Back to the future: The German-based brand Waldmeister sells exclusive bicycles which are made from a unique material. If you’re thinking graphite or maybe titanium, then you’re way off the mark. The Waldmeister frame is made entirely of wood! On top of that, it sports a unique design and unprecedented comfort as it doesn’t use a conventional saddle pipe. All the other components, besides the handcrafted wooden frame, can be chosen individually by the customer. Which leaves us with one more question: What kind of bike is the Waldmeister?
Marcus Wallmeyer calls it a cruiser; the BrandNew jury called it beautiful and very special. www.supernova-Design.com
Easy-Glider
Personal mobility and the environment: In this era of climate change debate, the combination of “personal mobility” and “environment” seems destined to create conflict. Not so with the new Easy-Glider from Switzerland. This eco-friendly, multifunctional mode of transport can be used like a modern Ben Hur-style chariot (minus the horses!)
or as an e-motorized support for inline skaters. With the attachable “char” trailer, the Easy-Glider takes you from A to B without working up a sweat. Removing the char, an inline skater can use the Easy-Glider as a fun pulling mechanism – guaranteed to get the attention of onlookers. All this, and the Easy-Glider benefits from the usual Swiss excellence in manufacturing and finishing.
And while the product may not be the embodiment of a sporting good, the jury agreed that the fun factor and ecological advantages make the product a true and well-deserved winner in this summer’s BrandNew Awards. www.easy-glider.com
Developed by three award-winning product designers, the Webble™
embraces the concept of mobility and a belief that ergonomic can be
stylish and fun. "When we looked at the best foot rests available
today, we saw a huge oppor opportunity for innovation in both function
and form," says Steve Vassallo, founder of BriteObjects. "Upon
investigating the category further, we became encouraged by the
research that pointed to the physiological benefits of leg activity
while seated, and with this in mind, we decided to depart from the
static, almost orthopedic aesthetic of most foot rests, and instead
focus on the positive expe experiences associated with free motion and
flexibility," he adds.
The Z-Bar Lamp, a super sleek lamp about as wide as your finger, longer than your arm, and ultra-adjustable.
66 super-bright LEDs provide a strip of bright white light with low
heat, minimal electricity, no bulky head, and a super long lifespan.
Use the weighted stand to place it anywhere on your desk, or use the
desk clamp and take up almost no desk space at all.
Lunabrite is a patent-pending, linear lighting product that covers a span of uses including architectural, wayfinding, athletic wear, footwear, pet gear, and other applications for night activity. It's an eco-friendly solution for nighttime safety illumination-- rechargeable with no need for electricity or batteries, non-toxic, and deemed safe for use around children and animals.