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The singNshock is a capacitive touch screen alarm clock that features an integrated music player with mmc slot. It allows you to store unlimited music so that you can wake up to the melodies of your favorite song. Crazy as it sounds, the clock also features an optional electric shock feature, which gives a micro-volts of electric current, when the user pushes the aluminum coated off button on the top of the clock.

Apparently the shock triggers neurological functions of the human body and thus user is conscious very soon.

*Yikes*

Designer: Sankalp Sinha

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Amid the veritable downpour of CES coverage this week, we were interested to see a gadget that is tentatively set to launch in 2050. Quentin’s Debaene‘s hypothetical “AIRBLOW 2050” umbrella concept is worthy of James Dyson himself… at least to the extent that the French design student hopes his design will be deemed so: it looks like he’s entered it into the British innovator’s eponymous annual awards program.

Once Debaene had identified the fabric portion of the umbrella as the root of all of its problems, the solution was clear as day: to get rid of the bulky, easily inverted membrane entirely. Instead, a vacuum draws air through the telescoping shaft to deflect raindrops around a small radius of the device, creating an invisible overhead barrier to the elements. (Besides describing what it does, its somewhat dubious name seems to be a play on “Airblade.”)

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Le magazine National Geographic a annoncé les gagnants de leur 2012 Photo Contest. Avec un choix parmi plus de 22 000 clichés provenant de 150 pays, le jury ainsi que les « Viewers Choice Awards » vous propose de découvrir des images magnifiques, à commencer par ce cliché de tigre d’Ashley Vincent.

Honorable Mention – Ulrich Lambert

Places Winner – Nenad Saljic

Honorable Mention – Fransisca Harlijanto

Honorable Mention – Jason Ching

Honorable Mention – Eric Guth

Honorable Mention – Micheal Eastman

Viewers’ Choice Nature Winner – Sanjeev Bhor

People Winner – Micah Albert

Viewers’ Choice People Winner – Kai-Otto Melau

News: British architect John Pawson has designed 26 high-end apartments for a new leisure complex at Miami Beach.

Many of the residences will occupy the top floors of The Miami Beach EDITION, a new hotel under development within the structure of the former Seville Beach Hotel, which opened during the 1950s but closed its doors in 2006. The remaining apartments will be located within an 18-storey tower that has recently been constructed alongside.

John Pawson‘s designs are for residences surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, which will lead out to expansive terraces featuring swimming pools, fireplaces and outdoor kitchens. The apartments will also feature a dedicated entrance, including an additional private route intended for the use of celebrity residents.

Bathrooms will be furnished with concrete bathtubs and sinks, while bleached teak flooring will run throughout. Rooms will be kitted out with all necessary furnishings and homeware, from bed linen to kitchen utensils.

The project was commissioned by New York developer Ian Schrager, who launched the Delano hotel on South Beach 15 years ago.

Pawson, who is based in London, is also currently working on the final stages of the new Design Museum under construction within the former Commonwealth Institute building in London. See more stories about John Pawson, including an interview we recorded with the architect in 2010.

Here’s some more information from the developer:

Ian Schrager presents 26 one-of-a-kind residences at the Miami Beach EDITION
These “Homes in the Sky” are designed by world-renown architect John Pawson

Ian Schrager is back in Miami Beach for the first time in 17 years since the launch of his game-changing Delano hotel. Delano ushered in a new modern era and rebooted Miami Beach as a top resort destination. It was the first new hotel to come along since the 60’s, and it was truly groundbreaking. It attracted those who had previously abandoned Miami Beach for more exciting vacation locales. Now, with the city on the brink of yet another resurgence, Schrager introduces his next groundbreaking project that captures the spirit of the times again, just as the Delano did. Miami Beach is no longer simply a resort destination, but is fast becoming a bonified, world-class, international city with its vibrant art scene, first-rate architecture and cultural institutions attracting global citizens from all around the world. It is now a city second to none.

With this new coming of age, Schrager heralds in this next era and raises the bar once again. This time for residential Miami living—introducing homes fit perfectly for and worthy of this new generation of global citizens. Just as Delano reshaped the landscape and had a groundbreaking cultural impact on Miami Beach, so will The Residences at The Miami Beach EDITION. These 26 limited edition residences set themselves apart from anything else in Miami Beach and are the most unique and distinct spaces in all of South Florida. “There is simply nothing else like them currently in the marketplace. We tried to capture the details of life in the details of the architecture,” says Schrager. All with commanding panoramic views, each of these sophisticated and stylish “Homes in the Sky” is a one-of-a-kind, custom one-off and different from the other. This makes them perfect for the new world traveler and global citizen looking to establish roots in the new Miami.

Designed by world-renown architect John Pawson, the residences will sit on the top floors of the existing, landmarked 1950s building that will be the Miami Beach EDITION hotel, as well as in an adjacent, newly constructed 18-story tower. Dedicated to the “Good Life”, The Residences offer the best of all worlds: the privacy and individuality of a custom, one-of-a-kind home; the benefit of ownership; and exclusive access to all the services, privileges and amenities of a unique world-class urban resort, including a myriad of exciting and dynamic food, beverage and entertainment options. Although part of The Miami Beach EDITION, The Residences will have their own dedicated private entrance as well as an anonymous “celebrity” entrance, for ultimate privacy.

Taking into consideration that people come to Miami to be outside, the outdoor spaces at The Residences are finally done correctly and are not merely an afterthought. Expansive “Outdoor Rooms” invite effortless continuity between indoor and outdoor living. Gardens literally in the sky are akin to those found in private residential homes. These extraordinary outdoor spaces feature private lap pools and plunge pools, outdoor kitchens, dining areas, fireplaces and pergolas designed by John Pawson. There is enough space for a private outdoor gym or to enjoy yoga, along with soaring panoramic views of both the ocean and the bay—a true rarity and a unique feature that showcases the bay and ocean during the day and the magic of Miami at night. Additionally, many of the homes in the new building feature expansive views of both the city and the bay while those on the top floors of the hotel have vast ocean views that make you feel as if you are standing on the deck of a ship.

Pawson uses an unparalleled level of finishes and details to create interiors of maximum comfort, functionality and aesthetic pleasure. Generous living areas are light filled with floor-to-ceiling windows and bleached teak wood flooring throughout, including the balconies and terraces. Each residence has Pawson’s magic touch with custom designed, open Bulthaup kitchens with islands as well as master bathrooms with Italian white onyx translucent screens and custom-cast integral concrete bathtubs and sinks.

It’s the art of living not the job of living. Schrager takes this concept to the next level by introducing “Residential Prêt-à-Porter” which offers residences in complete move-in condition… you only need to bring your toothbrush! For a seamless transition into a comfortable home, Schrager offers a once in a lifetime opportunity otherwise not available: custom interiors designed by John Pawson and the Ian Schrager Design Studio, including everything one would need in a household from linens to dishes, towels to cookware, all pre-selected, unpacked and put away prior to arrival. These unique homes, dedicated to the “Good Life”, offer all the benefits of ownership, the services and amenities of a world-class urban resort, and a completely managed household without the bother of managing it or the full expense of maintaining it. Schrager continues to exceed expectations by recognizing what residents want and need before they even know it themselves—a home with the work taken out of it, ideal for resort living.

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As part of the celebrations for London Underground’s 150th anniversary, the Royal Mail is to release stamps featuring famous artwork created for the network

One set of six stamps, designed by Hat-Trick, forms a timeline of the development of the London Underground from the early Metropolitan Line service with its steam driven trains to the most modern Jubilee Line Station, Canary Wharf. Hat-Trick’s Gareth Howat says that “Our approach was to deliberately use a mix of photography, graphic art and illustration as it’s such a rich visual subject. The only one that was commissioned was the shot of Canary Wharf, which was shot by Paul Grundy, the rest are originals, some of which we had to enhance slightly.”

A graphic device at the foot of each stamp, rendered in the colours of various LU lines and style to recall the LU map, links the stamps together and forms the timeline.

Lithograph one of the first underground passenger trains depicted near Paddington station (Praed Street), 1863

Construction work in progress at British Museum Underground station, Central London Railway. Unknown photographer, January 1898

Detal of illustration used on poster publicity encouraging underground travel.

Detail of poster illustration by Tom Eckersley showing Boston Manor station, built in 1934

AN Wolstenholme drawing of 1938 rolling stock which appears on the cover of an Ian Allan ABC spotter’s book

Canary Wharf London Underground Station, Jubilee Line Extension designed by Foster and Partners. Photographer Paul Grundy

NB Studio meanwhile was commissioned to produce a sheet of stamps, a presentation pack and a coin pack, featuring two specially minted £2 coins for the anniversary.

The coins were designed by Barber Osgerby

and Edwina Ellis

The set of four stamps by NB each features three classic London Underground advertising posters.

“There’s a wealth of beautiful posters to choose from [in the TFL archive] so it was difficult to choose just four in total,” says NB’s Nick Finney. “So, we played with multiple posters in a row across a longer format horizontal stamp. We wanted to evoke posters being displayed in the tunnel of the underground station (the modern train speeding past) and the windows of a carriage.”

Posters featured (l to r): Golders Green, by unknown artist, 1908; By Underground to Fresh Air, by Maxwell Ashby Armfield, 1915; Summer Sales Quickly Reached, by Mary Koop, 1925

“Once we had the concept down it was a case of researching specific styles, eras and artists in order to ensure we were representing the best set of 16 posters over 4 stamps we could,” Finney continues.

Posters featured (l to r): For the Zoo Book to Regent’s Park, by Charles Paine, 1921; Power, by Edward McKnight Kauffer, 1930; The Seen, by James Fitton, 1948

“We explored different ways to select our final posters and give a fair representation of the posters’ history. We started by looking at themes; distinguishing each set of four posters by colour, by topic. Chronologically? While these were good starting points, in the end it became a decision based on what worked best visually as a set, reduced down from over a metre in height down to around 20mm. We had to be careful to cross-check our sources and gain the necessary permissions. That’s where the team at TFL came in handy; providing the expertise on choices, sources and facts,” Finney says.

Posters featured (l to r): A Train Every 90 Seconds, by Abram Games, 1937; Thanks to the Underground, by Zero, 1935; Cut Travelling Time; Victoria line, by Tom Eckersley, 1969

Posters featured (l to r): London Transport Collection, by Tom Eckersley, 1975; Zoo, by Abram Games, 1976; Tate Gallery by Tube, by David Booth and Malcolm Fowler and Nancy Fowler and agency Fine White Line, 1986

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