UFO is a living floating house which can move around the world with leisurely maximum speed of 3.5 knots (6.5 km/h, 4 mph), using a waterjet-propelled Torqeedo Deep Blue 1800 electric motor.

This motor is connected to a battery that draws energy generated from 40 sq. m (430 sq. ft.) of solar panels in a closable lid atop the structure.
Additional energy sources can be provided through optional wind and water turbines located on the top and below the main disc of the UFO, respectively, creating enough power to operate the home and motor.

A water generator would be used for converting rain or seawater to fresh drinking water, as well as watering a vegetable garden located on a deck that encircles the structure and measures 12.5 m (41 ft) in diameter.

Two half-spherical shells of fiberglass make up the two stories of the interior housing, with flexible floor plans for various configurations.

The spherical-shaped home will consist of a transformable kitchen and dining/living area on a 20-sq. m (215-sq. ft.) top level, with stairs leading down to a 10-sq. m (107-sq. ft.) submerged lower level with bathroom and bedroom surrounded by a large window for viewing sea life.

To keep the craft stable, the UFO uses a special elastic anchor system. “The main structure of the floating object can be aligned with the compass, keeping the position angle oriented on the desired cardinal direction, even in rough sea conditions.

From home décor to medical prosthetics, robotic parts to aircraft interiors, 3D printing is the future of manufacturing. APWorks, a 100% subsidiary of Airbus Group, has worked at the forefront of additive layer manufacturing (ALM) and advanced materials since its launch in 2013., APWorks produces bionically optimized metal parts for a wide range of industries, from aerospace to automotive and robotics. Its newest creation? The world’s first 3D-printed motorcycle, made using APWorks’ Scalmalloy® material, weighing in at a svelte 35 kg.

APWorks just announced the creation of the world’s first 3D-printed motorcycle that can actually be used as a daily rider. Aptly named the Light Rider, given that it weighs in at a mere 35 kg (77 lb), the electric-powered two-wheeler appears to be what would happen if H.R. Geiger designed a motorcycle. The company said the exoskeleton-like design of the Light Rider came from the need to make the frame structurally able to withstand the loads and stresses of everyday riding. Powered by a 6-kW (8-hp) electric motor with a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph), it may not be at home on the freeway, but can be used for daily city driving and commuting. The frame of the Light Rider weighs all of 6 kg (13 lb) and is made of a material created and patented by APWorks called Scalmalloy. This is a second-generation aluminum-magnesium-scandium alloy (AlMgS) that the company claims is stronger than the aluminum-silicon powder material used in most production-scale 3D printing today. The use of Scalmalloy allowed APWorks to create hollow rather than solid frame parts, which made it easier to hide most of the cables and other elements that might be more visible on a standard motorcycle. Bionic algorithms were also used to optimize the entire structure, resulting in a cleaner overall design and a finished bike that weighs 30 percent lighter than other eBikes currently in production.

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Aerion Corporation, of Reno, Nev., is taking orders now for its supersonic private jet, the Aerion AS2. Last year Airbus Group agreed to lend engineering support to the company, and the aircraft is now in development. The company says its proprietary laminar-flow technology reduces aerodynamic drag over the wings by up to 80 percent, enabling the three-engine jet to achieve efficient long-range flight. Supersonic speeds can cut flight time by 3 hours between Paris and Washington, D.C., and by 6.5 hours between San Francisco and Singapore, the company says. Supersonic flight is currently prohibited above the land areas of the United States and many other countries, due to concerns about sonic booms; however, flight speed above oceans is unrestricted. Aerion is working to develop its Boomless Cruise technology that would ensure the shock waves created by supersonic flight would dissipate well above ground level. The AS2 will be built mainly from carbon fiber, with titanium alloy along the leading edge of each wing. The 30-foot-long cabin will seat up to 11. Maximum range is expected to be about 5,400 miles, and top speed is Mach 1.5. The company hopes the first $120 million AS2 will be flying by 2021.

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dubai-based digital designer jyo john mullor has realized a series of helmet designs that appear to leave the human head totally exposed to outdoor elements. the trompe-l’œil effect brings about the illusion that a series of different people with shaved heads are seamlessly integrated into the plush, yet sturdy protective gear. four variations include a motorcycle cap with ears and earrings, a simple bicycle style with shaved brunette hair, and a vintage safety hat with attached goggles stretching over the surface of the skin. although not yet physical objects, mullor’s ‘custom made helmets’ provide a look at the possibilities of extreme personalization, and would guarantee a double take on the road.

Today, they combine their strengths in product development and design to bring us unparalleled collections
of unique, artisanal pieces under the Found Object brand name.

These cowhide styles are polished and elegant with durable leather, buttery cotton lining, removable shoulder straps and refined detailing.

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The bold design and vintage sound of the Gramovox Bluetooth Gramophone are inspired by 1920s horn speakers. You can connect with any Bluetooth-enabled device and stream music from over 30 feet away, and with 15 or more hours of continuous playback, it’s a seriously versatile piece of technology. Marrying form and function, vintage and modern aesthetics, this is a timeless piece that allows you to stream nostalgia from anywhere.

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The central module provides the power of a desktop computer

The re-sizable screen offers an user experience similar to that of a tablet

It works wirelessly with the main component

The conceptual product aims be to apple’s next step in computer evolution

Unfolding much like a ceaseless story, fashion will never lack the means to maintain the scenario on a fresh and exciting path, to keep us hooked and eager to revel in the next chapter. Drawing on a sea of inspiration, old and new designers, established names and young dreamers, powerhouses and emerging labels share the same goals: to paint the universe a little more beautiful, to inspire us and to leave their imprint on the world as we know it.

This article’s main purpose is to give you a taste of the future by introducing you to a group of really cool designers you probably haven’t heard of yet, but should definitely check and keep an eye on because of all of the amazing things they create. And who knows? Perhaps your next favorite designer is amongst them.

Yojiro Kake – Florence.

With a fresh approach to design, Yojiro Kake (based in Florence, Italy) isn’t afraid to mix the most unexpected ideas with his own beliefs in order to create stunning conceptual silhouettes. His capsule collection entitled ” The Echoes of Vine” gathers its inspiration in the behavior of climbing plants, which despite being trapped under the shadows, share the same sun.
Visit www.yojirokake.com.

Omtura – Tel-Aviv.

From Tel-Aviv, Israel comes Anton Edelshtein of label OMTURA who employs his crafting artistry to blur the space between body and accessory, thus turning his industrialistic-minimalist bags into true extensions of people.

Visit www.omtura.com.

Peter Movrin – London.

Based in London, Peter Movrin’s ambition is not to create clothes but rather adornments for the body. His latest collection “Lu Gedigte Perlaophis” further explores the concept by introducing each of the garments as something very dear and precious, something that is meant to last, something like a great piece of jewellery.

Visit petermovrin.com.

Ohlin D – New York City.

The New York City – based founder of Ohlin D, Anne Deane, decided to follow her heart’s desire to explore the world of shapes, art and textiles down in Latin America. As a result, the label’s spring 2015 lookbook is brimming with sheer fabrics and azure blue hues, wrapped up in just a hint of mermaid-magic.

Visit www.ohlin-d.com.

Rachel Boston – London.

Also from the city of London comes Rachel Boston, who’s fine jewellery collection celebrates minimalism and elegance by utilizing the geometric forms of the Runes, the Runes which carved on swords and rings were known to act as charms, protecting their owner and warding off evil.

Visit www.rachelboston.co.uk.

Angela Bang – Barcelona.

Angela Bang’s “Paradise Isle” collection will have you dreaming of leisure days spent by the sea with its relaxed shapes and toned-down palette of summery hues. The Barcelona-based designer does the type of clean silhouettes where feminine accents meet simplicity for that ultimate refined and contemporary look.

Visit www.shopangelabang.com.

Natalia Sushchenko – Barcelona.

From the same sunny Barcelona comes Russian designer Natalia Sushchenko. Inspired by the underground culture of the ’90s called Demoscene, her first collection abounds in rippling prints replicating the high-tech visuals in the most astonishing ways possible.

Tisja Damen – Amsterdam.

Specialized in handcrafted patchwork lingerie and draped silhouettes, and based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tisja Damen is a lingerie fashion designer who ties a story to every one of her beautiful collections. Having the technique of patchwork act as her handwriting, the designer’s work is a combination between intelligence, movement, allure and aesthetic pleasure.

Visit tisjadamen.com.

Przhonskaya – Kiev.

About continuous mutation of appearance, volume and a consistency that shows the subject’s identity and its soul, PRZHONSKAYA’s impeccable outerwear silhouettes keep in tune with the brand’s resolve of covering your outer, showing your inner. Founded in 2010 by Ukrainian fashion designer Helen Przhonskaya, the label does timeless garments that create comfort for your feelings, space for action and silhouette for your inspiration.

Visit przhonskaya.com.

De Polvo Y Viento – San José, Costa Rica.

De Polvo y Viento is a brand by twin sisters Ana María and María Fernanda Gavilán, based in San José, Costa Rica. Hand made, their jewellery pieces are unique and thus envisioned to stand as the memory and spirit of an ancestor. With bones used in most of the pieces, each design celebrates “the dead nature and the remainder of it as a divinity”.

Visit De Polvo Y Viento.

Flow – Kyiv.

Masculine and feminine, sport, art and oriental motifs clash in Flow’s spring 2015 collection. Launched and run by sisters Victoria and Veronika, the Belgian-Ukrainian fashion label is all about neat colors and inspiring prints, clean lines, elegant cuts with mild notes of unconventional.

for many inhabitants of big cities like new york and london, a night spent under a sky full of stars is an unlikely event, if not impossible. skyscraping buildings and inevitable air pollution limits the possibility of even getting a glimpse of the awe-inspiring universe above.

london-based art and design studio loop.ph aim to synthesize design, architecture and technology to craft spaces and living matter into magical experiences. for the light night canning town 2014 — curated by the brick box— the team have brought these otherwise unseen sights to the city, realizing ‘osmo’, a monumental silver sphere with a projected universe held within its interior. inflated and placed underneath london’s high-traffic A13 flyover, the infinite mirrored space allows visitors to relax ‘under the stars’ and gaze at a physical re-creation of the night sky. using laser beams bounced between layers of film, the experiential expanse envelops viewers in it reach, completed by an ambient soundscape orchestrates that throughout the space.

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Following up on the success of last year’s Pebble 2—a wireless charging hub crafted in the south of France with premium hardwood or stone options—French tech accessories design firm Orée has returned with the iPhone 6/6+ Shell. On the surface, the shell acts as a high-end case protected by durable French walnut. However, the shell also pairs with the Pebble 2, allowing for wireless iPhone charging, even while the device is in use. Wireless charging has been around in the Android world for quite some time, but is a relatively new technology for iPhones.

The iPhone 6/6+ Shell can also pair with any other Qi charging mat, so the Pebble 2 isn’t a necessity. However, they do match aesthetically and deliver a unified elegance. There’s no doubt that these handcrafted items from the self-proclaimed “artisans of emotional technology” are an aesthetic step above their peers in gadgetry. However, more important than looks is the value in charging an iPhone without a cord.

Preorder the Orée iPhone 6/6+ Shell online for €90, with delivery slated for mid-February 2015.

Images courtesy of Orée