Posts Filed Under — Concept

[ November 3rd, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Recyclable Paper Laptop, A Cleaner Concept

Considering the relatively short period that most people keep their computers for, it makes sense to make them as recyclable as possible – which is what designer Je Sung Park has done with this concept.
It is built from pulp and reprocessed materials and can be broken down prior to disposal. [DVICE]

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[ October 3rd, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Raking Machine Might Save a Few Backs

The folks over at Yanko have designed an automatic raking machine; a simple concept really. Raking doesn’t really take a whole lot out of a person, it is more of an inconvenience than a backbreaking chore. If we are designing, why not come up with a robotic version; one that would give frustrated parents everywhere [...]

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[ September 25th, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Stained Glass Rubik’s Cube, a Beautiful Concept

The stained glass Rubik’s cube is just a concept, albeit a very attractive one. Given the forces that a regular cube is subjected to, it is probably a good thing that they are made out of plastic; or else a bit of vigorous cubing could result in shards of glass being embedded in one’s hands. [...]

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[ September 14th, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Nixie Clock Wrapped Up In a Block of Concrete

While this concrete-housed Nixie clock is just a prototype, it is one that I could see myself buying if it ever sees the light of day (provided it doesn’t cost too much). [Gizmodo]

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[ June 16th, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]

Anti-stab Kitchen Knife Designed With Mishaps In Mind

If your family is the sort where people run to the kitchen to arm themselves every time an argument gets heated, then the New Point anti-stab knife just might save your (or another person’s) life.
Mr Cornock, 42, from Swindon, said that the knife will cut vegetables, but will make it almost impossible to stab [...]

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