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Eco Friendly Buoy

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 10:30 AM PST

Triton is a self-sustaining buoy that can be rapidly deployed in marina entries and ports for temporary and permanent navigation guidance. The system is eco-friendly using only wind and solar energy. Big hat tip for the design. Huge improvement over current buoys. Who knew they needed to be redesigned? Oh and by the way, it holds the Design Turkey Award. Mmmm hmmm.

Designer: Dr. Hakan Gürsu for Designnobis

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SuperBugs: Bugs with Powers!

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 04:53 AM PST

You must be familiar with the culture of eating insects as delicacies but the truth is that they are a staple in many societies. We have here two projects that go beyond the nutritional power of insects and looks into how their farming can help in the infrastructural setup of the urban jungle, as we know it. Come have a look….

Urban bug farming shortens the production and consumption chain. This project proposes a special farming unit for two species of edible insects: crickets and wheatworms. Beyond the production of bugs for food, these farming installations aim to support urban infrastructure systems such as lighting and waste processing. Crickets are bred on alveolar (cavity) walls that replicate their natural environment. Each cylindrical cricket-farming unit surrounds a light source to optimize the farming yield. It is hung high off the ground to reduce its spatial impact and to keep it out of reach. The district cricket farm incorporates several units and is set up in a market place. The 'farmer' who feeds the crickets collects fresh food waste from the market and surrounding restaurants. When it is dark, the cricket farming unit doubles as an urban lighting system. In the future sustainable city; traditional urban noises will be progressively replaced by that of nature.

Wheatworm farming units are located in offices and fed by employees with waste paper. The paper is a particular type of special office paper adapted to worm growth. It is made of cellulose and wheat cuticles, and printed with vegetable and organic inks. The unit works as a digestive system, performing the double tasks of paper shredding and farming support. Paper is directly recycled inside the company in order to produce food proteins.

The Cricket Bigger Than Beef is a 2011 red dot design concept winner.

Designer: Claire Lemarchand

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All That Noise and More

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 03:17 AM PST

Green Noise Bluetooth Headset is a step in the right direction, although I think it can do with some refinements. For a first draft in the idea of having headsets that soak in the high decibels and convert them to usable energy, it is a fantastic take. Imagine cancelling all the screaming fans in a football stadium and at the same time harnessing their energy! Sounds excellent!

Designers: Wang Yi Peng, Tianjin Kai, Zhu Xi & Zhang Zhenzhen

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iPUP

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 12:02 AM PST

I will be a happy man the day that we can not only rid ourselves of coins and cash, but shed our plastic cards as well and rely on our mobile completely on our mobile devices! Le sigh… Until then I will still have to keep using a clever case like the iPUP here. It’s gotta be the cutest one I’ve ever seen and unlike other cases it won’t damage your card’s security strip. Carry your ID, credit cards or transportation cards conveniently, safely, and in a unique puppy-fied style!

Designer: Yun Seong Kim

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3rd Annual Muuto Talent Award Winners!

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 12:01 AM PST

After more than 400 contributions, the following designs were chosen to receive the 3rd annual Muuto Talent Award. The 1st place Nerd Chair, 2nd place Bambi Table, and 3rd place Sprinkle Lamp all exhibit the best in innovative design and Scandinavian values. All boast incredible craftsmanship deserving of this coveted accolade. Hit the jump to see more of these great designs!

1st prize: David Geckeler, Royal Danish Design School – Nerd Chair

2nd prize: Caroline Olsson, Akershus University, Norway – Bambi Table

3rd prize: Marte Straalberg, Bergen National Academy of the Arts, Norway – Sprinkle Lamp

Designers: Various

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Kin-aesthetic Car

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 12:01 AM PST

Sangwoo Lee’s VW Optism concept finds inspiration from optical art, a style that makes visual kinetics through optical illusion. Depending on the viewers perspective, the surface changes character making the facade an interactive sculpture of sorts. The directional lines can be found everywhere from the wheels to the seats as it continues the flow of movement to the interior.

Designer: Sangwoo Lee

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