovation Magazine. He repositioned the pedal to the back of the bike which moved the strain off the lower back, elbows, and buttocks and onto the pelvic bone and forearms. Also a large bag was placed in place where the pedal would have been originally. Apart from your usually thing that you would carry while commuting, the bike also could be collapsed to be able to fit in that bag.

[Coroflot]

These days even the simplest invention like the radio has become digital that we have almost forgotten the analog ones where one had to physically tune to get a clear and undisturbed frequency of a radio channel. But the Il-gu-cha R1 Radio takes us back to the past but also takes us forward to the future by bringing out the R1 Radio that looks nothing more than a normal switch. But in reality this simple looking white box allows users to turn the gadget on or off, and control volume and tuning simply by physically rolling the radio forward, backward and sideways. The speakers are also visible on the underside of the radio. It is quite a fun concept and is very portable too.

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Stylish and minimal, yet at the same time striking, this innovative watering can design defines being functional, practical and always aesthetically pleasing. With a volume capacity of 1.5 liters, it is made of 18-0 stainless steel with a flexible silicone hose. The hose has a built-in magnet that makes it easy to get attached to the can’s body when not in use. When watering your plants, simply hold the metal cylinder with one hand and the hose in the other. To start or stop the water flow, just move the metal cylinder up or down. Available in brushed or mirror-polished steel finishes as well as glossy red or white powder-coated options.

[MoCoLoCo]

With space and time being a major issue with this generation, it is impossible to even get a good night’s rest. That is why we see so many folks trying to catch a shut eye on their daily commute to their workplace. But the crowded areas and noise around make it impossible to catch even a minute worth of sleep. A possible solution to these sleep deprivation woes is the unique Vertical Bed armature that collapses into a briefcase. Just attach this Vertical Bed to the subway ventilation grating and it will support your body weight with ease. The Vertical Bed comes with noise-cancelling headphones, opaque sunglasses, and free standing umbrella. Now you can count on getting that shut eye with no disturbances at all! The best part is you don’t have to lie down or squeeze yourself on a seat either. The Vertical Bed is made with the support of the LMCC's Swing Space Program.

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Hi-tech freaks and geeks are sure to love the concept Canova designed by Daniele Pesaresi. The Canova functions as a sketch pad, graph paper, tablet PC, and immersive workstation. Redefining the concept of portable PC, the Canova features Dual touch screens, and an electronic pen. The sleek design and the Closing in TabletPC position is definitely a revolutionary design.

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The era of prams is now over. Alina Sahabutdinova has come up with a very interesting idea to move around your baby without having to carry him- a baby sled. It sounds like a fun concept and looks good too. It does resemble a cute looking sled and I like the color combination used too. I’m sure it will be oodles of fun for the baby, but I’m not sure how convenient will the pulling around be, for the parent. Also I cannot yet make out if there is a safety belt for the kid, nor is there any other safety feature. What if the baby topples over? Also there aren’t any wheels, the ride may not be a bed of roses always I’m guessing. Nevertheless, the advantage of designing a concept product is that it may not always be practical. So innovation and concept wise, this is quite interesting.

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