The antithesis of original function

Posted by on Nov 7, 2008 in Augmenting, Other Designers, Products, Sports Tech | No Comments

I recently discovered work by Joon Youn Paek who has some terrific explorations that challenge the use of everyday products by augmenting their original functionality. Pillowig, makes a humorous statement ...

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Shock-absorbing flexible plastic

Posted by on Nov 3, 2008 in eTextiles, New technologies, Products, Sports Tech | One Comment

d3o lab has an incredible new material that absorbs hits and shocks. It’s a soft, putty-like plastic that you can squish in your hand. When it experiences blunt force, such ...

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