Science, as a game

http://kotaku.com/5844510/gamers-discover-two-new-planets-by-playing-a-browser-game

This is an article concerning the continued development of games that accomplish science. By making data sifting into entertainment, scientists are able to exponentially increase their available resources.
This is an area I feel that designers are only starting to touch on. Work as play!

-Sean Bailey

Spray on film turns windows into solar panels

Posted by Shaina Siverson

Lawnbott

Thought I would look this up since we were talking about robotic lawnmowers today.

Posted by Shaina Siverson

Eaux Eaux Modern Sink by Joel Roberts Dares You Not to Spill Any Water

The Eaux Eaux sink is a modern take of that bathroom washbasin we use so many times during the day. Created by Joel Roberts, and competing for the Bathroom Innovations Award, the Eaux Eaux proposes us an interesting ocean wave-like shape. The basin and the faucet are seamlessly connected and offer an impressive water flow. When looking at the basin though my first concern would be not to spill any water while performing my washing rituals. What’s certain is that you won’t be able to knock this sink out of position. The base is fixed into that countertop and the body of the Eaux Eaux is made out of stainless steel, properly painted to achieve the overall wave effect.

::Sean Lohman::

Rain catching/filtering outerwear

A rain jacket that filters through a carbon filter. I would love having this while backpacking! Sometimes water access is few and far between. A short rain storm would become a help instead of just a hindrance.

-Sean Bailey

Dyson Hot: An Innovative, Luxury Space Heater

Dyson, the Apple of home products and appliances companies, has brought to life some of the most innovative vacuum cleaners, hand dryers and fans on Earth. This past week they announced entrance into the space heater market with the creation of the sleek but pricey Dyson Hot. The Dyson Hot is engineered to heat an entire room faster than any other; 22 engineers researched, developed and tested Dyson’s patented technology for its application in a heater.

There is a cool video on the website so click on the title to be redirected.
::Sean Lohman::

Making things from other things... with an added a touch of outrageous!!

Video available here:
http://gizmodo.com/5841708/i-must-get-this-boat-motor-blender-for-my-kitchen

Yeah, I wouldn't have thought of this combination right away either, but now, how could you not!

-Sean Bailey

Core 77 design award 2011

http://www.core77.com/blog/core77_design_awards/core77_design_award_2011_laundrypod_winner_for_never_saw_the_light_of_day_20505.asp

Do you live in an apartment? Do you find yourself sifting for that not quite dirty pair of shorts? Suffer no more! Laundry Pod to the rescue!

-Sean Bailey