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PowerMat Charging Platform For Your Gadgets

TheFuture — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:36:57 +0000

The PowerMat is a concept charging platform where users can charge their various electronic devices simply by putting them on the mat. This sleek and slim charging mat can be perfectly used at home or office and can charge up to 3 devices and has one USB power port. To make a device powermat-enabled, all you have to attach the certain back cover designed for each particular device like iPhone 3G, BlackBerry, Apple dock, and many more. For those devices that don’t have a powermat back cover, there is a powercube with several extension cord types to fit various kinds of devices. Moreover, the portable mat, the most amazing member of the PowerMat family, can be folded for ultra compact storage, allowing it easier and more convenience to carry this when you are mobile. The portable mat also works with all types of PowerMat receivers including the powercube.

Designer : Rob Cameron

Volkswagen L1 Concept Car : 1 Liter of Fuel for 100 Kilometers

TheFuture — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:30:25 +0000

The Volkswagen L1 is a concept car, designed in a fuel efficient way that can propel around 100 kilometers or 62 miles by using one liter of fuel. Recently the designers have prepared a prototype of this car by combining great aerodynamics, supremely efficient powertrain and lightweight engineering.

The powertrain of the VW has been furnished with two-cylinder, turbo-diesel 39-hp engine with a 14-hp electric motor. Besides, the car comprises a stop/start mechanism and a dual-clutch seven-speed transmission through which it can quickly reach 100 mph, while dropping the fuel economy to an extraordinary 1.38 liters per 100 km.

Aerodynamics of the front-wheel-drive L1 is optimized by a two-seat layout where occupants can seat in a row. Therefore, the car is relatively long, extremely slim and quite low comparing other traditional cars. The body is made of carbon fiber, making it lightweight of merely 838 pounds.

From : VW via wcf

Magma and Super S Yacht from Sylvian Viau

TheFuture — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:34:00 +0000

Among several yacht concepts from modern futuristic styles to old classic styles by French designer Sylvian Viau, the Magma and Super S are really worth noticing. Magma demonstrates a new type of visual that could be applied to modern yachts to make them look even better. The surface hull is designed similar to lava cooling down which is really a unique gesture of a yacht. Magma is designed for navigation and ultimate exploration and contains a helipad on the rear part of the superstructure. On the other hand, Super S is designed purely concentrating on speed with a slim and smart outlook.

Designer : Sylvain Viau

iPod Slide Design by Tryi Yeh

TheFuture — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:47:39 +0000

The iPod slide concept has been derived by combining the functionality of Apple’s iPod Touch and the latest sliding technology, which is quite rare with Apple’s innovative products. The iPod slide is designed with a slim and sleek silver colored body which will make it really an attractive piece and exceptional from other available media devices. The most amazing feature of this device is it can be controlled by thermal sensors, which would be the first time ever in an Apple product.

Designer : Tryi Yeh

“Cheers” Mobile Phone Concept is Powered by A Green Alcohol Cell

TheFuture — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:33:06 +0000

“Cheers” is an innovative personal mobile phone concept with the shape of a wine bottle. This device is powered by a green Alcohol-Cell which allows saving battery’s energy in a more efficient way. There is a cap-shaped quick function switch on the top of the phone that allows accessing the phone’s interactive functions easily. This phone concept doesn’t have any physical buttons, rather, when required, the big touchscreen display becomes a full functional qwerty keyboard. With the slim and stylish design along with various handy features, you will just feel like enjoying a wonderful wine when using this phone.

Designer : Tryi Yeh

Slimo One Seater Public Transportation System

TheFuture — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:54:58 +0000

Slimo is a concept public transportation system that is anticipated as a design that would have been done by VW if they have opted to. Slimo is a one-seater pod specially designed for individual ease, includes a computer terminal for connectivity purposes and a bus-like chain can be formed by riding all these pods together. This feature will also be helpful for promotional activities like displaying a cohesive message across the surfaces of chain formed Slimos. This innovative design will certainly leave a brilliant impression among general users with its circular seating arrangement, open specious environment and extraordinary miniature tires.

Designer : Sunguk Kim and Young Roh Yun via [Dvice and Automotto]

Apple Mac Mobile E-Folder Concept by Tryi Yeh

TheFuture — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:49:00 +0000

Apple MAC FOLDER is a concept e-folder specially designed by Tryi yeh keeping efficiency, lightness and style in mind. This fully functional ultra slim e-folder includes a touch screen display and runs on MAC operating system. The slick black and white combined design has made the MAC Folder even lucrative aside from its various useful features. With the edgy large buttons of the keyboard, users will be able to enjoy superb typing experience to find files. This electronic folder contains two built in speakers that delivers high quality sound. When the issue of connectivity comes, MAC FOLDER is enriched with its Bluetooth 2.0 and wireless LAN.

Designer : Tryi Yeh

Connect, Simple Cell Phone Design with Optimus Keypad as Menu Navigation

TheFuture — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:07:25 +0000

The recent mobile phone market has boomed with plenty of gadgetry handsets from various manufacturers. Connect is a design of Gavin Flowers that is offering ease through usability along with cool attractive look. This ultra slim phone with simple keys will allow you to operate it without the hassle of finding the right key for a particular function. The built-in camera will allow you to capture your memories for future reviews. The main aspiration of designing this phone is to improve appearance and usability, and create a product that is inclusive.

Gavin explanations about “Connect” Phone:
Connect is offering simplicity through usability as well as Looks
The majority of the mobile communication market aim their products towards the mid ages. The mature age can’t relate or adjust to such products as easily as other generations because of lack of experience and ability. Physical and User Interaction aspects of a mobile device are the main issues that prevent the mature age using most devices. In the general consumer market, products are over loaded with visual complexity and extra features to standout from competitors. Even to a competent mobile device user this can give the perception of complexity, when all that is desired is simplicity and understanding.

Menu Navigation
Optimus keys house little OLED displays behind them which can be programmed using special software to accommodate multiple functions. Incorporating Optimus keys allows for simplicity within the usability and appearance of the design. This allows what potentially could be a complex menu, to be hidden within the Optimus keys and for the screen to display the current state the user is in. Lesser keys are physically required, making the overall appearance visually simplistic and alluring.

Designer : Gavin Flowers

Digit MP3 Player Concept with Wireless Stereo HeadSet

TheFuture — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:02:42 +0000

As they say, if the music be a way of life then; play on! The new MP3 concept by the Lisbon based Portuguese designer Nuno Teixeira is simply mind blowing in the true sense. This user friendly music device signifies complete freedom from wires. Yup it’s just you and the device. The overall design is simply amazing with soft surfaces and the sleek and extra slim look complete with a pair of wireless headsets. And one can say that it’s in true sense freedom, as you have a humongous 20 GB memory to go by, which means that one never runs out of music literally!

Designer : Nuno Teixeira

Yacht with V-Hull Design Submarine by James Hur

TheFuture — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:01:33 +0000

The unique features and elegant appearance of this cabin crew adds a whole new dimension to yachting. This long and slim profile yacht is specifically designed for high speed and to enjoy under sea explorations. There is a swiveling camera with infrared vision in order to expose the most astonishing views of the mysterious underworld life. This yacht sits in 100 feet platform having the capacity to accommodate up to 4 guests and 4 crew members. The V-hull design submarine is targeted towards daredevils who desire excitement of extreme expeditions as well as benefits of exclusive lavishness. The entire body is made up of layered LCDs for providing different color ambience and opacity.

Designer : James Hur