Designer Jimmy Nutini has an interesting design idea. What would NFL uniforms look like if they were done "soccer style" complete with overt corporate logos. Without a doubt the current sponsorship agreements would probably double if American sports sponsorship crossed the line into on the uniform advertising but Nutini's do have a unique appeal.
Check out all of the concepts at his blog.
Ok, so you get done with a long run and want to take a hot soak or you just finished another grueling workout and need to juimp in a tub. Nothing beats this design, you will at least be comfortable and able to rock yourself to sleep.
Made from Carbon Fiber, Vessel is not only a work of art but a breath of fresh air in a concept that has not been improved on since its inceptions.
I certainly hope SplinterWorks received a patent for this design. Very, very cool. I'll see if I can get one to "try it out"...
For bike enthusiasts and serious trainers, the elements of weather can sometimes make riding a bit challenging, especially rain. If you have a sleek carbon bike, chances are you probably don't want to have mud flaps sticking out. Well, Roadracer by Crud Products has developed mud flaps that you actually might want to put on your bike.
Traditional mud flap design dictates a sturdy design with bolted fixing. This philosophy has remain unchanged for decades. The CRUD Roadracer turned traditonal mud flap design on it's head. The ultalight Roadracer just hovers in place. There are tiny brushes that instantly dampen any road vibrations.
Very cool design.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus suggested the 'social business' project to the company, which normally focuses on trendy, expensive sportswear.
People in the poor world need products that are both affordable and manufactured locally, thus, creating jobs. The first Adidas non-profit shoes will be made in and for Bangladesh.
The product is to be sold at no more than the cost of materials and manufacture.
The Adidas move matches those by other multinational companies eager to show social responsibility, such as drug companies offering low-cost medicines in poor nations or technology companies trying to develop the '100-dollar laptop.'
Shoemakers have often been accused of exploiting workers in their developing-nation factories. This is a big step changing that perception and creating a win-win scenario.
Clocked close to 70 mph, these little celluloid suckers can move.
The seemingly simple ping pong ball is subject to quite a bit of poking
and prodding before it’s sanctioned for tournament usage (more than 60
approved currently). The basic specs are that balls should be 40 mm in
diameter and weigh 2.7 grams. The diameter was increased earlier this
decade from 38 mm to 40 mm to slow the game down for audiences
(complaints of neck spasms we assume). Only white and orange balls are
allowed and construction must be completed with a single seam.
Prior to testing, balls are kept in a room at 23 degrees Celsius and 50 percent relative humidity for at least three days. Bounce is tested by mechanically releasing a ball from 305 mm onto a steel plate and measuring the rebound using a digital camera (240 mm – 260 mm acceptable). Balls are rolled down a 100 mm long incline at 14 degrees to quantify the ‘veer’. The hardness of the ball is measured using a Zwick tester that pushes a 20 mm pin into the ball. Why so meticulous? Well, as any college kid with a ping pong table and pile of red Solo cups can tell you: not all balls are created equal.
Here is what you get when you cross Cycling with the movie The Gladiator.
This is from design shop Canedo Studios. You have to admit, this is pretty cool and actually quite functional. You can adjust the size through strategically placed rubber attachments and the eye-shades protect from glare. Additionally, you probably won't get much heat-build up due to the unique design
Although it's still in concept stage, I do hope this makes it to the retail market.
