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The Vanual – DIY Cargo Van Conversion

I’m pretty sure when Chris Farley’s character in the infamous Mick Foley SNL skit said he was “living in a van down by the river,” this tricked out recreational masterpiece isn’t exactly what he was referring to. Meet the Vanual: a cargo van converted into a mobile home built by filmmaker Zach Both after he acquired the vehicle off Craigslist. Yes, all the things in that last sentence happened. And all of them are awesome! Continue reading

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memobottle

At first glance of the memobottle™ you may see a flask, but look a little closer and you will recognize this bottle holds nothing more than clear water and pure genius! As gold winner in the coveted Golden A’ Design Award in the Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Category, presented by A’ International Design Award & Competition, memobottle™ by Jesse Leeworthy has “genuisly” turned single-use water bottles into a multi-use, user-friendly version in which to stay hydrated. Continue reading

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Closca Fuga Foldable Bike Helmet

Just when you thought you had seen it all, there’s more to see, and the Fuga foldable bicycle helmet is exactly such an item one must see to believe! This cranial protection clearly took the creative thought process to an entirely new level, turning safety measures into a convenience one can’t “live without” – literally and figuratively. Continue reading

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Zoku

Is it a home? Is it a hotel? Is it a gym? Is it an office space? Zoku is actually all of the above! Zoku – Japanese for family, tribe or clan – offers a live/work space in Amsterdam for the nomad of the 21st century. This flexible home/office culmination is versatile enough for long stays without forgoing the feel of being “at home”, while still harnessing the conveniences of a hotel, and the social setting of a bustling neighborhood. Continue reading

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Vista

Vista means view, panorama, outlook, scene or landscape, and this modern lair is nothing short of each and every one of those words. The mobile nature of the Vista is only part of it’s charm, because make no mistake; this 25’L x 8.5’W x 9’6”H is much bigger than 160 sq. ft. of charming. And with a price tag of only $46,600, turning this travel trailer into a weekend getaway, a guesthouse, a creative nook, or your main footprint-free home, is a cost-effective adventure well worth exploring! Continue reading

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The Nugget Trailer Makeover

If you needed a smile today you came to the rights place, because this amazing vintage makeover of the tiny Nugget trailer will have you feasting your eyes on something your mouth won’t be able to help but react to – with a smile! Continue reading

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San Giorgio Mykonos

If fun had a middle name it would most assuredly be San Giorgio Mykonos. This boutique hotel is nothing short of spectacular thanks to Annabell Kutucu and Michael Schickinger who re-purposed this property into a 34-room seaside experience. Continue reading

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Western Pacific Airstream Restoration

In 1962, the Western Pacific Railroad Company custom-built ten 40’ Airstream trailers, at which time they were used as living quarters for the railroad’s Foreman. These trailers were a model unlike anything that had been built before, as they combined two 20’ trailers in the middle, and were full-size at both ends without the usual sloping end piece. Comfortable from every angle and vantage point. Continue reading

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The Waste Bin, Reinvented

Now here is a great product with a great story behind it. Back in 2011, Heiða Nolsøe and Marie Berggreen were freshmen design engineering students at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). One of their first assignments was to invent a product related to waste management. The duo designed the DropBucket waste bin which caught on like wild fire. In 2015 the DropBucket won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award: Best of the Best and the two inventors are now busy entrepreneurial businesswomen running their own company. Continue reading

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Handpresso Auto

If you are one of those people that spends a lot of time on the road, you are going to thrilled to learn that you can have a good espresso coffee anytime, anywhere you want. Ideal for when you are in morning traffic or fighting fatigue on your way home. Continue reading