Here is a treat for all the cricket lovers and non-cricket lovers too, according to me, brought to you by BAILS. Well, for cricket fans, this 6 series watch designed for those who would love to flaunt their love of the game and the success number of the game- 6! Styled beautifully, the watch does reflect the number six in an abstract way. As far as the non-cricket fans are concerned, to me the shape of the dial, the entire watch looks interesting, like some kind of trophy cup of something. Go for it anyway! [coroflot]

Now this is what I call creativity at its best! All parks that I have ever seen have these standard benches and trash bins. Q Lee has experimented with the boring and drab and technical looking benches for the parents in gardens and has come up with something completely interesting, colorful and playful that is very kid friendly. These benches are made of metal rods and plastic rotation molding. Looks very very cute, but I’m not sure if parents would be comfortable sitting on it. For one, it doesn’t provide a back rest. I think the kids might just forget the swings and hop on these, for all you know! [dreamandstep]

Facts first- K extinguishers are used to douse the fires involving vegetable and animal oils as well as fats. Such fire extinguishers have always been extremely popular in restaurants, but now are getting popular in residential kitchens as well. Jim Ruck has designed this extremely good looking fire extinguishes called ‘X-Out’ that bolts easily to the wall. It has a hard wired powercord, and a battery backup. An amazing features is that it has got heat sensors which once over a certain temperature, senses the heat and sets off the extinguisher. Made of stainless steel, it lets you know the status of it being charged or uncharged. A very modern day design, this extinguisher is perfect for modern homes.

[Coroflot]

Are you one of those who has a profound interest in gardening but are unable to pursue it because you’re apartment does not have a balcony or yard? Don’t fret, because technology has grown sufficiently so as to let you pursue your interest in modest space. Take a look at Breathe which is as Aeroponic Garden that helps you harvest a whole herb or plant. It has support collars that let you use it as a seed planter and it has a cord that will provide power to the Aeroponic product. Water needs to be added to it on a fortnightly basis and the product can be moved in different locations in the house to ensure that the plants receive sufficient sunlight.

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I have always loved stylish washing machines, but an intelligent washing machine is my cup of tea. The OVO washing machine by Murat Ozveri falls in the former category as it lays more emphasis on the ‘looks’ aspect. The cool features of the OVO washing machine are the interchangeable colourful faceplates and a built-in mini projector that displays different information according to the mode of the machine. When it is in the standby mode, you will see a clock on the glass-face, whereas when it is in the working mode, it displays detailed information about the washing process. But the designer could have done something more about the functionality part of it.

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Designers Lijmbach, Leeuw & Vormgeving have come up with the unique concept Folding bag. The sleek looking bag is made from an aluminum polypropylene composite. The bag gets its peculiar shape from natural structures like that of the armadillo. An unsual design for a bag, its material as well as shape is sure to make quite a few heads turn. Since not much information is available we can only guess about the storage space and compartments in this bag.

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"Nevroz" designed by French artist Yann Lestrat for Belgian manufacturer Tamawa looks fun. They make all their products from the Bakelite spheres inspired by the vocabulary of colored balls used in the Eames Hang-It-All coat rack. There is lots of meditative and calming value in this piece as one tries to hold the sphere perfectly still, or balancing it just so on a tabletop. It's a round (Bakelite) bead embedded with a bubble chamber and a circular mark. I think people who are stressed out might want to try this to increase their focus. Apparently it symbolizes "psychic, individual and collective balance."

[Core77]

Designer Di Shen from China has designed a cute looking and compact washbasin called Snail Basin. It is small, snail shaped and includes a tap in the design. The surface is smooth and very easy to clean. Its another unique feature is when users close in to “Snail Basin”, it emits a soft light as per the water temperature. It is stylish and should complement most of the bathroom spaces.

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Designer Cikaric Dragon has designed an ultra- light weight Mosquito Helicopter concept for the army. This helicopter can navigate through difficult terrains like canyons, forests and even caves empowered with four GEMINI technology based powerful electric motors. An inbuilt computer controls the stability and levitation of the helicopter and the pilot has to use his both hands to steer the helicopter in any direction. Though the concept is not designed to generate high speed but it boasts of silent operation and in case danger approaches, the computer is programmed to facilitate emergency landing automatically.

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I have never really seen much innovation done design improvements being made to a side table. It’s always the regular box-like rectangle with a glass top and drawers. Designed by Q Lee, this table is rightly called the ‘Pizza’ side table; this is a typical red and white. The table top is a box like white top and the table legs are interesting pair of red stands. This does truly remind one of a pizza no doubt. It can also be folded easily and can be dismantled and set up with as much ease. [Dreamandstep]

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Dang Jingwei has thought of an interesting concept of integrating the toilet essentialities as a one single product. The Home Core concept combine the toilet bowl, sink, mirror and a vanity table to suit every need a user may fell in the bathroom. This table actually reminds me of a dentist’s chair to some extent. Thought not really fit for a normal bathroom, this is perfect for a compact smaller bathroom. There is a water storage tank at the bottom and with a press of a button you can choose whether to store the currently used water (which is used for flushing) or drain it away.

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Fusion is the latest home audio system that has been put up in the Homezone fair IMM 2010. Built in a white body, it resembles the spaceship from Star Trek. This sure will be a treat to all the Star Trek fans, but with the recent Avatar craze, this looks like the aliens head to me personally. I say. Two birds hit with one stone, the design will definitely be a hit with all the futuristic alien extra terrestrial fans at least. This audio system looks too cool to sit on your desk. I think I’ll definitely have one once it’s out.

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There are several designers who are inspired by the insects and birds who are excellent architects, take for example the Beetle House posted recently. Designers Arhitektid Muru & Pere have got to be absolute nature lovers to have come up with the concept of Surupi House Extension and their grounds of inspiration is the bird nest. Their house is typically characterized by a box above the original unit “covered by criss-crossed sticks which resembles an angular bird’s nest, a ball of hay that is pressed together, a tangle of boards, all of which glows in the dark” Sounds interesting.

[MoCoLoCo]

Do you stay in a place where you have the winds lashing at you? Don’t worry, it isn’t only a menace, it can do a lot of good things for you that you could only dream of. Whoever thought that windmill can only be set up in a far off remote locality is wrong, as the Eolic wind-powered foldable generator can be all yours and you can carry it wherever you go. The generator is designed by Marcos Madia, Sergio Ohashi, and Juan Manuel Pantano. This concept is originally designed to be used in the construction at places where there is no electric service or as a replacement in small housing.

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Designer Jonas Lonborg has designed the most adorable concept pair of egg cups. Christened the Eggstremes, the two egg cups are designed distinctly and stand apart from each other. One flaunts a unique “spikey” appearance while the other glitters with a golden support. Made from porcelain and boasting of silvered and golden metal parts, these egg cups are definitely a class apart.

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