When some one ask you "What is the time now?" You answer "It is half past twelve (for example)" literally by showing them what is showing on your watch.  Or answer in German if you want. 

This is QlockTwo W, designed by Biegert & Funk, teenagers from Germany.            

 QlockTwo W

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Watch a video version of this info-graphic down below. Only then you can read a brief description of each logo. 

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This info-graphic reminds me of history class when I was in school. I don't remember exactly what I have learn but I do recognize the words 'industrial revolution'. It's the time where people started to mass produced and processed a lot of stuff from small item like tin can to bigger complex machine like cars.

Industrial revolution spreaded out to many contries. And that includes the youngest country in the world (geologically speaking), New Zealand. 

If you really read this info-graphic you will find the fifth point saying, in 1919, the term "industrial design" is used for the first. It is attributed to New Zealand designer Joseph Claude Sinel (aka Auckland Jo). However, he denies he first coined the phrase. Go on read the rest of it. 

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Previous post was about a Westfalia Verdier camper van concept design that will be equipped with cool gadgets.  

But, let's go back in time. In 1985, Eduard Bohtlingk, a designer and architect, had entered the Temporary Living competition with his "De Markies" (The Awning) and was awarded the Public Prize at the Design Prize 11 years later, 1996. Conceived as a mobile home, De Markies while on the road measured 2 meters by 4.50 meters. When stationary, its wall was designed to increase its floor-space three times bigger. 

I don't know if it has been mass produced or not, but this is pretty cool. Home is where ever I'm with De Markies? 

via Beautiful Life and Bohtlingk

 Westfalia Verdier is a hybrid concept camper van that will run on a 200 hp engine. The roof-top solar panel will provide electricity to the accessories while stationery. The concept features include a swivel cooking range, adjustable seat-bed and a multi-media computer with wireless connection. 

This is pretty futuristic and it is expected to come with a price tag of about $69,000  

Westfalia Verdier-Concept Camper Van

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