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Beautifully Designed Products from the MoMa Store

Daniela — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:32:32 +0000

The MoMA Store. is a great place to find inspiration, there are a lot of beautiful designed products from famous designers such as Alesi, Ron Arad, Karim Rashid, Philippe Stark, Tibor Kalman, and many others. I have never had a chance to visit the store myself, I would love to go there and spend hours checking out the products.

You can find MoMA Stores in New York and Tokio or do what I have been doing, visit the online MoMA Store. and get inspired.

While technology has provided new materials and methods of production, the concept remains the same—thoughtfully designed products improve our everyday lives.

Chat Plates

Sky Umbrella

Half-Pint Creamer

With a charming design that evokes the half-pint milk carton, this molded clear-glass creamer puts a new spin on an everyday item.

Paper Bag Tote

The clever design of this reusable nylon tote bag is modeled after the Flat Bottomed Brown Paper Grocery Bag, part of MoMA's collection.

Hug Salt And Pepper Shakers

Rolling Salt and Pepper Shakers

"Pass the salt" takes on a whole new meaning. Equipped with wheels, these salt and pepper shakers roll across the table with a gentle push.

Sheet Music Paperweight

Three-dimensional wit for the desktop and a delightful way to hold down papers.

Legal Paper Paperweigh

Desk Dots

Desk Dots are a versatile and fun desk accessory that can be used as an organizer, picture holder, desk sculpture, business card holder, and even a stress reliever. These super powerful ceramic magnets easily hold papers in place.

Outline Vase Yuko Tokuda

A novel interpretation of the classic vase, this porcelain "outline" of the familiar shape creates an interesting floral display and gives the admirer a framed, new perspective.

Pig Lamp

Umbrella Lamp

Banana Stopper

This doorstop's bold design is ripe with functionality and humor.

Arrow Wall Hook

This cleverly designed arrow hook holds items on each side, and the top bends down to create a third hook.

Paperclip Magnets

The magnets in this set of six were modeled after the GEM Paperclip from MoMA's collection. They offer a charming way to attach pictures, notes, and more to any magnetic surface.

James The Bookend

Dozi Paperclip Holder

Bookworm Shelf

Crinkle Tissue Box Cover

Zucch Sugar Pourer

Made of double-walled glass, this stylish sugar dispenser has a wide hole in the top for pouring and a hole with a rubber stopper in the bottom for refilling.

Tea Stick Infuser

Easily fill this wand-shaped infuser with loose tea and swirl in a cup of hot water for a single serving of tea.

Espresso Set

Winner of a student design contest, this espresso set includes a bamboo tray with six inset bamboo saucers, six porcelain cups, and six stainless-steel spoons that rest across the cups.

Loop Candelabra

Crinkle Trivet

Protect surfaces with this double-sided trivet made of 18/10 mirror-polished stainless steel.

Marli Wire Basket

PizzaKobra Lamp

This exquisite object is a fascinating lamp with a fluid high-tech design that evokes a pizza when coiled and a cobra when extended upward.reely adjust the placement of light and the shape by bending the flexible coiled metal with hidden joints.

ON/OFF Mug

A seemingly simple black stoneware mug with "OFF" printed in white transforms when filled with coffee or tea, or any hot beverage. Within seconds the mug turns white with "ON" printed in black.

I Am Not A Paper Cup

An eco-friendly alternative to disposable cups, this double-walled porcelain version with a pliable silicone lid keeps beverages hot and doesn't burn your hand.

Crumpled Cups

Inspired by a crumpled plastic cup, this white porcelain version can be used for coffee, dessert, or condiments.

Spherical Ice Tray Set

This unique ice tray molds two 2"-diameter ice spheres, eye-catching alternatives to traditional ice cubes. Made of plastic.

Wobble Cognac Glasses

A beautiful combination of function and whimsy, the cognac glass was designed with bouquet, temperature, and volume in mind.

Inside Out Champagne Glasses

Happy Hour Glasses

This elegant double-walled set of glasses keep hot and cold beverages at the ideal temperature. They are hand-blown and designed to serve martinis or appetizers and desserts on one side, and shots or cordials on the other.

Olive Oil Pourer

Point It

You may be fluent in multiple languages but still sometimes find yourself "off the beaten path " and unable to communicate effectively. "Point It " is the solution, with images of 1200 items to which you can indicate for universal understanding.

Apple Slicer

Clocky is the alarm clock that can jump down from up to 3 feet and run away and hide if one does not get out of bed on time. After one snooze cycle, Clocky will roll and move around the room with randomly patterned alarm beeps.

Large Perpetual Calendar

This boldly original calendar is designed to be used year after year. Simply move the two magnetic balls to mark the date and month.

World Time Clock

This barrel-shaped desk clock has 12 sides, each with the name of two major cities. Altogether, the 24 cities represent the 24 Global Time Zones.

Clocky Alarm Clock

About the author

My name is Daniela Zatti, I'm a graphic and product designer from Porto Alegre, Brazil . I Love art, music and colors, currently working with surface design for products. You can contact me at danielazt@yahoo.com or follow me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/danielaz

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82 Clever and Creative Fred & Friends Products

amanda — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:08 +0000

I'm sure you've come across Fred & Friend products before at your local indie store and might not have even known it. Last weekend I was cruising around town and stopped at an indie store only to find one whole corner of the place dedicated to Fred & Friend products. It was heavenly. I stood there for probably more than a half hour laughing and checking out all their cool stuff.

A lot of creativity goes into the making of these products, and I think part of that cleverness is shown in the name of the product and the slogan. It's really a hoot flipping through their catalog and I often find myself posing the question: "How in heavens name did they think of that?". Check out this collection I compiled for you guys today and you'll probably find yourself asking the same question.

Which one's your favorite? Tell us in the comments below! And you can also drop me a line on twitter or facebook! I'd love to hear from you! Enjoy :)

Disclaimer: the images you're about to view may not be suitable for all audiences. Particularly adults without a sense of humor.

HACKED!™

the OH! *#% flash drive

TALK BUBBLE™

conversational paperclips

TOASTED NOTES™

the hot buttered desk accessory!

DELETE™

there’s no esc for flies!

500XL™

bigger, better, louder, cooler

DUST BUNNY™

who says dusting can’t be fun?

FOOT IN THE DOOR™

we ALL need a foot in the door

STUCK UP™

rude, chewed refrigerator magnets

FEET FIRST: MANHOLE MATS™

street style for your home

FEET FIRST: FINISH LINE™

race you home

FEET FIRST : YOU ARE HERE™

they really make an entrance<

ONE MAN SHY™

another bright idea from Mr. P

M-CUPS™

matryoshkas made to measure

MIX STIX™

keepin’ rythym in the kitchen

BATTERFINGER™

a handy little spatula

FRENCH TOAST™

It’s the toast of Paris

PEACE of CAKE™

make cake, not war

PIZZA BOSS 3000™

let’er rip!

PAC-MAN® HOTHEAD™

still cool after all these years

TWIGGY™

the basting brush that bristles with charm

POT PUPPETS™

glovin’ for the oven

EQUAL MEASURE™

kitchen measurements in a whole new light

TWIST & SPOUT™

here is my handle, here is my spout

SPOON REST™

cradle your ladle

BUBBLE SCRUBBER™

it’s a scrub brush, it’s a bubble wand

ABC* COOKIES™

*already been chewed

FILL’ ER UP™

saving for a full tank

COOKEYS™

fresh-baked key caps

LUCHA KEYS™

stop wrestling with your keys

«REW™

rewind your dangling cords, cables, and wires

UNIKEYS™

mystical magical key caps

ROBO KEYS™

back to the future key toppers

HOW TIE™

instructions included

SPECIAL TATTOOS™

the NEW, IMPROVED temporary tattoos

EARLY BIRD™

wake up to the tweet sound of birdsong

BUTTON TATTOOS™

got something to say?

TO-DO TATTOO™

the perfect solution for your shoddy short-term memory

LOADED!™ (It's a wallet!)

it’s all about the benjamins

LUCKEY™

the key to thirst

SKELETON KEYS

glow in the dark skullcaps for your keys

CASSETTE™ (I have this!)

mix it up with this retro carry-all

INANIMATE™

add some character to your inanimate objects

EAR RING™ (I love the Van Gogh irony, haha)

it's a key ring

REVENGE!™

20 ways to calm down your noisy neighbors

TINSEL TAPE™

make your boxes sparkle

WOOFERANG™

a fetching toy

PORT-A-PINT™

the anytime anywhere beer glass

STONE COLD™

icy icons from Easter Island

FINGERFOOD™

ultimate party multi-tasking

ICE INVADERS™

a close encounter of the frozen kind

PICK YOUR NOSE™ PARTY ANIMALS

turn your nose into something WILD

LIT™

happy doobie to you

ROMAN CANDLES™

party like it’s MCMXCIX

FOSSILICED™

ice for any age

TIPSY TOES™

add a little kick to your cocktail

GIN & TITONIC™

sink one in your drink

CITRUS SIPPERS™

a refreshing straw and ice-cube combo

PEEPSHOW™

get an eyeful

BEER BANDS™

never lose your beer again

FROZEN SMILES™

not your grandfather's ice tray

HIGH FIVE LOW FIVE™

these cocktail stirrers are a perfect ten

COOL JAZZ™

freeze, stir, and chill

PARTY PEOPLE™

always ready for a gathering

POUND™

wood you like a snack?

SNAP-A-PARTY™

the do-it-yourself place setting

TOOTH PIKS™

they stab, they spear, they scoop, they schmear

PASTASAURUS™

Prehistoric pasta server

SPLIT™

divide and pepper!

TABLE SAW™

carve the cake, cross-cut the lettuce

FOOD FACE™

make faces at the table

AIRFORK ONE™

for perfect in-flight meals

UNZIPPED™

fun by the bagful

SPILT MILK™

the splish splash cereal bowl

SNACK & STACK™

take along utensils

BOOST™

need a lift?

SMILE!™

quick...is there anything stuck in my teeth?

S & P™

salt and playtime

ZING!™

launch your lunch

PICK A TOOTH™

a molar on a mission

CLUMSY COASTERS™

oooooooooops!

DINNERSAURS™

invite a dino to dinner

OUCH!™

the voodoo doll toothpick holder

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About the author

Amanda Macedo is a designer and blogger by passion and profession. Living and working out of her backpack, she can now be found in San Francisco, CA, biking, writing, dancing, and tweeting .

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Sexy Keyboard Product Concept

Francisco — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:37:07 +0000

This is an amazing concept that could revolutionize something as simple and ubiquitous as the keyboard. This keyboard works more like a touch screen than a keyboard, there are no actual keys. This means that it is not limited to standard keyboard set-up. It's more like an extra screen that happens to be touch-sensitive. It reminds me of the interfaces on the Enterprise in Star Trek The Next Generation.

Here are just some of the ways I could think of using this keyboard:

Imagine you are playing a game and the unnecessary keys disappear, leaving only the keys you'll need for the game. It would also rename those keys to better coincide with what they are used for. Not only that, it could serve as an additional screen where you can see all the heads-up display options without having to change the main view. I'm sure the gaming industry would be the first to take full advantage of this.
Part of the keyboard disappears and becomes a tablet for designers.
No more pop-up menus blocking your work. As you can see from the picture below the keyboard can change to a swatch without having to cover your screen.
No more having to exactly memorize keyboard shortcuts. When you load up Photoshop (or whatever program you use) the keys change and actually tell you their function instead having to memorize the list.

This keyboard concept was designed by Art. Lebedev Studio.

via designboom

About the author

Hi readers!
I'm a Graphic Designer in New York City (Brooklyn!). NY is a hub for design and my posts will try to focus on, but will not be limited to, design related things happening in NY, such as museum exhibits, architecture, events, local artist interviews, galleries, etc. I'm very much into technology and art and how they intersect to make multimedia art installations. Hope you enjoy my posts!
Check out my blog Distracticon.com
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A new mouse design that's pretty far out there

Francisco — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:38:11 +0000

Everyone uses a mouse, and most of you have probably heard of carpal tunnel syndrome. I never really worry about it but it does linger around the back of my mind. I even know some people who have been afflicted by it. There are different things you can do to avoid getting it, using a more ergonomic mouse in one solution, OR you can use this mouse that looks like it was designed for an alien hand.

It looks kinda of interesting and I'm totally willing to try. I know that after a few hours on photoshop my wrist can get tired. I probably should invest in a Pen tablet soon.

Read more about it, and see more pictures, here: DVICE