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In recent times designers have worked on making umbrellas more user centric. Some prolific modifications have widened the scope of umbrellas, with respect to our daily lives. The one that you see in the image above is a perfect example of that. This..

Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch’s under-armor is a handmade collection of lingerie (bustiers, garters and underpants), made entirely from recycled soda cans and hardware. The refurbished market is stimulating various serious inroads these days. Seems like…

Vivian Caccuri, an artist from São Paulo, Brazil has come up with a sound installation, called Submersed Songs. It generates remixes through the movements of four live fish, the movement acting as a real time mixer for MP3’s and iPods. The system..

Smoking-bans around the world have hit cancer aspirants really bad, no pun intended. Why I write cancer aspirants, shouldn’t be a mystery to anyone. There aren’t many designers who have taken up the cause of smoking, but designer Fatih Baltas…

Kimbra Studios, at the PhotoPlus Expo in New York, showcased a technology that imprints photographs onto your personal accessories such as bracelets and belt buckles. The customer just needs to visit the company website – select the type of jewelry.

The origin of helmets is still a mystery; the oldest use of helmets can be traced back to the ancient Greek soldiers. Helmets have gone through several modifications over a span of time; earlier they were used to protect the head from sword blows and…

Check this out! Moon landing has become a lot easier now; just a perfect coordination between the photographer and the stuntman is all you require. I call this synchronization; right thing at the right time. It must have taken days, even months to…

Generally, people tend to throw away empty plastic bottles or have a kick practice session on the road. But hey! What if I told you that you can construct a motor, powered Catamaran out of ’em? The Bottle Catamaran needs only two empty 1.5 liters…

Some bikers just hate to give up the thrill for comfort. Perhaps that’s what passion is all about? This cool heavy-duty trike is all set to make your journey more adventurous. Long rides in a comfortable car may excite some, but bike is altogether a..