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Smart ceiling fan concept takes its design cues from a customizable smartphone

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Home electronics aren’t just getting smarter, their designs are also getting more sophisticated. It’s not just the usual culprits such as lamps and TVs either, as appliances with less presence like air purifiers and speakers become more conspicuous in the space they occupy. Designs vary widely from minimalist to elaborate, though most seem to use nature as a source of inspiration. In contrast, this design concept for a ceiling fan takes a page from a distance cousin in the consumer electronics market, mixing interactive functionality with minimalist aesthetics to provide a user experience that can be personalized to one’s preferences.

Designer: Eshant Kumbhakarn

Nothing’s new sub-brand appropriated the popular “CMF” acronym to indicate its heavy leaning towards a design-centric approach. By putting an emphasis not just on looks but on the color, material, and finish of the design, CMF by Nothing aims to elevate the prestige of products often simply seen as technological tools. So far, the brand’s designs have revolved around making exceptional design more accessible, which is what this ceiling fan concept tries to achieve as well.

FanPro brings that attention to detail to a smart home appliance, one that seems to be the least likely recipient of such a treatment: a ceiling fan. At the same time, however, it also offers the perfect opportunity to put into practice the design theories put forward by CMF. This design, for example, pays close attention to the engineering involved in the design process, making sure that the four blades are precisely angled at 15 degrees for optimal airflow and minimal noise.

A particularly interesting twist to this design is the full screen display on the base that can show not only information like operational modes or the time, it can even show emotions through simplified faces to give the appliance a more personal touch. All these can be controlled through a remote designed with intuitive use in mind. An easily accessed dial, for example, lets you instantly change the fan speed, while navigating menus is done through directional buttons.

The first CMF Phone garnered fame for its modular and customizable design, something that FanPro also adopts both for the fan itself as well as the remote control shell. Although it’s probably not as easy or probably safe to change the fan’s parts, it does leave the door open for more personalized experiences, even if it means just changing colors.

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Meet the Blossom, an award-winning ceiling fan with a minimalist flower-inspired aesthetic

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Ceiling fans never got their ‘Dyson’ moment… for the most part, they’re still the same boring-looking bladed structures that spin from your ceiling. The Blossom challenges their age-old aesthetic with fresh, nature-driven inspiration.

Titled Blossom, for the way it looks like a blossoming flower in the center of your ceiling, this fan + lamp was designed for the discerning Indian market that’s currently saturated with ‘boring’ fans that look like ‘engineered appliances’ that hang from your ceiling. The Blossom adds a breath of fresh air (quite literally) to the category, by creating a fan that’s just as aesthetic as it’s functional.

The Blossom Fan is a winner of the Red Dot Product Design Award for the year 2022.

Designer: Ticket Design for Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals

The Blossom fan replaces the traditional blade with a more organic petal-inspired form that still drives air efficiently. There are no engineering details, no rivets, no fixtures in sight. The entire fan takes on the role of a kinetic sculpture, with a dimmable light right at the center. On the inside, a quiet brushless DC motor powers the appliance, giving the entire experience a complete upgrade.

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Google Nest Ceiling Fan is all-in-one smart hub that ties together all devices in your smart home

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I’m sure the concept of smart home has already touched you. And you have thermostats, smart lights and many other smart devices set up at home trying to do their bit. Standalone, all these smart products would do a great deal in making life simpler, but unfortunately, having different devices doing their tasks can become slightly cluttered and cumbersome. To add more finesse to a modern home, a Nest Ceiling Fan – designed for Google’s collective of smart home devices – has been embedded with a range of these devices to eliminate the clutter and make your chick ceiling fan the ultimate smart home hub.

Just like our appliances, ceiling fans have also received smart treatment in the past. The Nest Ceiling fan is a productive and more interesting take on the other smart fans that can only be turned on and off through a smart assistant. This new adaptation of a ceiling fan designed for the Google Nest lineup has been conceived as an all-in-one smart hub that would tie up all the smart products you have spread across each room in the house. The compact and stylish two-fin fan with omni-directional speaker, smart light bulb, sensors for the thermostat, and a smoke detector and alarm will replace each of the mentioned devices for good and leave you with a single contact point to create an interesting smart home setup.

Designer: Joseph Morlote

Arguably, ceiling fans offer a very limited cooling relief. If you live in a warmer climate, you’d definitely prefer air conditioning over a ceiling fan; though using a ceiling fan with an air conditioner will help improve efficiency and eventually allow you to lower the energy costs. There is no denying the fact that fans carry out cooling at a much cheaper price point and therefore a fan dangling from the ceiling in the center of the room is a nice vantage point to perhaps act as a unified hub for all your smart home requirements.

As a ceiling fan with a smart speaker, light, thermostat and spoke detector onboard, the Nest Ceiling Fan will allow you to interact through the Google Assistant/app to just one device, thus ensuring you don’t need these products installed separately anywhere in the house. Providing a perfect balance of performance and smart design, this fan in addition to offering cool air, will disperse music from your playlist in every direction of the room with a click of a button or your voice command.

Ideal for replacing the smart light bulb and traditional wall switches, you are using, the ceiling fan has its own LED light bulb that contains software to connect to a smart home assistant, an app, or some other mobile devices and can automate your lights so you can control it remotely. It is also embedded with a thermostat to automate the central heating system or an integrated smart smoke detector that can alert everyone with a warning alarm in case of a fire in the house.

It is a prerequisite for the multifunctional Google Nest Ceiling Fan to be equipped with microphones so that it can hear your commands to the Google Assistant from across the room. However, the microphone could be used for eavesdropping! Smart home products including those from Google, are notorious for constantly listening to our conversations, as they are always on the lookout for wake word “Hey Google.” I’m assuming, the fan will not include a camera as sitting right above the head it would have a terrible vantage point, so the risk of privacy breach there is lower. But even if we were to consider that the microphones would have compromised reception (owing to their high positioning), the mics will be listening to us perpetually and storing information in the cloud. You would have to make an effort to turn the mics off when not required, which could limit the fan’s productivity as smart hub around the clock.

The otherwise effectively designed Nest Ceiling Fan comes in the existing color theme of Google products, which is guaranteed to lighten up the mood and blend with the interiors of the room where it is installed. The installation is going to be somewhat complicated with all the wiring and drilling required, but that’s going to be the case with any ceiling fan, and it’s only a one-time cost for your smart home’s future with a ceiling fan hub as smart as this.

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R2-D2 X-Wing Ceiling Fan: Use the Downforce

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Until I saw this picture, I wanted one of those Big Ass Fans to hang on my ceiling. But now that I’ve seen this awesome Star Wars fan – made by a Star Wars fan, I want one of these instead.

Redditor Marcus Nery shared this sweet fan which features X-Wing fighter wings for its fan blades, and R2-D2’s domed lid hanging down underneath. It’s even got illuminated eyes, or whatever you call those lights on a droid’s noggin.

Sadly, you can’t go to the local Home Depot and buy one of these, but you could certainly copy the idea. Just gotta make sure you keep those fan blades perfectly balanced, or there could be trouble. So now what I really want is a Big Ass Fan Star Wars Edition.

[via Geekologie]

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Prepare to Hate your Ordinary Ceiling Fan!

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Ahhhh, ceiling fans! Hate ’em, but gotta have ’em. What do you choose? To suffer from hot, stale air OR to kill your room’s vibe? It’s a tough choice and many of us cave in for comfort. The Orbit fan, however, offers an entirely new solution to air circulation that’s a whole lot easier on the eyes.

The clever creation takes on the form of a gyroscope. It’s at once artistic and functional, with moveable sections that are enchanting to watch. Better yet, it differs from traditional ceiling-mount fans in that it can rotate in any direction to direct air exactly where you want it. This is especially useful for people who enjoy the circulation but don’t want to be blasted by air while they sleep or for circulating air in a dining area without blowing air on warm food.

Designer: Thomas Ritschel

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This Fan Sucks!

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Literally… it blows and sucks! As more urban-based companies lean toward work-from-home policies, so does the need to have better indoor air quality at home. Designed with this in mind, Fan Tone by designer Hyojeong Lee is an interesting twist on the ceiling fan that does double duty as an indoor air cleaner that rids your home of harmful particles.

It can easily replace any existing fan or installed as a new fixture as it integrates into any standard electrical system. The unit utilizes a HEPA filter system and directly targets air where it matters most. Its fan system also ensures air is circulated for more comprehensive cleaning that stretches beyond room boundaries. It’s also equipped with wireless connectivity so it can relay information to a smartphone app that will give you real-time air quality stats. This also means it can work in tandem with any smart climate control system to provide more efficient cooling during summer months. No one would blame you for not wanting a big, bulky, asymmetrical object as the focal point of your room… but the idea of combining ceiling fans with air-cleaning tech is long overdue!

Designer: Hyojeong Lee

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2017’s Coolest Camping Gear

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Who said you have to endure the rough and tough outdoor life when going camping? With all the convenience that the modern world has to give you, you will surely find camping a delightful experience. You’ll get to appreciate camping, even more, when you have these gear and facilities that bring in comfort as you enjoy the exhilarating feel of what outdoor living is. So to get you ready for your next 2017 camping trip with family and friends, here are our top picks of the cool camping gear that you should have.

 

Nightstick Multi-Function Headlamp

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When night times comes and you’re still trekking, the least you want to happen is suffer an injury because your path is poorly lit! The Nightstick multifunction headlamp not just adjustable to fit anyone, but it is available with a life-saving strobe light that will automatically alert oncoming cars or nearby travelers, letting them know that you’re just around the corner.

Survival Gear Kit

When you decide to hit the wild, you never know what’ll be thrown at on your path. The best thing you could do is have a Image via: AmazonSurvival Gear Kit within your reach! It guarantees you’ll have all the necessary things you need—from having the drinking water to warm fire to keep you up and going.

Tear-Resistant Family-Size Tent

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Planning to hit the road with the family this weekend? Never leave without this tear-resistant family size tent! Why squeeze yourself in a small, motel room when you can set up a portable and durable tent in just minutes! So hit a park or a spot with a view and let be the night sky be your ceiling as you enjoy a comfortable sleep inside your tent.

Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad with Pillow

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Camping has never been this comfortable, thanks to this self-inflating sleeping pad that also comes with a pillow. Say good bye to usual hardground because this lightweight sleeping pad offers you the convenience you need minus the bulk, weight, or air compressor. All you need is just a few breaths and you have the sleeping pad to slumber on.  it comes with a sturdy valve, with open-cell foam and nonslip soft touch, waterproof skin that ensures your warmth and comfort.

Survival Sparkl®  Fire Starter with Compass and Whistle

The Image via: AmazonSurvival Sparkl® isn’t just your usual fire starter, it also comes with a top notch compass and a 150 DB emergency whistle all kept together in one lanyard for safe keeping.  Now, you can light your bonfire, prepare your BBQ fire with the Survival Spark that’ll make it very easy for you.

Camping Water Bottle

Never go camping without bringing water with you! It’s a must necessity wherever you go. However, you also have to make sure you have enough space on your backpack or camping gear when bringing in your water supply. When getting a water bottle, you want something that’s convenient to take, leak-proof, BPA-free, and safe—the Image via: AmazonForis Vacuu-Insulated Stainless Bottle is just what you need! Designed and manufactured with hikers and campers in mind, this water bottle guarantees you’ll have a cool supply of water to quench your thirst as you hike to your destination.

Camping Light with Ceiling Fan Lantern

Spring and summer are the perfect time to camp, surely, but nights may also prove warm and uncomfortable.  What you need is a Image via: Amazontent light that comes with a fan to keep you cool through the night. You can place it overhead or adjust to a standing position for directional cooling.

Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow

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Who said just because you’re camping you have to keep yourself in discomfort? The Therm-a-Rest Compressible pillow will eat up only a small space in your baggage but will provide you with the comfort you need to rest your head after a tiresome day.

Buckeye Outdoor Gear Camping Hammock

Perhaps, when you find the right place to enjoy the perfect view—it could be at the beach or on the hilltop. Now, what you want to do is rest on a hammock and lull yourself to the beauty that surrounds you. If this kind of fancy runs in your mind, then bring it to reality with the Buckeye Outdoor Gear Camping Hammock. It comes with a full-pack set of kits for 100% rest and relaxation. Its high-strength tree straps and hooks will ensure sturdy support for you. It also comes with 8 convenient utility loops on the hammock and one stuff bag, which you can use to secure your stuff wherever you go.  While other hammocks take some time to install, Buckeye Outdoor Guar guarantees you of a portable, quick-to-install one. No knots needed! Simply clip into any of the 14 tree strap loops and you can adjust your hammock height without the hassle!

So what are you waiting for? Get these cool camping gear you need, pack your bags and head to the nearest campsite near you. With the convenience that these gear have to offer, you’ll definitely want to make camping a usual activity that everyone in the family will surely enjoy.

Transforming Ceiling Fan: More than Meets the Eye

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Check out this video that demonstrates the Fanimation Air Shadow ceiling fan. This thing is basically a Transformer for your ceiling. The blades stay retracted until it gets up to speed, then they spread out. I just can’t think of a good Transformer name for it. Spin-imus Prime? Arm-itron?


It looks like it moves a lot of air. Which is what it should do. It also looks like it could seriously chop your head off when it gets up to speed, which it should not do. Definitely a Decepticon.

It’s pretty cool as far as ceiling fans go. I love the way it swings its arms out as if to say it’s alive.

[via The Awesomer via Geekologie]

Portable Air Conditioners: Are they for Real?

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There is such a thing as a portable air conditioner but it is heavy and clunky as well as a bit slow in its performance. Whatever the case, they are the object of cooling that people are least...

Shark Warplane Ceiling Fan, Stay on Target

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Who needs a plain old ceiling fan when you can have this WWII fighter plane nose on your ceiling, complete with propeller? I hope the pilot isn’t an Ace, otherwise you are toast.

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It isn’t a real warplane nose and propeller, but is instead a fun recreation that is perfect for your mancave or for any kid’s bedroom. It is painted just like the P-40 fighter jets were when used during WWII. The triple “warplane” blades operate on a reversible three-speed 153-by-12mm motor for optimal air movement, but this thing will never leave the ceiling and start chasing you.

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The unit also includes an integrated light kit, with a single 60-watt candelabra bulb that casts a warm, ambient glow. Fans of aviation will love it. It sells for about $261(USD) over on Amazon.

[via Geeks Are Sexy]