Pentax Si is a Concept Camera Based Around a Single Dial Button

The camera market is currently divided into three segments, the professionals SLRs, the new mirrorless form factor and the compact cameras. The mirrorless cameras are in the Goldilocks zone, where image quality and size are nicely balanced. They however lack ease of use, as use the same convoluted UI paradigm as SLR cameras.

For this project, I wanted to do something new. I decided to borrow philosophies from another designer, in this case, Naoto Fukasawa. This is a validation of the commonly accepted idea, “everything is a remix”.

The first idea taken from Fukasawa is memory. Things we remember can add an emotional and contextual value to a product. During my search for the ideal interface for the camera, I realized a universally understood control mechanism that could be used: the wheel, or dial.



Si features a simple dial responsible for adjusting the exposure of the camera. It is a natural interaction that is immediately understood by any user. Capturing the photo is done by pressing down on the same dial. The touch display of the camera displays the current exposure level.

Andrew Kim



Smart Dot Pro - Bookmark Type - Stylus Pen Type Laser Pointer



‘Smart Dot’ is a device that becomes a laser pointer when plugged into the audio jack of Smartphone. It is an exciting new product that is powered by the Smartphone and is free from battery replacements. ‘Smart Dot’ provides easy, convenient, and flawless presentation environment when used with the free ‘Smart Dot’ Application with multiple functions. It is sure to become an excellent presentation partner for you.


Smart Dot Pro - Bookmark Type Laser Pointer


Plug into the audio jack of the Smartphone and use as a laser pointer, the exciting and innovative 'Smart Dot' has been reinvented as the Bookmark Type 'Smart Dot Pro' that supports both Apple iOS and Google Android OS. Combined with a very robust design and convenient portability, along with now a crisper and brighter laser beam, it offers you even greater satisfaction. In addition, the newly added features and improved performances of 'Smart Dot Pro' application delivers an unprecedented, new surprising environment of presentation.

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Daewoo Electronics’ Mini, the world’s first wall drum washer, in central Seoul yesterday. The company said the new appliance is just one-sixth as large as the company’s ordinary washing machine lineup and helps people protect their backs as well as save energy and space. The 3-kilogram (6.6 pounds) wall drum washer will go on sale next month at a retail cost of 400,000 won.

Daewoo Electronics launched new products at a press conference in Seoul this month, including the Mini drum washing machine that can "cling" onto the wall.

Daewoo may be targeting singles and seniors with the appliance. It described the Mini as being one-sixth the size of an ordinary drum washing machine. Wall-mounting the appliance is designed to help users avoid back strain, save energy, and free up floor space. The unit washes a 3-kg load.

Daewoo Electronics






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