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Thermodynamic Cooler Requires No Electricity

TheFuture — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:37:49 +0000

The Thermodynamic Cooler concept has been designed to optimize the high-tech kitchens of the emerging countries. The system incorporates evaporating water cooling effect for preserving foods and requires no electricity which reduces the consumption of domestic energy without compromising comfort. Its stackable design allows it to be used as a substitute of a second fridge, pantry or a sophisticated fruit bowl. The cooler has two pots, one inside another. The space in between is filled with glass-foam, a waste element of the glass recycling procedure, which has made the entire cooler lighter. The inner pot is enclosed with a damp cloth stretched over the lid and the water of the wet glass-foam start evaporating, resulting a radical drop of temperature. This cooler can destroy injurious micro-organisms and preserves the freshness of the inside food. To keep the cooling method active, you need to add water time to time though.

Designer : Rochus Jacob

Go Fresh Fridge by He Cheng Fei

TheFuture — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:59:00 +0000

Designers have started designing products that are not just good to look at but are also environment friendly and saving resources. This new concept called ‘Go Fresh‘ is an energy saving fridge which has been uniquely designed to keep the items fresh while saving energy. The fridge has been divided into 12 individual compartments which can be temperature controlled individually. These honey comb shaped compartments automatically shuts the air inlet the moment the desired temperature set is reached. Thus the freshness of the item is maintained and the energy consumed is also controlled. Best of both worlds… What say?

Designer : He Cheng Fei

Fresh Storage with Photo Catalysis Technology by Lee Dongseok

TheFuture — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:00:03 +0000

The famous example of a father teaching his son about rotten apple may take a new meaning with this wonderful new concept by Lee Dongseok which takes refrigeration or storage of fruits to the next level. The designer has named the device as Fresh Storage which as the name implies is nothing but a new way of storing the freshness of the fruits using photo catalysis technology. This technology works on the principle that the ethylene gas, responsible to fasten the deterioration process if any of the fruits stored gets rotten. Also this technology is environment friendly and is quite powerful in retaining the freshness for a longer duration of time. Truly a whiff of fresh air!

Text from Lee :

When one piece of fruit goes bad, it accelerates the deterioration process of others. The reason for this is that ethylene gas is emitted from the bad fruit, which affects the other fruit around it. Fresh Storage works by removing the ethylene created in the process of deterioration by photocatalysis. This technique is powerful, effective, and environmentally friendly. Since ethylene is disintegrated by its reaction to photocatalysts in the storage system, the freshness of fruits or grains can be preserved for an extended period of time.

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Designer : Dongseok, Lee

Rubicona Multi-Function Rotateable Kitchen

TheFuture — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:05:18 +0000

Rubicona is a multi-function kitchen designed by Amar Cudic from Bosnia. This product is the combination of several components that are independent from each other and can be used as per user’s requirements. There are 6 different elements in each level where you can keep fresh fruits or vegetables. Each storage element is opened from front side in the shape of a cut and contains a function of air movement which allows food to stay fresh. You can rotate each level to 360 degrees and this will enable user to take food without moving. The color and overall design of this product is quite impressive and also make cooking more interesting and exciting for everyone.

Amar description :
Rubicona is designed as a multi-function kitchen which is combined from different components that are independent from each other and that can be used depending on the user’s request. Starting point for the kitchen was Rubicon square, which has evaluated and taken its current shape. Characteristics of Rubicona is that it is combined from different components (flat cook, sink for vegetables and fruits etc.) and each is combined from two levels of storages with 6 elements in each level, which enables to keep different kinds of fresh food (fruits and vegetables), so they are not mixed, and each keeps its own aroma and freshness. Each storage element has an opening from front side in the shape of a cut which works as a hook to open and also has a function of air circulation which enables food to stay fresh. Each level can be rotated for 360 degrees and that enables taking food without moving, no matter from which level! With the aid of rotating elements, cooking with more than one person at the same time is possible, whereby cooking becomes more interesting and more exciting.

Designer : Amar Cudic

Rosaline, Elegant and Smaller Vacuum Food Saver Design

TheFuture — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:09:26 +0000

Until now, people preserve the following type of food in refrigerator in a vinyl bag; however, the freshness of the food did not last long even if its kept under freezing temperature. As a solution to this, some company introduced vacuum food keeper. These machine were worked well in an American home environment. Nevertheless, this product was wasting a lot of vinyl bag, and the bulkiness were not suitable for both European and Asian home environment. Due to its size and functionality, the product needed major improvement for them to globally successful.

Jongho Nho has designed a vacuum food saver with new, elegant and smaller size called Rosaline, an improvement to classic vacuum food saver. This product has won RedDot Award 2008.

Designer : Jongho Nho

Natural Air Cleaner to Ensure An Excellent Air Quality

TheFuture — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:01:46 +0000

Are you tired of looking at the dead walls in your house? Do you want to see your walls beginning to come alive with greenery? Check out these “Vertical Living Walls” designed to contribute to the need of energy and freshness in today’s world. Different types of plants can be used on this wall such as Edera, Ficus, Vaudosie and Nephrolepsis etc. There is a LED light for relaxing environment and water vaporizers are used on four sides. With the help of retractable wheels, the vertical living wall can be shifted through a simple gesture. Now, you do not need to visit a garden to get fresh air because you are getting it inside your home.

Designer : Giulio Sbarigia

Peugeot Seed Eco Friendly Car Concept

TheFuture — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:02:08 +0000

The Peugeot Seed Concept is designed by Andrew Kim and the main idea behind this concept is eco-friendly vehicle. The Seeds uses only electricity for power which is provided by solar panels. This car doesn’t have windows but has cameras to show the surrounding to the driver. Its air flow system is awesome. It is passive and eco-friendly cooling system that doesn’t require heavy parts that raise energy consumption. The best thing about this vehicle is that there is no glass window but has a wrap around LCD Display. Even though it is just a futuristic concept but when it will come in reality, it surely will offer some freshness in the auto world.

Designer : Andrew Kim

Enjoy Open-Air Riding with Grillo Camping Trike

TheFuture — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:45:06 +0000

Grillo Camping Trike is an innovative vehicle that combines caravan’s comfort to the riding pleasure. The concept is based on the idea to create a rental vehicle for holiday. Its expressive and modern shape makes it unique in the universe of camping vehicles. Every detail, from the seat to the luggage rack, is the result of style and functionality. Grillo concept vehicle combines multifunctionality with an impressive easy of use. The trike structure guarantees more stability than scooter and contemporary offers pleasure of open-air riding. Some Grillo’s features are: several luggage rack studied to protect and contain as small as large objects, a cool space under seat to preserve freshness’ drinks and foods, an electric system to connect your mp3 reader. Finally, the back of vehicle begins a plane used as a table or a support for tent.

Designer : Chiara Ripalti and Ilaria Scipione

LCD Monitor Mobius 971P by Samsung

TheFuture — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:33:34 +0000

Samsung won IDEA Winners 2007 with LCD Monitor that has triple-hinge design. The monitor has three-dimensional, puzzle-like form, give a new meaning of optimal ergonomic. If you think this lcd monitor was created simply to look interesting, then you’re wrong ! The design began with the intent to offer versatile adjustment capabilities and features to make computing more comfortable and effortless.

?Not only practical and functional, but a dramatic, dynamic form: a complete departure from the usual symmetrical, seen-a-hundred-times monitor base. Provides a welcome and original freshness on the desk, changing its aspect from every new angle. A pleasure every time you see it.? – Richard Sapper, Consultant

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