In this age of simplistic, minimalistic and compact furniture designing, the ‘Pisa’ designed by Milica Nesovanivic stands by its namesake- the leaning tower of Pisa as far as its physical structure is concerned. Being a multi-functional piece of furniture, the multiple applications is reflected in the fact that you can, if necessary, to use as shelves and a table. The switching can be done by simply moving around the corps that is the interconnected elastic tapes. Although the axis deviates a little, yet the basic structure remains static.

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I am quite bored with the standard cylinders for my car. Something new and sporty will definitely be a refreshing change. Here is a conceptual cylinder design for automotive brands. The design of the cylinder is very different and covers three brands- Citron, Ferrari and Mitsubishi that are the top racing car brands. They define sporty look and styling very successfully. The vessels are made in polyethylene injection in different colors; consists of 3 parts, body injection together with the drinking straw, the lid and a board where stand out the logo of each Automotive brand. [Coroflot]

I like to lounge around in super comfortable chairs and most multimedia chairs don't offer this. However, Emila’s Media Chair looks good and offers comfort. It features embedded speakers, an iPod dock and a projector. It is made out of a hard plastic shell with soft foam inserts to provide the necessary comfort to allow users to enjoy their media. You can pick between leather and other fabrics. It also comes with four adjustable telescopic legs to provide the best seating position. We have no word on when it will go into production. I like that comfort and technology is brought together.

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Designer Jacob Sbriigo Savariego Jacob has designed a carriage that doubles up as a temporary home for the homeless. The carriage is simple and easy to use and its portability and easy storage of equipment make it an extremely useful creation. The carriage is especially good during bad weather as it provides the homeless with a temporary shelter. The hygienic shelter gives the homeless a roof over their heads. An extremely durable creation, its manufacturing process is also very simple.

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This is NW1 table from Nicholai Wiig Hansen’s pottery. It consists of more than 62 kg of wet clay and is made in a Danish pottery. He has made liberal use of blue, green, brown and beige colors in making the table. The inspiration for the color combinations comes from Nordic painters like Lundstorm and Munck. Moreover Nicholai Wiig Hansen comes from an artistically inclined family and the artistic touch seems quite evident in his table. He is proud to declare that the table is made by hands. The only disadvantage though I feel is of the table’s weight, it’s a bit too heavy.

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Even though this multifunctional bathroom layout looks novel, simple, and free of furniture and fittings, there is much more (literally) than what appears to lie below the surface of this simple design idea. When totally closed, the space functions as a recreation area or free standing shower space with water that sprays from the ceiling. When opened up with a set of hydraulic cylinders, a part of the floor becomes a set of benches around a sunken bathtub with all the fittings. Simultaneously a series of flat screens in the background provide a variety of entertainment to the users. This is how designer Michal Mitek visualizes bathrooms of the future. Hmm… a multifunctional space saving bathroom to look forward to.

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Justin Richards ‘home-office’ concept has left me a little confused as far as architecture is concerned. The best thing about concept designs is that they need not always be practical and useful. They may be successful even if the design is new and innovative. This, I’m not sure is innovative, but to me looks a little weird. The designer justifies his design by stating that it is a consistent system of woodwork throughout- a composite bridle joint held by a pin. Though it looks different, i’m not really convinced it this can be used to work in reality.

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Now there is one good reason to visit the pharmacy- the interiors! Without kidding, this pharmacy in Belgrade, Serbia can actually make you feel good without even having had any medicines, just by the look of it. Designed by Karim Rashid, the architectural forms and weight of this space gives beautiful references to the intricacies of the human body and healing process. The fluorescent green appears to be a very healing color, and the amazing framework, the soft flowing organic shapes succeeds in providing an immediate sense of comfort. Just like aroma therapy, this is definitely a treat for the ailing eye!

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Though the bench looks kind of similar to the usual benches and stands by the concept of a conventional bench with the light cane striped physical features, yet there is a huge difference as far as the structure is concerned. Being oval shaped, it defies the usual with its shape itself. Looking very suave and trendy, I can imagine this bench lining the malls rather than in gardens. Though there isn’t any back support, which is a must in any seating arrangement, in my opinion, but some compromises have to be made if you have to look stylish, is again one of my theories!

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Phones are getting smarter by the day, but that doesn’t mean we do not care for the looks of it. Of course we do and here Motorola has listened to our plea. They have brought out this ultra cute looking phone which is still a concept. The model is in white and has two little ears that make it look very cute. Though it is not exactly neither a slider nor a flap phone, it is somewhere between those. The lower part of the phone can be inserted into the box-like upper part, which can then also pass off as a sweet showpiece for your work station. The features of the phone have not yet been disclosed, but this ‘looks’ super cute, for sure.

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Argentinian designer Pablo Lopez's "Pardo" concept is designed to place the rider in a posture resembling that of a cheetah. This makes the cycle really unique and nothing like anything we've seen before. Power is delivered to the single rear wheel via pedals, but not of the rotating variety; the rider is meant to hunch and straighten his body, pressing down on both pedals during extension, and a mechanism transfers that motion into rotating force, transferred to the wheel via chain. Sounds like a lot of thought went into designing this baby. The designer didn't have to stress over how practical this vehicle is as it was meant to be as creative and as fun as possible. There is a prototype of it, but we doubt it will ever go into production.

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Sometimes the sound just isn't loud enough, that's where the Cradle comes into play. You can place your phone in it and the optional cradle is used to boost the wireless signal so that all speakers placed within the environment can be activated at once. That is quite handy in my opinion. If the idea is as much a hit with the production companies as it is with me, we'll see it hit the market soon.

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Sci-fi freaks and car enthusiasts who are interested in technology of the future will surely be bowled over by Nissan’s V2G concept car design that is part of the Youthmobile 2030 design challenge being exhibited at the 2009 LA Auto Show. The designers are expected to design a car for young drivers for the year 2030 and the V2G is the product of one such team’s imagination. The Nissan V2G concept is an electric car that would drive on a network of electrified highways. Keeping in view LA’s car modifying culture, the car is designed in such a way that its parts can be snapped on and off by the owner. These parts would be also be made from carbon nanotunbe cloth impregnated with bio resin, allowing them to be endlessly recycled. The concept car boasts of a small cabin mounted on six wheels, two on the back and four up front on extended arms.

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Even a good night’s sleep is become a luxury for many. That is why we see inventions like the Vertical Bed and the more recent Zeo that helps you get that much needed shut eye. The Zeo is a device that acts as a personal sleep coach. The device consists of a bedside display and a headband to track the user’s sleep patterns. All the user needs to do is wear the headband while he/she sleeps and the device will display and track the users sleep patterns. The device also syncs with an online component that features a sleep journal, sleep tools and other ways to learn more about the user. After studying the pattern, Zeo then recommends ways to change or alter the user’s lifestyle or sleep pattern in order to get a better sleep. However Zeo makes no guarantees on ensuring a good, nights sleep and instead aims at giving the user information about their sleeping patterns.

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Batyr Ospanov has designed an incredibly tough, fighter looking vehicle for all terrains. Armed with 4 huge mountain vehicles’ wheels, with super cool looking wind shields, this model looks like a live version of a little boys toy super car and trucks collection. The red and the black combination only adds to the sporty and grungy look of the vehicle. The bonnet of the car is transparent and has two extra lights underneath it. Apart form looking like a Jetsons’ space vehicle, it also has electric generators located at the rear wheels. Quite a design I must say. Brains and brawns is a deadly combination for men, but according me it also holds true for cars, but with them its beauty and performance.

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