It is now day three, and so that means part III in my epic journey leading up to SuperForest’s birthday bash! Today’s post is a fun one. Enjoy!
I am fascinated by relations between objects and human beings, especially when it is implemented with new technology. -Yan Lu
Hello SuperForest!
Today I bring you a very unique person. Yan Lu is Chinese designer/engineer based in London. His designs are extraordinary, clever, fun, and, perhaps most amazing, practical. In some ways he might be the king of DIY, which is something we are a fan of here at SuperForest. The picture above is of a sink that shows the usage of water, and its affects on the little fishies out there. But don’t worry, the fishies aren’t actually loosing water. The picture below shows you just how the whole thing works.
Okay, granted this isn’t the best example of a DIY, but it one of his cooler designs that also has a real learning benefit. “Let us be conscious of the materials we use in our world,” I hear it saying to me.
So, what else does this amazing man have to offer? Well have you ever wondered what to do with your used cardboard box from that package you just received? Well try this:
Or perhaps this:
Both using upcycling! Very, very cool works.
Or how about making your own hanger? (this is one of my favourites, though certainly takes a little bit more skill, and well..machinary)
Not convinced of his genius yet? Well try this: Sun Sharing. What is that? Here is his description:
We envision that by 2020, we will have developed optics capable of relaying natural light across time zones without using electricity.
Imagine: London’s street lamps streaming light from the Californian sun; the Gobi desert illuminating a tunnel in Tokyo; or bathing in the Australian sun during a Norwegian winter. By sharing natural sunlight, we can redistribute our energy needs and usage more equally.
And the new fibre system will also thoroughly change the design of lighting.
Incredible! Absolutely stunning work. The work itself is actually already being recognised, winning the Future Agenda 2020 First Award, which is sponsored by Vodafone!
Yan also plays with the ideas of society, and our own personal awareness of the world around you. Watch the awesome video below, it is very worth it!
This guy is for real, and I am looking forward to see what he creates next. His vision and dream is truly inspiring. Every time I visit his website I get excited for the possibilities he is presenting. So, click here, go visit him, and have fun!
Have a great and happy Wednesday SuperForest,
Mathew
P.S. ONLY TWO MORE DAYS!!! YAY!
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