MingleStick
Life is fast paced. Every day we meet lots of people, but then wave and say goodbye. We miss many opportunities to connect. Sometimes we trade business cards, but they can get misplaced or even lost. We want to stay connected, but don’t want any hassles. We need something better. We need something simple and easy . . . yet stylish. Introducing the MingleStick. A small, inexpensive keychain device that allows people to exchange identity information with a simple click of a button.
Two users point their MingleSticks at each other and click the button to create a successful connection. At the end of the day, the user takes their MingleStick and plugs it into their computer. The Mingle360 website automatically launches and the user logs into their account to view the number of connections they made with the MingleStick.
More info: mingle360.com
Italian Manufacturer Giorgetti Expands Reach to Toronto
To expand their global reach, Giorgetti is headed due north. The company recently announced a collaboration with Toronto-based POI Business Interiors to broaden their market selection by launching a residential collection designed and supplied by the Italian manufacturer.
A 50-year veteran in the commercial furniture industry, POI is poised to extend its reach to the residential sector and has chosen Giorgetti, who shares an even longer 100-year history, as its premier brand. “We have selected Giorgetti to showcase our new residential division because we feel that their sophisticated European design is just right for the Toronto market which tends to appreciate modern European styling,” says Julie Anne Smedley, president of POI.
Giorgetti is widely regarded for its commitment to contemporary design and quality craftsmanship, a factor that did not go unnoticed by the Canadian manufacturer. “Giorgetti is known for its use of carefully selected solid woods, crafted by artisans who pay the utmost attention to details, creating furniture that that will stand the test of time” Smedley continues.
The partnership marks Giorgetti’s first showroom presence in Canada. It joins an existing dealer network of 13 stores and showrooms throughout North America.
Status Calendar by Burak Kaynak
This is a calendar where you can write your daily “status”. It simply asks the question, “What are you doing Today?” And you are invited to answer it!
More info: Behance.net
Com.p.ar TV Stand
Italian design company Com.p.ar is all set to steal our hearts with its impressive creations. After the compact Loto coffee table they have created yet another equally unique design. Known as the Link 1, it is a European style wall hanging TV stand. The most modern and sleek showcase for your LCD’s and Plasmas, this stand will only enhance your TV’s beauty. Made from lacquered MDF, it offers a lot of storage space with its eight side shelves to store movies, electronics and accessories. A great way to save space and give your office a more organized look, this stand is definitely a must have for the modern workplaces. The stand comes complete with a bar for wall-mounting, and multiple outlets. Modern, sleek and extremely stylish, this wall hanging stand is definitely a class apart.
source: Trendir.com
Swiss Air Luxury
Imagine you are seated in economy class on an ultra-long-haul flight. When you are free to roam, where do you go? Your options are limited. You can walk up and down the aisle or go to the lavatory. But if airlines offered the type of luxuries now seen in some premium cabins, such as a stocked bar, these passengers would “spend more on that flight, I’m sure”, says Ceri Rocca, one of the UK’s foremost designers for transport interiors.
Other carriers are making their mark. “Travel agents say they are hearing roars of applause for the new seat in the international economy-class cabin of the A380 operated by Qantas, the third launch customer,” says author and consultant Jennifer Coutts Clay.
Coutts Clay also sees an emphasis on “green” aviation, including the use of water filters and sustainable products such as wool and other natural fibres; the use of lighter accessories such as oxygen containers, galley carts, crockery and cutlery; development of hi-tech waste-management programmes to handle in-flight products; smarter on-board baggage stowage options; and new-style lighting techniques that can provide the impression of on-demand full-cabin interior decor changes at the flick of a switch.
That Laptop is Mine!
Sometimes when you’re working with a bunch of people who happened to have the same laptop as you, spotting which laptop is yours can be a hard task. And that’s where this accessory comes in handy. ‘That Laptop is Mine’ is kind of a laptop name tag, it attaches to the top of your laptop with adhesive squares. It features a sleeve for a business card, a pocket and a pen holder. Perfect for businessman, students, and frequent travelers.
source: CraziestGadgets.com
LG phone with transparent keyboard
LG unveiled at the Mobile World Congresss 2009 the GD900, the world’s first transparent design phone. The GD900 comes with a sliding, translucent keypad. The crystal, glass-like LG GD900 will be released in Q2 2009. The phone will also come with a transparent headset.
source: Akihabaranews.com
Eco-Friendly Fireplace
Blomus Vidro Fireplace is another eco-friendly fireplace beside Conmoto Travelmate Portable Fireplace. It also features the eco-shelves fueled by a same material, the clean and smokeless gelled ethanol. There are practically 2 types of Blomus Vidro Fireplace for your home or your office. Starting from Blomus Vidro Floor fireplace (large and small size) and Blomus Vidro wall fireplace. The good side of this fireplace is Blomus Vidro doesn’t require any chimney, and it won’t turn your ceiling into a black spot.
Source: Hardwaresphere.com
Gensler unveils China’s tallest building at Mipim
Standing 632m tall, the architect’s Shanghai Tower will dwarf the neighbouring Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center.
Undaunted by the global financial maelstrom, architect Gensler today unveiled plans for China’s tallest building, the 632m-tall Shanghai Tower.
Located in the Luijiazui Finance and Trade Zone of the city, the tower – which is being developed by Shanghai Tower Construction & Development Company – broke ground last year and is due for completion in 2014.
The 128-storey mixed-use building will house a cultural institution, hotel and office space. Below-ground facilities include retail, connections to the Shanghai metro and three floors of parking.
The developer’s president, Qingwei Kong, promised a “noble” skyscraper. “This tower is symbolic of a nation whose future is filled with limitless opportunities,” he said.
“With Shanghai Tower we celebrate not only China’s economic success and increasing connection to the global community, but also our company’s commitment to developing properties that demonstrate the highest, noblest and most exquisite design achievements possible.”
source: building.co.uk
Eco-architecture gets high
For the 150 anniversary of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, a collaboration of the school with the Swiss Alpine-Club will give birth to a eco-friendly alpine hut on the Mt Rose. At 2883 meters in the heart of the Swiss Alpes, this high-tech building will get 90% of its energy from the sun and the water will come from the surrounding glaciers. The building should be ready by september 2009, visit the project’s website for more infos.
