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Kopin Golden-i Wearable Computer Concept [Lightweight Bluetooth Headset, Virtual 15-in Display, Hands-Free Natural Speech Recognition, Microsoft's Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 OS]

Robert Lesher — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:21:51 +0000

You probably haven’t heard of a company called Kopin Corporation. This could be because they spend most of their time crafting micro-displays for the likes of the military and other highly-secretive, if-you-know-too-much-I’ll-have-to-kill-you type organizations. Either that or you really need to get out from under your rock more often. Anyway, Kopin have announced today that they plan to unveil their new Golden-i™ Wearable Computer at Microsoft’s booth # 400 at the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston on September 22 & 23, 2009. Wearable computers a thing of science fiction you say? I beg of you to read on. (...)
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Made by Makers Concept Speaker Designs [TFTS Exclusive: Cutting Edge Design From The Designer’s Perspective]

Andrew Tingle — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:56:11 +0000

We have always been particularly open to design concepts here at TFTS so its always a joy to hear directly from a design team who are not only happy to speak about their work (why is it that so few designers are?) but who are doing their bit to define ‘the future of things’ and, in this case, we’re talking about MBM, or Made by Makers – a young, Danish design agency who, in their own words, ‘assist companies conducting design processes for complex solutions’.

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The Hitch, Designed By Robert Nightingale, Is A Conceptual Nightmare!

Bo — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:59:12 +0000

Hmmm … it’s not often I start a review with those words but then this invention is making me ponder somewhat into the mind of the designer/inventor, like … is he on drugs??? The “Hitch” is an object that was borne in the mind of someone nuts or simply sporting a grand sense of humour.

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Fix-It-On-The-Wall Furniture – John Nouanesing Wows Us With Wall Artwork That Turns Into Furniture??? Really???

Bo — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:27:32 +0000

So I went house hunting this past week and what shocked me more than the prices were how small everything was. I was trying to imagine my furniture sitting in a room the size of a postage stamp? Well, it seems John Nouanesing has come up with a bright idea (yet again); Fix-It-On-The-Wall furniture artwork!

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Plastic Logics Electronic Paper Prototype To Be Announced At The CES Exhibition In January 2009

Bo — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:43:19 +0000

We all know that according to rumours paper is out and electronic reading is in. I’m still not sure as I love the idea of the crisp paper between my finger tips. However if rumours are correct then this electronic newspaper by Plastic Logic will be the way of the future.

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The Spark is a UMPC Compact Design Portable Device Up Against Rival, OLPC XO-1

Bo — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:55:12 +0000

Concept week is definitely here to stay apparently what with the new “Spark” being announced. The Spark is a UMPC and considered more portable than a laptop due to its compact design.

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Kuan-Sheng’s Matching Tree – Interesting/Bizarre Shelving System

Bo — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:39:06 +0000

Another concept design you say? Yes. Today is all about the future and what we can hope to be seeing in the next few weeks or years. This concept is an IDSA 2008 finalist; Kuan-Sheng’s Matching Tree for libraries.

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Nokia’s Concept OLED Scroll Laptop Designed By Rodrigo Mercado – Futuristic & Impressive!

Bo — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:06:29 +0000

So it’s concept day at TFTS and I have another offering to titivate your eyeballs with. The OLED laptop is a concept scroll type laptop designed for Nokia by Rodrigo Mercado.

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Xbox 720 – Speculations, Truths and Wonders

Bo — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:23:59 +0000

It’s always difficult assuming and wondering what the next future tech release will encompass but we feel that we have done just enough research to discuss the theories surrounding Microsoft’s Xbox 720.

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The “LUPE” Designed By Seoghwan Choi Will Magnify Your Thoughts On Future Digital Cameras

Bo — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:26:29 +0000

Who thought cameras could get any more sci-fi than they already are? Well, the LUPE, designed by Seoghwan Choi, is a new concept touchscreen camera about to rock our world of flimsy misconceptions.

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The Ying Yang Camera By Kubasek Krzysztof Is A Little Technology And A Little Design

Bo — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:48:43 +0000

You may have realised by now that my tastes are somewhat varied and eccentric so it will come as no surprise as to why I have picked this next item – The Ying Yang Camera, designed by the Polish designer Kubasek Krzysztof.

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The iBasket Laundry Basket Takes The Pain Out Of Washing (And The Smell)!

Bo — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:34:20 +0000

It seems like every new invention gets whopped with an “I” in front of it and it’s no different with this gadget either. The iBasket Laundry Basket is a new concept in household technology that is set to change the way you view dirty laundry.

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Designboom.com Shelter Cart competition … a future must have?

Bo — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:38:27 +0000

Coming from a well known third world country, and being rather sensitive to these issues as a caring soul, the theory behind the designboom.com Shelter Cart competition struck me as very interesting.

The concept of the competition was to create a shelter cart to benefit those homeless who needed something that could benefit them during their daily lives.

Although this competition is quite old; one design, in particular, has stood out among the rest. Gregor Timlin with the help of Barry Sheehan of Sharc Design came up with this nifty invention that not only houses the homeless but makes their travelling and “collections” that much easier to handle.

It is not that uncommon to see homeless people struggling along, collecting bottles, cardboard and other various knick-knacks to help earn a few cents here and there; particularly here in Africa where millions of people are jobless and without even the basic day to day necessities that we take for granted, such as running water and proper sanitation.

While, Gregor Timlin has categorically stated that “the project is not seen as a solution to the social problem of the homeless but instead as a method of raising awareness about the issue,” one can only hope that such a great idea and concept will be put to good use in the future, perhaps as an advertising tool for companies, and in turn a fabulous way to protect the many homeless who need a place to call home.

Besides, these unsung heroes deserve something special as a thank you for their never-ending work on cleaning, clearing and general recycling in my opinion.

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Concepts in Focus – Trio Alpha and Duo Beta Personal Submersibles

Andrew Tingle — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:37:00 +0000

! TFTS EXCLUSIVE !

By way of introduction to this new category, as regular readers of Thoughts from the Sidelines will know we have a great deal of time for concepts as they offer a tantalising insight as to what our future may hold as envisaged by those who are ultimately shaping the world around us.

One could argue that concepts are, on a base level, mere flights of fancy that result in little more than glossy renderings that offer little in the way of credibility but, in the vast majority of cases nothing could be further from the truth as, behind the imagery invariably lays a considerable amount of research, development and feasibility studies and a seemingly endless amount of tweaks and revisions.

Our aim, in this new category, is to offer a deeper insight into some of the concepts that have caught our attention here at TFTS by contacting the designer and asking them to offer a little background into their work and we are overjoyed to start off with a designer by the name of Guillermo Sureda-Burgos whose magnificent submersible concepts have seen us salivating over our keyboards for many an hour.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Guillermo for taking his time to talk with TFTS and for providing us with a wealth of exclusive imagery concerning his concept work. (Needless to say that if you are a designer who would like to have your work featured here please feel more than free to contact us via our contact form).
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