Awesome Design Ideas » sport

The Plankpad by Passionfruit B.V.

toma — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 13:18:01 +0000

You know what the worst part about exercising is? The exercising. Some people love the rush of blood and the drop of sweat, but me? As I run on the treadmill or lift the weights or do my planks, I can’t help but count the minutes till I’m done, and they almost always feel like an eternity. Take planks for starters (my mortal enemy)… Einstein didn’t need a train and lightning bolts to prove that time wasn’t absolute. If he just performed a few plank he’d know that time warps, slows down when you’re doing them.

Introduce, however, the Plankpad to your exercise, and it has the miraculous ability to speed up time. What does it do? It distracts you from your timekeeping! The Plankpad gamifies exercise, turning it into a pastime. The board comes made from wood, with a rocking base. Just load one of Plankpad’s games onto your smartphone and place them on the Plankpad and begin your exercise. The game relies on your smartphone’s gyroscope to work, so you’re literally tilting the Plankpad left and right to control the game. Not only does this work your muscles more, it also distracts you from the activity itself, letting you, dare I say, enjoy your exercise. The Plankpad, with its solid construction, can even be used as a balance-board, while the game on your phone (still kept on the pad) can be beamed to a television, allowing you to work your muscles and play away, keeping score while working your core! Now this one has to be tried to be believed!

Auckland Pirates shoes by Lightfarm studios

toma — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 03:54:51 +0000

Design: Lightfarm studios | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Banana Pool Table by Cléon Daniel

toma — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:32:49 +0000

Cléon Daniel about project:

“I remember getting stuck in the snow with half a giant banana in the car in january, and breaking down in a flood on the way to the workshop too, but it’s all been worth it for the interest on people’s faces when they see the finished piece.”

Lazy basketball Chair by Emanuele Magini

toma — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:40:12 +0000

Designer Emanuele Magini about project:

“For basketball lovers but not only: Lazy Basketball is a metal structure chair with back made of synthetic net. It has a simple and winding shape which ends with a real bang: a funny colorful basket.”

Designer Emanuele Magini | for campeggi | Milan, Italy

The Wristband With a Hidden Pocket by Pocket Bands

toma — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:20:36 +0000

If you always find yourself worrying about where to stash your key when you go running, biking, swimming or skating and always end up hiding it in your shoe or in your mailbox, PocketBands are what you’ve been looking for. It is a silicone wristband with a hidden pocket that can securely hold your key and even some cash. Simple, yet so practical!

Watch video | Pocket Bands

Arceas Fitness furniture by Simon Viau, Yoann Legaignoux & Thibaut Rouganne

toma — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:26:41 +0000

“Arceas - a fitness furniture to get in touch with nature”

In a society where well-being is essential, Arceas brings sport and nature together. The structure, similar to a rocky waterfall allows to install handles on the higher part and a rower on the lower part. There is also a floor mat which can be unfolded to practice all kinds of exercises with the handles. There is a multitude of movements which can be done while sitting, standing or even lying down. Thanks to the integrated timer, the user can plan out his entire session.

Once the floor mat is folded back, this architectural piece of furniture brings in a touch of relaxing vegetation to your interior. To fit in perfectly to your everyday life, the vegetation in the integrated flowerpots can be personalised, just like the colour of the structure and the floor mat. Your fitness material is not only functional, but also possesses a strong identity conveying elegance and personality.

Product designers Simon Viau | Yoann Legaignoux | Thibaut Rouganne | Nantes, France

Zen Circus yoga by Caroline Kermarrec, Alexia Moisan & Kevin Geffroy

toma — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:25:30 +0000

Zen Circus is a piece of fitness furniture between circus and yoga inspired by antigravity yoga. It permits the user to tone up muscles freed from gravity’s effects. After the exercises, the user can relax by creating a cocoon.

Designers: Caroline Kermarrec, Alexia Moisan and Kevin Geffroy | France

Footstickers by Frieke Severs

toma — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:07:22 +0000

A second skin that supports and protects the foot by Dutch designer Frieke Severs. ‘Footstickers’ was an independent graduation project at Nike EMEA.

“There are many advantages of bare feet sporting: better motion control, more feeling in your feet and direct floor contact, etc. In this way you are more grounded and more aware of your feet and movements. Its also a good training for stronger feet. But a disadvantage is the risk of injuries, you can easily twist or slip.

The footsticker improves the activity and keeps thebarefoot feeling! The flexible material is like a second skin, the ‘skin /touch sensation’ is not disabled. The footsticker can give more grip, supportand protection. There are glues in development that are washable and make it asustainable product, there is also an adhesive (based on the proteins of a bluemussel) which continues to adhere during sweating. A trained foot is desirableor build-up a schedule for injuries to occur. Through a 3D foot scan thefootsticker can be adjusted on everyone’s personal list of requirements, feet andsporting choice.”

Women Combat cardio. High surface covering – medium traction – heel cap(jump protection)

Women Yoga. Llow surface covering – high traction

Women Dance. Medium surface covering – low traction – side surface (drag protection)