The 5 Most Interesting Product Designs of 2007
Jan 10th, 2008 by admin
Product design has become the driving force in the development of new products. As consumers, we aren’t happy with products that simply do the job: we want them to be beautiful to look at, fun to use, and on the cutting edge of technology.
The Optimus Maximus keyboard has been on our shopping list since it was just a concept. It was released in early 2007 and we’re still saving up our pennies to get our hands on it. Why it’s so cool: every key is a separate, programmable display.
The LOMAK (Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard) is a revolutionary product that allows people with physical disabilities to use a computer by using a beam of light from a transmitter worn on the head to input information.
The Toast Messenger may not save the world, but it sure can make your morning a little brighter. Just use the special pen to write a message or draw a picture on top of the machine, and your toast will come out emblazoned with the doodle of your choice. Unfortunately, it’s still just a concept at the moment.
The Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard was nothing but an internet rumor for years. Frustrated geeks around the world cried out in consternation every time another rumor about its release turned out to be untrue. Be frustrated no longer: the Virtual Keyboard can project a simulated keyboard layout onto a flat surface to allow you to input information into your Bluetooth device from virtually anywhere.
Finally, the Apple remote control by Sony is a fascinating product concept. It utilizes the same kind of gesture controls that have made the Nintendo Wii so popular. Just wave the apple-shaped devices in the direction of your gadgets to change settings like volume or channel. Product release information is not yet available.
