SkyTran by UnimodalMay 6, 2010
Mass transportation doesn’t have to mean masses of people stuffed in large vehicles. SkyTran, a cross between a monorail, Minority Report and a hanging roller coaster, is a departure from what... Read More
Zaha Hadid and ArtemideJuly 14, 2009
Everyone seems to be slowing down a little bit, especially in the design sector. Everyone except Zaha Hadid, that is. Even before the architectural slow-down, Hadid had been lending her design aesthetic... Read More
Tesla Unveils the Model SMarch 27, 2009
Anyone who has been a reader for kontaktmag for a while knows that we are big fans of the Tesla Motors company and the Tesla Roadster. We have been waiting patiently for a look at the new sedan which... Read More
Not All Who Condiment Are LostMarch 9, 2009
Ok, maybe it’s the zen symbolism of this one but it was too hard to pass up. This must have comes to us via Yanko Design. For truly, it is the one who seeks “Balance,” the salt and pepper shaker... Read More
Tea Bag Lights Up your Night, LiterallyMarch 5, 2009
Surely you caffeine addicts will agree, tea truly is the sexually oriented drink – It picks you up! It illuminates your world, if I may say so. Designer / Bookmark Maker Wonsik Chae takes this... Read More
Toaster Re-reimaginedFebruary 21, 2009
We launched our Reimagined department with toasters. Here are some more imaginative toasters compiled by Yanko Design. Some of them are ones we’ve already covered and others are new. It’s All... Read More
Green Shadow BicycleFebruary 17, 2009
Unlike the STRiDA which was designed for portable urban transportation, the Green Shadow is built for speed. Designed by Spanish graphic and industrial design firm Mr. Onüff, the Green Shadow features... Read More
Jazzed-up Washing MachineFebruary 5, 2009
Some of us would do anything to shy away from a chore, be it cleaning up or doing the laundry. However our friend Murat Ozveri is trying to entice us into at least wearing clean clothes once in a while... Read More
One fine bottleFebruary 2, 2009
A water bottle is a water bottle is a water bottle, right? Nope. Kor One’s design, driven by RKS Design’s proprietary Psycho Aesthetics® process, has the appearance of blown glass in a... Read More
Audi A1 Sportback conceptJanuary 6, 2009
At the Paris Motor Show in October 2008, Audi introduced a new version of its hybrid technology in the form of the A1 Sportback concept. The Sportback is a five-door four-seater based on the three-door... Read More
KarbonJanuary 6, 2009
Stainless steel, carbon fiber and five pivot points are the basis of this new life form. The Karbon Articulating Kitchen Faucet make this ubiquitous fixture as distinctively stylish as it is functional.... Read More
Chevy Volt-Return of the EV IINovember 12, 2008
In a truly sustainable world, the automobile would be an infrequently used mode of transportation. Neighborhoods would contain the stores, shops and restaurants within walking or bike riding distance... Read More
Volvo ReChargeNovember 9, 2008
Last year Volvo announced an aggressive long-term plan to drastically reduce emissions throughout their entire line of cars. Initially, Volvo released Flexifuel lower emissions vehicles, cars that can... Read More
Tesla RoadsterNovember 7, 2008
The Tesla Roadster may not be the first eco-exotic sports car, but it is definitely making the most noise. Headed by new CEO Ze’ev Drori and backed by PayPal creator Elon Musk, the Roadster is... Read More
Th!nkNovember 6, 2008
Sweden car company, Think, has been making electric cars for 17 years. In April, Think announced a North American division, which will demonstrate the Think city next year with sales beginning in late... Read More
