Icsid Blog
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[Image: Individual Washer]
9 March 2010
Washing Machine Concept is The Mini New Laundromat
Here's a washing machine concept that was designed to save users time from going back and forth in loading and unloading the machine. According to designer Yali Dai, the new washer would have individual washers separating colors and types using different settings for each washer.
[Image: Peepoo toilet bag]
2 March 2010
Peepoo: Fertilizing toilet bag for developing countries
The Peepoo bag was created by a Stockholm company in the goal of solving sanitary issues in developing countries where ready access toilets or sanitary facilities are not available.
1 March 2010
Design Out Crime: Alcohol Related Design
In a fascinating article relating to the Design Out Crime project, made up of experts in design, technology, consumer affairs and crime, British designers were presented with an alcohol-related crime involving beer pint glasses.
[Image: An apartment block leans over after an earthquake in Santiago]
1 March 2010
Crooked but not flattened - Chile's seismic codes have avoided the worst
Chile's recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake had left over 700 dead since it struck Saturday, but thanks to its seismic building codes, many lives have been saved.
[Image: Akanbe bag by Houziyou Takashi]
22 February 2010
Transforming bag into floor mat
An origami-like folding case that also doubles as a floor or play mat.
[Image: Soundscape]
19 February 2010
Soundscape motion-sensing projector
A concept developed by Korean designers about a soundscape machine with an integrated mini projector, with motion-sensing remote control.
19 February 2010
Sugar-based plastic could be composted at home
According to the Imperial College of London, a new sugar-based plastic could prove to biodegrade faster than corn-based plastic.
[Image: Lego people]
17 February 2010
Innovative Business Cards
What if you decided to include graphic design, packaging and industrial design into a business card, what would be the result? Here are some examples of the most creative business cards we can find today.
[Image: Canadian cardboard cabin for cats by Loyal Luxe]
16 February 2010
Canadian cardboard cabin for cats
This cabin, is entirely made of corrugated cardboard and sold flat, distinguishes itself through its innovative design and its humoristic thematic inspired by the Canadian style hunting chalets and their associated symbolism.
[Image: Icsid logo]
21 April 2009
WORLD INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DAY 2009 ACTIVITIES
In celebration of World Industrial Design Day on 29 June, Icsid invites designers from around the globe to initiate events reflecting this year's theme 'Industrial Design: the product of human creativity'. Share your upcoming activities with the network.
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The UK plug has gotten a face lift with this neat 10mm plug created by Min-Kyu Choi of the Royal College of Art in London.