The 8pen™ allows for the replacement of the conventional keyboard on all devices capable of detecting gestures, in particular mobile phones with touch screens, digital cameras, modern remote controls or game controllers.

A while ago, I was discussing the evolution of the keyboard for touchdevices like iPad. I’m strongly convinced that a pattern of a 5-finger-keyboard could be a new way of entering text. As the smartphone has evolved into the 2-tumb-behavior, a larger touchscreen has other requirements than a desktop keyboard or small device. I usually hold my iPad in one hand, entering text with the other, hence a 5-finger-concept.

However, the 8pen is an other idea, and a rather fascinating one: entering text by gestures, like writing. Steep learning curve, but my first impression is it could lead up to something interesting. Especially when I try to plot the concept on technology like Kinect. Fascinating idea?

More info at:
http://www.the8pen.com/

The unique space truss geometry – now named QuaDror – is made from the assembly of four identical L-shaped pieces, either thin resulting in a trestle structure, or thick resulting in a solid panel.

Simplicity makes perfection. A nice example of basic patterns that create marvelous experiences. Especially the story of serendipity exposing itself in a workshop is fascinating. Great product!

More at:
http://www.quadror.com/

By using a holographic projection film, sets, characters and objects appear to float on stage alongside the performers. A camera and custom software track the performers, allowing the scene to react in a playful & more dynamic way.

Digital media is storytelling. For my kids, new media will be just media. Interaction, inspiration, imagination… More about this project on:
http://www.chrisoshea.org/little-magic-stories

20 magnetic blocks that can be snapped together to make an endless variety of robots with no programming and no wires…

Too bad these are out of stock. Would love to buy this for my kids… More info at:
http://www.modrobotics.com/