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• Concept is for a modular camping bowl system consisting of a flexible bowl, rigid stand, and multi-utensil.
• Multi tool utensil consists of a spork head with a serrated edge for cutting.
• All of the parts are compactly housed into the stand for lightweight and space saving transportation.
• Flexible bowl weaves through the utensil storage area to achieve this.
I revisited IDEO's Vimeo page after an earlier post about IDEO's Vision for the Future of Self-Service Banking to see what they are working on. I came across an intriguing video that was posted a few months ago, but the content really sparked my interest.
It is a concept from IDEO that aims to restore a physical aspect to digital music enjoyment. The c60 Redux is a platter that users place individual cards onto to play music. Each paper or cardboard card contains two RFID chips that activate the platter to play the track that is associated with it. The track stops playing when the card is removed from the platter. Users can create a playlist by placing several cards on the platter at a time and the tracks are read and played in a clockwise order. The unit is connected to a computer for power and sound output.
This re-establishes the focus on album graphics and tangible artifacts associated with music.
Take a look:
IDEO has a VIMEO page with a plethora of interesting conceptual projects they have been working on. One project that stands out to me is the project related to the Future of Self-Service Banking. ATMs are devices that seem to always be evolving but always missing the mark. Some Bank of America ATMs, for example, contain retrofitted touch screens. This results in a massive gap in between the touch panel and the actual angled visual display creating a disconnect between your finger and what is being selected.
IDEO explains that their main goals for developing a self service banking device is to make it human, delightful and tangible. They built it from the user up instead of the components down. In order to simplify the experience of using a banking device, there is one slot for notes and receipts and all transitions are visual. The device is also personal by identifying the user and displaying all recent and relevant transactions.
Human and Delightful!
Check out the video:
The Future of Self-Service Banking from IDEO on Vimeo.