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This twine is managed by Hrafn Thorri Thorisson, owner of ThinkArtificial.org and explorer of aesthetics and technology.
This twine is managed by Hrafn Thorri Thorisson, owner of ThinkArtificial.org and explorer of aesthetics and technology.
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Eco-Friendly 'Breathing Chair' Puts Your Butt On The Block | InventorSpotThe "Breathing Chair", created by Taiwanese designer Yu-Ying Wu, has won the prestigious Red Dot Design award for 2009 in the home furniture design concept category. The chair, which outwardly resembles a block of healthy organic tofu, is made of high-density foam plastic and though it looks ...
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The lamp that runs on free electricity – from the phone socketIf you’re looking to shave every last cent off your next electricity bill then this gooseneck lamp is for you. The lamp is so energy efficient its eight white LED lights are powered by the trickle of electricity flowing from a RJ11 socket – or garden-variety telephone socket. This means that, ...
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90 Degrees: Vertical Parking System Parks Three Cars In The Space Of One - The Design blogWith the increasing number of vehicles in cities, parking is becoming a major problem in urban environments, knocking a blow to the auto industry. Addressing the issue, Brazilian designer Baita Bueno has designed a vertical parking system that parks your car at a 90-degree angle and just takes ...
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Ford to introduce inflatable rear seat beltsFord is bringing to market the worlds first automotive inflatable seat belts, combining attributes of traditional seat belts and air ...
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Green Wavelength unveils bumblebee inspired wind turbineVertical axis windmills have been with us in one form or another for more than 1000 years. Designs have undergone constant improvement (including more examples of biomimicry using the whale as inspiration), but the efficiency of current wind turbines peaks at around 30%. To be fair, Betz's law, ...
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690 Degrees: Vertical Parking System Parks Three Cars In The Space Of One - The Design blogInteresting concept, but also a fine example of how designers can ignore even the most basic realities in pursuit of a concept. As any parent will quickly tell you, this concept is pure insanity---can you imagine the collection of broken toys, cheerios, sand, and other detritus that would pile .... .•∞º˙ added 31 hours ago
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2How you use this steering 'wheel' is anyone's guess | DVICEIt's a joy-stick ... apparently on both sides so you can fight over where you are going or take over for the texting addict (really, probably so the car is a "ready to drive" whatever the side of the road you are supposed to be on).JDP added 3 weeks ago
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Working with Clients | Smiley Cat Web DesignFantastic resource article.Darcy Bross added 5 weeks ago
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Designing For Clients Made Easy [Work Smarter]Still relevant article from 2004. Good PM principles for projects of most any size.Darcy Bross added 5 weeks ago
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Contractor or Scapegoat? Keys to Successful Contracting [Work Smarter]A few years old, but a great article on small scale project management for designers who wear every hat on a project. Aimed at contractors but pinpoints solid principles we all can use.Darcy Bross added 5 weeks ago
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