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It has been the most fantastic journey to sift through the 300 shortlisted entries of the 2011 iF concept design awards. Yanko Design being the Official Media Partners, was privy to this exclusive list. I call it exclusive because this is the first time the entire lineup will be exhibited anywhere on this blogosphere. Generally the Winning One Hundred entries are showcased and that’s about it. Cheers to the designers & design schools for their encouragement. Here’s a look at the first batch of inspirational, innovative and intuitive designs.

Please note, full details will be updated later.

A Bottle cap that transforms to a sharpener, giving discarded PET Cola bottles a new lease of life." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A modular cellphone that can be assembled according to your needs. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

The Lotus is an interactive lamp with motion sensors. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

An umbrella that doubles up as an extinguisher. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A delicate porcelain stand for cake cutting." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

This printer removes ink from the sheet of paper via laser so that it can be reused again. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Detach is a portable hard disk that splits out as three USB Drives. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

The light switch design is such that when its on, its flush with the socket plate, and stands out only when off." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A camera that offers better grip while handling. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A box package design that includes a plastic cutter." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

The Finder finds keys and other lost items for you, using RFID technology." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

The ring of a can redesigned to make it convenient to pull and open one. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

The plug is redesigned to make it easier for you to pull it out of the socket with one hand." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

This is a rechargeable battery with a USB interface." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A special inclined bowl for the elderly with hand-motor problems." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Chomp is a toaster, sandwich maker and grill with an innovative pressing mechanism. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A unique cup set where one begins to glow when the other is being used, even if they are cities apart!" rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A plug socket design that integrates a phone stand." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

This plug needs to be rotated to cut off the power, before pulling it out of the socket. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

This power strip is modular and goes from two pin to three pin, accommodating different sizes of plug-heads." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A design that is based on optical illusion of a speed bump to make driving safe." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Draw on the interface and watch plants grow out in the same pixelated pattern as your drawing on the Seed Germination Pad." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A safety curtain rope that ensures that it doesn't cause any accidental mishaps at home. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Zipped up electrical wires that sit flat on the floors or walls and are un-obstructive. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Tag Finder makes it easy to locate your bag at the airport concourse. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A socket that cuts-off the power supply once its set timer goes off." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A bicycle locking system where the handles lock in, making it impossible to move the bike." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

The Loewe Invisio is a new kind of TV, designed in perspective on the shift in media consumption habits and trends of the coming decade." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A professional camera for single video-journalists, making their jobs easy." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

This electronic music score turns the pages automatically according to the performance progress." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A basin that collects water for recycling purposes." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

An ulta-thin plug and socket re-design." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A night light that wanes off in intensity, designed especially for the children's room." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A safety illumination for passengers alighting a bus." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

An elegant and easy-to-clean trash can with simple shape and less material. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A plug system that helps you locate the exact plug that you need to disconnect from a power strip." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A bathtub with different levels to accomodate children or the elderly." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A snowboard with an OLED Signage on its flipside, to act as a caution sign. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A clinical thermometer that reveals temperature by touching it to the forehead." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A public Umbrella Dryer." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A plug with an LED Display that lights up when the plugged-in appliance is in use." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A printer that erases a printed paper, and reuses the same." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A spring cover that encapsules two used batteries, to make them powerful enough as one. Even if it is for a limited period of use." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Paper cups designed as a tissue roll." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

The inflatable Cocoon Tent for individual personal space!" rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

This plastic bottle is designed to help people who can use only one hand to open the plastic bottle cap." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A 2-in1 USB Memory Stick!" rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A digital dictionary in Braille that assists a blind person to learn foreign languages. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

The blood collection bag is easily identifiable according to its blood-group: A, B or O" rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A solar-powered device that becomes a night-light and an alarm clock." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Inspired by the archetype of the lamp tubular, this lamp is created without the lampshade and is meant to be unfinished." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A wireless modular audio system for ambulant, stationary music therapy. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

An electrically powered catering robot that moves thanks to the maglev sphere." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A printer that hangs on the walls." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

To make monotone extension cable more interesting, how about making them look like Octopus arms!" rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Digital Film delivers the analogue sense in pictures. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A convenient stylus for ladies with long fingernails and for those who wear gloves. " rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Solar Transformer is a new concept socket, which integrates solar panel into the window blinds." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

A a folding multifunctional iron." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">

Here is a design that combines a USB Stick with a watch." rel="lightbox[set_70]" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">