Ply Laptop Case

Nice project from Philadelphia by Brian Kelly freelance designer. This project is an exploration into the process of bending plywood. The laptop case is formed from two bend panels of plywood which slide along one another to encase the laptop computer.The case is lined with cork to provide additional heat resistance and protection.

The Suitcase Bike: It's not just a concept!!

We've come far enough into the future that my mode of transportation. It's not just a concept! It is now in production and will be available sometime later this year.





A prototype of the bike was on display last week at the Canton Fair in China. From China comes this bike that can transform itself into a suitcase. This makes it much easier to transport around both walking and on the bus. There was some doubt whether this bike would actually be produced. The prices will probably be $399 USD.

“The Hand” R/C Window Sign

Want people to know about your feeling? Place The Hand on your car, home or apartment window (suction cups included). Just hang this light-up hand on your car’s back window, and you can express your true feelings without getting physical. Using electroluminescent technology, combined with animation, The Hand will create a attention grabbing sensation wherever it is used!

Simply press one of the buttons on the wireless remote (with visor clip) and choose 1 or all 7 of the built-in hand gestures.
Using electroluminescent technology, combined with animation, The Hand will create a attention grabbing sensation wherever it is used! Includes the ever popular: I love you, Hang Loose, Devil Horns, The Bird, Loser , Power and Peace gestures. Use at night for the best effect.
Measures: 9" tall x 6" wide. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included) and 1 A23 remote battery (included).
Buy from Perpetualkid for about $40. Use at night for the best effect.

Ceramic Art by Hayashi Shigeki

Japanese artist Hayashi Shigeki takes ceramic art to the next level by applied traditional method to modern works of art.





“Hayashi Shigeki, from Tajimi City, draws inspiration for his ceramic figures from images from science fiction, animated film and Japanese comic books known as manga, all of which have attracted him since he was a child. He comes from a region of Japan famous for the production of porcelain domestic ware.” Via Keiko Gallery/Crazytoyz.



We love his work and cannot wait to see it live in the near future. Have a look at more works of Hayashi Shigeki after the jump.

Storage Closet from 918 Casette Tape by Patrick Schuur

Young dutch designer Patrick Schuur did the creative work by build a storage closet from old casette tapes. Who would have thought that? He used a total of 918 tapes to build a cassette tape closet. Each cassette tape is individually screwed onto a wooden frame.




It can be used for both an office space divider and storage closet. The closet has three doors which provide access to the huge storage space inside. It also features a mosaic tiles countertop! The Cassette Tape Closet is currently for sale on eBay, but we recommend creating your own as a DIY project. Dimensions are 275×57,5×136 cm.

Creative Ring Design

Some brilliant ring designs which were inspired by tires, tennis balls, bricks, teeth and pistols. Creative!




Inspired by the beautiful machines all around us, the tire ring marries the appeal of motor sports, innovation and wearable classical jewelry forms.


Tennis Ball Rings


Brick Work Ring


Teeth Ring

Flower from skateboard

Word from designer : "This piece, I built is called Reach for Light."



It was last shown at the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia but was originally built for an art exhibition in Hawaii . It’s a good example of free hand vacuum veneer bending.

Smart Sofa

It's multifunctional sofa. A sofa that converts into a bunk bed. it's great Bunk Sofa Bed!





You can even sleep peacefully in the top bed because the bunk bed comes with integrated supporting ladder and protection guard.All you have to do now is call over some friends for a sleep over.

Shake my hand

Amsterdam-based designer Naomi Thellier de Poncheville's Hand-le, exhibited at the London Design Festival, would let you shake your door's hand to open it...or at least grab its hand and twist it.



Doors need persuasion too, sometimes.

Q Drum:Transport Water Easier

The solution for transportig water with not to carrying it, but just rolling the water in a cylindrical container. It's the solution for rural people needs of clean and potable water.



The Q-drum is user friendly and the uniquue longitudinal shaft permits the drum to be pulled using a rope run through the hole. There are no removable or breakable handles or axles, and the rope can be repaired on the spot or replaced by means available everywhere, such as a leather thong or a rope woven from plant material.



With the Q-drum, even a child can pull 50 litres of water over flat terrain for several kilometres without undue strain, and could shift the burden of water collection away from adult women to children and reduce the existing burden on the children at the same time - they play with it and love to fetch water.

Aquaduct Concept Bicycle

This Aquaduct is a pedal-powered concept vehicle that transports, filters, and stores water to alleviate developing world water issues.




It is designed to address water sanitation and transportation in the developing world. The functional model was designed and constructed in three-weeks by five IDEO engineers and designers for the Innovate or Die contest, hosted by Specialized Bicycles, Google, and Goodby, Silverstein and Partners.





Using IDEO’s expertise in human-centered design, the Aquaduct team intends to evolve the concept into an economically and technologically viable solution to an issue that affects billions of people around the world.

Shin Tanaka

Cool customisation The Nike Air Force One of the Japanese artist Shin Tanaka.

Media Port UP, Multimedia Wi-Fi Headset from Nikon

A multimedia playback headset device that also supports Internet connection. Cool gadgets!


Headphones, mobile A/V player, Wi-Fi capability, high-capacity memory, and power source in a single compact unit is the first of its type. The UP allows users to easily enjoy high-quality images, videos, and music anywhere.
Two UP models will be available—the high-performance UP300x and the basic UP300. The Media Port UP will be available only in Japan through the Nikon Imaging Japan Inc.
The Media Port UP is available from the upstore.jp website for 59,800 yen (about $587 USD).

QFO - Tiny Flying R/C

A small radio-controlled flying toy by The Japanese toy manufactur Tomy. wow!