AI is hitting the streets!

AI is rapidly integrating itself into our home-life; from smart speakers through to smart ovens, and its dramatically changing how we go about our lives. However, the Human Integration Support Robot takes this a step further, as it brings the technology out of the home and into the streets! Designed to provide assistance to lost commuters, this futuristic concept gives us a glimpse into the future of our cities. It isn’t just another big lump of metal either, the bold exterior carries a welcoming persona that makes this device approachable; this has been achieved through the introduction of a human-like hand that protrudes from the central body!

The cylindrical form not only gives it a contemporary aesthetic, but also gives it a 360 degree user-interaction zone, allowing it to be communicated with from every angle!

Designer: Youngwoo Lee of STORYFORM for KIST

A Wall-Mounted Hairdryer?!

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On initial glance you would be forgiven in having to question what the primary function of this very visually interesting product is, this is due to its minimal form and concealed features. This is ANYWHERE, and it is in fact a hairdryer!

ANYWHERE beautifully solves the ever-frustrating issue of storing the bulky devices, by conveniently mounting to the wall. This has been achieved by using a suction cradle that the device resides in. What’s so unique about this particular solution is that the product can still be operated while in the cradle, so in essence it is a wall-mounted, hands-free hairdryer! At the press of a button the device can be easily removed to cater to the user’s more precise, styling needs.

Clearly indicated touchpoints and carefully considered design details, paired the elevated functionality makes ANYWHERE a wonderfully unique product that would make for a welcome alternative to the conventional hairdryer.

Designer: Youngwoo Lee of Storyform

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Excited(!) to refuel?

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Going through college, it’s almost as though there’s an unsaid list of products one must design before graduating. Some of these products are power tools, kitchen utensils, dehumidifier and an electric vehicle charger. So, of course, one can find an abundance of these all throughout Bēhance, making it difficult to stand out. Not for Youngwoo Lee and his ‘Exclamation Mark,’ making a stand out concept for the EV Charging Concept world.

What I like most about this concept is the simplicity in its form. This charger isn’t trying to be anything more than it is, alleviating any unnecessary complications that arise from over-designed interfaces. There are only four interaction points on the interface, making this virtually foolproof to use. While the housing itself is a little more complex but once again, not screaming for attention. In a fully crowded parking lot, these may be difficult to spot due to their low profile, but with appropriate signage, these guys should fit right pretty perfectly.

Designer: Youngwoo Lee

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