iPad controlled living terrarium to perk up your space

The trend

With the advance in technology and the fast paced lifestyle of the smartphone generation, people are beginning to lose touch of nature and the Eco system. To combat such hectic and negative way of living, some clever designers have started creating many new interests that can divert the users to something constructive. Biome Terrariums created by Samuel Wilkinson is one such example as the new age planters, which is fast becoming popular with designers and greatly varying in shapes and styles. The Biome Terrarium is perfect for demanding flowers and plants as all necessary conditions can be created accordingly to suit them. The regulation of light and temperature is applicable only in the terrarium planter and not the entire room. This is very convenient since it is difficult to maintain an even level of room temperature at one time.

iPad controlled living terrarium

The Biome trend was developed for the Designs for Digital Downtime at trend agency's Protein exhibition. The editor for Wallpaper, Henrietta Thompson curated the exhibition. This trend is to find an alternative use for smartphones and influencing a slower way of life as opposed to constant hectic lifestyle.

The inspiration

It was created by Samuel Wilkinson who was inspired to find an alternative and meaningful use of time. Controlled by an iPad this floral terrarium is a very special plant. Rather than tweeting and messaging which is so characteristic of modern smartphone lifestyle, the creator of Biome believes that nurturing plants helps the Eco system and requires time and patience. The smart garden uses low energy lighting and can replicate sunlight with sensors that link back information when it is connected to the device.

What makes it so special

This is truly a miniature garden that works like a living Tamagotchi encased in a high tech capsule. Sunlight is replicated by the low energy lighting which is integrated into the capsule. Special sensors provides information about the climatic conditions inside the capsule whenever connected. When you connect your iPad or iPhone to the smart garden, it automatically gives climatic report display. Depending on the display you can alter the conditions of nutrients, climate, life and water. This Biome is a smart device as it encourages their owners to consider a slower life by helping to grow a plant. It really stands out as it actually helps smartphone users to take time to care for their living plants.

What's in it for me

This Biome device is something which can actually grow on its owner depending on how well they respond to it. The fun part of being able to adapt to it is by customizing the terrarium to the users preferences. Users can incorporate different types of environments for its Biome device, for instance, a desert, tropical setting or even a herb garden. This has been so designed that a push of a button can enable the user to control the whole device. Even users who have no idea of plants or got a green thumb can now have the ability to make the terrarium thrive in various conditions. This clever use of a device to channel interest away from unnecessary wastage of time, into something more worthwhile and nurturing is a signal to slow down, instead of being too fast paced in lifestyle.

What's next

1. The iPad controlled bed

iPad controlled Bed

This is the world's first iPad dock which is more about a lifestyle choice than the product and correlates with the iPad terrarium. This is a choice for users who have the flair to balance work, play and rest. It was created by Hollandia of Israel and Therapedic, an American mattress maker for a trade show. This unique bed has a 250 watt amplifier, docking stations for two iPads and four fully enclosed speakers all built into the frame of the bed. The high tech mattress has 3D fabric to control temperature. It is priced between $10,000 and $50, 000 which can include gadgets like special sleep zone mattress, stereos and TV sets.

2. iPad controlled toilet

iPad controlled Toilet

Numi iPad toilet was created by Kohler and has everything for a price of $64,000. This toilet comes with a dryer, bidet, deodorizer, foot warmer, sound system and an automatic lid that opens up at your approach. A magnetic touch screen control panel with its own docking station controls all the functions. The setting can be customized according to an individual's use and preferences.