The Mercedes-Benz BlitzenBenz concept was created by George Yoo, a designer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development in Carlsbad, California. The exterior structure of the BlitzenBenz is designed to act as a base for the organic structure to sprout out from and form itself around. The individual wheel pods are held in place by this organic component. These can sense whenever the electric motors inside need to be cooled, the structure would then open up - similar to how a plant opens up to receive sunlight or water. The cool-blue lighting system of the vehicle was inspired by the bioluminescent capabilities of deep sea creatures.

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Here’s a very interesting design of a restaurant that is shaped like an igloo and looks extremely artful. ‘Hoto Fudo’ by Takashi Architects is an igloo-like noodle restaurant near Mount Fuji, Japan. The unique shape allows for the outside air to easily breeze in while the people enjoy their Hoto. Hoto is the traditional noodle of Japan. The open door concept would allow for the wind, rain, and even snow that is outside to become a part of it design concept. It is pretty spacious from the inside, and personally I think it resembles a school mess.

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I always fall back on utility products which function more than just a show-piece. The Slit Chair by Dripta is one table accessory that is meant more for table trimming than actual utility. It has little slits on two sides to ‘cram up’ anything readable from your table, right from newspapers to magazines. Now, why would anybody want to do that when they already have so much space on their table? Maybe I could use it when I’m cleaning up my corner.

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CES 2010 has witnessed a new product concept by ASUS-The chief company specializing in motherboards. It has introduced three futuristic Waveface design concepts, namely, the Waveface Casa, Waveface Light and Waveface Ultra. First of the concepts is Waveface Casa, which is a widescreen display that can be used an internet portal and entertainment center. When it is not in use, a flexible decorative cover obscures most of the screen and contextually relevant information are displayed in the remaining areas. The Waveface Light is nothing but an interface which has a touch sensitive screen which is backed by a soft, flexible material and can be used in a conventional screen-keyboard configuration or flattened to become a single screen tablet.

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The concept Electric Bike by designer Yuji Fujimura is a visual delight that will appeal to both cyclists as well as gadget junkies. Flaunting a sleek look, this bike even has a docking section for your laptop which is powered by the battery. Furthermore, you can also connect your laptop to the built-in screen on the steering, allowing the rider to have access to all the information they need at any moment. Sure to appeal to all workaholics as well as gadget junkies, this concept bike is definitely amazing.

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PEGA is more popularly known as the design department of Pegatron, a division of Asus. They create interactive products that explore new directions in the relationship between people and technology. Their latest creations, a lamp n a laptop, too do the same. The ‘Pumplight’ is a small desk lamp that uses a pump instead of a switch to adjust the light. To turn on the lamp, the user squeezes the pump which increases the light while also inflating the balloon. On the other hand, to turn off the light, the user just needs to open the air valve and let all the air out. The laptop, christened ‘Hyaline’ is a translucent laptop that aims to integrate elements of relaxation. The screen appears to float and allows light to shine through. What is more, to help reduce stress, the laptop has been equipped with the ability e ability to detect wireless networks without having to turn the machine on.

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The electric car designed by Jan Godlewski is pretty interesting. While all the other electric cars that have ever been designed get more and more sleek and stylish, this particular one sits on the other side of the fence. It resembles a carriage with a bulky body. While the wheels are thin and big, it gives a light look to the car. Not much can be said by just looking at the pictures, but as long as the design is even slightly deviated from the usual ones, it is always worth appreciating.

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With the ever increasing technology the mobile companies are fighting to be at the top and are constantly innovating and experimenting. Most of all the innovation happens in terms of the look of the phone and the features. Amidst these entire scramble for the top position, a mobile company Doro has halted and given a thought to the older audiences who also need a phone as much as a younger target audience would. They have come up with 3 easy-to-use cell phones- PhoneEasy 410, the HandlePlus 326i and the HandleEasy 330, which seem perfect for the older audience that are regarded as the ‘seniors’ or the ‘Baby Boomers’ in the marketing jargon. These phones don’t look sleek or stylish yet are simple and completely usable by a person with conventional preferences. That’s innovation, I say!

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Many users prefer mobile phones to watches to view time on the move. Now The Sharper Image has come out with a mobile Phone dock with Roman numbers shaped like a clock. Just place your iPhone on the dock when at home or office and it gets converted into a table clock to display time. It is priced steeply at $59.99 but simultaneously offers free downloadable applications and also plays surround sound music.

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JayBird has designed slim Bluetooth stereo headphones called SB1 Sportsband. The headphones feature speakers that rotate any direction to give comfort to the ears while listening to the music. They also have rubberized under-side for grip and include an integrated microphone for taking phone calls and offer full music and call controls. Music from the iPod or other device pauses when the listener takes the call and resumes when he is done. SB1 Sportsband is truly a stylish headphone with innovative features from JayBird.

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Sitting for hours in one place working on your computer is sure to leave you sore and exhausted. Although we can’t help reduce your workload, we can at least ensure you aren’t left tired after a hard day at work in front of the computer. Here is a unique desk designed by Thor Høy that promises to help reduce fatigue while you sit for long hours working on your computer. Made from glass-blown stainless steel and acrylic, this desk is sleek and comfortable. The surface of the table is acrylic and has around 310 micro-LED placed around its edges. Thus, the entire surface below the table is lit by the LED’s. The light emanating from the table combines with the conventional table / work lamp and decreases the tiring effect of the computer screen.

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Safety is a big concern when it comes to taking your little one for a drive. And helping you ensure optimum safety is the X-fix child seat from Cybex. Based on the intelligent technology of Solution X this seat combines a high degree of safety with functionality. The seat is lightweight and extremely user friendly. Offering optimum safety and stability to its occupant, this seat is definitely amazing. The integrated connectors attach to the vehicle’s own Isofix anchorage points and can easily be operated from the front of the seat. The seat even won the Red Dot Product Design Award 2009.

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The concept of a Choc Fridge is nothing short of heaven for cocoa lovers. It is based on innovative peltier refrigeration technology and it offers a place where you can keep your chocolates with its actual taste and freshness. Your chocolates can breathe safely now. You will find that the interior features a temperature of only 20 degrees and contains a LCD on its outer surface that shows the current temperature as a measure to minimize power consumption. It's very compact making it ideal for all kinds of spaces.

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We have come across quite a few interesting mobile home concepts, but they’re mostly been intended to sit on the well-versed terrain. Designer Joanna Borek Clement however, decided to ‘test the waters’ as a new location for her Tafoni floating home which has been specifically designed for the houseboat district of Sausalito, California. The sculptural, tafoni-inspired exterior and interior feature walls divide the space into three major parts: kitchen, living area and bedroom/bathroom/closet area. The mid-part houses a fully glazed sunroom that contains the kitchen, dining area and the main entrance to the boat. The front and back park of the house boat is occupied by the living room and bedroom respectively, both of which overlook the bay framed by Tafoni-shaped windows.

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Flowers have inspired quite a few lamps and lampshades because of their gentle and delicate beauty. Wafting in the meadows and pastures under the summer sun is the Dandelion which looks more than happy to spread its seeds and legacy. Here’s the Secret of Light-Lamp which holds Dandelion’s free-spirit as its inspiration. If you don’t have any in your backyard, don’t fret, because the Dandelion lamp will do just fine in your living room.

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