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CORAL

Coral flower vase is a 3d printed test tube flower vase which hosts dynamic and spatial floral arrangements. The vase has a minimal structural setting to provide a platform for various designs for floral designers to create their artwork and displays. Coral consists of 8 individual branches which each holds a glass tube housing water which can be easily removed and refilled without having to move the vase itself. The sculptural form, along with diverse floral arrangement schemes, changes the atmosphere with unique styles and fills the space up with life and refreshment.

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Nextbit Robin

By integrating the cloud into the operating system, Robin learns your habits and gets smarter every day so you never have to worry about downloading an app or taking a photo. Instead of a typical phone with a finite amount of space, Robin actively moves apps and photos between the cloud, allowing people to store more than a comparable phone. The design of Robin is effortless - the placement of every port, button and sensor is thoughtfully considered to feel intuitive and harmonious.

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bioLogic

The bioLogic team explored how bacterial properties can be applied to fabric and formed into living interfaces between body and environment. They found novel means of using Natto bacteria, which move in response to changes in humidity. The team harvested Natto cells and applied them to fabric with custom 3D printers.The cell-infused fabric was used to make sport garments. As the fabric reacts to perspiration, tiny vents over the body's heat zones open and close, allowing for instant cooling. In fall 2015, the suits featured in a live ballet performance.

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Smartisan T2

The exterior of Smartisan T2 is composed purely of metal and glass in a singular form, while the body has only two essential construction seams. Nothing like other metal-bodied phones, T2’s metal frame is totally seamless, which, apart from visual cohesion, has better structural strength. T2 integrates the Power switch into the Home key for an even more natural and effortless usability. The SIM card slot is hidden under the volume keys for an even greater cohesiveness.

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Smartisan U1

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Autoparktime 4 Magnetic

APT4 Magnetic is the modern alternative to the conventional cardboard parking disc. APT4 resets itself automatically every time the vehicle stops and you park the car. You don´t need to do anything at all! This Swedish patent-pending electronic parking disc is simply to use and is installed with a few simple moves. The device is held magnetically to a metal ring that is fixed to the windscreen, and as a result battery replacement and adjustment are done quickly.

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