MacTab

MacTab
You can always tell when a man has been involved in the design of a product! This is first of all by the austere and no-frills shapes. MacTab keyboard is one of these products being designed by Yann Le Coroller. This ultra portable tab is meant to be a stylish complement to MacBook.

I guess, the designer knows pretty well that men can’t live without at least two things – cars and PCs/laptops (the third would be women :)! In my case the priorities are just like that. The perfect story would be — a trip by car (my favorite Porche), with my MacBook (and its MacTab accessory) on the back sit and my girlfriend to my right hand (a short skirt would be just in place).

However, knowing the facts that: 1) women favor what is the best in this world; 2) women are more organized than men; and 3) women tend to work even on holidays and vacations, then I bet a lady would get a MacTab too. And almost any would certainly do that if MacTab fits the interior of her office or bedroom!

What I like the most about MacTab is that it is incredibly thin and is a perfect wireless keyboard. Apple’s MacTab looks like a tablet on your desk. It has a protection cover for transportation and is provided with magnets and notched parts to stay in place. I was surprised to know that it can be used both horizontally and vertically. It turns out that there is a hinge to enable vertical position on the back of the computer.

What my girlfriend likes about MacTab is that it has a sleek design and soft and sensitive surface. Besides, it is not sliding on the desk. The most important thing about this is (attention!!!) that the problem of pulled out keyboard’s wire (by her long and restless legs) is solved!

I’m more than sure that Apple’s designer Yann Le Coroller wanted more than a functional and portable keyboard, he wanted to create another shot of beauty to pleasantly surprise loyal consumers. Well, I must be honest – he did surprised me greatly!
Source: gadget4boys.com

Hackenbroich Architekten’s Sitscape Seating System

This one seams to be a “Star Wreck” sofa! (Forgive me my imagination). This is so called Sitscape is a system for a lounge-landscape. It features 1 metre wide and has an infinite length.

The construction is quite simple using the principle of vertical sections connected by metal elements. This makes it possible to basically engineer the configuration of shapes within this system.

Funny or not but the Sitscape will be sold by “metre”! Thus the costumers will have the choice of various compositions which will be proposed by designer or can be constructed by the customer himself.

The soft furnishings are also made of multiple cushions connected to cover the solicited zones of the Sitscape. This make it possible to form an original upholstery too.

The Sitscape prototype you see on photos is 6 metres long. It was created on specific order and is based on six basic positions. As you can see the composition can have smooth forms along with more hard-edged shapes.

The construction of the Sitscape gives the possibility to adjust certain areas in order to obtain positions of maximum relaxation and comfort. These are called <i>transitional areas, which might offer new and unexpected possibilities. You are free to experiment!

Let’s talk about materials. Sections – the main structural elements, are digitally cut out of laminated wood or composite material. The connecting metal elements are made of aluminium. They form spacers between the sections and steel thread rods that go through the sections. The rods are secured by wingnuts giving perfect structural stability. The most visible elements take the main vertical loads while the hidden metal elements give the support for the horizontal and torsion forces.

Well, the construction of Hackenbroich Architekten’s Sitscape is as much simple as complex. “True German quality” – as many would have said.

As for me the construction as well as design reminds me of blinds! And frankly saying, though it looks very interesting and innovative, it also seams to me not too comforting.

Source: gadget4boys.com

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