designboom daily - 2010.10.12

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October 2010, 12

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're;energy' by jin sik kim + bo sung seo - iida awards 2010
published 10.12.10


the bike collects usable energy generated by the pedaling in its front wheel to recharge electrical devices such as a laptop, mp3 player, cell phone and more.
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studio makkink & bey: silver sugar spoon
published 10.12.10


made in close collaboration with sugar bakery K.U.K. demel and silversmith company jarosinski & vaugoin, the studio looked into the history of sugar and silver, imperial conduct and pastry cooking during the designing process.
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NRM architects office: residence in kurakuen
published 10.12.10


the unusual site, which is inclined, sandwiched between a 5 meter fall to the east, a waterway to the south, and a 3 meter-high climb to the northwest, became the main driver in the designing process. the dwelling aims to navigate these conditions in a graceful and organic manner.
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christina biliouri: transensing
published 10.12.10


designed for the blind and the visually impaired, the collection of glassware utilizes electric transducers, accelerometers and wireless communication to help the user feel connected in a social setting.
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JLCG architects: sao jorge castle
published 10.12.10


the hill occupied by s_o jorge castle is the site of the first known human settlement of lisbon, a vantage point overlooking the tagus estuary and its inland territory. the excavation of the castle_s pra_a nova, begun in 1996, uncovered remnants of its successive periods of inhabitation.
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howeler and yoon architecture: light drift
published 10.12.10


'light drift' consists of a grid of 100 wireless transmitter controlled orbs in the schuylkill river that change color by interactions on land.
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frog design: ecotality ev charger
published 10.11.10


frog design teamed up with ecotality to create the blink series of electric vehicle chargers.
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fung kwok pan: fluid vase
published 10.11.10


the fluid vase is a customizable vase that takes its form through an interactive digital design interface.
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renault dezir
published 10.11.10


in addition to their compact twizzy, renault also unveiled the sporty dezir at the paris motor show 2010.
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'calla lily watering can' by gerasimina sarantopoulos - iida awards 2010
published 10.11.10


the organically shaped watering can mimics the aesthetic and function of a calla lily flower to collect and hold as much rain water as possible.
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