Art and Design

Prosthetic Ice Axes Help Disabled Climber Get Back On The Wall

by Chris Weiss

Scary looking, scary functional. After a life-altering accident more than a decade ago, one British climber is back thanks to an innovative prosthetic device.

Wicked Fast - A Robot That Springs Into Action

by Jamie Reygle

A new soft-bodied robot that curls into a wheel and rolls is "wicked fast," according to its creator.

Enjoy Perfect Eggs With The Egg Chair

by Gadgetry Inc

Remember those egg cups your grandmother made you use whenever you had your eggs? The ones we had at home were silver and looked like tiny cups molded to fit the contours of a hard-boiled egg perfectly. Silicone Zone wants to change the way you enjoy your eggs with their newest line of Egg Chairs.

Steam Train Humidifier Keeps Air Moist, Friends Amused

by Steve Levenstein

A PET bottle humidifier with a body shaped like a steam train: obvious or what? Get one before dry, stagnant air makes you go achoo-choo-choo!

Stars Shine Bright at the First Beijing International Film Festival

by China.new

Lights, cameras, action! The stars are shining in China as the first Beijing International Film Festival gets rolling. The star-studded six-day event features over 100 Chinese and international film luminaries including actor Jackie Chan and director John Woo.

Rotten Meat Gets Wrapped Up Thanks To New Warning System

by Doug Bonderud

A new detector film technology from Fraunhofer may soon make its way to your local grocery store, where it will be able to tell you if you really should buy that jumbo pack of chicken.

Piano Stairs Play Soothing Sounds in Nanjing's Subway

by China.new

An innovative set of Piano Stairs - steps that look and sound like a piano keyboard - has subway commuters in Nanjing, China, opting to take steps to physical fitness instead of riding the escalator. Who knew good health could sound so good?

A Winning Design Tor The Primorksiy Zoological Park In St. Petersburg

by Amanda Hinski

Two architects from Beckmann N'Thépé and two designers from TN Plus have teamed up to create a winning design for Russia's new Primorskiy Zoological Park in Saint Petersburg. The layout of the zoo is reminiscent of a Paleolithic Pangea, wherin each continent is represented throughout the zoo.

Water Blade Comes Whistling Out Of Its Minimalist Sheath In The Kitchen

by Doug Bonderud

Washing your dishes may just be getting both cooler and more environmentally friendly with the KineticEfficient Water Appliance (KEWA).

1 comment

Collapsible Bucket Folds Flat to Save Space

by Steve Levenstein

The Collapsible Bucket from Dinos is a concept that WILL hold water... but only when you want to use it. The rest of the time, it folds nearly flat to save valuable space.

2 comments

Wheeled Art: Unique, Handcarved Skateboards

by Chris Weiss

These skateboards belong in an antique store or fine furniture shop rather than a skate shop.

Capybara-san Bag Hanger is Cute, Cool and Convenient

by Steve Levenstein

The cute, cool and convenient Capybara-san Bag Hanger provides those who carry purses with a clean, close storage place in crowded cafes, restaurants and bars. When you're ready to leave, just fold it up and pop it in your purse.

Fluidi Cab Concept Scoots Toward The Future Of Urban Commuting

by Doug Bonderud

From a trio of designers comes the Fluidi electric cab concept, a new way to get people moving and hopefully keep them that way, even through traffic jams.

New In A Light - A Coating That Heals In Light

Optically healable supramolecular polymer

by Jamie Reygle

Scientists have developed a new polymer that heals itself when exposed to light.

Easy Way E-Shopping Cart Checks You Out

by Doug Bonderud

Shopping is on the verge of getting a whole lot simpler, thanks to the Easy Way e-shopping cart design concept.

1 comment

You Go, Girl! - Girl Scouts Design Affordable Prosthetic

by Jamie Reygle

A team of six Girl Scouts has made an effective prosthetic hand from moldable plastic, comfort foam and Velcro.

Peking Opera Gold and Silver Coins Won't Make You Yuan

by China.new

The People's Bank of China is putting their peddle to the metal with this strikingly beautiful Chinese Peking Opera Facial Mask series of gold and silver commemorative coins.

1 comment

Got Some Killer Ideas? Jot Them All Down On The iPad Dry Erase Board

by Gadgetry Inc

I haven't been struck with the perfect epiphany yet although one great tool to have around when it does will probably be UI Stencil's iPad Dry Eraser Board.

Coffee Joulies Temper Your Scorching Morning Brew

by Kim Patterson

Keeping your coffee at the right temperature can be so difficult! If it is too hot you burn your mouth and once it cools right down it just doesn’t taste the same. It’s a juggling act, especially if you are busy doing something else while you are trying to drink your coffee. This is where Coffee Joulies come in.

Doodle Jump: Watch What Really Happens When He Falls

by GameGuru

If you've already tried your hand at Doodle Jump, then chances are you've experienced a fall or two in your jumping exploits. I know I have. But what really happens when your doodler fails to land on a platform and begins the long trek down?