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Whoever thinks that packaging is only about wrapping, should have a look at this video. Evian has linked up with designer Paul Smith! He seems to be a really nice guy. with a good sense of humour and an unbeatable happy view on his life. He adds so much vibrance, fun and colour to this brand, that I got thirsty...for life.

The amazing technicolour dreamcake...

Picture by Petra Schröder

This new BMW concept car will be powered by a set of electric motors and a turbodiesel engine. It will produce a total 356 hp – enough to push this beast to 62mph in 4.8 seconds.

The Window Phone by Designer Seunghan Song makes accurate predictions and even changes its display to reflect the climatic conditions outdoors.

A ramen robot restaurant named Fuamen Ramen recently opened in nagoya, japan. The two robotic chefs prepare the bowls of noodles for customers simply by pouring the broth, boiling the noodles and mixing all ingredients together.

Great car, but I am having second thoughts as the buyer mentions there is limited rear visibility …

“Funktionide – New Promises” is the title of the bachelor thesis of Stefan Ulrich at the HAWK University for applied Sciences and Art, Hildesheim, Germany. He researched how new materials and technologies will change the way we will design and interact with products. He believes that product will become alive and will have some sort of own behavior.

Mehrzeller means “multi cell” and thus introduces a new generation of mobile living. The stunning Caravan Concept, which reminds me of Kurt Schwitters Merzbau, is a traditional hitched travel trailer that’s skinned inside and out with plenty of polygons …

Ray, Chief Design Engineer from Martin, demonstrates a flight sequence with the Martin Jetpack (55kg). They are targeting the first ones to be in use Jan 2010. It seems that's not really easy to fly with it …