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A Refrigerator Without a Door

Posted September 22, 2012 4:52 PM

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Though it might mean the end of refrigerator magnets as we know them, a student at Massey University has created a concept for a refrigerator that doesn't have a door. In addition, it doesn't refrigerate when it's empty (or in the places where it's empty, which will make more sense in a moment). It's cleverly energy efficient and up for the International Electrolux Design Lab 2012 Award.

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09/22/2012 11:16 PM

I just showed this to my wife. She laughed and asked me if I was to be the one who cleaned it. Sticky spills and all.

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09/23/2012 12:00 AM

lol , I'd have to agree some things should not be on display....

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09/23/2012 8:25 AM

Yes leave it to practicality to kill someone's legacy dream

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09/23/2012 1:13 AM

It's for when bees want beer (after suitable miniaturizing).

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09/23/2012 1:05 PM

Bad the Dog.....

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