With the progress of science and technology, we are in an unprecedented position where we are able to control almost every part of our lives. One of the latest fears is the growth of childhood obesity. Parents are looking for different ways to curb this phenomenon, and the latest weapon to join the fight is the Withings Smart Kid Scale. […]
Smart Kid Scale
Productive Luxury
Lexani Motorcars, a boutique Executive Vehicle Conversion company in California, has created one-of-a-kind vehicles that combine two of the greatest joys in life: productivity and luxury. Famous for its stunning Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van conversions (with optional additions including a business station, a bed, or a marble bathroom), Lexani has provided vehicles for business executives, professional athletes, and government officials around […]
Ownshelf
One of the drawbacks of a wholehearted conversion to ebooks is the loss of the personal library, without which spontaneous title browsing and recommendation-making among friends is less likely to occur. Ownshelf aims to keep this tradition alive by replicating the physical library in digital space. The platform essentially provides a Dropbox-esque storage space where users can upload their complete […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 152
Brewery Sleeping Experience This AirBnB hotel is Germany encourage guests to imbibe choice libations from their regional brewery – and you can even spend the night in a beer barrel bed! The hotel room for the ultimate beer baron invites guests to snooze in a giant 19th Century beer barrel that has been converted into cozy sleeping quarters… Continued […]
When Old Meets New
This neglected church, once part of the Sant Francesc Convent, was renovated by Catalan architect David Closes. Located in the town of Santpedor, Spain, it was the last building standing from the convent and was badly in need of repair. The projectturned the former church into an auditorium and multifunctional space for cultural events. The exterior was left with its […]
Belt Up Your Table
belTable by Marcin Pogorzelsk is a very clever idea. Instead of screws, glue or other assembly nastiness, the piece is held together by a single belt (belt, belTable – geddit?). ”Our designing goal was to minimize mechanism of a table and reduce problems with transportation and putting together at home,” – says the designer. Indeed. To put the piece together just thread the […]
Bendable Screens
Imagine reading the morning’s news on your iPad — but instead of fitting it back into its case when you’re done and placing it in your briefcase, you roll it up like a newspaper and stuff it in your purse. That scenario will soon be a reality, thanks to bendable screen technology’s recent splash at CES. During Samsung’s keynote address […]
iPhone Mount Everywhere
The new Rokform case lets you mount your device to any magnetic surface, as well as non-metal surfaces like your car dashboard.The new v3 is not so much a case as a “system,” with features such as an integrated lock mechanism, anti-slip grip, detachable lanyard and an optional magnet insert. Fortunately, you can remove the outer bumper for a slimmer […]
Art from Broken Skateboards
Self-taught sculpture artist Haroshi is using the discarded leftovers of broken skateboards to create striking wooden creations. The 35-year-old Tokyo resident, who prefers to not use his full name, began skating at age 15 in Kanagawa, amassing a growing stack of broken decks and parts. Ten years later, his collection overflowing, a friend suggested he find a way to do […]
Abooba Play Chair
When furnishings are competing with toys for space in a family home, the Abooba Chair would be a marvelous investment. This kooky design by Jaewook Kim is a clever hybrid of an armchair and a miniature playground. To appease the adult would who would certainly be buying this eccentric object, a generous sloped seat, arms and a backrest cushion provide […]