OBJECTIFIED

We should all go and watch this documentary. It's finally coming to LA.

Watch the trailer at:
http://www.objectifiedfilm.com/objectified-trailer/

Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs

Athlete, actor and activist Aimee Mullins talks about her prosthetic legs -- she's got a dozen amazing pairs -- and the superpowers they grant her: speed, beauty, an extra 6 inches of height ... Quite simply, she redefines what the body can be.

Watch the TED talk at
http://www.ted.com/talks/aimee_mullins_prosthetic_aesthetics.html

An Audi for your Wet Dreams

Wow! Can we get one for the department?

See more...
http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/06/17/an-audi-for-your-wet-dreams/

NYC Metro Cuff

Just add a compass to this and you will never be lost.

See more..
http://www.core77.com/gallery/NEW%20YORK%20DESIGN%20WEEK%202009/355.asp?current_image_number=55&current_photo_id=12185&album_id=97&page_no=3&context_id=1

Flexible Solar Cell Roof Shingles

I wonder how often they need to be replaced?

Read more..
http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/06/15/researchers-unveil-flexible-solar-cell-roof-shingles/

Light weight chair, and flexible

A wooden chair that looks comfortable! The seat shell is made of two layers of 1,5 mm birch plywood, which allows flexibility . And, it weighs 2 kg.

See more
http://www.dailytonic.com/light-weight-chair-by-jens-otten/

Dog food scooper

I am not a dog owner, but this makes sense.

Take a look
http://www.addictivedjdesigns.com/dj/blog/?p=478

Bicycle

"Bicycle" is the title of a 100-day event (Jun.22 - Oct.5) full of activities and lectures anchored by a central exhibition at the Designhuis in Eindhoven.

There are some pretty cool products made from recycled bicycle tubes (image above). Notice the patches.

copy and paste the link below to view full exhibit
http://www.core77.com/gallery/photos_search.asp?context_id=1&album_id=69

Barry Schwartz on our loss of wisdom

By now most designers have heard of TED Talks. It is where brilliant minds from around the world come together to share "ideas worth spreading".

In this video the American psychologist Barry Schwartz talks about improvisation, and draws attention to the fact that "rules and procedures spare people from thinking".


copy and paste link below
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/barry_schwartz_on_our_loss_of_wisdom.html