tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14 2008-05-17T10:09:40Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28499 2008-05-17T10:07:07Z 2008-05-17T10:09:40Z

I want these. They are gorgeous. They are high-heeled open toe and ankle length sandals. They are just a women's dream come true. Half-boot, half-sandal, these are the perfect shoes for transitioning between warmer seasons. When you're not quite...

I want these. They are gorgeous. They are high-heeled open toe and ankle length sandals. They are just a women's dream come true. Half-boot, half-sandal, these are the perfect shoes for transitioning between warmer seasons. When you're not quite ready to bare your whole sole, this is the best way to bootie up. They are just perfect. These babies are available in varied style and designs. Colors available for these booties are beige, white, brown and black. Pick one today before your colleague does…lolz]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28498 2008-05-17T10:01:42Z 2008-05-17T10:03:29Z

Remember the times you were in the custom and half of your so-called important material was thrown in garbage or landed back home. Well this is just the right solution for you. This is a digital weighing machine that...

Remember the times you were in the custom and half of your so-called important material was thrown in garbage or landed back home. Well this is just the right solution for you. This is a digital weighing machine that allows you to weight your stuff before landing on to the airport. It acts as a ticker to remind you to carry all the important stuff and nothing more to abide by the customs regulations to carry only allowed weight on the plane.]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28497 2008-05-17T09:52:00Z 2008-05-17T10:00:09Z

A very colourful coffee maker. This design is a winner of Nespresso contest for coffee machine maker. There is no word on how soon can we come across this coffee model. But the only thought that boggles my mind...

A very colourful coffee maker. This design is a winner of Nespresso contest for coffee machine maker. There is no word on how soon can we come across this coffee model. But the only thought that boggles my mind is what all those buttons for…and how many types of coffee can I make from this stylish machine.]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28496 2008-05-17T09:45:51Z 2008-05-17T09:51:58Z

This is an uber cool phone. It is known as Mimique design. RKS design consultants of southern California have just introduced their entry into this soon-to-be-ubiquitous mobile platform. It is a slim mobile yet a trendy model with all...

This is an uber cool phone. It is known as Mimique design. RKS design consultants of southern California have just introduced their entry into this soon-to-be-ubiquitous mobile platform. It is a slim mobile yet a trendy model with all the required features that fits well in your wallet and pocket. Touting its ability to be easily customizable, and looking very much like a Treo with an iPhone.]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28495 2008-05-17T09:41:51Z 2008-05-17T09:47:03Z

iPod touch and iPhone has been a possession of all, now a days. The idea of touch screen phones and players is spreading like fire. A product is incomplete without accessories. Hence to quench that thirst, Brightonnet's touch screen...

iPod touch and iPhone has been a possession of all, now a days. The idea of touch screen phones and players is spreading like fire. A product is incomplete without accessories. Hence to quench that thirst, Brightonnet's touch screen pen- BI-iPen clings to your screen to operate then your fingers. It looks exactly like a pen but functions as a special touch screen device without a sharp colorful tip. The pen point utilizes a special resin which doesn't damage the liquid crystal.]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28460 2008-05-16T11:55:14Z 2008-05-16T11:57:50Z

It's so boring with a railway train boozer ringing in your ears every morning to wake you up. Introducing a Puzzle Alarm clock that sounds like a jig-saw in your ears, it acts as a catalyst to get your...

It's so boring with a railway train boozer ringing in your ears every morning to wake you up. Introducing a Puzzle Alarm clock that sounds like a jig-saw in your ears, it acts as a catalyst to get your thinking on a solution before you even open your eyes. This acts as a motivational factor to wake you up and get your brains thinking before even you are out of your bed. This "eye opener" of a gadget is an alarm clock come 3-piece jigsaw puzzle in one. When it's time to leave your incredibly cosy bed each morning, not only will your ears be treated to a fantastic ringing melody, a 3-piece jigsaw puzzle randomly shoots out. So what you ask? Well, in order to turn off a ringing alarm, you must solve the jigsaw puzzle, assembling it back on to the clock. Seems easy…not! It's a great way to get up though, as by the time you've found all 3 pieces of the jigsaw puzzle and solved it, you'll be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready for the day ahead.]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28458 2008-05-16T11:51:12Z 2008-05-16T11:53:34Z

Stylish USB drive are no longer for tech-savvy. They can be gifted from your boyfriend to your granny. There were ponies, bags, shoes and now cakes to affix on your computer to transfer some data. Targeted at budding geeks...

Stylish USB drive are no longer for tech-savvy. They can be gifted from your boyfriend to your granny. There were ponies, bags, shoes and now cakes to affix on your computer to transfer some data. Targeted at budding geeks - age 14 upwards - the USB 2.0 series has some gorgeous-looking cakes. Black Forest, Strawberry Torte, Fruit Plate Cake and the French Mille-Feuille. In case you're wondering where the USB tip is (I was too), the flash drive is actually the knob-like structure with the crown stamped upon it, and lodges itself completely into the body of the cake. ]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28452 2008-05-16T11:18:16Z 2008-05-16T11:36:13Z

The name is Nikon, known for the best quality cameras. They are stylish but astoundingly pansy this year. The new women collection is in purple. Well atleast its better then all the pink models available in the market. The...

The name is Nikon, known for the best quality cameras. They are stylish but astoundingly pansy this year. The new women collection is in purple. Well atleast its better then all the pink models available in the market. The Nikon CoolPix S210 ($150) is not only friendly on your wallet, it's considerably smaller in size. At .7 inches, the S210 will fit in the pocket of your tightest jeans without problem. Also, Nikon's newest offering comes equipped with an 8-megapixel resolution, a high-res LCD and Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, so your pictures will look as great as your camera does.]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28447 2008-05-16T10:31:18Z 2008-05-16T10:33:29Z

Everybody likes some desk accessories on their table, but nothing as pansy as Etsy’s Posy Cozy which can be described as a knitted desk accessory. As disgusting as it may sound, this ‘cute’ accessory clips on to your monitor...

Everybody likes some desk accessories on their table, but nothing as pansy as Etsy’s Posy Cozy which can be described as a knitted desk accessory. As disgusting as it may sound, this ‘cute’ accessory clips on to your monitor like a Hawaiian bunch hanging at the back of your neck. If you really don’t care for your stake at office, and the awe-struck gaze of your colleagues out there, you could take cute little Posy Cozy and place it on your desk..]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28446 2008-05-16T10:28:13Z 2008-05-16T10:29:38Z

MSI recently dished out few of the specification for the upcoming ‘Wind mini-notebook (‘Gone with the wind’ sounds like a better moniker) The vague news release stated that the 10-inch notebook will feature the new Intel Processor, which we...

MSI recently dished out few of the specification for the upcoming ‘Wind mini-notebook (‘Gone with the wind’ sounds like a better moniker) The vague news release stated that the 10-inch notebook will feature the new Intel Processor, which we speculate is the Intel Atom processor whose chips are going to be released this summer. The MSI Wind is available on preorder at Expansys in colors of White, black and pink. Apparently it lists a price of $560 for the Linux-based model and $605 price for the Windows model with a ship date of June 24th. It lists a processor as 1.GHz Intel Processor. Speculations are on that Wind might use the 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 chip. The two configurations in the MSI Wind are the Novell Linux and the Windows XP Home. 10-inch LED backlit screen with 1024*500 pixel resolution, the Intel 945GMS chipset and an 80 GB hard-drive are some of features of the MSI Wind.]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28445 2008-05-16T10:11:13Z 2008-05-16T10:26:28Z

Nokia’s main design contractors, Finnish based Provoke design in collaboration have concieved three concepts which they will be revealing in New York at the HARDCORE New Finish Design exhibition starting May 17th. It’s 2012 vision of mobile handset design...

Nokia’s main design contractors, Finnish based Provoke design in collaboration have concieved three concepts which they will be revealing in New York at the HARDCORE New Finish Design exhibition starting May 17th. It’s 2012 vision of mobile handset design according to Provoke is ‘Express’, ‘Share’ and ‘Feel’ concepts (left to right) Supposedly, the look of the Express concept can be changed electronically and customized to one’s personal tastes. The specialized UI and touch simulation feature enables ‘deep communication’ in the Feel handset pair and hence, it is meant for couples. The Share handset, last but not the least is one that allows cults and revolutionaries to communicate in personalized code formed in subgroups of like-minded weirdo’s. (Is this for some anti-socialist movement or what? I believe the intentions should be investigated) Read the press release posted after the jump- ]]> Future of Finnish mobile phone design unveiled at New York Design Week 2008 HARDCORE New Finnish Design will showcase 20 individual design projects and concepts from Finland presented in collaboration with major Finnish design companies. The exhibition will be the centerpiece of Meatpacking District Design Week May 17-19, 2008. The HARDCORE exhibition is organized by Design Forum Finland, the Consulate General of Finland in New York and the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, and presented in collaboration with the Meatpacking District Initiative and Abe NYC, Inc. Provoke is presenting mobile phone concepts in the curated section of the exhibition. Mobile concepts 2012 In 2007, Provoke made a conceptual study showing where mobile phone trends are heading in 4 years. Mobile concepts 2007 is a collection of clearly differentiated devices for focused end-user segments. Provoke presents three of these concepts: Express, Feel and Share as prototypes at New York Design Week. A design team focused on the end-users' actual needs innovated differentiating benefits for them. What do users really want to do with their communication devices in the year 2012? Upcoming technologies will enable robotics, sensors and illumination which will transform radically user experiences. The user interface will eventually step out of the display and blur to its surroundings. The concepts are presented as Live Protoâ„¢ devices - fully functional prototypes demonstrating the core innovation of each concept. Express your mood with illumination Some people prefer to express their emotions through unique symbols carried with them in everyday life. Could future devices enable new ways to support this behavior and help them gain the social status they crave for? The Express concept enables the user to enhance his/her current mindset instantly by totally transforming the habitués of the device - changing the color will be possible electronically. The pace and intensity of visual contrast between the different states can be customized to suit personal liking. Feel the touch of your loved one Touching is a very intense and personal form of communication. People share their deepest feelings by touching. Feel is a phoneset concept for couples. Tactile sharing trough simulated touch. Real physical communication - what if you could touch your loved one via your mobile phone? In the future, the user interface will eventually step out of the display. Feel has a specialized user interface and touch simulation to enable deep communication. Share urban extreme sport challenge Technology will enable new forms of intellectual networking and augmented reality. The Share concept enables communication and sharing of information through personalized codes formed in subgroups of likeminded individuals. By tagging content to locations, group members can challenge each other. Actual and virtual worlds will blur. In this example, the Share concept is customized for skateboarders. Provoke background Provoke is an award-winning international strategic design house that has doubled its business twice in the last 5 years. Provoke is focused on creating strategies for portfolio management and innovating new concepts. The basis is always the end-customer insight gained by working for the highest valued international brands. Background for the future concepts Product development is facing new challenges as end-user lifetime value is replacing the device-centric mindset in progressive companies. Most companies are still creating products without really understanding the needs and values of the end-users. Often the design, the user interface, the linked services and even the marketing message seem to be conflicting, thus blurring the usability and desirability of any new concept. In many fields of business, companies are focused on overlapping user segments and fighting fiercely over the same customers. Only a few companies are differentiating their products and innovating products with diversity in mind. Choosing among multiple options is always based on differences - but are there too little differences in the offerings? Also cultural issues are finally emerging rapidly in global markets. Most of the products being sold today are developed by western people for western people, using the outdated way of feature-based product spe cification. New kinds of products will be created to serve the growing needs of the emerging markets. Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28438 2008-05-16T09:30:12Z 2008-05-16T09:37:04Z

Have you ever anticipated that one of the reasons why babies cry during a bath could be the sweltering temperature of water? If it may be true, wouldn’t you have a solution to evade the harm to your babies’...

Have you ever anticipated that one of the reasons why babies cry during a bath could be the sweltering temperature of water? If it may be true, wouldn’t you have a solution to evade the harm to your babies’ skin and make their bath more enjoyable? The Bear baby bath thermometer is the answer to your pleas. It automatically turns on when it floats on water. The Bear is sure to bring a smile on your baby’s face when it’s made to float as a companion next to their bathing buckets.]]> $12. ]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28437 2008-05-16T09:18:41Z 2008-05-16T09:22:09Z

One of the biggest turn-offs while you walk into some one’s home would be gadgetry with messy wires lying all around the place.(This is out of sheer experience) Until you have a woman in your life who ventures to...

One of the biggest turn-offs while you walk into some one’s home would be gadgetry with messy wires lying all around the place.(This is out of sheer experience) Until you have a woman in your life who ventures to organize your belongings, the Mini Charging Valets will do you good. The simple yet functional valet helps you organize all your gadgets in one place with the added advantage of hiding the power cords. You could shove in your iPod, cellphone, or camera all at once and it will still manage to look like a purposeful gadget case.]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28436 2008-05-16T09:12:29Z 2008-05-16T09:15:34Z

The designers behind the Maison Martin Margiela certainly have a flair for opportunistic innovation to have created the convertible beach bag just in time for the upcoming beach season. Going to the beach means carrying all sorts of random...

The designers behind the Maison Martin Margiela certainly have a flair for opportunistic innovation to have created the convertible beach bag just in time for the upcoming beach season. Going to the beach means carrying all sorts of random accessories like sun tan lotions, bathing suits and your John Grisham novel but certainly not a towel as the bag can be unfolded to be used as one. The huge yellow bag with zippers on the side and adjustable buttons can also be taken to the lounging location and be used as a spreading cloth on the sand.]]> Source]]> tag:www.gizmodiva.com,2008://14.28417 2008-05-16T06:02:54Z 2008-05-16T06:09:45Z

The market of mobile phones is much more advanced in Europe, unlike it’s other gadget counterpart, which have a heady base in the US. This time again, Europe gets lucky with the shiny new LG-BH620T., it’s most exclusive feature...

The market of mobile phones is much more advanced in Europe, unlike it’s other gadget counterpart, which have a heady base in the US. This time again, Europe gets lucky with the shiny new LG-BH620T., it’s most exclusive feature being DVB-T or Digital Video Broadcasting. The suave model will first make an entry into Germany with T-mobile, Vodafone and O2, and other European countries later on. The other features offered by the phone are stereotypical with HSDPA, Bluetooth, 2 Mega pixel camera, video player etc.]]> Source]]>