Awesome Concepts

This concept writing instrument from Monocomplex measures the distance between two points by drawing a line – straight or curved, the distance would display on an embedded LED display.

Using a zoetrope, 3D software and a 3D printer, Eric Dyer tells a mesmerizing story about the cycle of creation and destruction in his loopy, candy-like short film The Bellows March. (Thanks Hillary!)

Dongyeon Kim’s concept device lets you to print on sticky notes wirelessly. The sticky notes are placed in such a way that you can still tear off a piece if you want to write a note by hand.

We can’t tell you the specs for Samir Sadikhov’s GT racer because it doesn’t exist anywhere but on his computer – so let’s just pretend it’s got 1200 horsepower and goes 0-to-60 in 1 second flat.

Seungwoo Kim’s award-winning Universal Plug concept makes it easy to pull out the plug with a single finge without risking damage to the cord. Plus, it’s got a glowing TRON-esque nightlight built in.

Developed by Jaguar and Bertone, the Jaguar B99 Concept is Jaguar’s answer to BMW’s M3. The B99 is a hybrid sedan that is a perfect marriage of traditional and futuristic aesthetics.

Gabrijela Tumbas’ compact dwelling concept measures in at just 22 m² (appx. 236 sq. ft.) It sleeps 4, has a lofted bedroom, kitchen, dining and living quarters, a convertible sofa, and a bathroom.

Inspired by the classic Jaguar E-Type, VizualTech’s Growler E will get a limited run of production cars in 2012. Powered by a 5.0L supercharged V8, this exotic ride will likely cost $700k or more.

A head-scratching concept designed by John Leung of Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects, the bookshelf has a couple of slanted wires in the middle that converge into one when viewed from up front.

The grandchild of the Type 2, aka the hippie van. While we still prefer the look of the older model, the Bulli does have its own appeal. VW is said to be planning on releasing gas and electric versions.

Trouble getting out of bed? Oliver Sha’s iQ alarm clock concept could be perfect for getting your brain juices flowing early every day. To quiet this alarm, you’ll have to answer SAT-like questions.

To be unveiled at the Geneva Auto show, the MINI Rocketman concept car clocks in at about 3 meters long; it features carbon construction, chassis gliding doors, 18″ wheels and wrap-around glass roof.

With their bumpy ride with GM behind them, Saab rises from the ashes with this sporty and futuristic 2+2 concept, driven by a 1.6-liter BMW/Mini turbo engine pumping out 197hp, and 155mph top speed.

A 1950s concept that made good use of the spare tire in the trunk. The tire was mounted on a retractable pole and swung the car into and out of parking spaces. Should come standard by now.

We’ve seen Corning’s vision of the future, now let’s look at what Microsoft has in mind – head-tracking, glasses-free 3D displays, multiview displays, more movement-based controls and more.

We’ve seen a few button add-ons for playing games on touchscreen devices, but the Classics could be the best yet, because they can be used in a variety of button configurations.

Pei-Cheng Hsieh’s Aerius is a high performance electric vehicle for 2025, featuring solar panels that recharge the carbon nanotube super-capacitors to extend its range while emitting zero carbons.

Design student Andrew Clifford Capener has created the A-1 Scrabble Designer Edition, which would come with customized typography tiles, a walnut scrabble board and cork lined exterior box.

This clip from Corning Inc. is obviously a biased vision of the future – it shows a world filled with devices all made with glass, Corning glass – but that doesn’t make it less fun to watch.

There have been tons of attempts to create a decent stylus for the iPad and other tablets, but Don Lehman’s simple cap that fits onto a Sharpie, Bic or Pilot pen is the smartest we’ve seen.

If Dr. Dre was a real doctor he could have come up with this instead of Beats. A cool concept for a headset by Antrepo Design Industry. We hope these get turned into a real product soon.

The latest BMW concept car, the ConnectedDrive melds sweeping, organic form with TRON-like tech. We love the open-air design, although you could never drive it when it rains. More pics here.

Just in time for the post-blizzard: Gambo Design’s electric Beach Boy concept vehicle is designed for warm coastal regions; dropping the top transforms the car into a roomy deck. (Thanks Kevin!)