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- Apple iPhone 6, Really!
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- The Skinny on Furniture
- Not Everything is as it Seems!
| Posted: 23 Jul 2013 10:46 AM PDT The new Apple commercial has drawn a lot of flack for its insensitive portrayal of interaction between people and its products. For a twisted moment, the focus has shifted from the human experience to the gadget experience. The disconnect of emotions is creepy and alarming! Close on heels is the news that a new iPhone may be out in September, so till that time let's absorb this new take on the Jesus-phone! Apple iPhone 6, Really! Designer: Pritesh Chavan - Related posts:
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| Posted: 23 Jul 2013 10:36 AM PDT The Smart Tray offers a lifestyle solution to those who live in cramped apartments and could do with fewer dishes in the kitchen. Aimed at the next-gen who prefers eating in front of the television, this kitchen appliance facilitates a more positive attitude towards housekeeping. The smart materials used in the tray allow it to be transformed into various dishes and are easy to clean at the end of a meal. Designer: Ryan Jongwoo Choi - Related posts: 
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| Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:20 AM PDT The design of UNStudio's proposal for the Central Business District in Tongzhou, China is a dynamic composition created by introducing asymmetry in plan, orientation, clustering and facade treatment. This build-up of asymmetries has a far-reaching urban effect while simultaneously relating to users on a more personal scale. Six towers form three lively groups which interact according to a layered choreography that extends both below and above the surface. The silhouette of the towers is derived from a combination of substantial differences between the lower and the upper parts of the buildings and the binding together effects of diagonal wrappings. On the lower parts the towers are marked by dense stacking, whilst towards the top they become smooth and reflective. This textural contrast is mediated by the strong diagonals running the entire length of the towers. The bridges have numerous roles. They help to cluster the towers and to form interconnections between them which can house many different semi-public functions. They also provide an artificial ground for users of the highest floors. From an urban point of view the bridges can also be read as the tops of large arches. In addition to the application of active sustainable measures at different scale levels, passive design tools were incorporated from the initial design of the six towers and the podium clusters. Driving features are the winter gardens and green surfaces. Winter gardens are effective within the Tongzhou climate as during long periods of cold temperatures the greenhouse effect is beneficial for preheating indoor spaces. Green surfaces on the public roof and terraces are suitable for rain water harvesting, contribute to human well-being and create an elevated park. To stimulate social and cultural interaction three large scale media screens are visible from the opposite bank. These are integrated with the winter gardens and the riverfront facade, visible also from the interior of the podium. The transport hub is also fully integrated within the site to ease traffic concerns. The transportation hub will provide convenience to those who work, live and visit the location. With the asymmetry of the towers, the media facades and the well-located transport hub, this design aims to become the dynamic landmark of Tongzhou. Designer: UNStudio - Related posts: 
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| Posted: 23 Jul 2013 12:01 AM PDT Nir Meiri’s new Slim collection features furniture and light objects that follow the same skinny morphology. Users can admire the traditional construction through exposed joints and visible connections between the raw wood legs and tabletops. A perfect compliment to the minimal table structures, desktop lamps adapted specifically for the series give the illusion of continuation in the legs and expand upwards to illuminate the surface. Designer: Nir Meiri - Related posts: 
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| Not Everything is as it Seems! Posted: 23 Jul 2013 12:01 AM PDT Almost impossible to spy as a camera, the Twitch cam doubles as an attractive wearable pendant for easy access. In contrast to today’s complex personal cameras, Twitch has straightforward functionality. Simple lift up and the built-in accelerometer activates the “on” function. Twist the front to focus, and snap away! Lift it up again to turn it off. Crafted from European beech and polished aluminum, it’s a clever way to compliment your wardrobe and ensure you never miss a moment! Designer: Jess Hunt - No related posts. 
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