This magnetic storage concept by Benoit Bayol is half art, half practical furniture: neatly arranged on the wall, its reminiscent of a Mondrian painting, but it also offers an incredibly versatile storage solution. Read More >>
Featured comment by Bam Siddle:
"one can only hope that if they fall there's no unlucky person sitting below with a computer looking at totally innocent videos on [insert ***tube here..." More »
One of the bizarre things about automotive R&D is that companies burn a huge amount of time and money designing things that never get built. I speak, of course, of concept cars: stunningly beautiful machines dripping with sex appeal and infeasibly dramatic angles that never get built. Here are 10 of the all-time greats. Read More >>
From certain angles you can barely see this beautiful bicycle—because it's made from the same strong, lighthtweight and transparent plastic used in fighter jet canopies. It's the perfect stealth bike. Read More >>
Inspired by a story his grandmother used to tell him at dinner about how his fish balls would turn into a giant hairy hungry monster if he didn't eat up, Jason Goh created this incredibly cosy looking Moyee Monster Chair. Read More >>
Featured comment by Wezley:
"she doesnt look 'incredibly comfy'... looks more like shes got stuck! and is that a built in tounge??? remember The Blob?......" More »
Sanding blocks are fantastic labour-savers, but if you're sanding ornate carvings, the sandpaper typically has to mold to your fingertips. Taking the idea of a malleable foam sanding block to the next level, these Sandables are made from a mouldable material so they can be reshaped to conform to any angle, curve, or random shape. Read More >>
Whatever your opinion on the whole smartwatch thing is, don't worry/get excited; this isn't real. This is just a concept design called "Google Time" by Adrian Maciburko. That said, they look kind of, well, nice. Read More >>
Featured comment by Adrian_Giz:
"I don't think I would come to you for fashion advice.
I guess you gotta have some BALLS to wear a "big flashy fancy colour screen" outside..
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When you're obsessed with finding the most awesome gadgets and devices, there's nothing more heartbreaking than the word "concept." Not only does it mean you're not going to find a given device in stores—it usually means you're never going to find it anywhere. Read More >>
If there's one thing that really grates on me about iOS on the iPhone it's the notifications. They were much improved in iOS 5, but compared to Android, they're just backwards. Not if this awesome-looking concept became a reality, though. Come on Apple, make it happen. Read More >>
If you're not a morning person, or are dealing with a nasty hangover, the clinking sound of a spoon stirring a mug of coffee could drive you insane. And the fact that you can't buy this clever Pegtop ridged mug that automatically stirs its contents when spun on a plate might annoy you even more. Read More >>
If you've got a big move coming up, you might want to take some inspiration from this Red Dot Design Award-winning update to the lowly cardboard box. The Corner Box adds a small indent to one of the bottom corners giving you a spot to easily lift or drop a box without squashing your fingers. Read More >>
This is the ultimate pizza delivery vehicle, according to Domino's, which held a public design challenge to come up with the best car to drive pizzas around. It's small, it has sliding doors, a rear-view camera and sliding shelves for the pizzas. Read More >>
Designed by Fanny Adam, an arts student who was clearly living in a cramped dorm, the multi-functional Story sofa is an even more accomplished transformer than Optimus Prime. It changes from a sofa, to a bed, to a dining table—all the while providing ample storage with drawers and cubby holes. Read More >>
If dining in the great outdoors is your cup of tea, you'll love designer Jeriël Bobbe's Springtime picnic basket. Not only does it make it easy to use your bike to transport everything you'll need for a feast in the park—from plates, to cups, to food—the basket also transforms into a picnic table for two. Read More >>
Dyson's not the only one who holds a hotly-contested yearly design competition. The long-running Electrolux Design Lab has been pumping out weird and wonderful concepts for 10 straight-years now. This year is no exception, as the winning entry named 'Aeroball,' some magical floating balls, prove. Read More >>
Designer Danny Taylor created this smiley/frowny dimmer switch concept to help teach kids about responsible energy use. When the lights are off, the dimmer switch expresses its approval with a big smile across its face. But when the lights are on, a disapproving frown will be staring at you until you stop your wasteful ways. Read More >>
Featured comment by adamj.thornton:
"Incorrect. I current use an energy saving bulb with my dimmer light switch. It makes an annoying hum however and I am on the lookout for a bayonet sty..." More »