The car industry realized that they need to pay more attention to the serious demand of green vehicles. And in 2008, I’m pretty sure that we’ll see plenty of new concepts and vehicles that will change the way we move around.
Loremo LS is based on the concept that by reducing weight, one can increase the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. Safety is not a problem, the company is confident that the steel cell construction method provides the vehicle with a solid rigidity and enough of a deformation area for it to be safe to drive around the city. The design of the Loremo impresses. It has a very unique body shape, giving it clear individuality. Furthermore, rather than having two side doors for the drivers to enter the vehicle, there is a front wing door which swings upwards and to the front, allowing access to the vehicle.
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The main idea was to create a personal computer that doesn’t look like a plastic box, and could really put a design touch on a desk. To arrive to Spice PC, Fred decided to use an infra-red system for the keyboard, that will appear like a magic item on your desk… same concept for the screen, that he wanted integrated to the tower, and use a video projector system, that permit the computer to show all content on a simple wall. Forget about your old square shape PC, Fred bring a new meaning in Personal Computer casing design.
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A multi-functional home office on wheels, in its handy size and elegant shape, adapting to the flexible working habits of the individual at home or in the office. Through a 180-degree turn of its top, it unfolds into a small workstation for laptop users. The smooth contours of the desk cube in fact reveal the delicately inbuilt wooden drawers that open to the front and sides. CI desk provides mobility and a practical working space for any busy individual.
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The Volkswagen Viseo is a futuristic concept vehicle created by Marc Kirsch for his final project in Industrial Design at Braunschweig University of Arts. For his Viseo concept Marc Kirsch was inspired by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava’s work. As he explains, “the target was to create a visionary concept car, shaped and based on the calatravian motto of ?dynamic balance?. I was very much inspired by his main conceptional and visual influence.”
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Suparna Dapke just designed a torch that might be what we define as future torch by being rechargeable and pocket sized. The elliptical form offers a good grip which is further enhanced by the crescent shaped features on the sides. The symmetrical profiles on the reflector & pin sides, help the user to retain the cap on the torch itself, while it is getting charged. This helps prevent the cap from getting misplaced ( it is especially useful for forgetful users ).
The torch body is is brightly colored & opaque while the cap is of a transparent & frosted look…this makes the torch look very bright & attractive – almost of a bionic nature.
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