After arriving at your door step a little woozy (courtesy the drinks you had at your friends party), you find yourself struggling to even put the key into your keyhole. The otherwise easy task becomes impossible when you are a little high or even if there is no porch light and you have to struggle to find the keyhole in the darkness. With designer Junjie Zhang’s concept creation, you can forget about your lock and key woes. The designer has come up with the genius V Lock that has a V on its surface. Just put your key into the V and voila, your door is open. Simply awesome, its sleek look gives your door a nice finish.

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If you have already invested in the new iPhone 4, then I bet you are looking for accessories for your new gadget. If speakers are on your list, then we suggest you go in for the small yet loud Aluminum Sound Tube MP3 Speaker. Looking sleek in an aluminum body, this speaker comes integrated with a MP3 player and a rechargeable battery. It can play continuously for 6-12 hours on a single charge via USB. Besides the new iPhone 4, the sleek speaker is compatible with the iPod or any other audio device. The smart portable speaker comes with a 2GB Micro SD card and supports up to an 8GB card. What is more, accompanying the speakers are essentials like a bicycle clip and arm band/belt holder to attach it to the bicycle handlebars so you can listen to your favorite tunes always.

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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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