Aesthetics arguably come in dead last on the list of things to consider for makers of disaster aid kits, but in typical fashion, Japanese design firm Nendo has flipped the practise on its head for its take on emergency relief. Here, the form of the MINIM+AID is simply composed of five stacked cylinders — the first cylinder is both a radio and wind-up charger; the second contains a rain poncho that doubles as a tarp; the third is a lantern; the fourth, a water bottle; and the fifth, a first aid kit. The kit is stored in a featureless tube that is waterproof, floatable, and includes a whistle, and measures just five centimeters wide for easy storage in the cramped living spaces commonly found in Japan. Due to go on sale in June via Sugita Ace, the MINIM+AID kit should be a welcome sight for inhabitants of Japan, who live in one of the most seismically volatile regions on earth.
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Fast & Furious 7 Announcement Trailer
After the immensely successful release of Fast & Furious 6 last year, an announcement trailer has surfaced teasing audiences to the anticipated seventh installment of the iconic Fast & Furious series. Following the original team of Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel and a final appearance from the late Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner, the film focuses on the aftermath of Owen Shaw’s downfall and the attempted revenge of his brother, Ian Shaw. Slated for an official release date in April of 2015, the film is nearing completion as fans of the series eagerly anticipate the next chapter. Stay tuned for upcoming official trailers of Fast & Furious 7 in the near future.
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