Control All Your Smart Devices With This New Gesture Responsive Ring [Video]

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• Control All Your Smart Devices With This New Gesture Responsive Ring [Video]
• When Strict Regulations Are a Blessing in Disguise: Komai Residence
• Traditional Azerbaijan Carpets Turned into Hypnotizing Works of Art
• Meandering Through Old Pine Trees: Spectacular Sohlbergplassen Viewpoint in Norway
• Clever and Effective Way to Promote Homeless Dog Adoption by IKEA [Video]

Control All Your Smart Devices With This New Gesture Responsive Ring [Video] Posted: 20 May 2014 07:14 AM PDT Today’s featured project goes out to all of you hi-tech enthusiasts out there, who enjoy a digitally-controlled lifestyle. Nod is an advanced gesture control ring allowing effortless communication with all of the smart devices, including phones, tablets, Google Glass, watches, home appliances, TVs, computers and more. How does it work? Just place the ring on your finger and start moving it in the air, thus controlling whichever device it is connected to. The producers say Nod can be used everywhere: at home, at the office, and anywhere in between. As you can probably imagine, the new gizmo can be associated with various activities: “Whether you're leading a presentation, working with a team, or just surfing, Nod gives you complete control over all your display devices, from your computer to your smart TV. Swipe between slides, search for new shows, play with photos, or type notes without setting a finger on your device.” Nod is designed to be worn on your index finger, but you can really wear it on whatever finger is most comfortable for you. There are 12 sizes available and the product comes with three interchangeable inserts that work for both righties and lefties. Nod's battery life is currently one day of active use and the ring is waterproof. You can pre-order the device online here, for $149. Have a look at the presentation video below for more information and feel free to share your thoughts with us! You're reading Control All Your Smart Devices With This New Gesture Responsive Ring [Video] originally posted on Freshome. The post Control All Your Smart Devices With This New Gesture Responsive Ring [Video] appeared first on Freshome.com.

When Strict Regulations Are a Blessing in Disguise: Komai Residence Posted: 20 May 2014 03:55 AM PDT Before this spectacularly triangular home rose on a corner property in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, USA, the cramped lot offered dog owners a place to walk their pets. Robert M. Gurney Architect was asked to imagine a fabulous residence that would not only fit in, but match the eclectic style of neighboring homes – mostly craftsman style houses and small colonials. Owned by two graphic designers who saw the potential of this compact corner lot, the fresh triangular home known as the Komai Residence was aligned with adjacent houses on both blocks. Built to the maximum height, this home was organized around a double height space sheltering the living and dining space. A compact kitchen tucked underneath the second story and opening towards the social spaces is visible from the upstairs workspace reached via a bridge. This bridge makes the connection between the open office space and the guest bedroom suite upstairs. The cleverly placed first floor master bedroom suite completes the floor plan photographed by Maxwell MacKenzie. In order to add warmth yet keep things simple, architects imagined a play of volumes and light to create a comfy atmosphere within the triangular home: "Three large skylights further animate the space, and in combination with large expanses of glass and Kalwall panels, the space is flooded with light. Finishes are kept minimal and the detailing is crisp. Spatial composition and natural light become the primary design tools." Two off-street parking spaces were also included in the plan for this triangular piece of city land, making it "integrate comfortably within this eclectic neighborhood." So you see, creativity is a must when dealing with building restrictions. How did you solve space challenges you stumbled upon in your own home? You're reading When Strict Regulations Are a Blessing in Disguise: Komai Residence originally posted on Freshome. The post When Strict Regulations Are a Blessing in Disguise: Komai Residence appeared first on Freshome.com.

Traditional Azerbaijan Carpets Turned into Hypnotizing Works of Art Posted: 20 May 2014 12:25 AM PDT Baku-based multimedia artist Faig Ahmed creates original works of art by reinventing traditional Azerbaijan carpets. According to My Modern Met, the artist disassembles the conventional structure of the rugs and randomly rearranges their components while taking inspiration from contemporary geometry. The result is simply hypnotizing: an array of irregular lines – some fluid, some minimalist- emerging from well-established classic patterns. The combination of traditional and modern is a key aspect defining Faig Ahmed’s work: “My art is directed towards transforming these boundaries beyond any recognition. To be honest, things I do are now always right and beautiful ones, I do it without thinking, it’s my instantaneous expression. Same changes happen in the world of today each day – ideas that have been formed for ages are being changed in moments. I just make bold experiments, putting them into the art scene, trusting myself and my art in viewers will“. We know most of you would probably like to view these works in a museum, but would you consider experimenting the use of these carpets at home? You're reading Traditional Azerbaijan Carpets Turned into Hypnotizing Works of Art originally posted on Freshome. The post Traditional Azerbaijan Carpets Turned into Hypnotizing Works of Art appeared first on Freshome.com.

Meandering Through Old Pine Trees: Spectacular Sohlbergplassen Viewpoint in Norway Posted: 19 May 2014 01:13 PM PDT There is something particularly appealing about high places and their ability to reveal a general perspective on things. The Sohlbergplassen Viewpoint was designed by Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk and allows visitors to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view in Stor-Elvdal, Norway. The geometry and structure of the platform is said to be inspired by the densely growing pine trees on the hill side and the distant mountains. Believe it or not, the scenery is not the most impressive component of this project. What we love most about this viewing platform is that its completion meant no damage to the environment: “It was crucial to find a foundation system that would not destroy any roots. The ground in the area was frost-free at 2.7 meters – any traditional foundation would imply substantial excavation, and cut down of most of the trees”, the architects explained.  The structure is supported by thin steel core pillars, drilled to rock, in some places more than 12 meters below the ground. A staircase leads to the space underneath the platform and further down the hill to the lake. The floor has a hardly noticeable tilt outwards, making users feel pulled towards the view. You're reading Meandering Through Old Pine Trees: Spectacular Sohlbergplassen Viewpoint in Norway originally posted on Freshome. The post Meandering Through Old Pine Trees: Spectacular Sohlbergplassen Viewpoint in Norway appeared first on Freshome.com.

Clever and Effective Way to Promote Homeless Dog Adoption by IKEA [Video] Posted: 19 May 2014 09:30 AM PDT Emphasizing on the need for homeless dog adoption, IKEA teamed up with Singapore-based SOSD and the Animal Lovers League Shelter in launching the Home for Hope project. With a limited budget, the shelters can only spread the word about pets in need of a home through social media. But the people who follow the official social media pages of the animal shelters usually already have a pet of their own. For the much needed exposure of these pets, IKEA created life-size cardboard cutouts from photographs of homeless dogs and integrated them in the company’s showrooms. Until June 6th, two Ikea stores in Singapore will feature 26 different life-size cardboard cut-outs of dogs available for adoption. Each dog has QR code tagged to its collar, leading to the Home for Hope official website for more information, a bio and even a short film featuring the shopper’s potential new friend. Be sure to have a look at the video below for a presentation of the project! You're reading Clever and Effective Way to Promote Homeless Dog Adoption by IKEA [Video] originally posted on Freshome. The post Clever and Effective Way to Promote Homeless Dog Adoption by IKEA [Video] appeared first on Freshome.com.

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