Product Reviews
Get In Shape Eith The Jawbone UP
UP was designed to fit seamlessly in people’s lives. Real life. It’s a thoughtful combination of engineering and design, custom-made for how we live. UP
December 18, 2012
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Ideas, Thoughts, Perspectives
Floating Design: Olivier Grossetête Creates Pont de Singe Bridge
Bringing daydreams to life is what French artist Olivier Grossetête does best. Known for his visionary installation designs, this year for the United Kingdom’s Tatton
December 14, 2012
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Ideas, Thoughts, Perspectives
The Undiscovered Option: The Diesel Electric Hybrid
Much attention has been given to electric vehicle hybrids such as the Prius and Volt over the past few years. However somewhat less attention to
December 10, 2012
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Events
2013 Milan Furniture Fair
As the largest designing trade show in the world, the 52nd International Furniture Fair promises to please as designers harness functionality and innovation April 9-14
November 29, 2012
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Ideas, Thoughts, Perspectives
The Aesthetics of Charging
Charging stations are starting to appear in urban spaces all over the U.S and take on many forms from almost nondescript looking kiosks to noteworthy
November 28, 2012
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Ideas, Thoughts, Perspectives
Design For Humanity Part Two: The Solar Oven and The Water Purifier
Throughout significant parts of the developing world the detrimental effects caused by the burning of firewood, charcoal and dung for cooking fuel remain an ongoing
November 20, 2012
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Ideas, Thoughts, Perspectives
Beyond Archimedes: Engineers of Classical Antiquity and Lost Technologies
It is acknowledged by many classical historians that the burning of the Library of Alexandria may well be one of the most horrific losses humankind
November 16, 2012
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Events
SOFA 2012 : Sculpture Objects Functional Art & Design
Introduction: The Art Fair Company presents the 19th annual SOFA CHICAGO 2012 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall (600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, Ill. 60611) Nov.
November 9, 2012
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Industry News
Design For Humanity Part One: The Solar Powered LED Lamp
Over the past several years there has been increasing awareness about how certain simple often taken for granted in the developed world products or devices
November 9, 2012
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Industry News
Next Generation Survival Suit
By: Bob Duncan A little history first…. As a pilot for Alaska Airlines, I have always been amazed by the fortitude of Alaskan fisherman. For
November 2, 2012
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Events
What Does It Take to Race In A Rally Race Like This?
Lake Superior Performance Rally, the Oldest, Toughest and Meanest Rally on the Rally Circuit is based in Houghton, Michigan and happens every year in October.
November 1, 2012
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Product Reviews
Oakley Launches Goggles with GPS, Bluetooth, Text Messaging, Jump Analytics, and More
Oakley has just rolled out what might be the goggles to rule all goggles. The technology-packed AirWave snow goggles have GPS, jump analytics, caller-id, text
October 30, 2012
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