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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

“Fruit of Life” : Futuristic Tree Kitchen Concept

TheFuture — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:05:11 +0000

“Fruit of Life” is nothing but a futuristic kitchen inspired by the apple tree with fruits hanging from its branches. This kitchen looks like a tree with two large fruits incorporating a small fridge, microwave oven, LCD screen, closet and an electric cooker. The kitchen offers the flexibility to browse the internet and chat with your friends while cooking in your kitchen. The sink and table board are fitted on the top of the board branch. You can anytime rotate or lift this handy kitchen as per your requirement. This can be the most stylish and modern kitchen that anyone can have in their house.

Designer : Hieu Tranngoc and Hao Tran via Homedosh via HomeTone

Wash Your Fruits with Blue Technology Light

TheFuture — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:18:20 +0000

In the nutritional conscious era, Active Fresh Blue Technology is a concept, something that is being used in refrigerators and the shelf life of perishable items like vegetables and fruits. The same is done by the use of utilized photosynthesis produced by LEDs which are of different colors. Now, the same concept is being applied in a fruit bowl. The expected effect like it is in the Folio refrigerators. Thus even if one leaves the fruits for a number of days, the same won’t be rotten or spoiled. As it’s still a concept no price or release date is confirmed.

via NextBigTrends