Sea monsters: cruise ships of the future

The Royal Caribbean design team is bringing the latest technology and computer systems to its newest creation, everywhere from the master control system to the electronic signage spread throughout the ship. More announcements about the facilities on-board the Quantum of the Seas are expected between now and its launch date.

Construction work on the liner is said to be right on schedule. Like other large ships, the cruise ship is built in sections and then slotted together. Its large size does have some disadvantages: modifications may have to be made to Bermuda's North Channel in order for the ships to dock there on their Caribbean cruises.

Office of the future

Hand built in Canada, the Emperor LX is a comfortable, immersive and aesthetically unique environment for the long hours spent in front of computer monitors.

Card Master: Slim Device Stores All of Your Card Details (video)

Carrying a hundred credit, debit, gift, and membership cards around in your wallet is one of those things that we’ve always hoped would become archaic given enough time. We’ve been waiting many long years, and other than the ability to use PayPal at the point of purchase it looks like we’ll be waiting a while before ALL of our cards can be chucked. Coin is here to push forward the transition into electronic PoP sales, no rubber-banded stack of cards needed.

Living Wallet Runs + Screams When You Try to Overspend

Adjustable Bike Concept Design

Bicycles, by design, are beautifully engineered for simple function. The frame, more often than other parts the bicycle, is re-imagined artistically. Now the functionality of the gears, chain, pedals and seat have been challenged by the Flexi-Bike.

Microsoft's Concept of How 2019 Will Look Like - Official Video

Buick Riviera Concept (video)

At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show Buick has revealed the new Riviera Concept, a coupe with a water-inspired exterior that previews the brand’s future design language.

Built For Cool | The BMC Lamborghini 50th Anniversary Impec Bike

Nothing says class and style but the Lamborghini brand and anything associated with it. Lamborghini’s are on everybody’s short list of dream purchases. If the car is not in reach of purchase, perhaps there’s an alternative. The BMC Lamborghini 50th Anniversary Impec bicycle comes a close second. With the union of BMC and Lamborghini comes a new baby, the Lamborghini Impec. The 50th Anniversary commemorative edition is a world class speed bike in a class by itself. The bike has all kinds of cool features.

Airblow 2050 Realizes The Concept Of An Invisible Umbrella

Our days of fighting the wind with our umbrellas might soon be over. We might actually be able to use that situation to our own advantage. You have to admit that you have at least on one occasion fought the wind with your umbrella. Sometimes it’s tough to find the right direction to hold it in order for it not to go inverted. It’s a problem that a lot of people have experienced, but there could soon be a better way. The peopleworking on a product called Airblow might just have a clever solution.

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive car, costs $540,000.

Mercedes-Benz introduced its new SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive at the Paris Motor Show in a fitting electric blue color. The world’s most powerful electric car features four electric motors, which produce a combined output of 740Hp and a maximum torque of 1,000 Nm. It can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.9 seconds and its top speed is electronically limited to 155mph.

Mercedes-Benz premieres Aerodynamic Truck

If you think your average annual gas bill is expensive, imagine how much the shipping industry spends to ship all forms of goods around the globe with its fleets of massive trucks. The Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamic Truck and Trailer aims to save a little of that fuel, money and pollution.

Amazing bedroom

Manufacturing Company creates unusual aquarium, which is able not only to decorate the bedroom, but also create a real interior, where it will be cozy and comfortable. Constructive solution of this aquarium is impressive. Based part of his soars in the air and relies on bedside tables. Can you imagine, what a unique look and what kind of atmosphere around you, when you wake up in the morning and see the amazing pictures, floating fish, and all that be in the aquarium. Besides, it is so interesting in terms of a nightlight. It’s amazing, is not it? 

YO! Home at 100% Design

London Design Festival: the family home of the future will feature mechanised floors and furniture that emerge from walls, floors and ceilings at the touch of a button, according to Yo! Sushi and Yotel founder Simon Woodroffe

BMW i Pedelec Concept

BMW i has come up with an innovative two-wheeler, which acts as the perfect complement to the BMW i3 Concept and adds a new and convenient layer to personal mobility, particularly in urban areas. The new BMW i Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) Concept is a compact bicycle fitted with an electric motor that tops up the rider’s muscle power with an extra dose of torque.

And that means the rider can get to other parts of town even more quickly and effortlessly – and without breaking into a sweat. The BMW i Pedelec Concept can be folded up almost in the blink of an eye and, handily, there is room for two of them in the boot of the BMW i3 Concept. Plus, their batteries can be recharged while they’re in there.

Concept solar powered car, features a dimpled roof to reduce drag and boosts car efficiency

French designer, Dimitri Bez has proposed a solar-powered concept car that showcases dimples, inspired by golf balls.

The Hexa car concept immitates the surface of a golf ball and optical cavity of its unique material. The car’s unique roof design reduces drag of the vehicle just like a surfboard or a golf ball and at the same time, promotes the efficiency of the solar powered vehicle, even on a cloudy day.

The car’s dimpled roof reduces heat transfer, allowing the vehicle to conserve solar energy.

CARTIER ID TWO CONCEPT WATCH (VIDEO)

The Cartier ID Two Concept Watch, a pure R&D timepiece not intended for production, is billed as the world’s first energy-efficient watch, which may initially sound odd as it has a mechanical movement, no batteries involved. The story is, while other mechanical watches waste 75% of their energy overcoming air resistance, the ID Two is 50% more efficient than the lot because it operates in a vacuum. The case, fabricated from a block of transparent ceramic crystal, has only two parts, crown and back, that are vacuum-sealed (no screws!), with 99.8% of air particles removed. Nanoparticles, carbon crystal, energy-storing springs for the first time ever made from glass microfiber (a cooler way of saying…fiberglass), not metal, a manufacturing tolerance of 1 micron (0.001 mm)—exotic materials and extreme engineering describe this ground-up design through and through. It is shockproof, lubricant-free, and never in need of adjustment. A stunner, right? The future of mechanical watchmaking…now!

2012 Acura NSX

Acura chose Detroit to unveil its mid-engine hybrid NSX sports car, the 2012 Acura NSX concept car. Honda confirmed that although branded a ‘concept’ at the Detroit motor show, they fully intend to put this 2012 Acura NSX concept model into production, so the hype can begin now for future potential owners. The 2012 Acura NSX is slated to be built in Ohio and features the super hybrid all wheel drive system that Honda has pioneered.

Future Cook from Electrolux (+VIDEO)

Electrolux has created an interesting futuristic kitchen concept, Future Cook. This smart counter is in fact an interactive unit that comprises a preparation area, induction cook top with integrated food processor and a washing area. The user will be able to add some peculiar features to the workstation like nutritional content of food, electronic recipes, and what not.

Gradually Unfolding Architecture: Gorki House in Moscow

Gorki House was designed by Atrium and is integrated in a beautiful natural environment atop of a hill west of Moscow. The architects were commissioned to design a contemporary residence for a young couple and their kid, while maintaining a good relationship with the surrounding pine forest landscape. The building features generous windows and a large number of terraces which make it connect well with the outdoors. Its shape is highly original, consisting of a clever and appealing game of volumes which seem to gradually unfold. According to Arch Daily, the interior design follows the “patterns” of the exterior, as “public zones flow into private areas and vice-versa”. The rooms are airy and spacious, featuring contemporary furniture arrangements and inspiring decorative details. Have a look at the architecture plans at the end of the post for a general view and let us know what you think of this project. [Photography @ Yuri Palmin, Anton Nadtochiy]

Jaguar XKX concept

Jaguar XKX concept is a new generation electric roadster by design studio Skyrill and Marin Myftiu, inspired by the legendary Jaguar E-Type (1961-75).
“The XKX Jaguar is a new generation electric roadster, aimed at pushing both performance and power efficiency to a new level. This concept tries to revive the glorious design lines of the brand, combining fresh solutions, a unique, new aerodynamics, tailored around the electrical elements of the power system as well as cutting-edge energy feedback.”