The energy aware clock is a neat little electricity meter made to resemble an ordinary, albeit very nice, kitchen clock. The idea is that the clock visualises energy and a quick glance will tell you how much energy is being used. The new days energy consumption is drawn on top of fading previous days so you can compare your energy use.

Another similar design is the illuminated power cord, it does as it says and illuminates but the light will get more powerful the more enegery it is using, so if you glance at it and it is glowing very bright it will remind you to unplug that device that is maybe not needed right at that moment.

The energy curtain is a solar powered light that glows when it gets dark, however the user has to decide if they want to conserve energy or let sunlight in during the day because it needs to be down to harness the suns power. It says on the website this is to allow the user to reflect and act according to his feelings each day – I just think its a good idea badly designed.

Possibly the most useful bit of furniture they have designed is the Laundry Lamp, which combines a drying rack with a lamp so your clothes become an ever rotating lampshade. I think this is a brilliant idea and I’m kicking myself for not thinking of it first. A traditional light bulbs energy is wasted by a vast amount normally because only 5% is light, the rest of it is heat, so to put the heat to a good use is definitely a good idea. You would need nice clothes though to make it somewhat attractive, I like how they have used lingerie in the press pictures, haha.

I just hope they have somehow made the bulb and electrical parts waterproof….