"The more you know the less you need. EDC capitalizes on the FOMO process, as the participant does not know what they fear, or why. "

"X-Communication?    Someone has to have already done this. X-communicatorX-communicadoThis could get out of control……."

"Looks like a “green” version of Kassabor BeachTech. Interesting machine just the same. What happens when it runs into a big pile of kelp? Or a beach-goer?"

"I also can echo this for all of the Swede’s out there. Search kakelugn and you can designs from 1700’s to 1970’s. You can even buy the old ones from restoration firms like https://www.gysinge.com/"

"Jm2¢ if you read the fine print on the Red Dot submission criteria with a business mind and not a desperate to be published/recognized designer mindset, it looks more like an award can be bought more than earned. Hence, it makes it easier to stomach all of the really bad designs that Red Dot awards. Remember, you pay them to submit your work, they keep it, and then get royalties. Does that sound about right? Anyone else echo this? Also, rationally, how present in our everyday lives are Red Dot objects? Not so many. They are nice, in a way, but not all that useful. Like Sharper Image stuff. "

"A modern equivalent is the self closing barrel hinge. Available, though not oft used, gate hinge for welded construction. Elegant and simple. https://www.hardwaresource.com/self-closing-weld-on-hinge.html "

"Then why not do something to help her. She is giving it her all and all we are doing is standing on the sidelines saying,”why bother?!” This is a HUGE issue. Someone is trying SOMETHING, what are you/we doing? Makeing the problem worse? Shipping our problem to other countries? Ignoring the problem? Suggesting that we should not try? A PITA is an effed up world because no one did anything."

"Well, there it is. The first comment. A Toyota truck. That design will be the Ford Model A of the electric car world. Any company can hype a product aimed at, well, uselessness; or they could CRUSH IT. A 2-WHEEL DRIVE two door truck that will simply and affordably Get The Job Done. Who need 400hp and 4 wheel drive with only 300 mile range. Imagine the possibilities with a modest application of power and batteries resulting in an Undeniable Price Point. Anyone?Anyone? Bueller?Rain?"

"I don’t even know where to begin. For this case, make your first cut on top. Just before the kerf begins to close, stop.  Then make your “undercut”.  This will properly dismember the tree. Remember the key thing here is to take gravity into consideration first, then take into consideration the side forces of trees and other branches in the way. And if you need help next time just call me? I dont want you to hurt yourself. "

"A little known or shamefully admitted fact is that the reason no serious conversations a held for making conditions better is simply because governments are not interested in housing and taking care of refugees. One of the primary objectives of a refugee camp is to close as soon as possible, with the refugee returning to a more peaceful home or becoming a community member of the society providing shelter. Design has many faces and in this instance the government has perfected it. In short, land here, figure out your next step and move on. Harsh? Perhaps. But in that situation would you as a designer make an underground bunker more comfortable? Or, (rhetorically) would you use you powers of design “to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posterity” as did some historical designers? "

"Might I suggest NOAA at weather.gov for online; and, for real world a barometer, hygometer, and a thermometer"

"It seems the previous commenters have not worked consistently in the construction industry. If the commenter did any construction work they would be highly aware that air hoses, electrical cords,  tool bags, boxes of consumables (nails, screws, bolts, electrical fittings... the list goes on) get caught on nearly everything and weigh a significant amount. Construction workers carrying and remarkable amount of weight on their body and work in an unconditioned environment that is constantly changing. Take this and more into consideration and begin to realize that there is a reason they tend to be rough foul mouthed types who are actully a fairly agile, strong, and resilient group of employees that dislike difficult work as much as anyone else. The difference is their work is often difficult and they deal with it where as other have the option to, for example, buy a better sketching pen. Rain is right to see this as an interesting concept as it is an overlooked field of design potential.The previous commenters are indicative of a separation in design thinking that is also a reflection of the social value that design has when its value is reserved for those of a certain echelon. Ignoring a market this size results in loss of a sizable market share-lest we forget there is money to be made here. So maybe shut your mouth and open up your eyes and your mind. Someone else is trying to show you something of value. School is never out"