At the moment it is very likely, that Samsung will get laptops with OLED display on the market in 2009. The first design study looks very promising.
The office and the working method of the future were also in the past popular objects of research. Many well-known designers and architects gave their thoughts on it. Here are some concepts by Austrian visionary pioneers.
Mind Expander by Haus-Rucker-Co 1967 (source: Ortner & Ortner)
mobile office in the field (source: Hans Hollein)
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the Space Command by Zenith from 1956
There are, however, in addition to the development of the "classical" approach, new concepts for the design of remote controls. Some are now presented here.
An apple as a remote control
According to the study by Jason Roebuck, the remote control could get the shape of apple. The control is done primarily done through motion gestures. A rotating movement should tune the volume of a TV, for example.
the apple remote control by Jason Roebuck
In addition, the study design intends that any person in a household has its own remote control, each adapted to individual needs. The matching "fruit bowl" for the apples will also act as a charging station.
the apples in their charging station
A cube as a remote control
A very similar approach was presented early 2007 by Telekom Austria in cooperation with Austria Research Centers. As control element a cube without any keys is used. By turning, tilting or shaking all common control signals are transmitted to a TV. When the cube is placed in the holder, the TV is on standby.
the Cube by Telekom Austria
A porcelain bowl as a remote control
The study of Yuta Watanabe doesn’t forego on buttons, but the form and material is novel. With the use of ceramics a high quality and fragile material was chosen deliberately to ad a higher value to the remote control. Beyond that the rounded shape makes the remote control to a subject of decoration.
porcelain bowl remote control by Yuta Watanabe
A bracelet as a remote control
Chloe Fung designed a remote control specifically for women. .She built the control of the so-called Orbit Remote in a bracelet.
the Orbit Remote by Chloe Fung
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A series of sometimes curious design studies subjects acoustics, privacy and concentration suggest, that the need for effective solutions is growing necessary. The tendency to open office spaces enhances this need.
Pentaphone study by Robert Stadler
Another curiosity is the so-called Office Collar. With this gadget the field of visual distractions will be reduced. The Office Collar should help the user to focus on direct tasks in front of him.
The Office Collar by Simone Brewster
Even large office furniture manufacturer dealt with the issues acoustics and privacy in the workplace. From Steelcase there are some design studies for the year 2005.
Cell Cell by Steelcase
With the concept of "Cell Cell", a cylinder hanging from the ceiling was shown. Crawling beneath it you can make an undisturbed phone call. Even a short confidential stand up meeting is possible.
Digital Yurt by Steelcase
The new things at the workstation called Eclipse designed by Marcus Ward Curran are the wings. The workstation has four of them on both sides, left and right. They can be moved individually and offer the possibility to separate a part or the whole workspace. The user is able to create and protects his personal space.
The complete station is on wheels. In the overhead bar there are speakers, a camera and lightings. The inner side of the wings should work as screens for video conferencing or should create a relaxing atmosphere.
