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The King is Dead. Long Live the King! Steve Jobs Dies at 56

October 6, 2011

Steve Jobs dies at 56. We all know that our time will come but it always comes sooner than we expect. I remember the first time I saw Steve Jobs. I was in university at the time, working on a paper at the computing lab. Steve came down the hall with a colleague, pushing a very unusual looking black box on a rolling cart. He wore an ill-fitting dark suit, fruity tie and ...

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Filed Under: urban design, Urban Nomad

Billykirk Bike Pouch

August 5, 2011

Bicycles seem to be on the brain lately, as we find ourselves posting about various unusual bike models and bike accessories. But we feel good about it, given that bike riding is not only a great way for the urban nomad to beat traffic but, also, a much more eco-friendly mode of transport. We have also showcased some of Billykirk's products here before. There's something ...

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Filed Under: Gifts and Gift Ideas, Gifts for Men, Road Warrior, travel luggage and bags, urban design, Urban Nomad

Roethlisberger Staccato Shelf

August 1, 2011

Most shelves are boring. And if you purchase them from IKEA - even frightening. Self-assembly is overrated. I would rather have someone come over and assemble it for me, than spend the afternoon chasing for screws that seem to be missing from the pack. But every once and awhile someone comes up with a design that renews my appreciation of shelving. Such as the 'Staccato' ...

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Filed Under: small spaces and capsule apartments, urban design, Urban Nomad Tagged With: capsule apartments, design

TP Scoot Maximillian Folding Electric Scooter

July 28, 2011

Electric hybrid vehicles are no longer the future. They are now. Perhaps the best part of this trend is the exploration of crossover vehicles. For instance, the TP Scoot is an electric scooter that you ride like a bike but that you can go up onto sidewalks without alarming other pedestrians and sending them scattering for cover. And, because it's electric, you don't arrive ...

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Filed Under: Gifts and Gift Ideas, Gifts for Men, Road Warrior, urban design, Urban Nomad

Cardboard Vacuum Cleaner – Vax ev

July 20, 2011

Cardboard is a fantastic, versatile material. Stiff, durable, light-weight, recyclable, mouldable... just not waterproof (not yet, anyway). There have been all sorts of great cardboard furniture over the years but few cardboard appliances - which is what makes the Vax such an innovative idea. Using cardboard for appliances is more than nifty, it could be a vital substitution ...

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Filed Under: small spaces and capsule apartments, urban design, Urban Nomad Tagged With: capsule apartments, ecofriendly

TuboHotel – Hotel, Hostel or Upscale Shanty Town?

July 18, 2011

It is a very innovative concept, I'll grant you that. The TuboHotel in Tepoztlan, Mexico, is exactly what it sounds like - a bunch of concrete tubes turned into bedrooms (no toilets, mind you). Each tube contains a Queen size bed and leaves storage space underneath for your suitcase. Designed by T3Arch, it's meant to allow reuseable materials to be assembled quickly into ...

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Filed Under: Destinations, JetSetter, urban design, Urban Nomad Tagged With: capsule apartments, ecofriendly

Bicycle Wine Rack

July 14, 2011

There's something satisfying about purchasing hand-made goods from talented local craftsmen. Even more so, when made from recycled materials. Here's one that ticks both boxes - the bicycle wine rack. Made by Jesse Herbert of Montreal, Canada - it's being sold directly from him here for $30 CAD. It fits a 1" frame and here are the specs, according to the ...

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Filed Under: drinks of distinction, Gifts and Gift Ideas, Road Warrior, travel appliances and accessories, travel luggage and bags, urban design, Urban Nomad Tagged With: luggage, wine

Solar Recharger Rocking Chair – SoftRocker from MIT

July 14, 2011

I came across an article on ecowizer for this eco-friendly, USB recharging device: The Soft Rocker. While not very portable, it is very green. At first I thought it was a cross-section of a giant ovary but later learnt that it is a rocking chair that uses your weight to let itself be pivoted easily to face the sun. When there's plenty of light, it can recharge several ...

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Filed Under: smart home, urban design, Urban Nomad Tagged With: capsule apartments, ecofriendly, iPhone, solar

Tragically Hip T-Shirts from Villainous Visard

July 13, 2011

Nomadic Urbanites are often called away at a moments notice, so nothing complements the capsule wardrobe better than having a few tragically hip, cool urban street-wear t-shirts like the round-up from British based, Villainous Visard. Designs and patterns are inspired by Japanese street wear, comic book characters and strange slogans that suggest sinister conspiracies. Wear ...

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Filed Under: Gifts and Gift Ideas, Gifts for Men, travel wear, urban design, Urban Nomad Tagged With: capsule wardrobe

Homework Desk by Nika Zupanc

July 1, 2011

Elegantly simple comes to mind. Also, there's something almost Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" about this highly-functional, yet ominous bellows with their undulating, accordion style. The filing system presents itself like a row of hungry mouths waiting to be fed. 3Rings Blog has a nice article about his "Self Discipline" installation at Design Week in Milan. They quote Zupanc ...

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Filed Under: small spaces and capsule apartments, urban design, Urban Nomad Tagged With: capsule apartments, design

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