Key Finder, or Sunglasses or Phone...

I'm always misplacing my keys, sunglasses and phone. This is a sleekly designed resolution to my problem. You decide what it is you need to find and slip a dot on it. Then, you find it. Great technology to improve daily life that looks good too. Isn't that what design should be all about? Finder via Yanko.

Steve Jobs Dies at 56

I woke to the headlines today. Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc. died yesterday. For technology and innovative design, this is a sad day. Jobs is the reason for the personal computer not to mention technologies that know one else could imagine. After being pushed out of Apple in 1985, he started another company. It was there that the personal computer was perfected, and as Apple began to slide, it became clear that Jobs had to be brought back.  It was all uphill from there. This visionary COE was the force behind the iPod, iPhone and iPad. The theme, create technology that people don't even know they need! No one did it better than Apple with the hands on leadership of Jobs. The hip, stylized marketing and the Apple store were also highly innovative ideas. Jobs took on the sheer force of the tech industry and the other computer guy... and succeeded. In August, two months after his public appearance at the Apple Convention, Jobs stepped down as CEO. The message was clear; the end was near. I honor Mr. Jobs today. He is one of my heroes. His achievements, innovation and ingenuity were inspiring, but even more so was his enthusiastic energy and love of what he was doing. I found it contagious. I hope that this company will be able to continue their amazing work without Steve, but either way, it is a sad day, and he will be missed by many.

Luxe Plates For iPhone

I love these designs! These are stainless steel plates that attach to the back of your iPhone for a very unique look. Check out more designs at Luxe Plate or design your own and they will make it for you!

The Redesigned MacBook

Well, my Mac Powerbook that I love beyond limits was dropped (not by me) and is no longer working. This explains my lack of posting this week. I'm waiting to see if five years worth of work can be extracted from the hard drive but in the meantime I came across the newly designed MacBook. It's unibody construction is a new design for Mac and I have to say it not only looks great but is very light. It has a back lit glass screen for great visuals and the multi-touch trackpad instead of the button mouse pad. If you happen to be near a Mac store stop in and give it a spin. In the mean time, I'm saving my pennies.

Driinn Mobile Phone Holder

I saw the Driinn Holder in a museum store the other day and thought it was a great little design. I always have my mobile on the kitchen counter while it charges, and it's invariable in the way. Instant smart looking resolution to the problem and it's only $12.50.

The Hub USB Connector

If your computer uses USB connections and you're anything like me, you're tired of unplugging and plugging in your peripheries. There just aren't enough USB slots on my Macs. Well here's a solution to that problem with a funky globe design. Even better... it's on sale!

iPod Island Hub

In contrast with the popular trend toward minimalist high-tech gadgets, a feature exemplified by Apple, this iPod-Island Hub is spacially demanding. The face of the hub features the quote, "The music was new black polished chrome and it came over the summer like liquid night," from Turkish Bazaar, a song by Emmanuel Tops, that loops on the accompanying iPod. This one-of-a-kind piece includes one Apple iPod Nano and a JBL sound station with remote control. It goes on the auction block at Wright in Chicago on March 30, 2008. Designed by Ingo Strobel and Katja Hiendmayer

MacBook Air, Thinnovation

It's not the latest breaking news but I'm just getting to the MacBook Air since I spent some quality time with it today. I'm a Mac lover so keep that in mind. I found the MacBook air to be fabulous. Thin, and yes, light. A true travelers laptop. It has a full size keyboard with all the keyboard features and an amazing mouse pad with multi-touch, allowing you to zoom, scroll, or rotate by the movement of two fingers on the pad. It also has a built in iSight camera. The small battery still gives you 5 hours of use and the 13.3" screen is more than ample. The only drawback, no disc drive included so you will have to use an external but I don't think it's a big deal. The pros far outweigh the cons. Find a Mac store near you and check it out.

Great Green Technology

Wattson is great green technology. It's the new home energy monitor that looks space age, helps save money on bills and allows users the chance to really live a life of less is more. Wattson enables you to learn about your own personal energy use through interactive play. The display shows the power being used across the home, and reacts instantly to any changes. How cool is that!

Sound System

Here is a wonderfully designed little sound system for home or office. It's the Sound 100 AM/FM Radio from Etón Corporation, 2006. The compact radio features retro styling and boasts impressive sound quality. Includes backlit LCD display, audio line output and auxiliary input for use with MP3 players, as well as full AM/FM tuning. Comes with remote control.

Apple TV

I've been watching TV on my 17" Macbook Pro for several years now. I download shows I miss or just have to see without commercial interruption, such as Lost. It's not a bad system but It makes my high definition LCD Sony flat screen TV sad. But with Apple TV, my big TV won't be lonely anymore and I can still watch TV the way I want to. With Apple TV, I can enjoy movies, my shows, music, and podcasts in my iTunes library, plus photos and movie trailers — wirelessly, from my Mac. Apple TV is now available with either a 40GB or 160GB hard drive.

Outdoor Speaker/Light

The Oluce Ibiza Ambi Outdoor Speaker/Light is a brilliant design idea. Why buy outdoor lights and outdoor speakers when you can get them so stylishly combined. They give off direct and diffused light and are made of white polyethylene and stainless steel. Pick from a wall mount or floor lamp style, wither way, they look great. Available at Nest.

JBL Spyro

The JBL Spyro is a stylish design in home audio satellite speakers. While it looks like shrinking violets it pounds out clear and deep sound while adding a sculptural element to any space. It's easy to use one touch volume control is one of it's many cool design functions.

Shop Scad

ShopSCAD is a unique gallery store that exclusively features the artwork and designs of students, faculty, staff and alumni of the Savannah College of Art and Design. It has been open since 2003 and is a true testament to the support the college give in helping to launch the careers of it's own.

A Little Something For My Laptop, Please

Janine King has come up with some great designs and fabrics for laptop bags and briefcases. They won't break the bank either like, say, Acme bags will. These are only a few of the many options available, and she also designs other types of bags worth taking a look at.

My Beautiful Launderette

LG UK has teamed up with Designers Guild To create these beautiful washers. They also happen to be extremely energy efficient. They use 35% less water and 20% less electricity. Smart and beautiful.

IT'S COMING!

Don't bother to get a new cell phone, mp3 player, video player, lap top or any other type of tech goods till you see this. iPhone combines three products — a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. I CAN'T WAIT!