This is a great twist on augmented reality. Instead of the screen being the focus and the point where data and reality meet, here the screen is merely the starting point. The focus is instead a real product, in this case a kitchen, which has some clever lighting to change the colour and the texture of it’s surfaces. More here.
Virtuelles Design Studio für EGGER by Grosse8 from Grosse 8 on Vimeo.
By now you’ve probably seen the clever use of computer and iPhone wallpaper that replicates what’s behind, thus making the device appear to be transparent. Gizmodo have a new take on this that came about during a recent tear down of the new iMac. These high quality images effectively remove the screen to reveal the intricate guts of an iMac.
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Telling the time never looked so good. It was also never that complicated either. Building a makeshift sundial from the box the watch came in could be considerably quicker. Tokyoflash
Absolutely gorgeous work from Sean at Aeriform. I wish I (a) had clients like this and (b) could produce work like this.
With my dad being an electrician I’ve seen plenty of light fittings, but never anything this cool…
It’s true. The simple ideas are often the best. How come it’s taken so long to realise such a practical idea as folding bike handle bars? The icing on the cake is the idea within an idea – the handle bars lock together. Doesn’t really stop anyone from stealing the bike. Only thing is you have to be happy riding without any hands and never turning corners.
BMW has created a concept car called the GINA Light Visionary Model and it’s made of cloth.
This is a beautiful example of an old invention given a new (and practical!) twist with new technology. I also love the fact the designers haven’t stopped there, as they’ve gone on to add a few other, maybe less whizz-bang, but nevertheless practical features.
Kind of reminds me of the surfer’s pillow – a pillow with a net connection so it can read the surf reports and wake you up if it’s worth suiting up. Great stuff!
