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- Modern Representation of the Deceased
- 20 Best of Best red dot award : design concept 2011
- The Tamagotchi Effect
- Rewarding DIY Lamp
- Friday Giveaway: LELO’s SenseMotion Lyla Couple’s Massager
| Modern Representation of the Deceased Posted: 25 Nov 2011 09:07 AM PST This project, titled The Last Minute, was inspired by rituals and traditions honoring death from various cultures. The objects are symbolic as well as functional, representing modern interpretations where ritual and tradition meet. The series deals with the concept of memory and transience in the form of urns and other objects used in this sacred rite of passage. Sea Urn was inspired by the concept of the "death ship,” a concept known in many cultures. Rather than burying the dead under ground, they were sent across the water. The ceremony of sea burials is an idea that is controversial in our modern culture. Rather than being placed in the water and sinking immediately, the "sea urn" attempts to capture and prolongue the poetic quality of that moment. The form imitates that of a ship, so that it carries the ashes on the surface of the water, gradually fading into the horizon. Constructed of tonolith, the ship dissolvesa few days after it has been set out to sea. The Figure Urn is characterized by numerous ceramic figurines placed on its lid. One of the figurines can be removed and kept as a memento of the deceased, whereas the jar itself finds its place at the cemetery or on the mantelpiece at home. The inspiration for this concept came from the Egyptian "ushabti statuettes” that represented the embodiment of the dead person and were either placed in a holy area or on a grave to symbolize the presence of the deceased. The Tear Jug is a porcelain container in which the emotional value outweighs the functional one. By collecting the mourner's tears, and placing a flower inside, new life is awoken. The inspiration came from tear jugs in ancient Rome, into which professional grievers would cry. Similar to the tearjug, the Coins part of the series acts purely as a way to remember a loved one. In Greek mythology the dead had coins placed on their eyes to pay Charon to take their souls over the river Styx leading to the entrance of Hades. Designer: Patrycja Domanska
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| 20 Best of Best red dot award : design concept 2011 Posted: 25 Nov 2011 06:45 AM PST As expected this evening here in Singapore has turned out to be magical! I know most of you are curious to know which designs bagged the Best of Best honors. So before I sign out for tonight, here are my pick of 20 Best of Best red dot award : design concept 2011. Congratulations winners! Air-curtain Shower Cabin by Liu Yi, Luo Jing & Jiang Yuning
A’konkret Furniture by Tjiang Supertini Yuwono
ARROW by Prof. Jeon Sung-su, Prof. Kim Ki-Pil, Han Kyung-Chan, Kang Kyung-Rok, Kang Dong-Woo & Jeon Ji-Yong
Creative Helmets by Igor Mitin
Digimo, Camera for Creatives by Lee Sang Ik
FRIDA Concept Robot by Kenny Wong
GEM by Jarkko Saunamäki, Dr. Hannu Nieminen, Marko Luomi, Yan Qifeng & Heikki Naulapää
Kulou Cigar by Prof. Gao Liqun, Wang Jun, Zhang Nan, Li Yulin, Liu Rumiao, Ding Ning, Du YaNan & Wang Yancai
Little Explorer by Chen Liao-Hsun, Chen Wei-Ting, Tsai Hui-Jou, Dai Siao-Ying & Chen Jia-Wen
Magic Carp-pet Rug by John Leung
Mole’s Hide and Seek Bike Rack by You Song Young, Park Soyoung, Hong Sung Min & Hong Se Won
Nursing Kit by Lee Sheng-Hung & Chen Yu-Lin
Paper Chair-piao by Lei Zhang, Christoph John & Jovana Bogdanovic
Parking Guide by Shih Chang-Chi, Huang Shao-Heng, Wang Shou-Yu
Piling Eating by Lu Ying-Jung & Chou Ya Shang
Microbial Home by Philips Design
SoundsGood by Tang Peiqi
Tea-Time by Yu Pengtao
Topless Shoes by Prof. Ying Fangtian, Zhao Xiaoliang, Han Like, Liu Peng, Meng Qingbao, Ren Mingjun, Yang Xiao, Chen Xuan & Lin Lin
Wormhole Folding Seat by Igor Lobanov
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| Posted: 25 Nov 2011 12:03 AM PST This clever device, called PowerPlant, gives users a visual (and organic) reward for using less energy at home. Wireless transmitters fitted to the main power and water supplies regulate the amount of water the plant receives- the less energy used, the more regular watering the plant receives! The emotional link people have to the living plant (AKA the Tamagotchi effect) is sure to motivate awareness of their individual carbon footprints and help them track their environmental progress. As for the device itself, it’s constructed of 80% recycled and reclaimed material. Designer: Liam Higton-Shirt
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| Posted: 25 Nov 2011 12:01 AM PST MyLamp combines Scandinavian design simplicity with Japanese folding functionality into a beautifully basic yet eye-catching desk lamp that’s a piece of cake to assemble. Made from recycled cardboard and capable of being cut in near waste-less batches, MyLamp is a great solution for efficient production and transportation that also includes the user as part of the process. It doesn’t look half bad either! Designer: Terkel Skou Steffensen
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| Friday Giveaway: LELO’s SenseMotion Lyla Couple’s Massager Posted: 25 Nov 2011 12:00 AM PST We've always been coached to behave good before Christmas; else Santa won't bring us our presents. YD and LELO think it's about time this myth got busted; Santa likes us when we are good and he LOVES us, when we are naughty! To fill your stocking this year, we have the Lyla ($139), a revolutionary couples’ massager by LELO. Specially packed in Christmas gear, this exquisite pleasure toy can be yours to win, if you answer this simple question…
To Win
Contest Rules
Lyla is a premium massager that can be enjoyed externally or worn internally for a range of thrilling sensations. It features LELO's pioneering SenseMotion™ technology and a wireless remote with a range of up to 12 meters / 39 feet. The controller with a simple tilt of the hand adjusts the powerful vibration patterns. Super quiet, fully waterproof and rechargeable, this beautifully smooth silicone massager brings home an array of untold possibilities in couples' play!
To keep you in the loop, Lyla is available at lelo.com with free shipping on all products until the end of the year. Also, the LELO Facebook Page hosts regular giveaways, so your next chance at winning some goodies can be via that page!
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