The OnlyHeart Promise

OnlyHeart is a gift that can only be given to one person. It is an innovative concept in gift giving, whereby an individual is only able to give their OnlyHeart to one person and never again to anyone else. With the use of an authentication code engraved on all OnlyHeart products, the company will be able to track their customers […]

Mobile Bank

GoBank is a new mobile banking platform that puts the features of a traditional bank right in the palm of your hand. The bank will have no physical presence which eliminates one of the largest costs of banks, and all required services will be available on the mobile application. Members can scan and deposit cheques via the mobile app, access […]

Zipping Furniture

Korean design duo THE:Zoom is behind this clever series of furniture called Project [ZIP:PER]that was inspired by, you guessed it, zippers. They took your everyday zipper that’s normally seen sewn into fabric and incorporated the idea of it into these playful pieces of furniture. The stark white color of each piece let’s the quirky form shine through with the illusion […]

Container House

Out of many prefab house concepts I’ve seen lately, this one stand out. Created by New Zealand based architect studio Atelierworkshop, this house is a beautiful reincarnation of a prosaic shipping container. Just like a regular container it ships anywhere in a truck or a helicopter, attaches easily to any plot of land and allows comfortable existence for two adults and two children. […]

iCouch Counselling

Getting happy just got easier. iCouch.me is a new site for people to get matched to great online counseling professionals. iCouch.me is the easiest way to get great counseling online. It’s hard to find qualified, licensed therapists, especially online. The phone book and online searches have long been the standard means by which people found help. iCouch.me is a new, […]

Solar Energy Potable Water

Concerned about the lack of fresh water in the developing world, designer Gabriele Diamanti wanted a solution to desalinate water that was available to households rather than relying on giant, centralized plants. He also wanted it to be something inexpensive that could be made by local craftsman. The result is a ceramic solar still called the Eliodomestico that operates like […]

Quirky Glide

Sometimes, a product comes along that’s so clever but so unnecessary that you’re not really sure what to do with it.  That’s how I genuinely feel about the Quirky Glide. It’s, basically, a clip-on squeegee that you attach at the back end of a knife’s blade so you can slide down all the leftovers sticking to the blade after you […]

290 Square Feet

Here is one truly inventive small dwelling. Small and also versatile. The story of this unusual home goes back to the year 1996, when Barcelona architects Eva Prats and Ricardo Flores were hired to convert an old community laundry into a penthouse. At just 27 square meters (290 square feet), the space was minimal; it was also just a temporary home for […]

Smartphone Apps Offering Banking Solutions

While the big banks have often been slow to take advantage of new technologies, startups such as Simple have realized how smartphones can help streamline financial transactions. Now Movenbank is offering a similar solution, with integrated tools to aid account holders in identifying how they could be saving money. Designed to be accessed through a dedicated app, Movenbank accounts enable […]

Instant Coffee Edible Packaging

MonoSol, the world leader in manufacturing water-soluble films, proudly introduces Vivos Edible Delivery Systems. Vivos edible water-soluble film are used to make pre-portioned pouches which conveniently deliver food products designed for use in hot or cold water. The edible packaging contains a single serving of instant coffee that brews when dropped into a cup of hot water.