Attempting to change the way users interact with salt and pepper shakers, designer jaemin jaeminlee

has introduced ‘sogum huchuhuchu’ – ceramic kitchenware that eases the fear of over-seasoning. simi

-lar to the shape of a spoon, the device allows users to preview their salt and pepper portion in a small

bowl-shape before adding it to their meal. if there is any thing left in the void, one can vertically shake

the leftovers back into the storage space inside the grip~

Designer：Jaemin Jaeminlee

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Lumigrids is an LED projector for bicycles that hopes to improve safety during night riding.

It projects square grids onto the ground and by observing changes in the grids, the rider can

easily comprehend the landforms ahead. Lumigrids can be fixed onto the bicycle’s handlebars

and the power is supplied by either an internal battery or by the rotation of the bicycle’s wheels~

Designers: Prof. Gan Jing, Xun Zhang, An Pengcheng, Sun Yan, Jiang Cong, Li Ke, Du Tao,

Zheng Yuemei, Cai Jing & Liu Zhenghao

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The heat of the bulb makes this shape-memory alloy lamp ”bloom” whenever the light is turned on.

 ”hanabi”, the Japanese word for ”fireworks”, literally means ”flower + fire.” Both flowers and fire fade 

away so quickly and easily. Like its namesake, this light flickers between beauty and disappearance~

Designer：nendo（Japan）

[ via nendo.jp ]

I hate sewing but if you are the sorts who likes to mend their own clothes then the Line Printer

is meant for you. This small device allows the color of sewing-machine thread to be customized

to he color of the cloth being worked upon. You may not have the exact color and re-threading

the machine is always a hassle; with the Line Printer you get to ‘print’ thread with color on demand.

A small built-in camera is used to photograph the fabric, and then color-picking software deter

-mines the ideal shade for the thread. Line Printer sits on the top of the sewing machine and the

thread is fed through it directly off the spool~

Line Printer is a 2012 red dot award: design concept winner.

Designers: Chen Shuo, Wang Zihao, Liang Qing, Feng Lu & Teng Xuan

[ via yankodesign.com ]

I am currently travelling with my family and being on the road for so many days has taught me the

value of a good travel suitcase. The Folding Suitcase seen here may look a bit funny to you now, but

trust me when you end up buying almost half of Woodbury’s discounted goodies, then a dependable

expanding suitcase like this, is all that you need~

Designers: Wang Pan & Libiao Tong

[ via yankodesign.com ]

Attraktsionus is a hybrid ride marrying the two sightseeing favorites: a Ferris wheel and an aerial lift.

As a combination of two different diameter Ferris wheels connected by a line with passenger cars,

The hybrid ride is designed for city parks and open spaces worth seeing from up above~

Designer：Art Lebedev

[ via artlebedev.com ]

Umbrellas have needed a redesign for the longest time now.  During heavy rains, even the strongest 

umbrellas just can’t protect you with water rushing down from different angles.  We don’t know if this 

is the redesign to finally fix that problem, but the Rainshader does seem like it might prove more use

-ful for those situations. Shaped like a giant motorcycle helmet, the uniquely-designed umbrella offers 

equal rain protection from the top, back, and sides.  More than an umbrella, it’s like walking with a 

portable tent on a stick, holding you inside its protective walls as the torrent of rain continues to 

pour heavily around it~

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Based on traditional Japanese bento boxes, Metaphys’ Ojue is a super stylish Lunch Box Set.

Features a minimized base that can be stacked vertically, allowing it to be placed neatly inside 

even the slimmest of bags. Based on the idea of providing ‘vertical flexibility’, this minimalist, 

functional lunch kit is comprised of three units and can be freely combined, making it entirely 

customizable. Comes with matching chopsticks.

Materials: resin ABS lid, polypropylene body

Designer: Chiaki Murata

Just like the name suggests, the Easy-to-View Compass makes reading the radius of circles or arcs in

technical drawings a cinch. Numerical values are instantly calculated and displayed on its bright LCD

screen. It’s not only more accurate, but decreases fatigue by eliminating the needs to constantly read

-just and monitor the setting~

Designers: Cheol Woong Seo & Jae Hee Park

[ via yankodesign.com ]

Love the feeling of bare feet on freshly mowed grass?  These grass flip flops can give you that feeling 

anytime, anywhere. With a quiet nod to the ”down under” culture that brought the first flip flops to 

the world, KUSA takes the everyday flip flop and adds a thick layer of syn-turf that conforms to and 

is naturally shaped by the individual contours of your feet. In a short time, these flip flops form into 

a perfect fit for YOUR feet. Made from quality materials and tested for durability~

Designer: Yashin