Most life enhancing item

In July 2007, Paris debuted a new metered self-service bicycle transit system called Vélib’. Now Parisians and visitors alike can pick up and drop off any of the 10,000 dove-grey bikes throughout the city at 750 locations. Barcelona was slightly earlier with its zappy red-and-white Bicing system in March, with 1,500 bicycles and 100 stations, connecting other public transport stations, such as train and bus stops and car parks.

Visit wallpaper.com on 10th January to see a full list of the winners from the Wallpaper* Design Awards 08 in association with Jaguar.