Yanko Design - Form Beyond Function

Yanko Design - Form Beyond Function

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Stick It In, Correct!

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 03:10 AM PST

My iMac is placed facing its back to the wall and plugging in any USB wire is kinda shot-in-the-dark for me. Unless I turn the entire monitor to one side…you get my drift, right? As my struggle continues, I often wonder why couldn't they design the plug-head to be more instinctive to hook-up. Something like the Eidetic USB; very obvious which way this plug goes in. Plus a random touch to the slot can confirm the way you slide it in. Superb!

Eidetic USB is a 2011 red dot design concept award winning entry.

Designer: Lim Jae Min

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Triple Flash Just For Bond

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 02:44 AM PST

Given the tight situations Agent 007 finds himself in, handy objects like the Rescue Flashlight make a perfect gift for him. Too bad the thang is only in a concept stage for now, however it's intention and functionality are very much desired by all. The torch splits into three and can be used in different colors and purposes, as per the intuitive icons displayed. After the Swiss Knife, a flashlight like this is a must in every handy kit!

Designer: Kim Seok Jin

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(Triple Flash Just For Bond was originally posted on Yanko Design)

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Swing Along Green Power

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 02:10 AM PST

Giraffe Street Lamp is a very cute self-sustaining swing design that provides illumination at night. It harnesses kinetic energy each time you swing and as a double back up, utilizes the solar panel hood to soak some more energy goodness. It's a very clever design that interweaves play and eco sense into the urban environment. Something that our future generation may as well get used to!

Designers: Chen Wei & Lu Yanxin

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Traditional Camera Shapes are Wrong

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:24 AM PST

Listen to designer Jean-michel Bonnemoy and he’ll have you believe traditional camera form factors were dictated by the need to hold a roll of film in the back. Now that we’re all digital, why are still maintaining that archaism? He maintains the new form factor should be a cylinder – ergonomically better for the hand. The D-CAN concept significantly reduces volume while still providing all the finite controls professional photographers are used to. Hit the jump for the “specs”.

  • Large range zoom stabilized USM lens.
  • A ring authorizes the focus correction. The focal is lockable.
  • Extension cursor for macrophotography
  • The lens cap, impossible to lose, includes an electronic flash and the AF-assist illuminator
  • The accessory shoe can receive, besides an electronic flash, a directional microphone or a remote control receiver.
  • The cursor “function” allows to choose between fixed views or video, pictures reading, intervallometer and power off.
  • Cursor “mode” (program, speed or aperture priority, manual)
  • Double key ISO (100 to 6400 ISO).
  • Sockets for peripheral: microphone, audio headset, power supply.
  • The high-definition back screen is used for the aim, the control and the parameter setting by means of a trackball.
  • The system of aim offers two configurations:
  • - At the level of eye for a precise centring including right in the sun, with precise control of the focus. The magnifier with diopter adjustment gives an image enlarged of the screen.
  • - Directly on the directional back screen having raised the magnifier.
  • The back block of aim revolves to give access to the memory card, USB and HDMI connectors and energy compartment.
  • The lithium battery can be replaced in case of necessity by a set of AA size battery.
  • The release button pushed at the halfway mark locks the focus and the exposure.
  • Maintained pushed it allows continuous photo mode.
  • The function of thumb wheels differs according to the mode:
  • - Thumb wheel 1: exposure correction(P, Tv, Av) or choice of the aperture (M).
  • - Thumb wheel 2: program shift (P), choice of the shutter speed (Tv, M), of the aperture (Av).

Designer: Jean-michel Bonnemoy

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Modular Paint Brush

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:16 AM PST

It’s a standard 4″ paint brush but the width can be varied by removing or adding 1/2 modular bristles. The synthetic hairs are attached to a stainless steel ferrule that mounts onto a spring steel handle. This actually look like it might work although it begs the question, why wouldn’t you just buy a good disposable brush in the first place?

Designer: Virang Akhiyaniya

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