Jordan Brand makes it official as Dwayne Wade’s first signature sneaker with the label is unveiled, the Jordan Fly Wade. The shoe boasts the distinction of being the lightest sneaker offered up by Jordan Brand. Wade is expected to wear the shoe during the playoffs. Four colorways will release from May to June.
The Pimento/White-Black and Black/Varsity Red-Dark Grey colorways launched on the 5th of May for $140. Then on the 9th of June, the Radiant Green/White-Black and Orion Blue/White-Black colorways will be launched.
Will this be world’s fastest hybrid? A combo Prius and Veyron? Jaguar and Williams F1 is teaming up on a greenish supercar. The hybrid tech is a ‘state-of-the-art, small-capacity, highly boosted internal combustion engine’ and an electric motor on each axle and lithium-ion battery technology from Williams. The Jaguar C-X75 will be four-wheel drive, and able to drive using just the combustion engine, in EV mode with a range ‘in excess of 30 miles or use a combination of the two. There are three drive configurations: EV, Normal and Track.
250 cars will be built, 200 destined as road cars and 50 as racers. You can order one or more today. Production is confirmed for a 2013 delivery. Price estimate $1 million-plus USD. Production name is Jaguar CX-75. [ veyron ] [ car magazine ]
a family of light and airy outdoor / indoor lighting solutions.
An outdoor/indoor light that comes in five configurations, two floor and three pendants, and four colors. The methacrylate diffuser inside the shade emits a very comfortable and cosy general light.
designer: jordi vilardell
producer: vibia
A Swiss designed mini bike by Japanese brand Bruno, the Bruno Mini Velo 20″ Road bike.
producer: bruno
numi is a very square toilet, man. (click image to enlarge)
are you a control freak ? check out the control touchscreen. very cool, man.
Numi Toilet
K-3900
Dimensions:
Height, closed 17″ | 45.4 cm
Height, open 36″ | 91.1 cm
Depth 25″ | 65.4 cm
Width 14″ | 36.8 cm
Rough-in 12″ | 30.5 cm
Available Colors:
White
Water Usage:
Dual Flush: 1.28 GPF (4.8 LPF)
or 0.6 GPF (2.5 LPF). WaterSense℠ labeled toilet
uses at least 20% less water than standard 1.6-gallon toilets
while still meeting strict flushing performance guidelines.
producer: kohler [ 2011 kbis ]
NanaWall Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of opening glass walls in North America. Their catalog says flexible architectural solutions, from 6 feet to 320 feet. Secure, hurricane certified, Energy Star optional glazing, LEED approved, recycled aluminum, water-based finishes on wood. If blurring the line between indoors and outdoors is within the scope of your project, this product worth a look.
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An industry first for a water heater: a color LCD display, with an interactive touchscreen. The company’s second-generation hybrid electric unit offers three modes: energy saver, high demand (normal), and electric heat only. Qualified for 2010 Federal tax credits. A new contemporary product styling is designed to complement other appliances in the home. One good looking water heater. Maybe the only one. producer: rheem
[ 2011 kbis ]
The K-ODW-24.6 dishwasher is built specifically to work outdoors. Stainless steel inside and out. Protected electronics. Holds 12-place settings. An adjustable two-part rack for bulky cookware. Uses 3.8 gallons per cycle. Can be stored outdoors year around. Well. Ok then. This could be a life changer for someone. $5K USD. producer: kalamazoo outdoor gourmet
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with braun, everything begins with a history lesson. [click all images to enlarge]
braun is relaunching a new line of wristwear (above) designed by zeon. what zeon kept was minimal and functional, one recessed button and a distinctive scroll wheel is all you get, we think. also comes in silver. the new watch is still under development, so details are few. zeon says the watch should be released in the fall.
aw20 / dietrich lubs / 1990
aw10 / dietrich lubs / 1989
above: braun’s first watch, the dw20 (1977) by rams / lubs. unfortunately due to the many problems experienced with the LCD module it was only in production for a year before being replaced by the dw30.
above: the watch dieter rams gave me in 1993 (right) when he gave a lecture at the art institute of chicago.
note: the ab20 alarm clock (1975) by rams / lubs set the basic design for subsequent clocks and watches from braun. braun watches and clocks until the new zeon watch (2011) never looked sleek and stylish but always modern, pure, and timeless.
resources:
zeon
herbert born
braun designs
dieter rams. 10 principles of design
The adiZero Crazy Light is Adidas’ newest basketball shoe. It’s 15 percent lighter than the nearest mid-top b-ball sneaker and is a full half-ounce lighter than the next low-top. That makes it a jaw-dropping 9.8 ounces. Available this June 3rd in four color combos. BTW – Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls currently wears a 12.8 oz adiZero signature shoe says he’ll be switching.
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