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Quantum Physics Visualized [Art]
Written on 18 Nov, 2009 at 6:00 in Tech | viewed 65 views times | 0 Comments
![Quantum Physics Visualized [Art]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/3c47842102tumart.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Quantum Physics Visualized [Art]")
I wish that Julian Voss-Andreae had made some of these sculptures when I was in school. While we can't really claim that they represent quantum physics concepts accurately, they still would've made reading about Bosons and Fermions more pleasant.... (Continue reading)
This Woman Will Make Our Walls Breathe [Designers]
Written on 18 Nov, 2009 at 3:20 in Tech | viewed 15 views times | 0 Comments
![This Woman Will Make Our Walls Breathe [Designers]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/108afe2b85ioxman.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "This Woman Will Make Our Walls Breathe [Designers]")
Every single day we oooh and aahhh over the latest design concepts , but right now, let's focus on one of the minds behind such designs and smile in awe of her motivations and inspirations. Meet MIT designer ,... (Continue reading)
The Best of Samsung’s Young Design Award 2009 [Design]
Written on 18 Nov, 2009 at 0:40 in Tech | viewed 9 views times | 0 Comments
![The Best of Samsung's Young Design Award 2009 [Design]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/5f2d5ed008sung05.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "The Best of Samsung's Young Design Award 2009 [Design]")
Like many of the design competitions in recent memory, the theme of Samsung's Young Design Award for 2009 centered around energy conservation and sustainability in the home. These gadgets were voted best of the bunch. ... (Continue reading)
Match Candles Make Lighting Each Cigarette Feel Like Your Birthday [Design]
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 18:40 in Tech | viewed 19 views times | 0 Comments
![Match Candles Make Lighting Each Cigarette Feel Like Your Birthday [Design]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/2ab563948demin11.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Match Candles Make Lighting Each Cigarette Feel Like Your Birthday [Design]")
They aren't carton-lit like real matches, but these match candles ($6 for 4 packs) are one way to up the ante on that Zippo-lighter guy we all know who thinks he's so cool. (The other is lung cancer.) [... (Continue reading)
I Wouldn’t Mind Looking at the Milky Way Alarm Clock in the Morning [Design]
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 3:00 in Tech | viewed 8 views times | 0 Comments
![I Wouldn't Mind Looking at the Milky Way Alarm Clock in the Morning [Design]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/664690495eclock.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "I Wouldn't Mind Looking at the Milky Way Alarm Clock in the Morning [Design]")
So pretty, it almost looks like you could wear it. Actually, I can really see the Milky Way clock working as a watch—especially since everyone hates alarm clocks . Alas, it is only a concept. ... (Continue reading)
The Pebro Bench Would Have Been Better as a Seesaw [Furniture]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 21:40 in Tech | viewed 13 views times | 0 Comments
![The Pebro Bench Would Have Been Better as a Seesaw [Furniture]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/baea630799bench.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "The Pebro Bench Would Have Been Better as a Seesaw [Furniture]")
Sure, the Pebro Bench raises up to become a "sculpture" when no one is sitting on it, but I think the designers could have earned more fun points if they had gone full teeter-totter. [ DesignYearbook via TDB ]... (Continue reading)
Hypercolor Pots. Why Not? [Concepts]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 20:20 in Tech | viewed 9 views times | 0 Comments
![Hypercolor Pots. Why Not? [Concepts]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/0efa43b9f0king01.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Hypercolor Pots. Why Not? [Concepts]")
I know a pot that reveals new colors as it heats is about as gimmicky as products get, but somebody needs to knock Le Creuset off their aesthetically pleasing high horse. (Love your pots, btw, Le Creuset.) Called "Coral,"... (Continue reading)
Classy High-End Water Pipe Is What Design Nerds Use to Smoke [Smoking]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 20:18 in Tech | viewed 17 views times | 0 Comments
![Classy High-End Water Pipe Is What Design Nerds Use to Smoke [Smoking]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/01d25d15a9ipea01.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Classy High-End Water Pipe Is What Design Nerds Use to Smoke [Smoking]")
Only college kids smoke out of hand-blown bowls with swirly colors. Adults spend their hard-earned money on well-designed products made of stainless steel, acrylic and leather. ... (Continue reading)
Borg-Like ION Cube PC Wins Nvidia’s Case Mod Contest [Mods]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 14:20 in Tech | viewed 6 views times | 0 Comments
![Borg-Like ION Cube PC Wins Nvidia's Case Mod Contest [Mods]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/5162abce86ncube1.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Borg-Like ION Cube PC Wins Nvidia's Case Mod Contest [Mods]")
A few months ago, 5 master modders were tasked with building one crazy Nvidia ION ITX-based PC using the best user-submitted designs posted at Modders-Inc. A final winner has now been selected, and it looks pretty amazing, no? Pics!... (Continue reading)
All Barcodes Should Be This Creative [Design]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 13:59 in Tech | viewed 11 views times | 0 Comments
![All Barcodes Should Be This Creative [Design]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/3ae68abdf0desnew.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "All Barcodes Should Be This Creative [Design]")
There's no reason for barcodes to be so drab and utilitarian when the sky's the limit. (Click image for big-i-fied version.) For a few thousand dollars, Japanese design firm D-Barcode will make your business a custom barcode, incorporating these... (Continue reading)
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