Titanic Needed This!

Danny Cheng: "YES, GPS are really important!"

One of the biggest fears while evacuating a sinking ship is the possibility of survivors being carried away by the tide, and people getting lost at sea. The Network Tube is a rescue tube with magnetic properties and aims to form a floating cluster, bringing people together via GPS. When people huddle together, they not only boost each other’s morale, but they also increase their chances of survival.

Network Tube is a 2011 Spark Awards entry.

Designers: Son Kijo, Joon Hyoung Seo, Uhm Hyung Woo, Choi JinYoung & Kim Junpyo

20 Best of Best red dot award : design concept 2011

As expected this evening here in Singapore has turned out to be magical! I know most of you are curious to know which designs bagged the Best of Best honors. So before I sign out for tonight, here are my pick of 20 Best of Best red dot award : design concept 2011. Congratulations winners!

Air-curtain Shower Cabin by Liu Yi, Luo Jing & Jiang Yuning

A’konkret Furniture by Tjiang Supertini Yuwono

ARROW by Prof. Jeon Sung-su, Prof. Kim Ki-Pil, Han Kyung-Chan, Kang Kyung-Rok, Kang Dong-Woo & Jeon Ji-Yong

Creative Helmets by Igor Mitin

Digimo, Camera for Creatives by Lee Sang Ik

FRIDA Concept Robot by Kenny Wong

GEM by Jarkko Saunamäki, Dr. Hannu Nieminen, Marko Luomi, Yan Qifeng & Heikki Naulapää

Kulou Cigar by Prof. Gao Liqun, Wang Jun, Zhang Nan, Li Yulin, Liu Rumiao, Ding Ning, Du YaNan & Wang Yancai

Little Explorer by Chen Liao-Hsun, Chen Wei-Ting, Tsai Hui-Jou, Dai Siao-Ying & Chen Jia-Wen

Magic Carp-pet Rug by John Leung

Mole’s Hide and Seek Bike Rack by You Song Young, Park Soyoung, Hong Sung Min & Hong Se Won

Nursing Kit by Lee Sheng-Hung & Chen Yu-Lin

Paper Chair-piao by Lei Zhang, Christoph John & Jovana Bogdanovic

Parking Guide by Shih Chang-Chi, Huang Shao-Heng, Wang Shou-Yu

Piling Eating by Lu Ying-Jung & Chou Ya Shang

Microbial Home by Philips Design

SoundsGood by Tang Peiqi

Tea-Time by Yu Pengtao

Topless Shoes by Prof. Ying Fangtian, Zhao Xiaoliang, Han Like, Liu Peng, Meng Qingbao, Ren Mingjun, Yang Xiao, Chen Xuan & Lin Lin

Wormhole Folding Seat by Igor Lobanov

Logitech Keyboard Case By ZAGG for iPad 2

The perfect companion for your iPad 2. The Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG for the iPad 2 has a thin, eye-catching design that gives your device durable protection, added functionality and style. You'll wonder how you ever used your iPad 2 without one.

The Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG for iPad 2 is made from aluminum with a high-grade finish, matching the design, look and feel of today's hottest tablets. Its simple yet innovative hinge provides multiple angles for viewing and typing in both portrait and landscape mode. A built-in physical keyboard allows for fast, responsive typing.

Sleek and stylish design with unique and useful features makes the Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG the essential accessory to buy for your iPad 2.

Mickey Light Bulb!

Probably the only time you’re going to get to screw Mickey is when you get this adorable light bulb. Simply called the Mickey Mouse Bulb Concept, this is a mouse that I want to bring home! Sign me up for three Mr. Lee!

Designer: Hong-kue Lee

Cool Air and More

Although we are heading towards winter, let’s not forget the folks from Down Under who are gearing up for their summers. I think escape from heat and reality should be more than just Kool Aid and popsicles; it should be funky like the Water Wave Air Conditioner. It features ambient lighting with moods like stars and water, matching sound effects and cool breezy air to lower your temperature. Now that’s what soothing summers should be like!

Designer: Min Seong Kim

Why Two?

Do we really need the tablet and the smartphone to be two different entities? If you ask these trio designers their answer is no! The Part is the coexistence of a smartphone and a tablet as one whole device. You can remove the phone for individual use, however together they tango even better!

Designers: Eunha Seo, Junse Kim & Yonggu Do