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The TrakBelt360: Wearable, Rotating Tool Storage for Both Safety and Convenience
The success of the recently Kickstarted Wolffepack, a backpack that can rotate from the wearer's back to front, proves some consumers want a rotateable, wearable storage system. Along similar lines,...
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Edison Light Globes, Part 1: Lightbulbs of the Past and Future
LEDs are the wave of the future, but plenty of folks aren't ready to give up Edison-style filament bulbs for their classic aesthetic. What's a manufacturer to do? in the case of Australia-based Edison...
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In the Details: A Stylish Poncho? The Arrivals on the Making of Their...
Winter is coming. Between blustery winds and slushy streets, sometimes it can be a challenge to decide whether you need an umbrella, an overcoat, a trash bag or all of the above. Enter the Häring...
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'The Real Apple Store' Celebrates Apple Day in London
Today, Londoners were treated to a dual celebration of the highest order: The historic Borough market on the south bank of the Thames marking its 1,000th year (nope, not an not an extra zero added in...
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This Week in Extending the Reach of Industrial Design: At Home in the Lab and...
L: The Fluidigm Juno, designed by fuseproject; R: Quirky+GE's "Tripper" sensorAs an editor at Core77, I often find myself attempting to explain what industrial design is, and I'm sure those of you who...
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Edison Light Globes, Part 2: Brassy & Classy Steampunk-Style Lamp Fixtures
As beautiful as Edison Light Globes' bulbs are, it is their lamp designs that really shine, if you'll pardon the pun. The company's deep line-up of fixtures are heavy on brass and exposed hardware,...
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Help SmartLab Toys "Hide the Vegetables in the Cake" in Bellevue, Washington
SmartLab Toys makes educational toys with a book component for kids ages 4 - 12. They believe that kids learn best through hands-on exploration, so they offer that experience wrapped up in a fun toy...
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BIY Bikes? Build Your Own Bicycle With Bamboobee
Forgive me, actual bike mechanics of the world, for what I am about to share. But if you, the common bike fancier, have ever thought bamboo bikes looked really cool, or read about their enjoyable ride...
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What the Hell has Gotten into Ad Agencies Recently?
If we are to believe the 'Ad-land' hype, the border between design and advertising are blurring—Cannes Lions 'creative communications' awards now featuring of course a 'Product Design' category amongst...
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At the Heart of Innovation Is Deconstruction
Many, many designers have experienced creative breakthrough by taking something apart and putting it back together. Over this past weekend, thinkers, makers, hackers, know-it-alls and novices around...
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Martha May Make MakerBot Mainstream
We all know what Oprah's Book Club has done for authors. Can Martha Stewart do the same for MakerBot?Apparently that's the hope. Today MakerBot and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia announced that...
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Video: Kokeshi Dolls Hand Turned by Yasuo Okazaki
For anyone who knows the serenity of woodworking, this video hailing from northern Japan of mastercraftsman Yasuo Ozakazaki at work in his shop, could be the most relaxing thing you're likely to see...
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Ever Wondered Who Designs Water Parks? You Do, with Water Technology Inc.
WTI's global experience, accompanied by its partner firms, has taken indoor and outdoor water park development to new heights by integrating the latest technology in design, engineering and...
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Massive Makerspace: The Columbus Idea Foundry
There's no affordable space left in New York, which is why we're never getting a big-ass communal makerspace like a TechShop. The reportedly substandard 3rd Ward closed last year and no would-be...
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DesignHouse: Revitalizing Local Manufacturing, One Product at a Time
Paul Hatch, at top right, with fellow founders Susan Estes and Pam Daniels, and the student team from Chicago StudioBy Paul Hatch, Founder/President, TEAMS Design USA; Co-Founder, DesignHouse, LLC.Like...
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Revealing the Future of Design for Manufacture through a Crowdfunded Picture...
In a previous post, Paul Hatch shared the origin story and mission behind DesignHouse, LLC.: to bring the power of design to small manufacturers. We spoke to him about the "Reveal," the non-profit...
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Tonight at Curiosity Club: Joshua Lifton Presents 'The Open Steno Project'
Tonight at Hand-Eye Supply we'll learn about the history and future of stenography. Don't know anything about stenography? That's fine but it won't last. Joshua Lifton will put you right with his talk...
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New People On the Block: Limited-Edition Sculptures by Andy Rementer for Case...
Last time we checked in with Case Studyo, the Belgian limited-edition art purveyor, we took note of Grotesk's "6FT - 6IN" lamp. Now, just in time for the holidays, sometime Core-llaborator Andy...
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Finally, a Reusable Bottle That Unscrews in the Middle for Cleaning
You can show up at your gym drinkless and buy overpriced beverages there, or you can save a few bucks (and the environment) and carry your own refillable bottle. As someone in the latter camp, I...
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The Best Idea from Norway's Currency Design Competition: Let Kids Design the...
Earlier this year, Norway's Norges Bank held a design competition for the country's future currency. Entrants were asked to stick with the theme "The Sea," but other than that, were given free...
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