From Patrik:

The Reason Why
In Sweden, inviting friends over to one’s home for coffee is a very common social gathering. During my research, I found that people who have espresso machines don’t use them during these social coffee gatherings but serve conventional coffee instead because it’s more simple, more time efficient, allows easy refills, and it brews at a touch of a button which doesn’t take the host away from the party.

The making of an espresso beverage is a procedure that is traditionally taken with much pride and joy. Originating in Italy, espresso drinks have grown popularity all over the modern world. I wanted to create an espresso machine that will allow all participants to experience this procedure of creating their own espresso drink, rather than the host being in charge of everyone’s beverages and be left out of the conversations. And the procedure should be simple enough so that all people, regardless of knowledge of espresso making, can use and enjoy.

How It Works

Docking mode
The barista espresso machine consists of a docking station, brewing unit and five espresso cups. One of the main features with the Barista is that it allows multiple users to be in charge of their own espresso brewing, instead of just only one person in conventional espresso makers. To enhance the portability and make it easier to carry, the Barista works in two modes, carry mode (collapsed) and brewing mode (raised). The Barista is connected to the wall outlet when in docking mode, and functions as conventional espresso machine, where beans are grounded for each individual cup in the kitchen.

Portable mode
To make it portable some task are divided up to optimize the power consumption; the coffee beans gets pre-grounded in the kitchen and the water is pre-heated into a thermos at the same time to eliminate unnecessary energy consumption. Collapse the brew unit by pressing down the top part, to raise it, give the handle a push and the machine will raise by itself to brewing mode. The turning top allows the users to access the machine from all directions. Place cups on the tray and rotate the turning top part to move the nozzle over to the other cups.

Designer : Patrik Petersson

On a Halloween day no one wanted to imitate or doll up like the conventional cartoon characters. In its place they tried to be a reminiscent of this red toy or cartoon character called Elmo. Currently, let us have a look at Elmo Live, and the changes that he came across.

Elmo Live is subsequently the age band of Elmo dolls that became observable by the fashionable franchise. Distinct from the old Elmo doll, which simply sniggered and chortled, Elmo live had got the spell of life. Children felt this cartoon monster to be friendly as well as sensible.Once a child perceives the moves and tricks of this doll, they moreover wish that their parents would buy them. The Elmo Live doll does numerous tasks that the earlier Elmo dolls were not capable of doing

The initial and for the most part that is thrilling and innovative is that Elmo’s lips in fact moves. Children moreover feel this toy to be a living creature as it open its mouth and talk. And the sound is being taped by the Elmo actor. As a result, there is no way for the young ones to undergo a doubt that this is a toy. They experience possessing a new friend rather than playing with a mere toy.

Yes, Elmo live is a great surprise you can handover to your toddler, or our kindergartner. Let it be a boy or a girl, even the tomboys and bullying kids would love this creature. Elmo live can moves his hands and legs, this impresses your kid and each time the toy is trying to make him laugh and enthusiastic, the child gets fascinated to it.

Parents also love to gift this toy to their toddlers; in fact the young ones spend hours with them, without any messing up, assuming that the toy is a real person. This toy is simple to use and there are no complications like any other toy and it does not get spoiled even when the toddlers hug or hang around with it. Get your baby, the brilliant Elmo Live.

Designer : Seok won Hong

Press Release:

THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC FOR NISSAN
- Pivo 2 concept turns heads and itself in Tokyo -

TOKYO (Oct. 5, 2007)-Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Pivo 2 builds on the popularity of the first Pivo, shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Powered by advanced Compact Lithium-ion Batteries and featuring a unique rotating cabin – meaning no reverse gear required – the first Pivo became a cult hit at shows from Beijing to Geneva.
Pivo 2 Concept Car

Reasons to love Pivo 2:

* Electric power from Nissan’s advanced Lithium-ion batteries
* A robotic agent to share every trip
* ‘Revolutionary’ technology with 360 degree turning cabin and 90 degree turning wheels

Pivo 2 takes the idea of an environmentally friendly electric urban commuter vehicle and delivers fun, functionality and a unique relationship between the car and driver. Pivo 2 is powered by advanced Compact Lithium-ion Batteries and employs ‘by-wire’ technologies for braking and steering.

Where the first Pivo, with its fully rotating cabin design, made reversing obsolete, the Pivo 2 takes that easy mobility concept to a new level. Each of the four wheels are powered by Nissan’s advanced electric In-wheel 3D Motor and can turn through 90 degrees to allow Pivo 2 to drive sideways as well as forward.

Thanks to the highly innovative Robotic Agent, you are never alone in the Pivo 2. With conversations possible in Japanese and English, the Robotic Agent has been created to work with Pivo 2 to make every journey less stressful. It provides a unique interface through which to communicate with Pivo 2 on everything from basic vehicle functions through to the nearest available parking.

Pivo 2 will be on display at the Nissan Ginza Gallery in Tokyo, for an exclusive public sneak preview ahead of the Motor Show.