In November 2009 we wrote...
Solar Mobile Charger
Solio make a range of solar mobile device chargers like the one above. Not only does it look very cool it is also practical. Great Christmas present. Now, if only a laptop was available with a solar panel on it's…
Lego Radiator
This Lego style radiator called "Brick" was designed by Marco Baxadonne for Italian company Scirocco. Each Brick has its own plumbing i/o so they can be connected together just like their smaller cousins.
Chinese Graphic Design In The 20th Century
The Chinese Academy of Fine Arts Museum in Beijing (CAFA) has a new exhibition: Chinese Graphic Design in the 20th Century: A Documentary. Pictures of the exhibition are available on the CAFA website. Unfortunately the picture viewer only works…
Solar Powered Plane
Solar Impulse is a project to build a solar powered plane that can fly around the world. This is, of course, very challenging but made even more so due to night flights. During the daylight hours the solar panels must…
Gorrinucha Piggy Bank
We're fans of piggies here at yaean towers. So we love this Gorrinucha piggy bank. Originally designed as a one off for a contest, demand has been so high they've gone into Christmas production.
Muji Lego
Muji have teamed up with Lego to bring us special Lego kits that combine Lego pieces with paper to make animals, people and Christmas decorations. Wonderful.
Dieter Rams
Dieter Rams worked for Braun from 1955 to 1995. From 1962 he was design director. He and Braun developed some truely iconic products. He was a huge influence on many designers. For example. the similarity between the products designed by…
Minimalist TV Show Posters
We love these minimalist TV show posters by Albert Exergian. They have a Japanese style. He's identified the iconic thing from each show and a poster of that icon. Very cool. Lots more on his tumblr blog.
Harmless Packaging
The November issue of Creative Review is packaged in a water soluble bag. Just place the bag in water and it dissolves away - hot water speeds up the process. The packaging was developed together with Cyberpac. The material…
