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Eco-Friendly Outlet Banishes Power Vampires For Good
Vampire power month may be over (how appropriate that it was in October, no?), but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop trying to find ways to reduce our electric bills! We are living in a digital world, which means nearly everything needs to be juiced up to work. I've already got my laptop working overtime at the office and at home, so you can imagine that I'm a pretty powerful energy vampire on my own.
Office Space: Take a Deep Breath With the Breathing Partition
At times, I feel the need to take my laptop and head down to the park to work in the grass. You know, be a little closer to nature in this high-tech world. But with deadlines looming, I can't always make the trek and leave without a power source.
The Trendy Lisco USB Snap Bracelet
I've touched on USB bracelets before — remember the brightly colored USB flash drives? Well designer Laurent Hongisto has designed these Lisco USB Snake bracelets that are similar to the colorful ones, yet they are much more geek chic and actually wearable. You can just pull them out of your USB port and slap them on your wrist, making it easy to access files while on the go.
The Hang On Outlet Holds Your Loose Cords Securely
Since I love uncommon ways to keep power cords stowed away that are still aesthetically pleasing within your home's decor, I was all eyes when I came across this simplistic cord holder. The Hang On Outlet, designed by Paulo Oh, has created this user-friendly cord holder that makes unplugged cords look neat and tidy.
Finally, My Plants Can Tell Me What They Need Before I Kill Them
It's a known fact that I spend more time online than almost anything else (other than sleeping I suppose), so it's only natural that my feeble attempts at keeping houseplants alive rarely succeed, and they die within a month. The only plant I've been able to keep alive for longer is my iGrobot, and that's because it sits on my desk at work, reminding me to water it! Sad, right?
Can You Guess What This Is?
I'm stoked about the future of technology and design, because I'm witnessing products now that look like my favorite futuristic movies that I watched back in the day! From sleek cell phones to high tech beds to lounge on, concept design is becoming an obsession of mine. Although this little gadget performs a well known function, you might not be able to tell by its design.
Mooon Phone Includes Bluetooth Headset
This concept designed "Mooon" phone by Sunman Kwon certainly isn't one of those wacky "out-there" tech designs. With touchscreen, a digital camera, and built-in bluetooth headset, I can totally imagine this phone someday being the real deal. Although it may look like a PSP gaming device, the Mooon, which was featured on Yanko Design, is said to be described by the designer as a "innovative communication device."
Rubber Mobile Phone: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?
I hardly ever hear about phones made out of anything besides plastic or glass, so whenever a device fashioned out of an experimental material pops up I take notice. This colorful SaY phone makes the cut for being innovative because its body is covered in brightly colored rubber. The back of the phone features a four megapixel camera and stereo speakers.
Portable DVD Player Takes Old Concept For A Spin
Remember the concept for the tiny clip-inspired portable music player that supports CD and MP3 files?
Turns out there is a pretty similar concept out there by designer Yeon-shin Seung that plays DVDs. You insert your DVD the same way you would on the CD and MP3 player, but a little display pops up to reveal your content.
Cell Phone Inspired By A Fruit Tray, Looks Chic
We've seen a lot of wacky concepts, but Timo Wong's CELLS phone deserves special recognition for its unusual inspiration and tactile body. The design of the phone looks a lot like the contours of a typical fruit tray and the number keys are separated by alternating contours on one single surface. It reminds me of a quilted Marc Jacobs bag, so naturally, I love it.
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