Category Archives: Industrial design

New multi-function mouse by Canon

Posted on June 15, 2008 by admin

Canon announced that it will release a new multi-function mouse (mouse/calculator/keypad) in July. It will be available in Japan for 3500 yen or 33 dollars. You can transfer the result of calculation to your computer.

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TENORI-ON, new musical instrument by Yamaha (part-2)

Posted on May 6, 2008 by admin

What is unique about TENORI-ON is not just the way it is played, but also the way it is shown. As you press each key, the backside of the instrument lights up. This is something new in the electronic music … Continue reading →

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TENORI-ON, new musical instrument by Yamaha (part-1)

Posted on May 5, 2008 by admin

TENORI-ON, new musical instrument, will be released in Japan on the 12th of May. This product was developed by Yamaha and media artist Toshio Iwai. TENORI-ON’s sound, design, functions are all electronic. There are 16×16 LED keys, and you can … Continue reading →

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Japan Design 2008 – Innovation (Milan Design Week – 12)

Posted on May 2, 2008 by admin

15 established Japanese companies got together in Milan during the design week. Some were interesting – but others were quite boring. My favorite in this exhibition is the new “INFOBAR” designed by Naoto Fukasawa. Here is the press release of … Continue reading →

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Softbank releases new 3g mobile phone series

Posted on March 21, 2008 by admin

Japanese mobile phone service provider Softbank will release new 3g mobile phone series “The premium texture 823sh” on March 28th. You can change the back panel of the mobile phone. It comes with 2.6 inch wide QVGA (240 x 400 … Continue reading →

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"Silhouette Screen" for KDDI phones

Posted on March 7, 2008 by admin

KDDI’s new cell phone W61H comes with “Silhouette Screes”, which uses electric papers on the back side of phones. You can choose animated movie or still images among 95 options, and the design changes as it rings, receives messages, etc…depending … Continue reading →

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Slimmest 3G mobile phone in Japan

Posted on March 2, 2008 by admin

Panasonic has released the SoftBank 822P recently. This phone is available only in Japan. 8.9mm thin body W-CDMA and GSM support 2 megapixel camera Bluetooth connectivity 96 grams in weight It looks like it is slimmest (slimmer than Sony Ericsson’s … Continue reading →

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Escargot Vacuum Clearner by Toshiba

Posted on February 25, 2008 by admin

Toshiba will release “Escargot” clearner on March 16th in Japan. The “Escargot” shaped body is very compact and easy to store. It weighs only 2.2Kg. By using the attached belt, you can carry it easily. The brush and pipe (that … Continue reading →

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HOME SHREDDER conof. CS56D

Posted on May 4, 2007 by admin

Japanese company Silver Reed has released a new home shredder “conof. CS56D”. It is designed by a Japnese designer group “n.o.l.”. Simple and beautiful – something that reminds us of Naoto Fukasawa’s design. It cuts not only papers but also … Continue reading →

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Balmuda Design

Posted on May 2, 2007 by admin

It looks like very Mac-conscious design, but it still looks nice and seems very functional. This LED lamp is produced by Balmuda Design in Osaka, Japan, and is available only in Japan at this moment, but they are planning to … Continue reading →

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