Usually when we think of someone living in a truck, our mind paints a picture of extreme disenfranchisement. Not here. This compact residence, built inside the standard UNICAT truck, includes all essentials of a comfortable dwelling – bedroom, bathroom, office, lounge and more – perfect for the adventurous freelancer or man on the run. Of couse, living in such a confined space […]
Compact Residence
In-Bed Use
Sometimes, you just don’t want to leave the bed. Maybe it’s because you broke your foot kicking the door in because you lost the keys last night. Maybe you have a hangover and moving any part of your body feels like mild torture. Or maybe you just really love your bed because it’s soft and cushy and smells like peaches. […]
The Following Suitcase
Hop is a suitcase that follows the user. The suitcase contains three receivers that are able to receive, identify and triangulate different signals coming from the user’s cell phone. A microcontroller interprets these signals calculating the phone’s position regarding to the suitcase. The same microcontroller operates a caterpillar system based on compressed air, which follows the user at a constant […]
Robe Rack
This minimal and clever coat rack reminded me of Veronika Wildgruber’s Wardrope. The idea is very similar, so are the space-saving qualities, making both of these items ideal for small space dwellings. The Roberope coat rack can be suspended from the ceiling and, thanks to its soft but sturdy hooks, can hold clothing, bags, accessories or just about anything suitable […]
Review Gym Instructors at RateYourBurn
Physique 57’s Katie Mitchell? “Total rockstar of a teacher.” Chris Griffin at Equinox? “James. F*ing. Bond.” But skip Danielle Wettan’s Crunch class: “Maybe I signed up for karaoke by accident?” Fitness buffs weigh in on their instructors’ prowess (or lack thereof) at RateYourBurn. Burners rate teachers on intensity, cardio and strength, and also award points for knee-friendly, stretch, music and […]
Live Broadcast for Friends
Broadcast for Friends is a mobile app, created by popular lifestreaming service Ustream, which allows users to broadcast on their Facebook Timelines live footage as it is recorded on their mobile phones in real-time. There is no time limit, and Instagram-like filters can be applied to correct the lighting or complement the mood of the event. Life, Camera, Action! [Cassandra […]
One Day Painting
The painting services industry is stagnant. It lacks innovation, is highly fragmented, unprofessional and has no real household name. Enter 1-888-WOW-1DAY! Painting. A new painting company with a fresh and unique take on house painting. Unlike any other painting service out there, they guarantee to paint a home in one day. Imagine leaving for work in the morning and then returning that very […]
Lamp In An Envelope
Here is something new and exciting from the world of flat packed design – a lamp that is delivered in an envelope! Created by the French studio Well Well Designers, the Pop-up Lamp is constructed from a sheet of paper, lined with polyphane. The paper is cut and incised, in such a way to produce a square, triangular or circular module when […]
FedEx is Going Social with New Jingle App
FedEx has launched a new campaign and this time it promotes a brand new app on Facebook. The new app highlights that they can help your business grow better than a cheesy advertising jingle. FedEx invites customers to input their business details which then become customizable parts of their very own ‘jingle’. It’s another way FedEx is looking to increase […]
Arrange In The Way You Want
Hocky is not your average seating collection – it’s ridiculously smart. Designed by Marcin Wielgosz of Merely, Hocky is made of various sized segments of sofas and chairs with integrated tables that you can pick and choose to form the configuration you want. The movable wood tables can act as armrests, end tables, workstations, or TV dinner trays (remember those?). […]