This most modern minivan must come to the retailers of present days. These small vans are run by solar panels and so they emit no obnoxious gases and so these are very eco-friendly. It has a body that is easily changeable and the inside can be fitted with different detachable modules which can be used to store different items according to the changing need of the market. Various items like frozen deserts, hot snacks, greetings cards, magazines and souvenirs can be kept inside it, as the solar panel on the top of the van suffice for the electricity supply needed without any extra cost.
Zhang says:
MERM (Modular Electronic Retail Minivan) facilitates a mobile retail market that could bring retail services and vibrancy to city areas that have been drained of intensity due to singular functional uses or irregular visitor flows. With its various functional modules and transformable car body, MERM makes optimum use of the space it occupies. The electric engine does not produce any air pollution and the solar panel on the roof provides power for all facilities on board.
With the help of a central information system, a group of mobile MERMs could greatly increase the efficiency of the retail process, and reduce unnecessary municipal input. So that MERM can match various sales purposes in different environments, the central container has been designed with changeable modules. These accommodate “Magazines and Souvenirs”, “Hot Food” and “Frozen Food”. Users can purchase several types of modules and choose a two-module combination (one for each side of MERM) that best fits their current sales plan. Modules are easy to replace by simply sliding them out from the car body.
When MERM is in driving mode, all the inner space is fully used for storing goods. When it’s switched to retail booth mode, the shelf can be easily unfolded for display outside the car, making adequate space for the vendor to stand inside. This feature minimizes the size of the car and thus reduces its energy consumption. Also, the compact size enables the user to drive in narrow urban streets.
Designer : Zhang Zhongren
The new calendar designed by Ukraine artist Yurko Gusulyak is surely a unique one which shall surely rake in some fire! The reason being that the calendar is made up of hold your breath- match sticks. As per the artist the idea was to design a calendar that signifies energy, and each page in overall looks like a comb made of matches. Thus corresponding to the days as the matches are dipped in the special chemical and subsequently being covered with sulfur, one for each day signifying each day going up in smoke (pun intended), though one must say that it is a safe bet.
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In this daily clogging of road and parking space it’s always the space for parking that seems to be the main issue. In such a scenario, the new urban vehicle design by David Goncalves is something that’s what the doctor ordered. The design called as Scarab by the designer is not only a concept that is aimed at occupying least road space, but also it occupies very little parking space too. The vehicle is completely collapsible and the complete process ensures that the vehicle is parked on just two wheels. A very nice thought that surely will find many takers.
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The device that has been designed for all the expected mothers out there who would like to touch base with the unborn. The process of being able to give another life is something that has a lot of emotions attached to it and nothing matched the feeling than that of hearing the heartbeat of the child. Understanding this need, comes Beforme is a device that can be said to be a mixture of stethoscope and an mp3 player. The device can be really handy in creating the bond between the mother and child which is beyond words. So all you mothers out there, keep listening to the music but the best track is the heartbeat of your child.
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This elegant piece of art is not only a bracelet but also serves as a timepiece that helps in time-keeping. This concept was designed as an entry to a Welsh competition to design jewelry intended at the middle aged woman. This band has been created in an expressive and innovative way for the Clogau Gold brand. It has two lights for two different purposes. One of the lights circles the 12 links of the watch showing hours and the other light represents each 5 minutes of the hour. This colorful watch cum bracelet can be matched with your dress on any occasion.
Designer : Joel Williams and Anthony Mapstone
