Arts & Design

People have become rather apathetic when it comes to reading the time in the usual fashion. With this in mind, Art Lebedev shows off the Verbarius, a clock that tells you what time it is without the small talk of numbers, using human language. So instead of the cold message of 12:00, you get “Midnight” as an answer instead. It ...

Every school is bound to have an “Under The Sea” theme dance. But what to wear? Do you go in scuba gear? That’s hardly formal enough. These High Tide Heels are perfect for those occasions. And while we’re much too masculine to ever think about wearing anything with the word “heels” in the title, we’re sure there are some of ...

OK, well we know we say this about at least one concept a week, but this just might be the coolest damn concept design we’ve ever seen. Dual Music Player, or DMP, is a media player that can play both CDs and MP3s. Sure, there have been Discman MP3 players, but never something that fully embraces both forms of media. ...

The fourth model of Fujitsu’s RakuRaku phone (“raku” is Japanese for easy) is another attempt to give an older generation the chance to use modern communication methods. Its simple design and easy to read display make the less tech-savvy more able to use a cellphone. Just because the phone is indeed very raku to use, doesn’t mean it lacks features. ...

There’s no denying it. The Aeorscraft ML866 is one morbidly obese airplane. It’s time we had an intervention with the poor thing to help it deal with its problem. Obesity is a disease people! The ML866 is scheduled to make its first official launch next month at the NBAA convention. The fatty plane is actually pretty technologically advanced when it ...

The Rolleiflex MiniDigi could be the twin of the original 1920’s German-made Rollei “Twin Lens Reflex” camera, except for the fact that it is a fraction of the size and completely digitalized. This 3.1 MP reproduction is a blast from the past. A past in which most of us weren’t alive to see. Even though the camera can take videos ...

Walk through any major urban area and you’ll see rectangular, graffiti-covered eye sores that serve as a shelter for anyone waiting at a bus stop. These bus shelters have become a major problem for city vandalism and over time become hideous pieces of urban culture. The Landmark Bus Shelter’s would make the bus stop a central technological attraction. Using one ...

Here’s a really cool product concept that even I, a lowly geek, has thought about from time to time. Have you ever found yourself wondering what a certain product might have been in its previous form? Remarkable is a line of products that integrates the recycled announcement directly into the design of the product. A ruler that projects “I was ...

The Eclosion is a furry little piece of furniture that lets the owner to modify its size and angled position by pumping air into a special compartment. When not inflated, Eclosion serves as a bench, but transforms into a semi-awkward looking couch. The use of zippers in the Eclosion design allow for the extra room to be hidden within the ...

Check out this excellent transforming Optimus Prime PC case mod made by 36 year old John Mangus. Not only can you fit the desktop mod on your desk, but the PC also transforms into a 6 foot 10 inch tall Optimus Prime robot clone. The hardware and guts for the computer sit in the translucent chest of Optimus, illuminated by ...