2009年01月04日 Capella: Backpack bike | 背包式折叠电动自行车

Inspired by the mythological creature Unicorn, who controls the star Capella in Greek folklore, designer Truong Minh Nhat has come up with a unique electric bike that folds into a backpack. Named as ‘Capella,’ the foldable bike is so lightweight and compact that users can effortlessly carry it on their back, while cruising through crowded city roads. Running on a battery, the electric bike can move at a top speed of 30 kilometers per hour for 12 kilometers after charging it for two hours.

Design Status:
The Capella is a concept portable bike design intended for teenagers who simply loves to ride bicycles.

Usability:
The Capella is a perfect city bike that promises sustainable and hassle free commuting in the urban environment. Moreover, the bike neatly folds its chain, chain-ring bolt and wheels into the body, helping the users to escape the crowded roads with minimum fuss.

Designer:
Truong Minh Nhat is an industrial design student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture.

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2009年01月04日 The Busycle - 15-person bicycle-truck | 15人的脚踏车 Wow, a 15-person bike! Called the Busycle, this bicycle behemoth moves under the power of 28 human legs, plus a driver. And while it can only go about 4 miles per hour. Boston-based artists Heather Clark and Matthew Mazzotta had an idea and a lot of energy to see what they could accomplish. Starting with a $1,000 grant from the Berwick Research Institute in Roxbury... "The Busycle, a 15 person 100% pedal powered bus, runs solely on the energy of its passengers. Although driven by a Busycle driver, all passengers are required to pull their weight and pedal in their seats. The Busycle requires individuals to use their own will and physical strength to come together as a group to go from point A to B. By bringing the intersection of art and activism to the street, the Busycle asks the public to participate in a small movement." Posted @2009-01-04 20:04    阅读全文(34)  评论(0)
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"This versatile accessory has a clip on the back so you can attach it to your waistband ?no belt needed! The Bucklette?Clip-On opens to reveal a nook for a tube of lipstick, a clip to secure your key, and a flat compartment with a clip to hold your currency and ID in place. Original embossed design with antique finish. Made in the USA from a recyclable, lead-free metal. " Posted @2008-12-31 17:50    阅读全文(63)  评论(0)
2008年12月25日 The Guitar With a Built-in MP3 Recorder | 录音吉他 A great idea! The Ovation iDea($600) is the first acoustic or electric guitar, featuring a built-in MP3 recorder/player. The digital recorder is part of the on-board Ovation preamp. You can record, playback, create and learn. On the side of the guitar you'll find a control panel with an LCD display, mic input and USB connection, as well as a 4-way controller for navigating the menus and a set of basic EQ sliders covering the bass, mid and treb. The iDea can record from the guitar alone, simultaneously from the guitar and built-in microphone, and from an auxiliary input. Any audio signal fed into the auxiliary input is converted to an MP3 file and stored in the iDea memory. It also includes a USB, you can transfer files from your PC or Mac. Mixes from recording software, rhythm tracks, even songs the player wants to learn can be downloaded and played either through the guitar output or headphones. Posted @2008-12-25 12:09    阅读全文(82)  评论(0)
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