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Chukka : Kinetic Music Player That Can Produce Electric Energy by Any Kind of Movement

TheFuture — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:20:06 +0000

Chukka is a patent pending concept device that intrigues the user to interact. This concept device is consists of several freely movable beads tied with cable, allowing hitting together for an enjoyable motion or enable two balanced sections to energetically swing between the fingers.

This concept device can be held in ways that is comfortable by the user and enables the utilization of the index finger and thumb. Most amazingly, this device can produce electrical energy by any kind of movement, even slight vibration persuades electricity, which is used to charge this device. More energetic interactions, such as, swinging the device repetitively between and around the index finger and thumb, gives a greater charge. The user can learn, develop and combine varieties of techniques for not only powering the device, but also increase the hand dexterity and coordination.

The track control section includes an electromagnetic inducer that generates an electric charge for the device from any kind of vibration or motion. The volume control segment includes all the major electronic modules of the device, including phono input, headphone output, memory storage unit and logic board. The volume control contains basic controls only and no screen, allows less energy requirement. The soft exterior casing of both main parts and beads provide easy grip and tactility, and is consists of thermoplastic polyurethane, which is an energy efficient material to manufacture and consequently, can be effectively recycled. The inner casing is made of stainless steel and provides protection to the electrical equipments and offers a tactile weight to the device. Aside from giving the device a unique form, the cable connects the two sections and transfer energy to all other components from the power supply.

Revealing the cable detach screws can be done by pulling out the soft outer casing. Unscrewing these will separate the entire device into different components that will let the user customize, repair and replace the components. Adjusting volume and track selection can be controlled by turning the end beads within the consequent end sections. The power and play or pause is controlled by clicking the beads into the sections.

Designer : Thomas Mascall

Hanger Skype Phone by Eno Setiawan

TheFuture — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:03:15 +0000

Check out this cool futuristic concept of hanger phone proposal for Skype. This phone is made up of materials like Aluminium plate, polycarbonate and polyurethane etc. You just need to pick it up to make a call and once you are done just hang it up to end the call. The phone can also be used while it is connected to the computer. The dock keeps receiving the Bluetooth connection from the phone and transfers it to the computer. There is a battery indicator for showing ‘full’, ‘low’ or ‘need to charge’ status. This concept comes with different phone outlook and dock outlook for flexibility in overall design.

Designer : Eno Setiawan

Transformable Wheelchair Concept by Caspar Schmitz

TheFuture — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:38:18 +0000

If you know some one who is using a wheelchair for survival then this product is for them. This wheelchair is made of an elastic as well as strong plastic, for example Polyurethane. The vehicle becomes adapted to contact face and the center of gravity to the situation. Through vertical pressure on the handle bar the round wheel converts to ellipsoid. As a result of which steps and barriers can be taken care of easily. It is a great invention of the wheelchair. This transformable wheel will surely abolish lots of barriers and assist disabled people to carry on their life easily.

Designer : Caspar Schmitz

SKUUMA Soft Surface Design Competition 2008

TheFuture — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:34:16 +0000

The SKUUMA design competition invites you to show the world your concept for an original new piece of design, with the components foam (polyurethane) and special coating. From functional to funky, it’s the uniqueness of your vision that really counts in this global competition.

The 5 winners will have their designs manufactured and added to the SKUUMA home and office collection, which will be shown on special locations around the world. The winners will be announced at the Dutch Design Week 2008, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, in the SKUUMA exhibition stand. The winners will receive lifelong royalties (a specific percentage of the turnover) of their winning design. One Grand Prix winner receives a prize of $8000 (USD). For more information, check out Skuuma website : http://www.skuuma.com

Bewitched Velvet Ribbon Sofa

TheFuture — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:43:29 +0000

A bewitched velvet ribbon creates a magic sofa. “Velvet” is a spiral shaped sofa upholstered in a sensual and luxurious smooth velvet. Its wooden frame is covered with a thin layer of polyurethane.”Velvet” is the last work by Sand & Birch Luxury Design.

Designers: Andrea Fino and Samanta Snidaro

Peugeot Flux Car Concept

TheFuture — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:51:05 +0000

Look at the great winner of peugeot design contest 2007 :

The peugeot design contest theme was re-invent the ‘Drive of Your Life’, six letters sum up the philosophy of this fourth invitation to the creativity: P.L.E.A.S.E. !
P : Pleasurable (to drive)
L : Lively
E : Efficient
A : Accessible
S : Simple
E : Ecological

As explained by Mr. Mihai Panaitescu, 20, student of I.E.D. Turin major in Transportation Design the concept peugeot flux was to design a vehicle that pleases it’s occupants in every way. It’s versatility combined with it’s sportiness and the ability to use it in different environments are in my opinion some of the vehicle’s strong points.

Either as an explorer of sandy beaches, sweeping mountain roads, or simply commuting in the city, the Flux concept embodies a vehicle that is made to please. It’s dynamic shape and open air cockpit make it lively and fun to drive as the occupants are always in contact with their surroundings.

The name Flux was inspired by the continuous change and flow of our daily lives during work and play.The shape also represents this flow with transitions through hard and smooth lines, between straight and curved all of which are characteristics of Peugeot.A relatively small car (3500cm long by 1650cm wide), it runs on a slim hydrogen power plant hidden in the back along with the tank mounted under the front bonnet. The hood and side body panels are made from plastic, polyurethane for the seats and aluminum for the mechanical parts. The main components such as the chassis and head protection are metal. Made up of simple body work (basic intersected volumes) the car is easily produced and accessible to everyone but most of all, it’s fun to drive.

Adding to this, the car is also a gaming hub thanks to the integrated Xbox 360 so P.L.E.A.S.E. hop in!!!

Source : Peugeot Concours Design