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Perfect Portable Tea
Rethinking Smartphone Ergonomics
Finally … The Real Trash Can
Why choose just one?
Thin is In

Posted: 10 Oct 2014 08:57 AM PDT

Mychai is a personal, portable tea maker that helps you get your fix anytime, anywhere! Simply open and load the device with your favorite leaves and select one of four tea categories displayed on top. Then, drop it in 1-2 cups of water and it will automatically start heating to the ideal brewing temperature before dispensing the leaves. When brewing is complete, it scoops up the wet leaves for disposal, leaving you with the perfect cup each time!

Designer: Uttara Ghodke

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Rethinking Smartphone Ergonomics

Posted: 10 Oct 2014 08:29 AM PDT

The HTC e:volute:on is so named for the innovative features that make it more ergonomic. Specifically, the shape of the edges aim to make it easier to grip naturally and convenient to hold for extended amounts of time. Additionally, the design explores the use of a curved display which also allows the back side to comfortably curve into the user’s palm. Now, for the guts…

Screen: 5.5″ Curved Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Series Processor
Operating System: Android L
Camera: 15 MP Rear and 5 MP Front
RAM: 4GB
Battery: 3500 mAh
Dual Speakers: BoomSound

Designer: Hege

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Finally … The Real Trash Can

Posted: 10 Oct 2014 01:15 AM PDT

Take a bow Eco Trash Can, what simple and sensible design! What we have here is a trashcan with strategic grooves to hold plastic bags that can collect your daily trash. The plastic bags that can be used are the ones that you get back home from the grocery stores etc. Different sized bags can be used and there are no restrictions; it makes reuse of small plastic bags a hassle-free experience.

Designers: Hu Lingling & Zhang Baoyi

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Why choose just one?

Posted: 10 Oct 2014 12:01 AM PDT

The Vialattea pendant, designed by Paolo Manganaro for Formabilio, immediately becomes the protagonist of your interior thanks to its unique character… or shall we say, many characters! The unconventional design is actually 4 unlikely shades playfully paired together. Kinda schizophrenic… but totally cool. Get it here!

Designer: Paolo Manganaro for Formabilio

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Thin is In

Posted: 10 Oct 2014 12:01 AM PDT

The ITO lamp forms symbiosis between the latest in lighting technology and smart functionality. Its sharp, irregular, geometric aesthetic is formed by a pattern of ultra-thin, almost transparent OLED modules that can be individually controlled via the user’s smartphone. Turn one or all on/off, control brightness and set the mood with a simple press of a button or finger slide. See it in action after the jump!

Designer: Antonia Kuellmer