Sep 2 2010

Newspaper pencils

Oregon, US based TreeSmart recycles newspapers to create amazing pencils. Apart from the ecological benefits, these pencils creates a new pattern each time it is sharpened. [via]

Jul 21 2010

Page markers, flags and darts

Get To The Points are magnetic Slip-Over-the-Page bookmarks. These colorful, reusable magnetic bookmarks are a super easy way to prominently mark a specific line of text for future reference, a memorable passage in a book, or earmark all your favorite recipes. Simply open the point and slip the bookmark over a page and it will [...]

Jun 29 2010

OneDown mousetrap

OneDown mousetrap is an idea similar to the upstanding toothbrush we covered earlier but there is a twist. The trap will swing upright only if the rodent is trapped inside and it is an indication that it has been trapped. Clever design! [via]

Jun 17 2010

Dropbox - Startup Lessons Learned

Here is an insightful deck of slides from Drew Houston, CEO of the online backup company Dropbox. Lots of valuable stuff for other start-ups.

May 26 2010

iPad + Velcro

Interesting video (by Jesse rosten) that demonstrates a creative and practical use of a Velcro for the iPad. [via]

Mar 25 2010

Economic Indicators & Stock Market Returns : Visualization

Following visualization is by Stephen McDaniel of Freakalytics. The idea is to demonstrate the complex relationships between multiple metrics by looking at the stock market patterns relative to economic conditions from 1901-2008.

This info-graphic is created using a free online visualization tool called Tableau Public from Tableau software. Anybody can create an interactive [...]

Nov 26 2009

Wifi Body Scale

The Withings WiFi Body Scale lets you easily monitor your weight, fat mass and lean mass graphs as well as your BMI. The WiFi body scale recognizes up to 8 users.
An included free service links the scale to the internet. The web dashboard can be accessed through a web browser, or from the free iPhone [...]

Nov 23 2009

Dolly salt & pepper shaker

Designed by Ross McBride, Dolly salt & pepper is a stylish tool for your dining table.
Designed for Normann Copenhagen, it features a rounded U-shaped design divided into two parts from within to leave no space for salt and pepper to get mixed. [via]

Sep 25 2009

Hook System for your bath

A cool idea to keep your items in your bathroom using a wall mounted hook system with elastic bands. [via]
Buy for EUR 18 (about $26).

Aug 20 2009

Old news

Designed by Jonas Forsman, Old news gives your newspapers a good home waiting for recycling. Made from thrown-away sport felt, this magazine holder will help you recycle in a stylish and responsible way. For and in cooperation with Gothenburg-based studio Creatables.
The idea behind the Creatables range is to take care of industrial waste material and [...]

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