Wake up.

“Making clothes involves what I like…color, pattern, shape and movement…I like the everyday process…the people, the pressure, the surprise of seeing the work come alive walking and dancing around on strangers. Like red lipstick on the mouth, my products wake up and brighten and bring the wearer to life…drawing attention to her beauty and specialness…her moods and movements…her dreams and fantasies.” – Betsey Johnson

Tea Bag Holder

A winner from the 1-hour design contest designed a simple contraption that will aid you in your morning rush to make it more clean and easy to get your morning dose of tea. Cheers.

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Blight.

A new invention named "Blight" has recently been created to make use of solar energy in order to conserve other forms of energy. This solar blind creates creates a link between indoor and outdoor, taking the daylight during the day and giving it back at night. The advantage of the Venetian blind is to have a large surface exposed to sunlight in a small, cumbersome object. With the revolving blades we can follow the course of the sun in order to catch a maximum of energy. Moreover we can adjust the position of the lamp to obtain various lighting effects. The produced energy can be used to supply a computer or other devices, by means of an inverter.

The Laundry Pod

Ever use a whole washing machine to wash 2 items for a last minute event? Well, in order to practice conservation and be kinder to our natural resources "The Laundry Pod" has been created. The device is perfect for the times you need to do a small load quickly but don't want to waste the energy or a trip to the laundromat. The invention was inspired by the salad spinner. The spinning action washes gently, rinses, and then extracts water to improve drying times.

The Benefits:

-Eco-consicous

-No wasting of water and energy by using big machines for small loads.

-Gray water can be used for watering plants, flushing, etc.

-Made from recycled materials.

-Ideal for small "in-between" loads and delicates.

-Can be used anywhere

-Saves trips to the Laundromat and dry cleaner.

-Big enough for a small load, but small enough for easy storage.

Early Economics.

A new spin on the piggy bank has been designed in hopes of educating early. The "Power Hog" is a power consumption metering piggy bank designed to sensitize kids to energy costs associated with running electronic devices. You simply plug the tail into the outlet and the device into the snout; feed a coin to meter 30 minutes of use.

Power Hog visually and symbolically associates power conservation with savings by using the iconic piggy bank as a visual reference. Kids can use their allowance to turn on the TV or video game by feeding the Power-Hog with loose change. The Power-Hog meters consumption and blinks red when time is running out. It also helps parents meter the amount of time spend watching the tube.

H2-Oh!

A new device designed by Ariel Drach as a part of the Greener Gadgets design competition is something that can not only save your wallet, but as well as the rest of the world. This greener gadget is a small water meter device made for purpose of knowing how much water you actually use when you're showering, washing the dishes, or brushing your teeth. "Bware" is made from recycled ABS, and production costs are minimal. Also, it's very easy to operate! You attach the gadget to a shower or kitchen tap;Bware will start to count (it draws its power of the water stream). Note the number and try to use less water next time.

This device serves to make people more aware of the water that they're actually using to be able to save this valued natural resource. The device also comes with Wi-Fi connection and log software, making it easier to trace the water usage.

Take a seat.

New "prickly" chairs have been designed by Valentina Gonzalez Wohlers. The were designed with specific shapes, materials, colours, textures, and finishes to collide together to make a statement about prejudice and preconceptions. The design uses juxtaposition by combining the classical French oval chair with the Nopal cactus which symbolizes Mexican heritage and national pride.

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