Slē plywood sled is for all ages and durable

Winter is coming – no more fun saying because GoT is done and dusted, nevertheless, let’s look at Slē, the plywood sled. Inspired by bent plywood structures and joints that we see in everyday life, the dynamic design of the sled is a talking point.

Crafted to suit all ages – children and adults – there is a lot of research has gone into the making of this product. The aim of the Slē is to enhance user experience and yet be high-quality and stylish. Featuring a tilted seat, the frame of this sled is designed for slopes, keeping maneuverability in mind. The sled can tackle slopes with up to 25% gradient, with ease.

I quite like the double arch of the seat as that acts as a buffer or shock absorber while riding down the slopes. To keep it durable, the soles of the sledge are fitted with a T-shape stainless steel cover, which protects the edges of the plywood against impacts and damages.

You can even clip the leash when not in use, making this a very well thought-out design.

Designer: Adam Miklosi

The Design Process Journal

Get inspired by Adam Miklosi’s detailed conceptual sketches!

Concepts are our dreams, a wisp of an idea that float into our brain, whimsical yet exciting, something that dares you to give it a try, make something that is uniquely yours, and maybe, you’ll be the next Dyson with your line of products inspired by that dream you once saw. Before you get carried away though, let me introduce you to the designer whose conceptual sketches made us sit up and take notice, mainly for the elaborate detailing and the thought that goes behind every idea he fleshes out. Meet Adam Miklosi, whose Instagram Page holds many such sketches that he creates, each sketch explaining the multiple aspects of that design, readily answering the questions that usually pop into our mind when we see a concept design, almost making us see the product materialize in front of our eyes. And that is what you want from every concept!

Designer: Adam Miklosi

Bridging the gap between medical appliance and innovative wearable

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Literally the size of a quarter, the Dab is an unobtrusive Holter ECG/EKG that rests comfortably on your chest, constantly reading your heart’s movements. Designed to be minimal, non-invasive, and simple, the Dab tries to bridge the gap between medical appliances and wearables. Its tiny yet classy design sits on your chest via a gel patch, while the electrodes capture your heart activity. The Dab’s dry-electrodes allow it to be used and reused, unlike disposable electrodes that lead to large amounts of medical waste. They constantly measure one’s heart activity (requiring periodic charging via their wireless charging hub), and keep logs of accurate readings, quietly sitting on your chest while you absolutely forget that they’re even there in the first place!

The Dab is a winner of the A’ Design Award and the Asia Design Prize for the year 2018.

Designer: Adam Miklosi

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Electrolux’s Quirky Cooker

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Name a few wall mounted kitchen appliances. There aren’t that many! In that regard, the Electrolux Cell Cooker really revisits design standards for kitchen appliances. Not only is it wall-mounted, it has an amoebic shape and a rather unusual approach to cooking. Within the Cell Cooker, there are multiple compartments that allow you to prepare food based on days of your week. Each compartment is a miniature sous vide machine that uses boiling water to prepare food in a way that isn’t just tasty, but is incredibly healthy too! Not only is it cell-shaped, it also cooks your food in separate compartments or cells! Clever, isn’t it??

Designer: Adam Miklosi

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