Transformers’ Toy Design

Alex’ original drawings of the Transformer’s “Classic Mirage” robot including its parts. © TOMY / Hasbro

PingMag got hold of Australian Alex Kubalsky of Takaratomy in Tokyo, who not only happens to be the sole foreign toy designer in Japan - he also designed all the transformations for Transformer’s Bumblebee, Mirage and more cute fan gear!

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JOO YOUN

JooYoun Paek is an artist and interaction designer born in Seoul and based in New York. She has created interactive objects and installations that reflect on human behavior, technology and social change. She earned a Master’s degree from the Interactive Telecommunications Program at NYU and is currently an Artist in Residence at EYEBEAM Art & Technology Center.


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The Puzzle Alarm Clock

Some alarm clock just can’t wake you up in the morning but not this, the Puzzle alarm clock. It features four piece of puzzle on top which will automatically reject once the alarm rings and you will need to put those four pieces back together to stop the ringing. It is powered by two AA batteries

Flying Stick Camera

The title should be enough to explain what this is. In case it isn’t, it’s a flying stick with a camera! Rub it between your palms to get some kinetic energy stored up. Then release and the Flying Stick automatically takes pictures at set intervals. You know what they say, everybody looks 5 lb lighter when photographed from above.
No mention of specs like camera resolution or memory but hey it’s a concept. If anything, it’s supposed to get your mind thinking, not criticizing.

Designer: Tsunho Wang