Thursday, 19 March 2009

Shelving and storage systems can be frustrating to assemble and usually require a fair bit of time to put together (correctly), especially the flat-pack variety from Ikea. This clever design, simply called Jigsaw Storage, aims to make this process a lot easier thanks to its jigsaw puzzle shaped modules, which piece together in a snap.
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Monday, 12 January 2009

The lock masters at Schlage have come up with an impressive, internet-connected, home security system that allows you to unlock doors remotely. Ideal for times when family members lose their keys/passwords, or when someone needs to pick up something from your place when you’re not around, the LiNK system will let you open doors via your smartphone or computer no matter where you are…as long as you have internet access or a cell signal.
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Wednesday, 17 December 2008

For those of you who are a little squeamish about trapping spiders and insects that make their way into the house, comes this great little invention simply called The Bug Trapper. It essentially puts the whole trapping and releasing action at an arms length away and saves you from having to scrounge around for a jar and some cardboard before the critter goes into hiding.
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Wednesday, 26 November 2008

The traditional light switch is a great invention. Cheap, reliable and simple to operate. But these days, when we engineer increasingly complex lighting setups with dimmer switches and central control panels, we need something a little more intuitive.
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Monday, 17 November 2008

The Yamaha MyRoom II is a product I’ve been searching for all my life. It is essentially a small, soundproof room that will fit in your apartment and offers you the opportunity to indulge in one of life’s ultimate de-stressing/relaxation techniques…to just f**king scream…without your neighbors calling the cops.
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Monday, 30 June 2008

A new toaster concept, the DT08, has been developed by Daniel Thomas which promises to save both your toast and your digits from nasty burns. The toaster itself is entirely see-through, making it easy to keep an eye on your browning bread.
You insert your bread into a slide out tray which also doubles as a cooling rack when the toasting is complete. This saves your fingertips from burns when plucking those scorched squares from their torture chamber.
Thomas has done away with somewhat useless timer knobs and heat dials in favor of direct monitoring. “I find when I toast bread I tend to pop the toaster up and down, visually checking the bread. I also found with research, that other people do this as well,” Thomas said.
Being able to watch your bread cook may ensure it is more to your liking every time….well, every time you don’t get distracted, at least.
Source:
DAT Designs