The Emergency Multi-Tool That Could Literally Save Lives [Wish You Were Here]

What looks like an elaborate gardening implement is actually a student-designed multi-tool prototype that could serve as an entire toolbox of rescue equipment. One that can be used to free trapped survivors after a natural disaster. More »

This Outdoor Table’s Recessed Grooves Stop the Wind From Blowing Away Your Meal [Wish You Were Here]

When the weather is beautiful you want to spend as much time as you can outdoors. And that includes enjoying meals on the patio, which designers Marco Marotto and Paola Oliva make even more enjoyable with their conceptual dining set that stops the wind from blowing everything away. More »

Transforming Lamp Morphs Into a Table For Emergency Cocktail Parties [Wish You Were Here]

How many times have you been embarrassingly caught off guard when a cocktail party suddenly appears in your living room and there’s no place for guests to put their drinks? It’s a horrifying thought, but thankfully there are industrial design students like Christina Sicoli who are creating solutions to the problem. More »

Constellation Lampshade Projects the Starry Sky Across Your Ceiling [Wish You Were Here]

If you live in a big city with enough streetlights to drown out the stars for miles in all directions, you can still catch a glimpse of the cosmos in the comfort of your own home with Anna Farkas’ 2500 Watt lampshade. More »

Credit Card Fork For BYOC (Bring Your Own Cutlery) Parties [Wish You Were Here]

If you’re the type who tries to maintain a constant state of readiness for any emergency, Devon Briggs’ folding credit card fork will ensure you never have to resort to eating with your hands at a party or fast food joint. More »

Transforming Seat Doubles As an Entire Patio Set [Video]

If you’re tired of dragging your entire patio set into storage when the warm weather disappears come the fall, you’ll love this cleverly engineered piece of furniture that combines a chair, a lounger, and even a table, into a single piece. More »

There’s Something Incomplete About This Wireframe Desk [Wish You Were Here]

A lot of conceptual furniture designs only exist in a computer, and the rendered images we see are meant to make them look real. But it’s just the opposite with Bomi Park’s wireframe creations. They look like they only exist as pixels, but they are actual, physical metal grids. More »