This quirky design called “Dimsum” is a bite-size twist on solid-state storage! The compact drive sports a soft silicone skin that almost feels like jiaozi dumpling. It’s tactile, easy to grip and perfectly cushioned to absorb impact. A cute finishing touch is its attached USB cord plugs into the body to form a convenient handle so it’s equally easy to carry.
Designers: Hongseok Seo, Minkwan Seo, Sejung Oh & S2victor
This visually appealing and highly functional baby helmet Amor is a strong example of good design. S2VICTOR, the studio behind Amor, have paid close attention to detail and sacrificed little with safety here. From ventilation and skin irritation to quick releasing buckles and easy to clean fabrics, Amor offers A(lot)more upon the second inspection.
Amor is based on the average infant head sizes between 6 to 12 months of age. S2VICTOR set out to find a balance between a cute and sophisticated design. The Amor seamlessly blends between these two styles. With the added lip to the front of the helmet, Amor becomes this playful, cool cap in a sense. The option of breathable material gives choice to an array of colorful combinations. This safety helmet has now got the potential to become an everyday accessory.
The chin strap is fully detachable from the helmet, with a magnetic overlap at the rear making it easy to remove in any given situation. The release clasp for the chin strap is located close to the helmet itself, trading places from its usual placement below the chin. Instead, what you will find here is a soft fabric replacement to prevent any discomfort from the Nylon strap.
The Amor is a carefully designed step forward for safety equipment, we can only hope they consider an adult version to match.
Designers: S2VICTOR Studio, Jo-Young Choo, Sejung OH & Hongseok Seo
The short answer is… yes it can. The long answer is, while phone cases don’t do much except for accident-proofing your gadget, or occasionally giving it a boost of battery power, it is capable of much more… even of saving a life. Modeled on the classic Realtone walkie-talkie from the 70s, the rugged Walkie-Talkie iPhone case concept by Sejung Oh and PDF Haus does something rather nifty. Not only does it protect the phone from falls, and also supplies it with additional power (via an extra battery within the case), it allows wireless radio-communication in times of distress. Built with an extra lithium-ion battery and a pretty large antenna above it, it allows for communication even when your phone’s carrier signal fails you. It does this by boosting the phone’s Bluetooth signal to cover larger distances, not only allowing you to broadcast audio signals, but even sending text-messages and sharing locations. Moreover, the case, like the iPhone 7 (for which it’s designed) is water-proof, insinuating that it may just be the ideal case for remote-traveling. Imagine being able to send out an SOS message or broadcast when comms are down. Lifesaver, isn’t it?
Designers: Sejung Oh & PDF Haus.
