PicoCool

The Rubitone is a concept by Ignacio Pilotto, combining the Rubix cube with Pantone colors.

Network: blogs

"As a side project, I decided to make a scaled-down version that actually glowed at night. The result was a nice-looking (thanks to SANAA) table lamp… With luck, I’ll be able to produce enough of these for those light-loving but disappointed fans of the New Museum.” Read the rest of Sherwood Forlee’s post here.

Network: blogs

"The City Car is envisioned as a stackable car that would be available at convenient spots around the city such as subway stations, as well as places where the subway tentacles do not reach. Drivers would swipe a credit card to rent out a vehicle and to insure against damage or theft.” The car is still in the prototyping stage and many models are being considered. This reminds me of the British “clever car” prototype that I had written about last year on artcodes. (via Reubstock’s twitter and CNET)

Network: twitter