computer keyboard pants: neither fashionable nor geeky

February 13, 2010 by Eran Abramson · Leave a Comment 

I was considering filing this under ‘Cute or Stupid?’, but my common sense prevailed. Designed (?) by Erik De Nijs, this pair of pants called “Beauty and the Geek” has no ounce of cuteness or any redeeming factor whatsoever

be comfortable anywhere there’s air with the blow sofa

February 11, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment 

Despite it’s unintentionally naughty name, the Blow Sofa is actually a neat concept. Just add “-up” to “Blow” and you’ll get the idea. Measuring 71″ x 35″ when fully inflated, the Blow Sofa is made of a couple of dunnage bags , which are made from scrap wood and are traditionally used as cushions or airbags for cargo.

darth vader ralph mcquarrie concept helmet: force scowl

February 9, 2010 by technabob · Leave a Comment 

Science fiction fans know the name Ralph McQuarrie . The illustrator and designer has contributed to the look of some of the most popular films and TV series, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind , E.T.

swirl washing ball concept harnesses the power of your offspring to wash clothes

February 9, 2010 by Tal Siach · Leave a Comment 

Conceptualized by designaffairs studio with developing countries in mind, the Swirl is a “washing ball” that also serves as a clothes bin, a container for water, and a toy. The idea is that you place your dirty clothes in the Swirl, which can be push or pulled via its detachable handle or even better, kicked along to where you get water. Once you’ve added water and detergent to the Swirl, you can now go home, knowing that your clothes are being washed as you roll or kick the ball home

rug with scale remembers your weight and keeps your feet warm

February 8, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment 

For anyone who uses a scale regularly, it’s a given that most of them out there are pretty basic.