Admit it, you’ve been thinking this all along and Etsy designer Hiphandmaids made it happen. We introduce to you the iMaxi($30) feminine pad-themed iPad case, with wings and all. I love it!
“It shields your iPad from all those unsightly data leaks that would make any motherboard worry!”
It comes in blood… I mean red too!
[via GearFuse]
Augmented reality is growing in popularity but this is by far the best display I’ve seen. For the new Adidas sneakers, the company has embedded codes in their tongues, which enables you to open up an online world via webcam at the Adidas website. This is great advertising and product design!
[via FreshnessMag]
Sure it may just look like a pad of paper with a black border and a grey dot where there would be a button, but the Notepod+ ($20) is way more than that. It features zero bezel, infinite battery life and doubles as a mouse pad. Basically its a GUI-sketching heaven for app developers
[via The Awesomer]
Are you tired of GPS and want to go back to using paper maps? Probably not but this is still a cool design. It’s the map2( $13) and it has four quadrants that you can zoom in on (unfold…) to enlarge for more detail. To be honest I think it would be really cool for touristy type stuff but other than that I think I’ll stick with Google Maps on my phone. I know… I’m a hater.
[via LikeCool]
Every once in a while we get on the topic of ”What if marijuana was legal?” and recently another question arose. How would it be sold/packaged? Well here’s an idea… This is a concept by Print Magazine and I have to say, it’s some pretty nice packaging. I mean, this could fit in at Target or Starbucks.
[via WildAmmo]
As we’ve seen over the last couple months there’s a lot of crap out there. However, this is one of those things that I consider revolutionary. Designed for the visually impaired its a perfect example of form and function. (excuse me while I geek out a bit)
British designer Andrew Mitchell has devised a portable Braille interface called “Squibble” that provides tactile, audio and high contrast visual feedback for the blind, allowing users to access their mobile phones and other technology anytime, anywhere. Regardless of where it is used, the Squibble gives the chance for personal interaction as well as freedom, as it neatly fits into a pocket and connects via Bluetooth. Moreover, it tries to negate the stigma of assisted products and provides a stylish and desirable solution for a market segment that is often neglected.
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Make your dog the ultimate party animal and put him to work at your next party. Never lose the bottle opener again with the Bark 4 Beer Dog Collar Bottle Opener. This dog collar is made from high grade woven nylon and features a retractable bottle opener on a 2 foot long cord. Getting your beer opened is as simple as calling over the dog. Never lose the bottle opener again. Your dog may not be able to fetch you a beer but he can certainly help you open one! Costs $14.95.
[via CraziestGadgets]
Sometimes there’s those things that you nerd out on, the Pocket Clip Pencil ($8) is one for me. It’s such a simple addition (or subtraction in this case) to make something even more versatile. Very cool!
Possibly the worlds cleverest pencil, handmade in east London. Each white pencil has a clip carved into it, so that it can be attached to pockets, satchels and book covers just like a biro. It comes packaged on a card and we think it’s a classic in the making!
[via Like Cool]
Though I’m a Dr. Pepper man myself, I’m still a fan off good design. I’ve also always been a big supporter of “less is more” , not too mention green design and think this is a perfect example. This is the Colorless Coke Can designed by Harc Lee. Below is a note from the designer.
A convex logo substitutes colorfully sprayed can. Naked can help to reduce air and water pollution occurred in its coloring process. It also reduces energy and effort to separate toxic color paint from aluminum in recycling process. Huge amount of energy and paint required to manufacture colored cans will be saved. Instead of toxic paint, manufacturers process aluminum with a pressing machine that indicates brand identity on surface.
Check out some more pictures after the break.