Mere minutes after the iPhone 5 was finally revealed to an upgrade-starved public, the case makers of the world started their barrage of pitches for new ways to protect the device. Most aren’t worth a second glance, but damned if Miniot has created an absolutely stunning book-type case that both protects and enhances the beauty of Apple’s latest handset. More »
This interesting table draws inspiration from mashrabiyas—the traditional wooden window screens you see in middle eastern architecture. On one side, it’s made of 650 little oak components. On the other, it’s simple and pared down. The combination is unexpected and utterly beautiful. More »
Most wheelchairs are just meant for indoor or sidewalk use. Because of that, many people with disabilities miss out on doing stuff they might want to do outdoors.
But not anymore. Not with the Tank Chair.
Aside from the fact that it looks totally badass, it’ll also take its riders to places that they never thought they could go to in their chair. It’s described as a custom off-road wheelchair that can ‘conquer streams, mud, snow, sand, and gravel.’ So if you’re a huge nature buff, then you can finally get out and bask in the sunshine once again.
The chair uses rubber trucks, treads and high-torque electric motors to take you where you need to go and back again.
These Tank Chairs are manufactured by TC Mobility and can be ordered from their website.
[via core77]
You gotta love those koozies that keep your beer (or whatever your beverage of choice is) insulated while you eat, watch TV, or do whatever it is you do while you gulp down your drink. If you’re feeling especially macho, then you need a koozie that reflects just that. And there’s only one koozie that’ll manage to do just that for you: the Giant Fist Koozie.
It sort of reminds me of the Sandman’s massive fists which he formed out of sand, just as he was getting ready to land a huge punch of Spiderman. And if it were green, there’s only one character that this giant fist could belong to, and that’s The Hulk.
Aside from insulating your cans, most bottles and plastic cups (including the iconic red booze cups) also fit fine into the Giant First Koozie. It’s normally available for $16.49(USD) from Perpetual Kid, although it’s out of stock right now. But check back once in a while because it might be back in stock soon.
[via Gadget Review]
Most folding bikes make a big compromise: they’re either incredibly portable with tiny wheels, or offer normal proportions but prove a pain in the ass to transport. Mikuláš Novotný’s solution, however, seems to offer the best of both worlds. More »
In many homes, and nearly all apartments, floorspace comes at a premium. That’s what makes bunkbeds such a space saver. The Dumbo Double Murphy Bed takes it a step further by letting you fold them up. More »
My iPhone cases definitely do the job of protecting my smartphone, but I’ve come to realize that a pouch of some kind might be a good idea, because it would better protect the screen. Screens are vulnerable, even when you put on a screen protector, to scratches of all kind.
Evouni’s Nano Stand Pouch looks pretty interesting. It looks low-tech but it’s not. The smartly-designed pouch lets you store your phone inside of it, and you can use it as a stand in an ergonomic resting position. The pouch is made out of a Japanese fabric called Toray Ecsaine, a microfiber-like fabric with a suede-like texture. The pouch has a leather lining with additional structure to keep phones upright.
The pouch works for devices with screens of 3.8″ to 4.3″ (size L), so it should fit your new iPhone 5 when it arrives. There is also a version more suited for the iPhone 4/4S and it works for smartphones with screens of 3.8″ and smaller. It sells for $29.80(USD).
[via designboom]
As any touch-typist will tell you, the feel of the keys on a keyboard are quite important, a bit less that the spacing, but it’s one of the reasons why certain keyboards feel good and others don’t. Orée has just launched the Board, which is a wooden Bluetooth keyboard that looks like it’s got nice short-stroke, Mac-like keys. Now that’s not something you see every day.
The Orée Board is made out of single pieces of maple and walnut. The maple board is light brown while the walnut is a much deeper color. It’s cut to preserve the wood grain across the shell and to minimize waste.
Since it connects via Bluetooth, it will work with most mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets and laptops. The wood is sourced from sustainable sources in southern France. You can select from US, UK, Canadian English or Canadian French keyboards, as well as Mac or Windows layouts. There are also three fonts to choose from – two serifs and one sans serif.
The keyboard sells for €125 (~$164 USD) directly from Orée.
[via designboom]
Designer Andy Martin‘s gorgeous glossed shelves may look sophisticated, but their art actually just dressed-up versions of the stacked brick block shelving he and his peers used to assemble in their college dorms. More »
Oh hello. Good to see you again. You know the drill—we’ve got a ton of gorgeous things we posted this week. From a giant birdhouse to a repurposed old chair, here are the most beautiful items of the week. More »
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