Concepts

Combining the looks of an old Jeep Wrangler with a Toyota FJ Cruiser and the DNA of the Ford Bronco, we’d love to see the water-safe Troller TR-X 4×4 (t)rolling off-road outside of its native Brazil.

Similar to the Autographer, the Memoto is a small wearable 5.0mp camera that automatically takes pictures throughout the day. It’s killer feature is a mobile app that makes the photos searchable.

An update of the original LF-Lc Concept, this new variant seems more refined with its opalescent blue finish, high-tech interior and a powerful gas/electric hybrid powertrain pushing out 500hp.

Josh Bechtel designed the Bicymple with simplicity in mind. It ditches the bike chain and opts for a unicycle-like direct drive. Its rear steering mode makes it easier to navigate tight spaces.

Szu-Yu Liu’s smart design concept for a new kind of restaurant bill that could be evenly divided up and paid by multiple diners. The perforated tab would give each person their own individual check to pay.

Lexus will show off the mid-sized rear-wheel drive LF-CC concept at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. The new luxury coupe features a bold, aerodynamic form, and a low-emission, full-hybrid powertrain.

Ben Pawle, monuments will be built in your likeness. The designer came up with a condom wrapper that can be opened with one hand, making us look cool as things get hot. More on Core77.

Designed by Angelina Barkschat, Finn Blümel and Severin Arnold, the 63 Grad (63 Degrees) bench can be folded thanks to its nylon hinges. Multiple units can be connected to form a larger bench.

A working prototype made by Aerofex Corporation. The vehicle has an intuitive control system that responds to the rider’s leaning movements and balance, similar to a Segway.

Invented by Micah Black, PLY90 brackets are aluminum and stainless steel connectors meant to connect pieces of sheet-wood or plywood, allowing you to create your furniture and other DIY projects.

An programmable platform for displaying videos, images and animations on a t-shirt. The design includes a large LED grid, speakers, camera, microphone and an accelerometer for interaction.

Nonstandard’s concept for a mobile caravan, the Mehrzeller (“Multicellular”) is meant to be highly customizable while still maintaining a consistent and efficient manufacturing process.

Michael Roopenian’s Engrain is a prototype keyboard with keys made from a single plank of sandblasted wood. The consistent variation of the ridges on the keys makes it easier to touch type.

Using a depth camera mounted on a shoe, Giles Bailly offers new perspectives on gesture-controlled applications and wearable technology. Minority Report style interfaces, here we come.

A reversible jacket made from a special three-layer fabric. The dark side keeps you warm while the light side is for keeping cool. The jacket is also breathable and waterproof.

Ryan Jongwoo Choi’s Magic Tray set uses magnets embedded in the tray and in the dishes to ensure that they don’t fall off or topple easily. If only we could do the same to the edibles inside the dishes.

A concept garment for the future, the Aegis provides not just protection from weather, but sensors which track pollutants, and alert you to don the built in respirator when air quality is poor.

At auction is Chrysler’s proposed – and ultimately vetoed – Corvette killer. The XNR’s asymmetrical design was influenced by the Indy racers of its day. It has a 250hp 2.8L slant-6 engine.

Industrial designer Arnaud Lapierre came up with the ultimate ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign. His concept doorknob uses a pulley system so that the knob outside can pulled in by twisting the knob inside.