Tumi: Carry On Essentials Kit

Posted on March 25, 2007 Under Travel

Sick of carrying a zip-lock bag with you everywhere you fly now? I know I am-- I've been flying several times a week lately and my "reusable" zip-lock bag full of different sized plastic bottles looks like it belongs in…

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Atypyk: 6 Pack Vase

Posted on March 5, 2007 Under Design

Reminiscent of most college dorm rooms worldwide, the witty design group Atypyk (always thirsty for ideas) just announced their latest product: The 6 Pack Vase. The small, probably plastic accessory piece holds the half dozen used beer cans together, adding…

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Jan Ctvrtnik: Tactoo Rings

Posted on February 6, 2007 Under Design

Interesting ring concepts from Jan Ctvrtnik, a young designer originally from the Czech Republic, but now living and working in London. These aluminum ring designs for Tactoo incorporate rigid, geometric lines into an indestructible wearable piece of art. Check out…

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Go Ohso: First Look at The Divo

Posted on February 6, 2007 Under Design

I introduced the revolutionary GO OHSO Marko travel toothbrushes to my readers back in May of '05-- and what a journey they've had. While the Marko was meant to be a "pocket toothbrush" so to speak, their newest design, the…

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Jason Markk: Premium Sneaker Solution

Posted on February 5, 2007 Under Life

Just last week I was admiring my Adidas American Lux snakeskin sneakers when I realized how filthy they had become. I tried a cloth and warm water (scared i was going to break off the delicate fake scales)-- but that…

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Tube Map Wallet

Posted on January 24, 2007 Under Design

The SuckUK Tubemap Wallet-- albeit way thicker than something I'd ever carry (I'm addicted to my MAKR wallet), is a pretty unique solution to subway navigation. The wallet, made of top-notch leather, serves as not only a place to store…

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Bodum Sake Glasses

Posted on January 23, 2007 Under Design

I've always been impressed with Danish brand Bodum's double-walled glasses-- the breath taking design has been available in a variety of sizes for espresso shots, etc. for a while. (Product Dose has a great Brand Wiki on the company by…

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Prickie: Unique Button Badges

Posted on January 15, 2007 Under Art, Design

Finally, a nice way to buy designer buttons (great gifts) in a mix 'n' match way-- Prickie. Not only does all the art make us smile, the drag-and-drop shopping cart technology they're using is pretty stellar. Prickie has more than…

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Phillips Bodygroom: Shave Everywhere

Posted on January 12, 2007 Under Gadgetry

We know, we know, this campaign has been around for a while-- but it wasn't until recently that we tore open the packaging on our Phillips Bodygroom shavers to take them for a test drive. The campaign for these shavers…

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MKS Design Knives

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Design

MKS Design, a furniture design studio run by Adam Simha in Cambridge, MA launched a line of custom knives for even the most discerning chef. Sprouting from his knowledge of industrial (mostly steel) furniture design, Adam's commitment to quality and…

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