I just read [ an article ] on organic light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) used to make glowing wallpaper. It’s a new alternative to flat screens that is made from graphene. Graphene is much easier to recycle than metal electrodes found in LED screens which are used in TVs and cellphones. LEC can be produced from liquid solutions so they can be produced as large flexible sheets from a printing press, which can be installed on walls as an alternative to light bulbs. They would be cost effective – though I’m not sure what the price range would be. Glowing wallpaper that can change, better wide spread lumination, more energy efficient than light bulbs, easier to recycle than light bulbs, made from fully organic material…what more could we ask for? Imagine having scenery such as sunsets on a summer beach or a snowy mountain scene. There may be problems of course, like hanging things on walls and accidentally putting dents in walls. Applying this concept only to ceilings, replacing lights, can be a cool concept that’d work.
Creative packaging designs give new meaning to packaging. Instead of ordinary boxes that are most likely to be thrown away, creative packaging may sometimes be kept as a piece of art. If not, then the packaging is cost effective and not wasteful. Below are some creative packaging designs and one sustainable design.
These shorts are packed as if it were meat. The original can be found at popsop.com.
This shoebox is simple and cost effective. It’s also stack-able. Instead of using additional paper and materials the shoes are stuffed with a pair of socks and reusable shoe bag. The original can be found at sustainableisgood.com
I was looking at several design sites and I came across some interesting furniture that provide multiple services. These types of furniture are ideal in small homes and they are cool to have regardless of whether or not your home is small.
Lets take a look at the desk and bookshelf that turns into a bed. There is no need to remove the items on the desk or shelf when turning it into a bed. There’s a twin sized bed version and a queen size bed version.
Or perhaps you want a couch in your room. Futons are great but this couch even has a bookshelf above it. Flip it down and the bed appears.
When you invite multiple guests over, you may like a couch that turns into bunk beds. This set of bunk beds even comes with a ladder.
Are you a bookworm who likes sitting on a couch reading books all day? Well, having a built-in bookshelf in the couch may be helpful for those who don’t feel like getting up to grab new books.
Imagine having one piece of furniture that turns into a storage area with shelves, then a table, then a bed. Now that will save a lot of space.
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