The folks at GoldieBlox are on a mission to make Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, fun and accessible for young girls. Inspiring the next generation of innovators. And shattering long-held stereotypes.
Continue reading “GoldieBlox – disrupting the pink aisle”Think Like MacGyver!
Do you remember MacGuyver, the 1980’s TV show about a super smart, secret agent who used everyday objects to solve problems and survive the most impossible situations? While most of series is pure fiction, there are lessons to be learned from MacGyver’s actions – his resourcefulness, ingenuity and creativity.
Continue reading “Think Like MacGyver!”Gravity Powered Lamp
GravityLight is a revolutionary new approach to storing energy and creating illumination that is powered soley by gravity.
Continue reading “Gravity Powered Lamp”Pedal Powered Food Processor
With the energy crunch around the corner, isn’t it nice to know that you can take your morning smoothie off grid!!
Created by Christoph Thetard the R2B2 is a multi-functional, pedal-powered kitchen machine that can be used for a variety of food processing tasks from blending to grinding coffee. The machine is powered by a rotating flywheel that when pedaled at 400rpm generates 350 watts of power per minute, enough to handle most daily kitchen tasks.
Citrus Powered Clock
The Invisible Bicycle Helmet!
“If people say it’s impossible we have to prove them wrong.”
Design students Anna and Terese took on a giant challenge as an exam project – to create an revolutionary Invisible bicycle Helmet. Something no one had dared to create before.
focusforwardfilms.com/films/49/
Film by Fredrik Gertten
Seen on: Design Indaba