Magazine Interview with Summer Rayne Oaks

The ancient tradition of the Mola textile is so inspiring: a cultural practice passed on by the grandmothers to the young girls in the Kuna community.

500 billion plastic bags are consumed each year

San Francisco industrial designers Mike + Maaike have proposed a self-driving electric passenger vehicle that they claim heralds “the end of driving”. The Autonomobile (ATNMBL) is a concept car is designed around passenger, rather than driver, experience with architectural styling, a lounge-like interior and fully glazed sides. Mike + Maaike also designed the G1 Google [...]

If the words “human hybrid” conjure terrifying images of Christian Bale battling it out against Skynet and a league of Terminators then the Solar Human Hybrid Project (SOHH for short) might come as a bit of light relief. It’s a one of a kind, great-looking 4-wheeler where the power comes courtesy of the harmonization of solar energy and a good old-fashioned lower body workout. There’s an iPod dock, a GPS navigation system, a cargo area and even a platform especially for the dog. It’s definitely a worthy contender for the crown of coolest green transportation around. Oh, and it’s also a school project.

A hydrofoil consists of an underwater wing profile which, similar to the wing of an airplane, produces a lifting force, elevating the boat above water and thus reducing frictional forces.

According to Brandimage, the creators of the 360 Paper Water Bottle, every day in the United States 60 million plastic bottles are thrown away; of these, 86% become garbage. That’s why Brandimage reinvented the traditional water bottle in a more eco-friendly fashion.

Edgar is such a talented artist, and his work is can be seen by everyone for free!