Prototyping

10 Unique Product Prototypes

  • Posted by Dienamics
  • October 15, 2012

More and more, businesses and manufacturers are starting to realise that good quality and aesthetically pleasing product design adds considerable value to products. Industrial designers all over the world are rising to the challenge of creating more interesting, ergonomic and efficient designs for products, and the following are just some of the best ones from 2012.

OpenSpace Shower Screen by EOOS Design

The design of the OpenSpace shower screen redefines new space and makes it possible to hide unappealing elements. With the screen, the shower area can become enclosed at will. When not in use, the shower screen is an elegant wall decoration, with a mirrored side that covers the shower fittings. The doors can be opened when necessary and then folded up against the wall after use.

Xoolum Linear LED Lighting Fixture by LED Linear

This dimmable linear lighting fixture has a 45° adjustable light head, and can be placed in awkward spaces, such as in a display case, as under-cabinet lighting, or in a wall recess. The adjustable light is both functional and aesthetic, and is ideal for wall washing or focusing illumination on an object.

Nikon 1 Digital Camera by Nikon

Nikon 1 is a compact and lightweight digital camera that features an interchangeable lens, Speedlight, GPS unit, grip and cases. Aside from the regular camera duties, the camera also includes Motion Snapshot, which is a function that combines a still image with full-HD movie, among other amazing features.

Porsche 911 Carrera by Michael Mauer

This impressively designed Porsche has remarkably designed dynamics and elegance. The typical design elements of the Porsche are combined with modern elements, and also manage to embody the sporty feel. This new model also features a stretched silhouette as well as sharp contours.

MetalDock by OSUNGO Limited

The MetalDock is a tabletop charging station for the iPhone. Its major design feature is simplicity: the charger consists of a long, thin, rectangular piece of solid, heavy metal that is bent in the middle at 90°.

Recline Personal Cardiovascular Fitness Equipment by Technogym Spa

The Recline Personal has an ergonomic seat and pedals, and boasts a very elegant finish. To help you avoid becoming bored while working out, the machine can hook up to the Internet to keep you entertained.

Geograph Rainforest Watch by Les Ateliers Louis Moinet

This watch is an automatic chronograph featuring a second time zone and genuine fossilised palm wood. The origin of the wood is the tropical forests of Southeast Asia that are believed to be 70 million years old. The revenue from each watch that is sold will go towards preserving the Malaysian tropical rainforest of Belum-Temengor, which is one of the world’s oldest.

Annette Douglas Textiles ACOUSTICS — Translucent Acoustic Curtains by Annette Douglas Textiles

This new curtain design is part of the Silent Space Collection, and uses materials made of light, transparent and flame-retardant fabrics that have excellent sound-absorption properties. This fabric can absorb around five times more sound than a regular sheer fabric.

Smart E-Bike — Electric Bike by Daimler

The Smart E-Bike breaks the conventional bicycle design by integrating components of the electric drive. The bike itself is appropriate for city use, is straightforward to operate, is lightweight, has excellent ergonomics, and has a practical storage space.

BGL35Move Series Vacuum Cleaner by Robert Bosch Hausgeräte

This new vacuum cleaner features a full 360-degree ball connection and very large wheels to make it easier to navigate your living area. With its mat shock-absorbing shell and bumper, it is sturdy and ready for everyday use.