Archive for June 2012 | Monthly archive page
American products are considered the most innovative, despite fierce competition from Europe and Asia. Because of its daring culture, Corporate America’s product concepts (real undertakings – not just imaginative drawings) always seem to be pushing the limits of design the most. This is not to say other design cultures are not ambitious, but just
For those who find it annoying to keep a separate cup for toothbrushing and have resorted to using your cupped palm, you’ll be glad to learn that Amron-Oral has come up with a Rinser Brush that promises to solve this problem! Designed with a water opening that channels water up a smaller hole, this brush
Recently I walked into a Club Monaco and tried on a pair of Persols for fun as my friend was looking around for sunglasses. I’ve had a few friends that have owned Persols and I was introduced to this brand many years back, however I never fully appreciated some of the functional designs incorporated into
Never forget to water your plants again with the Green Power Monitor. This symbolic piece by Will Alusitz, discovered at RIT Metaproject02 during NY Design Week, reminds us not to take electricity and our environment for granted. The Green Power Monitor is a special electrical outlet. It works by using water as the conductor that
Have you ever wanted to put a sandwich in a toaster? If you have, you know that everytime you do it, you are risking making a huge huge mess! Meet Toastabags. This bag enables you to toast sandwiches right in your toaster, mess-free and fuss-free. The bag is made from Teflon coated fiber, allowing it to
No Gore-Tex. No velcro. No straps. No mass production. How do you make a raincoat that fits those requirements? Based off of an old raincoat of his grandfather who was an avid Swedish fisherman, Alexander Stutterheim has created a simple, elegant and well-fitting rain jacket that is both durable and style concious. This jacket is