A blog from the team at i5 Consulting experimenting with creativity, design and clever ideas. Other clever ideas at The WorkroomTumblr (3.0; @i5co)http://i5co.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0eo9QXee1r19ptco1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0eo9QXee1r19ptco2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://industrialist.tumblr.com/post/32391492938/pop-up-lamp-a-corner-light-that-is-delivered-in">industrialist</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Pop-up Lamp</strong>, a corner light that is delivered in an envelope. The lamp is constructed from a sheet of paper, lined with polyphane.</p> <p>Designer: <a href="http://www.wellwelldesigners.com/">Well Well</a></p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/32393602853http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/32393602853Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:10:43 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dt3oHJRz1r1b6mgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Seppl Espresso Machine by Arvid Hausser</p> <p>(via <a href="http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2012/02/22/seppl-espresso-machine-by-arvid-hausser.php">Seppl Espresso Machine by Arvid Hausser</a>)</p>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18753105556http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18753105556Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:28:35 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0aqzxSxFs1qz5q5oo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Get more out of life with coffee.</p> <p>(by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmalon/6801539546/">paul.malon</a>)</p>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18752667608http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18752667608Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:21:53 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ddosKXbE1r1b6mgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stop pitching, start listening : doing business in the digital age.</p>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18732217423http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18732217423Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:55:40 -0500design<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/36580846?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://dornob.com/in-a-pinch-simple-squeeze-to-fold-clothes-hanger-concept/">In a Pinch: Simple Squeeze-to-Fold Clothes Hanger Concept | Designs & Ideas on Dornob</a>)</p>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18731460638http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18731460638Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:41:36 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dckjtZVl1r1b6mgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><em>Divisible</em> is a user-friendly balloon whisk that is easy to wash and store.</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Divisible</em><span> is a balloon whisk that can be disassembled for easy cleaning and efficient storage. The handle splits into two, unfurling the stainless steel wires so they can be thoroughly wiped and cleaned. The male and female parts of the interlocking handle are held together by magnets.</span></strong></p> <p>(via <a href="http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/porfolio/o_e/DA/B013.htm">red dot online: design concept</a>)</p>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18730933677http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18730933677Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:31:30 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0czhyeAlR1ql896lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://iiroty.tumblr.com/post/18721607466/in-a-pinch-simple-squeeze-to-fold-clothes-hanger">iiroty</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://dornob.com/in-a-pinch-simple-squeeze-to-fold-clothes-hanger-concept/">In a Pinch: Simple Squeeze-to-Fold Clothes Hanger Concept | Designs & Ideas on Dornob</a></p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18730135053http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18730135053Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:15:45 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m049gkjReb1r12doxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://ech0unit.tumblr.com/post/18445467078/pringles-for-the-sophisticated-haha-xd">ech0unit</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Pringles for the sophisticated.</p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18446254973http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18446254973Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:06:33 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzjnvcl7dh1qz7g8jo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://bembureda.tumblr.com/post/18436306147/roller-toaster-by-jaren-goh-concept-design-and">bembureda</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span><strong>ROLLER TOASTER<br/></strong></span><span>by Jaren Goh<br/>concept design and Winner of the 2006 Red Dot Award</span></p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18437416285http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18437416285Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:41:29 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02vy5UE2R1qj0c2fo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02vy5UE2R1qj0c2fo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02vy5UE2R1qj0c2fo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02vy5UE2R1qj0c2fo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://design-o-clock.tumblr.com/post/18408860705/within-is-a-minimalist-designed-piece-of">design-o-clock</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>‘Within’ is a minimalist-designed piece of furniture that moves between functional seating and table. Designed by Swedish designer and founder of ‘Vision Studio’ ,</p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18414377211http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18414377211Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:15:42 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02xnvAL7p1r1b6mgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Reinventing the keyring!</p>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18411442684http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18411442684Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:33:30 -0500design<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02lrktSop1r1vomao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Now that’s what I call a co-working space!</p>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18395133250http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18395133250Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:24:12 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0118wCZv81qbg4qwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://blog.oliverphillips91.co.uk/post/18381586439/molar-bear-by-zach-terrell">oliphillips</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Molar Bear</strong></p> <p>by <span><a href="http://society6.com/artist/zachterrell">Zach Terrell</a></span></p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18382089751http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18382089751Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:16:54 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzrvxauj3r1qav3uso1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzrvxauj3r1qav3uso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzrvxauj3r1qav3uso3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://prostheticknowledge.tumblr.com/post/18046858103/drawbraille-mobile-phone-design-concept">prostheticknowledge</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Drawbraille Mobile Phone (Design Concept) </strong></p> <p>Designer Shikun Sun has put together a stylish mobile phone design idea for the blind - via <a href="http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/20/the-ultimate-braille-phone/" title="http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/20/the-ultimate-braille-phone/">Yanko Design</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>DrawBraille Mobile Phone is one of the most compelling concepts that focus on making mobile phones easy-to-use for the blind. The entire UI and input keys are in Braille and even the touch panel reflects this system. The design and approach have a surreal finish to it and I am quite sure that Shikun Sun is on to something big with this!</p> </blockquote> <p>More information, including photos and a video, can be found at <a href="http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/20/the-ultimate-braille-phone/" title="http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/20/the-ultimate-braille-phone/">Yanko Design here</a></p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18381890775http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18381890775Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:10:25 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzz5eajxKF1qcb5fko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://theamericankid.com/post/18307155512">theamericankid</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Clean The Blackboard Level: Korea</p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18381854518http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18381854518Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:09:13 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lswwplgeTC1qhop1zo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lswwplgeTC1qhop1zo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://cosascool.tumblr.com/post/11321169454/the-designer-royal-college-of-art">cosascool</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span> </span></p> <p>The designer, Royal College of Art student, <a href="http://www.eyetohand.com/" title="Eye to Hand">Dominic Hargreaves</a> </p> <p>You can watch a video of the bicycle in action, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9_XEgGQBkQ" title="YouTube - dom's folding bike">here</a>.</p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18095962987http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18095962987Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:35:10 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzc1dw1Zes1r0kzewo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Source: yankodesign.com<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzc1dw1Zes1r0kzewo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Source: yankodesign.com<br/><br/> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.emilytulloh.com/post/17650159063/using-the-incredible-foldability-of-a-triangular">emilytulloh</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Using the incredible foldability of a triangular pattern to the consumer’s advantage. Designer<strong> Patrick Sung</strong> used the idea to allow custom shapes to be wrapped, minimising excess packaging. The geometric pattern can also be folded into standard box sizes.</p> <p>This week Phil Cuttance’s <a href="http://www.emilytulloh.com/post/17087008661/complex-geometric-vases-produced-by-a-wonderfully" title="Faceture">Faceture</a> vases have been circulating the web - although the packaging above lacks the beauty and arty video to complement the design, it seems a real application of an interesting form. I hope this will be available soon!</p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18095542397http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18095542397Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:28:31 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lztgvbo03S1qb9x3oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pie Chart Plates!</p>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18094375570http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18094375570Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:09:56 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzsat74oyY1qd6w8mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p><a href="http://whatthecool.com/post/3485348343/pool-rock-climbing-wall/">Pool Rock Climbing Wall</a>.</p> </blockquote>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18094220686http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/18094220686Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:07:30 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzn7zrHJaE1rp78t3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/17885874761http://i5co.tumblr.com/post/17885874761Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:59:54 -0500