How often do we misplace our cellphone at home and public places and how much time we spend in locating it? The answer to these questions would most likely be ‘very often’ and ‘quite a lot’. Here is a cell phone idea designed for Samsung by Johan Loekito that solves our above problems. This cellphone is detachable with a wristband acting as its dock. A proximity sensor would make the wristband emit a tone or vibrate if the phone is too far away from it. Similarly we could find the missing phone just by pressing a button on the wristband. Moreover this phone would also be capable of detecting contacts close by using the same device, thus allowing us to set our privacy and location details. Now if only this phone would be traceable even in silent or switch off modes, it would be of any use.

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When shopping for portable iPhone speakers, we must consider ease of set up and flexibility in storage and packing. Sound quality may not be as good as more permanent systems, but should meet the needs of our intended use. One such speaker from Yanko Design, designed by Chun-Chieh Yang catches our eye. They are shaped like foldable triangles and their novel aspect is that we can increase/ decrease their volume by unfolding/ folding them. They are a refreshing change from the regular square and round shaped speakers and are more likely to appeal to children of all ages.

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Often it happens when we use a gadget regularly; we fall in love with it. But are frustrated with its shortcomings and fantasize about changing it. Here Yigit Cinar was frustrated with the limitations of Apple’s iPad and other tablets and visualized an ideal tablet computer that he would love the giants of the market to create. He would like a tablet with multiple USB ports, removable batteries and a satellite module that we can clip on to our belt or wear as an armband. This satellite module would be with a 2.3 inch color screen which would also serve as an MP3 player and remote control for the tablet. He would love the giants of the market to team up to create this all inclusive product. Cinar would like HP to build this device, with a digitizer screen (not a touchpad) by Wacom, and Google’s Chrome OS to run the show. This concept tablet computer by Cinar would surpass many other tablets in the market in features if not in style.

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Here is an idea for an intelligent medical chair by Josep Ferriol. This chair not only caters to the primary function of providing rest to a person, but also performs diagnosis of the patient. It has sensors placed on the rest of the chair and it can diagnose a patient when he gets seated on it. It would be a boon to have such chairs in the waiting rooms of hospitals. By the time it would be a patient’s turn to meet the doctor; the diagnosis part would be half done. It would be really useful in case of medical emergencies in hospitals.

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This contemporary styled grill is a beauty to behold. Designed by Roberto Bertran, the top surface of the grill is made of glass while the bottom is made of metal. The top face contains 140 independent heating surfaces and the interesting part is that the grill turns on only when any of these surfaces come in contact with the food. Because the Variable Grill heats only the surfaces that come in contact with the food, it ends up saving energy for the user. Moreover as each surface is able to move independently, it surrounds the food on all sides, giving a better cooked meal. In a nutshell, it promises a complete grilling experience.

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Oneybike is a leisure bicycle concept with a design fit for ergonomic reasons. It is a recumbent bicycle from Peter Varga design portfolio that places the rider in a laid-back reclining position. It folds with a simple and effective folding mechanism. While pushing the bike’s seat to the front, the back wheel too neatly moves to the front thus occupying lesser parking space. Oneybike was conferred a merit prize at the 14th International Bicycle Design Competition 2009, Taichung City, Taiwan. With its stunning aesthetics and functionality, it seems a promising bike.

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Eggy, the egg shaped car is neat, lightweight and elegant. Designed by Alan Gerardo Farias, it is one of the first designs where a designer has visualized the narrower part of the egg as the rear part of the car. It is also an eco-friendly car as it features a lightweight body made of aluminum that emits close to no CO2. It also increases the fuel efficiency of the car due to its reduction in weight. The car also features an integrated lithium-ion battery and with its red LED tail light and dark tinted windshield it would give the user an exceptional driving experience.

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With advances in technology many new gadgets are coming up that assist the differently abled people to lead a normal life. One of these is Ripple, which enables a hearing impaired person to feel music. Designed by Jackson McConnell this speaker uses the vibration of music to stimulate a deaf person’s brain and contains an oscilloscope to show the wave patterns of the sound. With multi-leveled vibration inputs, the needles rise and lower synchronously to give the person a feel of the sound and also visualize the frequency on the oscilloscope. Thus allowing a hearing impaired person to feel and enjoy the music.

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Electrolux has launched the Outdoor Kitchen, designed by landscape designer Jamie Durie. It features the Electrolux Integrated Barbeque and the new Electrolux Integrated Burner. It is a remarkable addition to the Electrolux outdoor entertaining portfolio with as much emphasis on beauty besides function. The outdoor kitchen is made from eco-friendly materials and has the signature branch detail and actual greenery as a basic part of the design. What’s more it can be custom designed to suit an individual’s requirements. It blends effortlessly into the garden and has the beauty to draw people out of their houses making them spend their leisure time outdoors.

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This battery shaped Battericine pill container in red and black catches the eye. Designed by Adityaraj Dev, its top and bottom part can be click fitted and easily removed. With a transparent section showing the contents of the container, we get to know when it is time for refilling it. To motivate the user, the container displays an iconic representation by the positive and negative signs. As the pills get exhausted, by displaying a positive sign at its bottom, the container gives the users a feel of getting charged or healthier day by day.

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The Smart Fridge not only stocks up your fruits and vegetables but also suggests healthy recipes as per the stocks. Just make an entry of new food refrigerated; next select a meal from the menu displayed by the fridge; check what ingredients are needed; remove them and start cooking as per the vocal instructions from the refrigerator. A touch interface door adds to the beauty of the appliance.

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Ballerine Bathtub is an artistic blend of a single bathtub and a free standing shower cabin. On the one hand we have a regular bathtub and on the other hand we have a design which is delicate and subtle like a woman’s body in motion. Designed by Gustaw Lange, the inspiration of the design was the desire to seize a fleeting movement. When we have more time at our disposal, we can indulge in a long and relaxed bath in the bathtub. After moving its arm, we can change the bathtub into an open shower cabin ensuring a relaxed feeling during an otherwise fast and routine activity. Its arm is flexible and can be adjusted to the chosen height. Its integrated showerhead functions as a bath faucet and a shower disc with hot and cold water options. The tub, black outside and white inside, is made of nylon and silicon. It is a harmonious synthesis of creativity and functionality.

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We have heard the phrase “spread the light of knowledge” but to see a lamp in the shape of a book is the first. Designed by Racheli C. Sharfstein for Studio OOGA, LightBooks are a series of book-shaped lights with looks inspired by traditional book-binding methods. The intensity of light changes depending on where and how we place them. The book covers are available in three materials- veneer, cork and PVC.

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Generally most clocks make the numbers very apparent. But in this unique design for a clock by Mike Clare, the numbers reveal themselves as the time progresses. The clock uses polarized lenses for revealing the hidden numbers. It only shows the numbers when two lenses overlap. The lenses are attached to the clock’s hands and reveal the numbers as they move. The clock is made from wood veneer and is illuminated from behind. It looks simple and attractive without the numbers too.

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This innovative set of furniture is made to replicate a real coffee set. Designed by Vasil Velchev, he has aptly named it as coffee break. The set includes armchairs, centre table, sofa and stools that can be also used as side tables. It can be aptly used in cafes, lounges or even rest rooms in the offices.

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