Driven by Design

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Craziest Buildings in the World!

After seeing these pictures, I started seeing rectangular buildings as lame! LAME, LAME, LAME! We definitely need more of these creative, inspiring and astonishing buildings to be spread around the cities.

I liked the first building (Rotating Tower) the most because it changes our view about living inside a building. Normally, an apartment is static, its view remains the same, and the sun always rises from one side and drops in another; but that’s all right, that’s how all buildings are! That’s what I thought until I came across the 80-floor moving skyscraper in Dubai, designed by David Fisher.

Each floor rotates independently, giving the residents the choice to decide whether to face the sun or not, and to constantly change the outside view. In addition, you can park your car next to your own apartment! (*.*) MY FUTURE APARTMENT! …  I can dream, can’t I?! :P

  See more of these strange buildings @ http://www.boredpanda.com/top-33-worlds-strangest-buildings/

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Not many words needed...this fish aquarium sink is just fun and makes washing your hands or brushing your teeth so much more exciting! It was designed by Italbrass and features a completely removable top  for cleaning, and two circular entries on either side to feed your fish. The unit comes equipped with a light and complete system for water circulation, filtration, and oxygenation. So everything is taking care of :)

info @http://hiconsumption.com/2012/01/fish-aquarium-bathroom-sink/

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Music lovers everywhere!!! Brace yourselves!! The crystal piano is coming! Now, I am always interested to see how things look inside of something, how it all works together. With a piano made out of crystal, that is certainly possible and looks awesome, too! Of course, it is fully handcrafted and you can customize your design. Unfortunately, there is only one manufacturer worldwide who makes these. The world´s only manufacturer is from the Netherlands. 

more info @http://crystalpianos.com/crystal-grand-piano.php

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HIGHEST TENNIS COURT WORLDWIDE

Are you a tennis lover???

Then you HAVE TO make your suitcases and fly for Dubai. There you will find the world’s highest and most beautiful tennis court on the top of Burj Al Arab Hotel. The fourth highest Hotel worldwide transformed its ex-helicopter pad into this breathtaking tennis court which is build 1,000 feet over the water.

The view is magical, the design is one of the most innovative and the tennis game from above seems to us like playing in a tennis paradise!!

Are you still in your sofa??

find out more @ http://hiconsumption.com/2012/01/worlds-highest-tennis-court-in-dubai/

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Make your own vintage lamp!

We were impressed by the creativity of our blogger colleague Stacie from "Stars of Streetlights" and absolutely adored her self-made vintage lamp.

Once again it is proven that for a wonderful design piece you don't need to go into an expensive designer shop, but can simply look around at home, use your imgaination and create your own master piece!

If you want to read the instruction of Stacie's self-made vintage lamp, go and check it out on her blog @ http://www.starsforstreetlights.com/2012/05/how-to-make-lamp-from-vintage-cameras.html

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A lot of great designs start with a great sketch!

So in that spirit, we explored our university in search for talent…the outcome is a beautiful piece of design inspired art!

Check out the video to see our quest :)

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Set! Ready!.... GO!!!!

Bored? Nothing to do at home? Not in the mood to get out? or maybe the weather is preventing you from enjoying the great outdoors?... Then, why don't you race with your racing-car at the comfort of your own home?! :)

RACE-STAR presents you a coffee table that converts to a simulator racing cockpit! Just flip this stylish table, adjust the pedals and you're good to go! You can use it with your HIFI system, PC or game console and your TV to game in your living room, and once you're done flip it back and it turns into a coffee table again.

Bye bye my blue days! :)

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Dear Santa...

  More info @ http://shop.race-star.com/

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYejZUlygLU

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Do you like nature? and technology?

Well this stereo system must be perfect for you! This one is called the iTree iPhone/ iPod Dock designed by Kmkg Studios.

Each iTree is custom built using trees from the forests of Austria and is expertly hollowed out to produce optimal sound. Customers can choose the wood, length, and the technology they want included in their dock. As the name says, you can simply put in your iPhone or iPod into the dock station and enjoy your music :) Rock on!!

@ http://gizmodo.com/kmkg-studios/

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THE ULTIMATE GAME TABLES

Designs that bring happiness into your life, are targeted to be presented to you every day! Well what is better than these two game tables that can convert your boring evenings in front of the tv into real entertainment with all of your friends. Make your house a pool of joy, call your friends and get ready for game marathons with the Fusion Table and the Nintendo Controller Coffee Table!!

The Fusion Table fuses a pool table with a modern design dining table! When you have the dinner ready you can eat with your friends on it while after the dinner you can convert into the most awesome pool table for some entertainment! Remove the table top with the help of the “spring assisted Easy-Lift system” and get ready for playing!!

Nintendo Controller Coffee Table, on the other hand, can transform your living room into a paradise of Video Games. Charles Lushear in cooperation with Nintendo created an oversized Nintendo NES controller which can bring Super Mario Bros into your living room while you keep drinking your coffee on the most different coffee table you ever had!!

For you gamers, these two tables will definitely be your new must-have items!!

find out more @ http://hiconsumption.com/2012/02/fusion-table/ and http://hiconsumption.com/2012/04/functional-nintendo-nes-controller-coffee-table/

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We agree! The world is fascinating!

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Exotic Gourd Lamps

Normally, we turn off the lights, close our eyes and then we dream. But that's old school! The new way is to turn on the lights, open your eyes (or keep them opened :P) and then GO to dreamland!

These African-inspired lamps not only act as decor objects to emphasize your sense of style and lighten your room, but they treat you to amazing nights that promise to transport you to another realm with their astonishing beautiful patterns.

Personally, I believe these lamps acquire their magical power from the love story they share with their creator. After all, the building engineer Przemek, also known as Calabarte, left his career, after 7 years of studies, to follow his passion which is making fascinating and inspiring lamps. :') pretty touching, isn't it?

Sources: http://www.boredpanda.com/exotic-gourd-lamps-by-calabarte/,

http://www.calabarte.com/

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RING…RING…RRRRRIIIIING!!!

I personally hate my alarm clock, especially on Monday morning….it is loud, it is obnoxious and it makes me get up.

Now this alarm clock designed by Meng Fandi makes things a bit mellower :) especially when you have a partner who gets up at a different time from you.

All you do, is set your individual alarms, put on the ring and the ring will wake you up quietly with a vibrating motion without waking up your significant other. It is also perfect for the hearing impaired. AND one major advantage…it just looks cool!!

More info @ http://www.yankodesign.com/2007/07/10/alarming-ring/

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"creativity is contagious, pass it on"

Albert Einstein

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EATING ALONE? NEVER AGAIN!!!

How many times you have thought that eating alone is getting you depressed? Well the Table Seesaw makes sure that this will never happen again!! Designer Marleen Jansen created “De Tafel Wip”! A two-seater table with an integrated seesaw that makes sure that leaving the table during dinner is totally impossible!! A totally different design that reminds you something of your childhood while makes the dinner look like a game!!

Ready for dinner? Bring your company!! 

find out more @ http://designcloud.tumblr.com/post/44171495552/a-table-and-a-seesaw-in-one-dutch-designer

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Discover the most amazing infinity pool in this world!

Experience an unforgettable dive above Singapore City in the Marina Bay Sands resort. Located on the 55th floor of the boat-shaped Sky Park atop three towers, this swimming pool offers you not only the most impressive view over the city; it is with 150 meters length, also the longest swimming pool in this height!

If you are interested in visiting this amazing pool you can get more information @ http://www.marinabaysands.com/

For us, Singapore's most incredible infinity pool is definately a winner in terms of design and experience!

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Green Haircuts! And trust me when i say GREEN!

This crazy idea was created by "GOOD!" advertising agency in Kazakhstan. They are well known for having a good sense of humor and doing funny interesting stuff, and I think they proved it well by introducing these face pots!

And guess what! If you liked the idea, you can actually do it yourself. As it is shown in the fourth image. All you need is a basic pot, transparent protective pot, a nice picture or a hilarious one to make it even funnier, and match it with a plant that is to your like. NOW you are done! Sounds easy, isn't it? :D

 You can use your own picture, your bf/gf or one of your friends', etc. And hey! Don't you think it can be an awesome gift?:D I think i'll give it a try myself!

  Source: http://www.boredpanda.com/flower-pot-heads-by-good/

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The Hakes Mojito Shoe

If you can believe it or not, this is actually a shoe. Originally an architect, Julian Hakes released a prototype of this shoe on a blog and it went viral. Now, he is an award winning designer striving to make this a very light, comfortable and elegant design! He is proof that you can transform yourself and anything else if you have the willpower and creativity.

Now, I believe it would probably be a little different to wear these shoes as you feel air beneath one part of your foot...but it probably also eliminates any odors, too ;) These shoes are definitely meant for dry weather and since spring is knocking at our doors, well maybe this could be something for you :) @ http://www.hakes.co.uk/