The Warmth of Great Ideas

While perhaps not entirely ideal in that BioLite still draws on burning wood as a source of fuel, it is nonetheless a revolutionary stove that makes cooking on wood as clean, safe, and easy as modern fuels while generating electricity to provide illumination and cell phone connectivity to those that are off-grid.

Minimalism, Notable ProductsDanny StillionOctober 23, 2010

The New Face of BMW Motorrad

A recent study indicates that people love cars with angry faces. Automotive designers have long recognized this finding.

Design Thinking, Motorcycling, Notable Products, BMWDanny StillionOctober 23, 2010

BMW 6 Cylinder Now On Motorcycles

It's on the way...and ready for the touring motorcycle of the future.

Motorcycling, Notable Products, Visualization, BMWDanny StillionSeptember 29, 2010

The Magic of Iteration

A few months back, I received an Apple Magic Mouse as a birthday gift. Since then, it has served as a powerful reminder of the power of offering a thoughtfully designed ecosystem to users and of the need to pay attention to even the smallest parts of that environment.

BMW R1200 RT: A New Perspective

Sometimes, the essence of an object is best revealed from angles seldom seen. Take the redesigned 2010 R1200RT, for example.

Design Thinking, Motorcycling, Notable Products, Visualization, BMWDanny StillionNovember 30, 2009

Getting Smarter

With the Smart Fortwo becoming available in the United States, perhaps more sustainable attitudes towards transport will shift into higher gear.

Automobiles, Minimalism, Notable ProductsDanny StillionMarch 8, 2008

Sony Launches Xperia

Sony's Xperia X1 appears poised to compete strongly with the hipster while incorporating a large touch screen like the Apple iPhone.

Notable ProductsDanny StillionFebruary 28, 2008

Seiko and Final Fantasy

Seiko has produced a limited edition of watches similar in appearance to the one Dr. Aki Ross wore in the film "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within."

Notable Products, Science Fiction, FilmDanny StillionFebruary 26, 2008Science Fiction, Film

Back to the Future

Not sure just what is going on over at Cadillac headquarters these days, but let's hope they keep it up!

Automobiles, Notable Products, Visualization, Cadillac, Web/TechDanny StillionFebruary 12, 2008

Lamborghini Reventon

Inspired by military aviation and the stealth aesthetic, the Lamborghini Reventon is admirable for its purity of statement.

Automobiles, Notable ProductsDanny StillionNovember 25, 2007

Sony Rolly

The Sony Rolly is captivating to watch—a candidate for the bivouac's notable products category.

Notable ProductsDanny StillionNovember 13, 2007

One Laptop Per Child

The One Laptop per Child initiative was aimed at getting technology into the hands of more children so that they could learn programming and experience computing at an early age.

Notable ProductsDanny StillionOctober 6, 2007

BMW X5: Before and After

Some people may have difficulty spotting the differences between the older model X5 and the all-new 2007 redesign. However, enhancements and changes are significant.

Automobiles, Notable Products, Visualization, BMWDanny StillionJanuary 3, 2007

Michelin Tweel

Coming to a vehicle near you. Not clear when, but Michelin is working on an airless wheel called the "Tweel"

Automobiles, Notable Products, InnovationDanny StillionAugust 12, 2006

Let's Tango!

The Tango!, an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device created by Blink Twice, helps children who are speech or hearing impaired with communication and self-expression.

Interface Hall of Fame, Notable Products, VisualizationDanny StillionJuly 31, 2006

Touring with Tourist Trophy

The bivouac recently logged some laps with Polyphony Digital's Tourist Trophy Playstation 2 motorcycle simulator.

Games, Motorcycling, Notable Products, VisualizationDanny StillionMay 7, 2006

Catch You on the Flipside

So, what can designers do to make watches more usable? First, keep things simple overall.

Notable Products, WatchesDanny StillionApril 18, 2006

Watching the Details

It is nice to see fashion-oriented companies getting the technological aspects of their offerings right. Nixon takes the time to custom craft numeric characters for their "Connect" watch.

Notable Products, Watches, TypographyDanny StillionFebruary 6, 2006

Apple iSight

This entry makes it into the Interface Hall of Fame on the merits of its physical interface.

Interface Hall of Fame, Notable Products, AppleDanny StillionNovember 22, 2005

Sony P990

Sony looks set to impress with the P990, which is set to roll out in Europe in Q1 of 2006.

Notable Products, Mobile Phones, SonyDanny StillionOctober 21, 2005