Brave new world lamp.
Milan 2009: Brave new world lamp.
Dutch brand Moooi launches new collection at Superstudio in Zona Tortona, including a timber lamp by Welsh designers Fresh West.
Fabriano. Waste paper bin.
Milan 09: a waste paper basket made of recycled paper.
Riccardo Nannini, Domenico Orefice and Emanuele Pizzolorusso present at exhibition Dismettiamola! in Milan this week.
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Audi A1. 3-door.
Expect the minicar segment is to explode, with new models planned from most major carmakers including, for the first time, premium labels such as Audi. While most will be budget versions Audi will be launching an upmarket model aimed at the Mini Cooper and a possible BMW version.
Audi’s new model will be based on the A1 Metroproject and subsequent A1 Sportback concept vehicles, and will be available in several variants including three and five-door hatchbacks, a sleek sportback and possibly a cabrio.
This latest rendering gives us an accurate look at what to expect for the entry-level three-door hatch, revealing designers will be sticking to the lines of the concept car. Some of the elements from the show cars that are unlikely to make production include the exposed aluminum arches, 18in alloys and LED headlights.
The A1 will share its platform with the new 2010 Volkswagen Polo and will be available as standard with FWD, though there will be performance models with quattro AWD. The new platform also means the A1 will be available with VW Group’s new low-cost DSG with seven gears in total.
Engine options will range from a series of low capacity TSI and TDI units ranging from 1.4 to 2.0L, and a new mild hybrid model may also be offered. The design will use a small electric motor integrated into the drivetrain, which kicks in during high-load situations. The full hybrid system with lithium-ion batteries as previewed by the Metroproject Concept is unlikely to enter production.
The five-door model should debut around the middle of next year and will be followed by the three-door shortly after.
Solar oven wins climate change challenge.
Carboard boxes, aluminum foil, black paint. A $5 investment wins the FT Climate Change Challenge, which sought to find and publicize the most innovative and practical solution to climate change. via designobserver [PR]
Bucky balls.
216 powerful rare earth magnets that can be shaped, molded, torn apart and snapped together in UNLIMITED WAYS.
Holy zoomdoggle!
[LINK]2009 goldman environmental prize winners.
Winners include a single mom who battled Big Energy (and won).
Pantone bag.
Know anyone with a color fetish?
Seen at the Design Museum
Platy preserve.
Wine preserver. Collapsible. Keeps wine fresh for days or even weeks by eliminating presence of oxygen. Think backpacking, fly fishing. Admittedly, our wine seldom lasts more than two hours. However, there’s much less to carry on the way back. 800ml capacity.
Sylvania builds bulbless future.
Incandescent bulbs in the United States phased out starting in 2012. via fastcompany [PR]
Go fly a kite!
Kite flying is seasonal in Chicago. The season begins in April. Here’s 20 designer kites.
above: martin’s leg’s SIZE: W 30 x H 79 inches Ripstop Nylon Wind Range: 6 – 20 mph LINE: 50 pound line included. Price: $47.95
above: pencil SIZE: W 8 x H 60 inches FRAME: fiberglass SAIL: Ripstop Nylon Wind Range: 5 – 18 mph LINE: 300 ft length line included. Price: $25.95
above: 30 foot skyhook SIZE: W 63 x H 100 inches 30 Square feet of lifting sail provides a great platform for launching windsocks, spinners, tails and other line laundry. Range: 6 – 20 mph LINE: 80 to 150 pound line is recommended. Price: $115.95
above: ghost clipper SIZE: 60 inches long and has a mast of 48 inches. Fly it with a single line or use two lines to maneuver the kite in wind from 3 to 20 mph. Price: $53.90
above: four-dekker squadron airplane SIZE: 48 inch wingspan. Fly it with a single line or use two lines to maneuver the kite in wind from 3 to 20 mph. Price: $25.90
above: addiction cool sport stunt SIZE: 72in x 26in and comes with a deluxe kite case and 80 pound test spectra line. Price: $65.00
above: red dragon SIZE : 72 x 408 in WIND RANGE : 8 ~ 18 mph FABRIC : Ripstop Nylon PACKAGING : Nylon Case LINE : Line NOT included ( recommended 500 lb test line ). Price: $1,300.00
above: mega power sled 81 SIZE : 178 x 83 in WIND RANGE: 5 ~ 20 mph FABRIC : Ripstop Nylon PACKAGING: Drogue Chute Bag LINE: Line NOT included ( recommended 500lb to 1000lb Test Line) Depending on wind speed. Price: $249.00
above: langkawi SIZE: 132 x 42 in WIND RANGE: 4 ~ 20 mph FABRIC: Ripstop Nylon FRAME: Wrapped Carbon & Fiberglass PACKAGING: Nylon Case LINE: Line NOT included ( recommended 50 lb Test Line ). Price: $149.00
above: killer whale 8 FOOT LONG KILLER WHALE LINE: LAUNDRY. Price: $149.00
above: south china sea 62.5 x 88 in WIND RANGE: 6 ~ 18 mph FABRIC: Ripstop Nylon FRAME: Epoxy Wound Fiberglass PACKAGING: Nylon Case LINE: Line NOT included (recommended 250lb to 500lb Test Line) Depending on wind speed Includes: a 25 in x 16 ft.,5 in applique tail and four 25 ft fuzzy tails.. Price: $299.00
above: crimson giant flying fish 22.5 ft WIND RANGE : 9 ~ 22 mph FABRIC : Taffeta Nylon PACKAGNG : Nylon Case LINE : Line NOT included ( recommended 500 lb Test Line ). Price: $595.00
above: angel SIZE: 62.5 x 112 in WIND RANGE: 6 ~ 16 mph FABRIC: Ripstop Nylon FRAME: Carbon PACKAGING: Nylon Case LINE: Line NOT included ( recommended 50 lb Test Line ). Price: $119.00
above: tie die teddy bear SIZE : 54 x 96 in WIND RANGE : 9 ~ 22 mph FABRIC : Taffeta Nylon PACKAGING : Nylon Case LINE : Line NOT included ( recommended 90 lb Test Line ). Price: $149.00
above: red octopus SIZE : 36 x 144 in WIND RANGE : 9 ~ 22 mph FABRIC : Ripstop Nylon PACKAGING : Nylon Case LINE : Line NOT included ( recommended 90 lb Test Line. Price: $79.00
above: eagle of paradox SIZE: 114 x 94 in WIND RANGE: 5 ~ 20 mph FABRIC: Ripstop Nylon FRAME: Carbon & Fiberglass PACKAGING: Nylon Case LINE: Line NOT included ( recommended 250 lb Test Line ). Price:$249.00
above: eagle 78″ ROKKAKUS SIZE: (W X L) 63 X 78 in. WIND RANGE : 4 ~ 18 mph FABRIC : Ripstop Nylon FRAME : Wrapped Carbon PACKAGING : Nylon Case LINE : NOT included (150lb test recommended). Price: $90.00
above: blue lobster SIZE ; 120 X 252 in WIND RANGE : 9 ~ 22 mph FABRIC : Taffeta Nylon PACKAGING : Nylon Case LINE : Line NOT included ( Recommended 500 lb Test Line). Price: $995.00
above: squid SIZE: 40 x 120 in WIND RANGE: 4 ~ 18 mph FABRIC: Ripstop Nylon FRAME: Carbon & Fiberglass PACKAGING: Nylon Case LINE: Line NOT included ( recommended 90 lb Test Line ). Price: $119.00
above: mesh-delta rainbow waterfall 11 FT MESH DELTA – RAINBOW SIZE : 132 x 67 in WIND RANGE: 8 ~ 18 mph FABRIC : Ripstop Nylon FRAME : Carbon & Fiberglass PACKAGING: Nylon Case LINE ; Line NOT included ( recommended 150 lb Test Line ). Price: $149.95
Designers: BARBARA MEYER, BERNHARD DINGWERT,CAREL VANDER SANDEN, CARSTEN DOMANN, CEEWAN, CHRISTOPHE GOY, DAVE HOLT, HESPELER BROTHERS, JOACHIM NELLISSEN, JON BURKHARDT, JUERGEN EBBINGHAUS, MIKE DELFAR, PETER LYNN, REZA RAGHEB, ROKKAKUS, ROLF ZIMMERMAN, RON GIBIAN, WILLI KOCH
note: Click on the kite’s names for links to kites.