'ivy' by sono mocci - 'seoul cycle design' competition shortlist revealed
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'ivy' by sono mocci - 'seoul cycle design' competition shortlist revealed
'ivy' by sono mocci
'ivy' by sono mocci from italy is one of the shortlisted design entries from more than
3000 participants in our recent designboom competition, 'seoul cycle design competition 2010',
organized in collaboration with seoul design foundation.
designer's own words:
'why does our bicycle need to be connected to light poles by chains like a criminal in prison?
inspired by nature, the design of this cable wire lock is a mimicry of ivy. it is unified in our daily
scene and promotes protection of the environment. it is soft and feels natural. 'ivy' is a plug
to awaken the relationship between you and society. 4 dial number lock, steel wire + silicon gom
covered. 2 sizes: short (900mm), long (1500mm)'
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I liked it!
Is it plastic? I wonder about reliability...
Is it plastic? I wonder about reliability...
Nur Toptas 09.13.10
it is nice, but too thin, it is too easy to be cut.
1234 09.13.10
Very poetic!
I guess the aim of competitions is to push new ideas, that can be developed further. I don't think in this step it is relevant of how thick the cord is.
I guess the aim of competitions is to push new ideas, that can be developed further. I don't think in this step it is relevant of how thick the cord is.
Valeria 09.13.10
There's a reason why bikes are chained like criminals. We need them to stay put like criminals. This is a nice concept but I feel like that wire could be cut easily.
skim 09.13.10
YES, IT IS TOO WEAK>
APART FROM THIS - GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL,
LOVE IT.
APART FROM THIS - GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL,
LOVE IT.
ROY 09.13.10
Lovely! The wire might be a bit too thin, but I am sure it would grip at the guilty conscience of those who are snipping it.
rian 09.13.10
Really really effortless design. If the thinness is a problem, just get a whole bunch of them! Overgrow the bike with ivy!
romina 09.13.10
finally...simple and poetic, best entry published so far!
(I actually have a question for the Designboom team: isn't the jury going to be somehow influenced by the comments on this entries? Is it completetly fair towards all the other shortlisted projects that have not been published in your blog? I don't mean to be polemic...don't get me wrong)
(I actually have a question for the Designboom team: isn't the jury going to be somehow influenced by the comments on this entries? Is it completetly fair towards all the other shortlisted projects that have not been published in your blog? I don't mean to be polemic...don't get me wrong)
a d k v 09.13.10
Come on !
It looks great !
If someone decide to steal your bike, no matter how big the chain is, they will cut it.
Think that new material can be more efficient
It looks great !
If someone decide to steal your bike, no matter how big the chain is, they will cut it.
Think that new material can be more efficient
dude 09.13.10
love it! a lot!
lesigner 09.13.10
Really nice design. Romantic view of something that is not.
Sadly most users perception here counts: "it's not safe". It's probably nature green taste fault (no matter how "large" it will be). Sono, I am sure you could try to evolve this good concept in something that make people think: "it's a secure, solid (function), romantic and cute (fashion) chain! (used to)". Then I will be your first customer.
Sadly most users perception here counts: "it's not safe". It's probably nature green taste fault (no matter how "large" it will be). Sono, I am sure you could try to evolve this good concept in something that make people think: "it's a secure, solid (function), romantic and cute (fashion) chain! (used to)". Then I will be your first customer.
Brera_Pista 09.13.10
looks great!
but I can cut it with my nail.... It's art.
but I can cut it with my nail.... It's art.
catalandesigner 09.13.10
it's beautiful! i love it!
but, yes, very weak, even chains are weak.
one of the strongest locks are the U shaped locks, using steel and granit (but still not impossible to cut). make that into an ivy :p
but, yes, very weak, even chains are weak.
one of the strongest locks are the U shaped locks, using steel and granit (but still not impossible to cut). make that into an ivy :p
Kuranes 09.13.10
verry creative.. like the idea verry much.!!!
henkhenk 09.13.10
If only it was made of something other than steel wire...
But it is gorgeous. I am in love!
But it is gorgeous. I am in love!
amiga 09.13.10
nice looking but i need the guarantee as well
Max at Cash Back Stores 09.13.10
similar (and maybe inspired by):
http://www.cmybacon.com/2010/06/leaf-zip-ties/
http://www.cmybacon.com/2010/06/leaf-zip-ties/
eyeball 09.13.10
Different beauty, more poetic ,The wire might be a little bit too thin. but changeable.
jim 09.13.10
It would not look that natural with a thicker wire.
Herbert 09.13.10
brilliant idea!!!very poetic...:)
anthe 09.13.10
similar (and probably inspired by):
http://drawingfrommemory.com/_blog/Flurries/post/Cord_Heaven/
http://drawingfrommemory.com/_blog/Flurries/post/Cord_Heaven/
jean duce 09.13.10
really nice idea.
I'm sure it could be made stronger without ruining the effect
I'm sure it could be made stronger without ruining the effect
mommus 09.13.10
Love the idea. I wouldn't hesitate to use it permanently in the tie-down area of the yard, but I suspect the "leaves" aren't going to stay attached very long once they begin to endure the rigours or daily riding.
The presentation of the product is really nice, too - I'm tempted to find that colour and paint my own bike...
The presentation of the product is really nice, too - I'm tempted to find that colour and paint my own bike...
Dan 09.13.10
I think the idea should follow the function not opposite. The bike lock is not about just being nice.
egle 09.13.10
Hi sono, nice work
jean duce and eyeball are anther competitors...?
how it is?, eyeball... similar ? :)
jean duce and eyeball are anther competitors...?
how it is?, eyeball... similar ? :)
foooom 09.13.10
I'm no direct competitor, I'm just the eyeball.
I'd like this bikelock. It's lush.
I'd like this bikelock. It's lush.
eyeball 09.13.10
Yes Romina - overgrow the bike with ivy...
I would steal the lock but never steal someones bike.
I would steal the lock but never steal someones bike.
Free Form Constructural Realism 09.14.10
meh. uninspired and contrived. How can you call this "green" when you just apply the color and slap on some tacky plastic leaves. There are probably so many toxic petrochemicals that would be used to make this thing. And yes, it is a big deal that it's so dainty! A bike chain/lock is supposed to do just that; lock up your bike. I would chop this thing in a second and ride away clean.
zim zow 09.14.10
The innovative message, Their penal servitude was finished. bicycle were released from the chain..Now It was joined by a part of natural environment.
kong 09.14.10
Superb design.
I like it 09.14.10
It makes me smile.
lock on 09.14.10
I prefer my D-lock !
André 09.14.10
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