The contest is hosted by Dwell and has been titled: Innovate It!
We like to work on projects like these that expand our thinking and creativity, and give us a chance to have fun working with our partners. Sure it would be great to be selected, but we believe that the process is the best part. For whatever it is worth, here's a brief overview of our submission:
Selected Relic :: The Pop-Up Camper
matty bennett :: sequences design nate logston :: igloo studios
In the words of Matty: "This competition came across my desk for the first time 03.27.09. Of course we misread the directions, went ahead and completely developed a special product. So we have opted to include our renderings and such to maybe persuade your decision of the three selections.
The Reason :: We believe as homegrown men of Indiana world of technology improvements in racing and autos have seen our state fall to its knees. The once RV motor capitol of the world; Elkhart, Indiana has seen some better days. Thanks to Obama coming to Elkhart their is a renewed interest in thrusting the RV/ personal camping industry forward. Rebates from the govt. are not nearly enough. Being involved in the New INdustrialists movement has seen this coming. 30 years of development, the in house designers have only changed the upholstery.
Completely reliant on destination electrical. Entirely too large, wasting time and precious space, what you take in is all you have. No thanks.
Our Solution :: Small 4’x4’ box by 1 foot thick, 20 inch diameter wheels capable of being daisy chained together, scooters, bicycles, pulled by humans, and autos [with adapters]. Upon moving axles spinning producing and collecting in cells housed within, solar panels inset protector adding to reserves. Once to site remove wheels [quick release] set aside, we will back to those. Pull out some stabilizers, set upright, pull on top, releases telescopes out to 8’ tall. The solar panels flap out for cover and collecting. Maybe a graded dew/ precip collector tray that leads to a cistern that can be filled before you leave home or put faith in mother nature. Once in the cistern gravity leads to faucets over a swivel out sink basin/removable and retractable exterior rainmaker head for rinsing off. A pull down six foot bed and modular cushions. Additional flap down work surface with collected LED panel for night time activities, it also pops out and can be used around camp. An electric two burner unit/ 12 pack cooler. Awning structure attaches, made of solarized fabric panels with dew collection pockets around perimeter of awnings. Back to the wheels, jump up on the flip out step extend your towers install the louvered pinwheel like structures to wheels and blow. Many add ons would be available. Introducing the NidoFab Adventure Nest, Everything but the food and the toilet. This is bigger than us, just as studio 804 has done after the storms in Kansas, we feel responsible to provide a solution via this competition. Thank you."
