Walking with your Sleeping Bag
Selk’Bag sleeping bag looks more like a body bag. With the shape of the human body, it allows free movement during sleep and while you are awake. By that it takes the traditional sleeping bag one step forward. The innovation process reminds me the one of the Snuggie - which adjust the the blanket to more common uses. Trend Original: Rodrigo Alonso Schramm, graphic design

Labeling Freshness: Freshness at a glance
A solution to track foods expiration date by using a graphical visual was introduced by TO-GENKYO studio design. The new design changes its color based on the level of ammonia the food emits as it ages. After it has passed its expiration date the bar code is no longer readable, making it impossible to sell. As an outcome of the recession, American households are eating out less. Nielsen reports (

Skateboards are all a-Round
The “Circle Board”, now riding all around Manhattan,was constructed from nine skateboards. Mark Gonzales, (also known as “Gonz” ) the street-skateboarding artist, invented the Circle Board almost a decade ago. Currently it is rolling as part of Gonzales exhibit, Round n’ Round, at the Franklin Parrasch Gallery, NYC (ends Nov. 28t

Walking in the Light
Pavegen converts kinetic energy produced by pedestrians while walking into electricity that is stored withing the slab. With a minuscule flex of 5mm, the energy generating pavement is able to absorb the kinetic energy produced by every footstep, creating 2.1 watts of electricity per hour. This energy can potentially power lights, computers, automatic doors and ticket machines at tube stations. The system has been tested in East England. Similar use of kineti

Electric Urban Commuter Bike
The “YikeBike” electric bike is designed for city journeys of up to 9km, reaching a top speed of 20km/h with zero emission. It weighs only 9.8 kilograms  and comfortably folds to 67×56×12 cm to fit into your backpack. A small powerful 1.2 kW electric motor replaces all the traditional mechanics. The YikeBike currently costs $4860. The hype around all