Archive : Odd Designs

Microsoft is not really known for its skills outside its traditional areas of forte, which includes personal computing, video games and mobile technology. However, you might be shocked to learn that Microsoft is making its very own fashion statement, and that too by combining wearable technology, social accountability and a really keen sense of what [...]

When the demands of modern life become too much to endure, how wonderful would it be to find a hideaway and be satisfied that none will find you. A new seating pod created by design school graduate Freyja Sewell, attempts to do just that. This unusual chair is not just another cool piece of furniture. The HUSH seating pod doubles up as a portable sanctuary, [...]

Häagen-Dazs ice cream is a super premium brand as very little air is mixed in during the making. It is known for using no emulsifiers or stabilizers other than egg yolks, and has high butterfat content. The ice cream brand is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It is a milestone in the life of the renowned ice cream brand and they are celebrating the [...]

Object Creative Teapot has a unique shape, particularly for a teapot. The design is clearly inspired by marine transportation. The shape of the pot is such that it will effectively cut through water, though it will never have the opportunity to travel on or under water. It is evident that the shape has been adopted mainly to provide an unusual look [...]

HDR wil conquer the world. The acronym means wide dynamic range and managed to photograph this end mixing at least three photos that have been made with different diaphragm openings. The idea is good because it allows you to keep information both in the regions in shadow and highlight. The problem is that many people have exaggerated a little [...]

There are designers who can simply glamorize a product. For them design simply means embellishment. They simply rework a product in more valuable material to add value. But I feel the real creative designer are those who design or create products that adds to the convenience and are valuable in terms of its increased usefulness. The Mobilizarte design [...]

There are very few people in this world who are happy when it rains. Rains are always seen as gloomy and sombre, and reflecting gloominess and sadness. However, if you have heard about the song ‘Only Happy when It rains’ by Garbage, you would know that there is a twisted pleasure in getting drenched, getting cold and shiver, and feel terrible [...]

Andrew Schneider, a Brooklyn based designer has designed a bikini. Well, that is not the news. The great thing about this bikini is that it is a solar powered bikini which is capable of charging your cell phone or your MP3 player. This is a revolutionary concept after the water soluble bikini and the UV bikini. This custom made bikini swimsuit is retrofitted [...]

The people at Hammacher Schlemmer sure know how to bring cool products to their site. This time around, they have got the cool Backpack Umbrella which can be carried on your shoulder without worrying about the wind carrying your umbrella away, or without fearing that the wind would turn your umbrella upside down. It would even let you carry groceries [...]

Man had landed on the moon in 1969. 42 years after the historic achievement we are still struggling to revisit the moon. The plans and the preparations are on track. It is not just NASA but individuals and groups who are willing to make a contribution to the effort and initiative. Spanish designer Alicia Framis commenced the “Moon Life” project, [...]