Promising Designs

Promising Designs

Promising Designs featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Mechcircuit

Mechcircuit is a prototyping system for interactive devices that combine electronic circuits and mechanical structures. Neodymium magnets are both magnetic and conductive, so they serve as both moving joints and electrical connections. Rotary and linear motions are achieved without traditional mechanical parts. Wiring and soldering are replaced by magnets and laser-cut slots, so parts connect and change quickly. Prototypes are cut from 2 mm acrylic sheets, and conductive silver ink forms the circuits. Computer-aided design software supports non-expert users.

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Smart Lock

Smart Lock is a smart door lock with a remote visual intercom, designed for home entrances. The lock supports several unlocking methods, including face recognition and finger vein recognition. Three-dimensional structured light face recognition helps prevent access with photographs or videos. The front of the handle reads fingerprints and the back reads finger veins, so the door opens with a grip. The lock case is made of aviation aluminium with a tempered glass cover panel. A cloud connection allows users to check the lock status and to set its functions remotely.

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Hot 20S

Hot 20S is a smartphone with a color changing back cover. The back cover combines photochromic ink and luminescent ink in one finish. In daylight, ultraviolet light turns the surface blue violet and reveals a graphic pattern. In a dark environment, the same surface glows blue green and shows the opposite effect. Three color states are produced without any power consumption. The finish is made through twenty processing steps, careful polishing and controlled color mixing. The aim is to add surprise and emotional value to daily phone use.

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Infinity

Infinity is a smartphone with a back cover that creates a repeating light reflection effect. Mirror silver plating is applied to the lower and upper layers of the back cover, and a gap between them lets light reflect many times. A silkscreen pattern allows light to pass through selected areas. The result is a three-dimensional light effect within a slim body measuring 163 by 76 by 7.7 millimetres. The light colour can be changed in the phone settings. Different light effects can be set for message alerts, so notifications are visible without turning on the screen.

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iRest V8 Fuxinhao

iRest V8 Fuxinhao is a massage chair designed for home health management. Embedded physiological sensors and a connected application allow health monitoring and personalized massage programmes. A facial recognition system loads stored user profiles, while a pulse oximeter records pulse and blood oxygen levels during the massage. A flexible guide rail adapts to different body sizes, and two cores control two massage rollers separately. Air purification and herbal fomentation functions are also included. Control is possible by armrest buttons, voice, touch screen or smartphone.

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Htvront Weprint

Htvront Weprint is a printable heat transfer vinyl used to decorate garments and other fabrics. Weprint combines heat transfer vinyl and sublimation methods, so detailed patterns, gradients and multicolor designs can be printed on a single layer without cutting or layering. The material is compatible with most inkjet printers and works on cotton, polyester and blended fabrics. Weprint is made from water based polyurethane, TPU and PES, with no added organic solvents. The printed colors resist washing, fading and peeling.

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