I knew it was time, time to see something actually "wearable"
integrate solar cells into its fabric. Don't get me wrong, the
solar bikini and the
ZegnaSport Solar Jacket possess endless gadget-charging capabilities but this solar jacked, designed by
North Carolina State University, looks like a typical windbreaker and includes a solar panel.
The jacket is still in its "concept phase" but it is said to be made from a process called digital textile printing where the actual print of the fabric matches the pattern of the solar panel.
It's wonderful that electronics designers are starting to take disabilities into consideration — even if they first start with a hack, like that
Rock Band mod for wheelchairs.
This concept design is a camera — for the blind. Called the
TouchSight, it would utilize Braille and the other senses to both take photos and then download them later.
I've touched on USB bracelets before — remember the
brightly colored USB flash drives? Well designer Laurent Hongisto has designed these
Lisco USB Snake bracelets that are similar to the colorful ones, yet they are much more geek chic and actually wearable. You can just pull them out of your USB port and slap them on your wrist, making it easy to access files while on the go.
I have come to realize how handy it is to
have an iPhone attached to my hip at all times. Because of its fast Internet and
cool apps, I can find almost anything, anytime, anywhere. But realistically, as awesome as it is, my iPhone can't tell me absolutely everything.
If
Phil Bartoszewicz had his way, the days of storing those boring black-cased DVD players in your attractive entertainment center would be over. He would ensure that everyone had access to DVD players that blend in with your stylish decor. And that's exactly what he's done with
his concept design called Hokkaido: a stand alone optical DVD player with a retro touch, but obviously modern in its design.
