Japanese apartments are notoriously tight on space, but Tokyo-based architecture firm Sinato managed to make the most of a small footprint in their recently renovated Fujigaoka M apartment. Located within a 26-year-old apartment complex, the unit was upgraded with a modern aesthetic organized to promote the free flow of cross ventilation and natural light. The addition of a wooden L-shaped […]
L-shaped Partition For Small Apartments
Scaling the Brand Image: Investments Worthy of your Consideration
The brand image is why companies like Apple are able to sell a tablet with similar (or lower) specs as the competitors while charging a higher price. When your business is just getting its start it can hard to imagine holding this level of power in the marketplace, but it’s very possible that it can be achieved through the right […]
POS Tablets: A Quiet Revolution In Retail
A long line at a cash register may warm a merchant’s heart but will dismay a customer in a hurry. While the old-time cash register has long since been replaced by computer terminals, this has benefited merchants more than customers. Although more efficient at processing transactions, customers still have to wait in line at a counter. Now all this is […]
Smardrobe
Smartrobe is a clever creation by German designer Wolfgang Riegger for his label Carrothead. This versatile storage piece can be attached to the wall, shelf, even railing in your closet, and serve as a simple and convenient way to unload your pockets. Made out of birch, without plastic or adhesives, Smartrobe can be assembled in seconds, and taken apart when not needed. […]
#setinthestreet
Trending in New York City is an art project by two artists which sees them creating art installations from materials and items found (discarded) around their neighbourhood. Based on an interview with The Daily Beat, one of the artist, Justin Bettman, says that their project is a message on how much waste there is in New York. It is interesting how […]
Back to Basics
So it’s back to basics. With the barrage of new fancy smartphones flooding the market in recent months, it is easy to overlook one of the basic functions of a mobile phone – as an emergency contact mobile device. The makers of the SpareOne Plus, an emergency phone, has returned to basics and designed the phone as just that. It is […]
ClassPass Flexible Subscription
ClassPass is an alternative to a gym membership. With ClassPass, you get access to the best boutique fitness classes in your city. There are over 1,000 classes available to ClassPass members, including cycling, pilates, yoga, strength training, dance, martial arts, and more. For $99 a month, ClassPass members get unlimited classes to use at studios in the ClassPass network. While […]
Hotel to Go
Forests, fields and the sea are all part of the summer experience. Now you can combine the joys of nature with the full conveniences of the city through Scandic To Go, a mobile hotel room that comes to you, wherever you are. Scandic To Go mobile hotel offers 18 m2 mobile hotel room with terrace, has two beds, free Wi-Fi […]
SolaRoad Solar Bike Path
Cycling is a characteristic passion of the Netherlands, where bikes outnumber people. As of November, the country is home to the first solar bike path, SolaRoad. As sunlight hits the solar panel-paved route, energy is absorbed and added to the municipality’s supply. So far, the solar portion of the road is only 70 meters long, but it nonetheless produces enough […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 199
Top stories in the latest BIZNESS! Newsletter:
– Scan your Next Glass Of Wine And Beer
– Pedal Powered Wide Path Camper
– Subconscious Menu
– Kids Wearable Phone
– Lost And Found With Lymbit
– Key Log Rolling Sport
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