Carpenter's Workshop Gallery

Design Miami hosted the Carpenter's Workshop Gallery recently, and what gallery it was. There is not much of an input to put here, but there are numerous intriguing pieces at the gallery, and I thought I would share it. Below is my favorite, which is a cool looking mirror, but click the Source to check out some more pieces at the gallery.

Source: http://www.core77.com/blog/events/design_miami_2011_carpenters_workshop_gallery_21265.asp#more

A Window OR A TV

There have been amazing innovations to televisions over the past decade. They seem to be getting smaller, and at the same time, having better quality. Now Samsung is making a push for the future. Turning glass into TV's. There are numerous tweaks to be made, however, Samsung believes that it could be ready for commercial use in 10 years. So instead of a window, there could be a TV.

Source: http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/samsungs-breakthrough-technology-could-turn-windows-into-led-tvs.html

Glow in The Dark Labels

As a waiter, I sometimes have to go into the basement to get alcohol for the bartenders. Even with lighting, sometimes things are hard to see in certain places. Problem solved. Companies such as Heineken are creating glow in the dark labels that look very appealing. It is inspired by the dimly lit night clubs, however, it will also come in handy for bar backs. I think the designs can be very interesting. Here is one example.

Source: http://www.thedieline.com/trending-a-glowing-trend

Making Games Even More Realistic

Sony's biometric controller is just the latest innovative addition to the video gaming world. We have come a long way since the original nintendo video game console and we keep on growing. I thought the Xbox Kinect was ridiculously innovative by mimicking your moves to create a realistic gaming experience. Now, Sony is bringing us controllers that will adjust to our mood. This controller detects your mood (frustrated, enthused), and adjusts the game accordingly. Pissed off you cannot beat the final stage of the game? The controller will detect that and ease up a little bit to ease your frustration.

Source: http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-controller

Fresh Potato Chips

Ever wonder if your potato chips came from a real potato or not? Well wonder no more. Lay's is putting the potato chip making experience right in front of your eyes with its new vending machine. The first machine is in a Walmart in Buenos Aires and its a sight to see. All you need to do is provide the potato and the machine does the rest to give you a freshly made potato chips made from a potato that you provide.

Source: http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/lays-vending-machine-lets-you-put-in-potatoes-and-get-a-bag-of-chips.html

The luxurious McDonald's

I recently saw a renovation to a nearby Taco Bell, which made the Taco Bell go from a regular looking fast food restaurant to a sleek, "cool" looking Mexican restaurant. Apparently, McDonald's is trying to make their restaurants appeal to the modern family. This new McDonald's in France looks like a fancy restaurant that makes you second guess whether or not your in a McDonald's or a new, hip restaurant.

Source: http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/34215/a-new-mcdonalds-experience-for-the-modern-family/

Look Mom, No Wires

The invention of the iPod brought about a workout phenomenon. Instead of large CD players, one could run around with a small device that allows them to listen to music while exercising. However, there was still that pesky wire that connected their iPod to their headphones. The ODDIO1 allows you to plug your iPod straight into the headphones without any wires running from your head to your pocket or wherever you held your Ipod. Convenient much?

Source: http://www.core77.com/blog/consumer_product/move_over_tiktok_oddio1_finds_a_new_place_to_hide_an_ipod_21216.asp