Hostel kiosk for backpackers

One of the best ways to know a country is to backpack through its little known towns and off-map destinations. For backpackers, hostels and similar lodges are the staple accommodation that allows travelers to meet many people and share common experiences. By Design Buzz

Peter Treadway's motorized footwear

Designed by RISD and Art Center grad Peter Treadway (nom de guerre?), the namesake shoes are meant to be a fun way to encourage people to travel on foot to a public transportation center. There's a YouTube movie that displays how this works in this article. By Core77