2009 June « Four Fifths Design

June 25, 2009

Stylish Hanger

Designer: Gordon Yeh
I have a hanger design in mind for myself but the only variations I have seen on a hanger so far are the wood, plastic and metal ones. Oh not to forget the kiddies’ delights that fleece us in the name of branding. The hotel variety that comes with clips ensures that you don’t snitch any, but basically there’s little innovation done in the hanger-world. That’s till you get a load of the Stylish Hangers by Iota Designs. They look pretty and compliment those expensive suits that you own. USP is the expandable orange rubber ring, which is designed to create stability and the use of superior quality raw material.

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June 24, 2009

Breathing Patchwork

Designer: Shane Crozier
Details:

- Each light tile is made of a small, framed 150×150mm transparent OLED emitter.
- Layered onto this is a sheet of clear acrylic, onto which an image can be painted using standard water based acrylics.
- During the day the artwork is translucent in the same way that a traditional stained glass window pane is, but at night and in low light, the OLED emitter can be turned on to create a backlit “stained glass” mosaic.
- Each acrylic panel can be removed from the frame and washed clean with warm water. New artwork can then be applied with zero material wastage.
- Each OLED tile is modular, and additional units can be placed in any pattern along the wall.
- The frame has contacts on each of its four sides allowing for limitless customization of the wall within the constraints of the power supply and OLED driver tile.

Designer’s Note:

Breathing Patchwork can be used to display children’s artwork, family patchworks, or any other artwork of personal and emotional relevance.

June 21, 2009

360 View

Designer: Senka Agic
It’s not necessarily a new idea, as these are already being used, but it is a cool version concept. 360° View is an outdoor camera system that captures the exotic thrills of extreme sports from amazing angles. The setup consists of three small waterproof video cameras with adapters, a display module and an external trigger. This means you get three different perspectives of the particular trick or maneuver. You can either place the cams stationary or mount it on the athlete via the adapter. What’s interesting is that if no help is around, the athlete can independently record the tricks via the external trigger.

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June 20, 2009

Ten Medical Marvel Designs

I Contact
Although at the moment it may be hard to fathom this concept, but designers Eun-Gyeong Gwon & Eun-Jae Lee propose a contact lens that is so technologically advanced that it works like a mouse for your computer. It’s intended for people with disabilities, but that shouldn’t stop the able-bodied people from experimenting with it.

Touch Sight Camera
Designed for the visually impaired, the Touch Sight Camera looks to be an innovative solution for those who would like to capture precious moments even though they can’t literally see it.

Sens Phone
Giving the blind an edge of independence is the Sens Phone. It’s easy to use features will make it a practical device for independent use.

Batphones
Quite comical to say the least, although grandma here looks quite content to use it as her hearing aid! Personally I’d rather not look like Dumbo…

Universal Toilet
The Universal Toilet has a flexible design because it can be used by both the able-bodied and people on wheelchairs conveniently.

Oral Hygiene Monitor
Oral Hygiene Monitor makes sure that we won’t forget our dentist; EVER!

Braille Interpreter
Just because someone is blind, it’s not necessary that they know Braille. Braille Interpreter is a gadget that will help them learn and interpret the language.

New Jordan
Simply put…an attractive designer limb!

Beagle Scarf for Autism
A scarf that acts as a comforter for those with Autism, this one includes speakers in the hood, customized aroma patches along with textured inner pockets.

Lumitact Breast Prothesis
Besides the pain and trauma associated with Breast Cancer, the loss of femininity is the biggest psychological side-effect. Lumitact is an adhesive, tactile breast prosthesis that integrates Phillips’ Lumalive material into its design. It tries to bring back the sense of self-confidence and sexiness into the woman’s life.

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June 18, 2009

Refracting

Designer: Ruth McDermott
This project is titled “Isis Sea Fan” The Isis Sea Fan is named after the organic forms it mymics, (sea fans: soft tendrilled coral,) to create a connection between technology and natural forms. As for materials; the material that appears to be glass is actually laser cut optically clear acrylic.

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Month: June, 2009