There are some concepts you wish would materialize right away. One of them is definitely the concept solar camera strap by designer Weng Jie. Many a times you are out clicking pictures and you realize your DSLR is running low on battery and you have forgotten to carry extra batteries with you. If there is no shop nearby, you have to return unhappy without clicking the pictures. But if the concept solar powered strap becomes a reality, you won’t ever have to worry about running out of battery. The concept strap features solar cells along that part of the strap that goes around your neck. Just attach it to your camera and step out in the sun and it will immediately begin charging your camera.

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It’s amazing how a small change can make a big difference. Take for instance these unique Elevate Utensils by designer Gillian Westley. On first glance they look like ordinary utensils, but on a closer look you will notice a slight difference in the handles of the utensils. Each utensil has an innovative weighted handle and a small pillar in the middle which keeps them from touching the surface of the kitchen. The innovative weighted handles make sure there is less mess and more hygiene! Now who could resist such an offer? The variety of colors just adds to the appeal of these extremely useful utensils. The set includes a solid spoon, slotted spoon, flexible turner, slotted turner, ladle and spaghetti server.

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Keeping the on-going football frenzy in mind, architects Gessaga Hindermann decided to give the 1,000 employees of a Swiss bank, a cafeteria that would not just help them relax but encourage team spirit as well. Thus, their plan for refurbishment of the cafeteria consisted of three foosball tables. Not only can all of the teams participating in the World Cup in South Africa be selected and interchanged on these tables, but pictures of the relevant players can also be stuck on using “Face-Cap”, a specially designed head attachment for these tables. The unique customizable table football players have been patented by the architects who are now looking for manufacturers for their genius and innovative football tables.

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In my search for some simple outdoor furniture pieces, I came across a series of wooden outdoor pieces by German designer Mirko Mielke. The designer’s collection of outdoor furniture piece comprises of wooden benches and chairs. Besides offering comfort, the designer’s main aim while creating these furniture pieces was to increase social interaction among people. And what better way to indulge in some pleasantries and encourage dialogue than with the unique double seater chair that has been smartly dubbed as the Le confident by the designer. Another favorite piece of mine in the outdoor furniture pieces collection is the La Causeuse, a conversation chair that is sure to help you interact with others.

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Lying on the beach and soaking the sun while listening to my favorite tunes playing in the background is the best way to relax according to me. One of the many accessories available to help you enjoy your day at the beach is the unique Hi-Sun. The Hi-Sun is a genius creation that combines a beach towel with a speaker system. The high-tech beach towel is compatible with your iPhone, iPod or any other player that has a 3.5mm universal jack. Powered by a Li-ion battery, rechargeable through an integrated USB port, it produces some unbeatable surround sound. The 100% cotton beach towel helps you travel light by cutting down on the bulky speakers you usually carry. The speakers on the towel can be removed during wash. What is more, the high-tech towel folds into a cool backpack. Available in a variety of colors, this towel is definitely a must have.

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I personally love Bonsai’s. And my love for these miniature plants has made me fall in love with Sabastiano Ercoli’s concept creation, the Bonsai Modular Table. The unique concept coffee table’s surface comprises of three removable pieces/lids/covers that reveal pot size depressions to allow you to plant your bonsai. Thus, the bonsai’s become a piece of décor for this table. The modular table has storage space below for newspapers and magazines. What is more, if you wish to plant just one bonsai on the table, you can cover the other empty pot holes with the lids and you will have a smooth surface to place any other items.

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Lighting fixtures can transform the appearance of any room. Take for instance this unique lamp by London designer Ross Lovegrove. Christened the Andromeda, it has been made for Japanese lighting brand Yamagiwa. The LED pendant lamp with its innovative design promises to bathe your room in the most unique glow. According to the designer, the lamp resembles a sea creature floating in the ocean. The clusters of LED’s are strategically embedded at the cross-points of the hard polyurethane foam form. What is more, the lamp even boasts of mirror reflectors that are attached with magnet which can be repositioned to make this lamp reflect light in different directions.

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The HoodieBuddie is all set to start a revolution in the hoodie market. The HoodieBuddie can be termed as one high-tech piece of garment. The string of the regular hoodie has been replaced by earbuds! The front right pocket has a 3.5mm jack, which runs inside the hoodie up to the little earbud-things! Smart, genius and oh-so-wow! But here is the best part, it’s machine-washable! Yup, so no need to fret if you spill a glass of water on yourself or even step out into a light drizzle with this hoodie on.

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There is something about a display of lights that makes you stop and notice. Counting on this moth-like tendency of humans to be attracted to a display of lights, MIT Media Lab research students Jamie Zigelbaum and Marcelo Coehlo have presented an interesting light installation dubbed, ‘Six-Forty by Four-Eighty’ at this year’s Design Miami Basel. The modular, interactive lighting system encourages the user to touch, move, compose and recompose its constituent parts to create a rich visual drama. Based on the idea of the pixel, the installation features 220 magnetic tiles. When moved, the lights change color. What is more, light patterns across multiple pixels can be produced by simply pointing at them. Creating a breakthrough of sorts, when you touch two tiles at the same time, a current passes through the person’s skin, which has a synchronizing effect. Truly breathtaking, this interactive light installation is just awesome.

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In the times of the iPhone and Blackberry, it is just hard to even think of life without these amazing gadgets. But usually your love for these gadgets can cost you your love! How many times has your girlfriend walked off or even your family yelled at you for playing on the phone instead of paying attention to them? It will take a great deal of effort and gumption to part from your favored gadgets for even a few seconds. To help you start here are the amazing stickers dubbed, My Phone is Off For You. The concept stickers, stamps and tools are a fun way to tell the rest you are too busy eating or doing something else and hence won’t be answering any calls. My Phone is Off For You concept is described as a revolution; a series of tools designed to help engage in the present moment and spread this idea! The tools include fun cell phone signal blocking handkerchief, sticker, rubber stamp etc.

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Presentation of the food is as important as the food itself. And if you too believe that presentation plays a vital part in making sure your dinner party is a success, you will definitely love the Mangier by Smarin. The mangier has been made by Smarin in collaboration with celebrity chef Mauro Colagrec. The Mangier is an innovative wooden stand shaped like a tree that can be decorated with various types of food. The Mangier is made of untreated wood and is available in three models each varying in the number of branches from 20 to 100. You can use the mangier as a unique centerpiece for your dining table or even make it as a unique salad dish by cutting up various vegetables from cucumber to tomatoes and placing them on the branches for people to eat.

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Talk about imagination and conceptualization. One look at the concept model of a metro car by Spain-based 3-D designer Aleksandar Dimitrov and you are awestruck. The sprawling interiors expressing the designer’s style and design ideas will make the traveler feel like he/she is riding aboard a piece of art. The main unit of this concept interior plan comprises of a 2-sided sitting module made out of highly reflective fiberglass surface. The running trajectories on the floor prompt possible walking paths. Handrails along the walls, mimicking the shapes of the lighting fixtures, are functional for both children and adults while elliptical handrails located above each sitting unit provide extra support.

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Industrial Designer Job Buenazedacruz needs to be applauded for his efforts for making play time more fun for the visually impaired children. The designer has created the amazing UNA, an innovative toy kitchen that lets visually impaired children have some fun playing with their very own kitchen set. The blind-friendly toy kitchen features an induction cook top, stove, see-through fridge, a sink, faucet, oven and open shelving as well. The innovative kitchen also boasts of a magnetic chalkboard menu and secret storage compartment. This unique set will surely be a lot of fun for the visually impaired children allowing them to let their imaginations run wild as they play around this fun kitchen.

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If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then shoes are her “sole” mates (pun intended). Only a girl can understand the joy a new pair of shoes give. And if shoes are on your mind, a look at Dsquared2’s fall/winter 2010 collection of shoes is definitely a must. The collection features some of the most unique skeletal stilettos. The shoes are mostly plain with lace-up side details on some, straps and simple leather patterns on others. But it’s the heel that gives them the style. Every shoe features a heel that looks like it has been made from a spinal column. Spooky yet oh so cool, these shoes with a spine, are sure to help you become the trendsetter this season.

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If it’s playful and bright furniture pieces that appeal to you, then Portuguese designer Rui Alves’ designer benches are definitely a must-have for you. The designer of My Own Super Studio presented his fun, colorful benches at the recently held DMY, Berlin. The benches, dubbed the Welcome to the Jungle comprise of five pieces each boasting of a flat surface supported by four posts. What is more, the designer has given each of the five benches a different color and proportion to represent a group of toy animals. Each bench has been named according to its animal: James (elephant), John (hippopotamus), Jeremy (lion), Jerry (giraffe) and Joe (crocodile). The best part is that the benches can be used and converted into a variety of other furniture piece like tables, stools, or even coat hangers. They can even jump over one another in order to make some shelves. These wooden furniture pieces will surely redefine multi-purpose furniture.

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