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Allison Fonder

Senior Producer, Core77
New York, NY, USA

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#1

Kobenstyle Teal 4 Qt. Casserole

Submitted by: effie k

Moving effortlessly between oven, stove and table, the Kobenstyle casserole with lid is an attractive and superior kitchen performer. Three coats of enamel in an inviting teal hue deliver a gleaming, easy-to-clean finish. The uniquely styled lid also serves as a trivet for dining or buffet table presentation. Designed by Jens Quistgaard in 1956, Kobenstyle is iconic, enduring and practical.

Moving effortlessly between oven, stove and table, the Kobenstyle casserole with lid is an attractive and superior kitchen performer. Three coats of enamel in an inviting teal hue deliver a gleaming, easy-to-clean finish. The uniquely styled lid also serves as a trivet for dining or buffet table presentation. Designed by Jens Quistgaard in 1956, Kobenstyle is iconic, enduring and practical.

$165 at dansk.com

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#2

Fellow Electric Kettle

Submitted by: Lucas Spann

There's always a need for hot water, and it's rad to have the god-like ability to decide just how hot it should be. Give the gift of hot toddies, coffee, tea, noodles, and cozy rubber bladders all with one gift.

There's always a need for hot water, and it's rad to have the god-like ability to decide just how hot it should be. Give the gift of hot toddies, coffee, tea, noodles, and cozy rubber bladders all with one gift.

$160 at fellowproducts.com

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#3

Black & Decker Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Submitted by: Joao Rodríguez

Believe me.. this is a great gift for any type of workshop.

Believe me.. this is a great gift for any type of workshop.

$69 at amazon.com

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#4

Another Lens - A research tool for conscientious creatives

Submitted by: Sergio Toledo

How can you design for everyone without understanding the full picture?

To help examine how bias influences our worldview, Airbnb Design partnered with News Deeply, a journalism startup dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of the world’s most critical challenges. The end result was the Shadow to Light installation, an experience that pressed us to recognize our biases and grapple with our limitations.

While this tool was made primarily for designers, we believe all creatives can apply aspects of it to their work. Next time you find yourself brainstorming, building, or polishing—we invite you to take a moment to challenge your reasoning. Together we can diminish the effects of bias within the creative process.

How can you design for everyone without understanding the full picture?

To help examine how bias influences our worldview, Airbnb Design partnered with News Deeply, a journalism startup dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of the world’s most critical challenges. The end result was the Shadow to Light installation, an experience that pressed us to recognize our biases and grapple with our limitations.

While this tool was made primarily for designers, we believe all creatives can apply aspects of it to their work. Next time you find yourself brainstorming, building, or polishing—we invite you to take a moment to challenge your reasoning. Together we can diminish the effects of bias within the creative process.

See at airbnb.design

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#5

New Life Project X Outerknown Backpack

Submitted by: Justin Gulbransen

Outerknown is a coastal-minded clothing brand that explores the connections between style and sustainability. Clean design. Responsible Innovation. Free worldwide shipping.

Outerknown is a coastal-minded clothing brand that explores the connections between style and sustainability. Clean design. Responsible Innovation. Free worldwide shipping.

$298 at outerknown.com

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#6

CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Cutter

Submitted by: Ben Guthrie

Cuts Cardboard like butter... where was this in design school. Great for opening amazon packages and not getting over zealous and nearly cutting yourself like with a box cutter. My 6 year loves to use it to make cardboard forts.

Cuts Cardboard like butter... where was this in design school. Great for opening amazon packages and not getting over zealous and nearly cutting yourself like with a box cutter. My 6 year loves to use it to make cardboard forts.

$9.80 at amazon.com

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#7

Matterial Shitodo

Submitted by: Scott Bennett

Stationery perfect for keeping your sh*t on track and on time.

Stationery perfect for keeping your sh*t on track and on time.

$8 at shopatmatter.com

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#8

Improv Comedy Class To Sharpen Your Presentation Skills

Submitted by: Ti Chang

This online improv comedy mini-course is PERFECT for anyone who wants to be a better Collaborator, Listener, or Communicator but DOESN'T want to be on stage. (Zoom group classes and coaching available.) Since 2006, Chris Trew has taught hundreds of improv workshops at comedy festivals, corporate events, conventions, and festivals.
In 2020, his innovative Zoom workshops were featured at San Diego Social Media Day, Full Sail University, and a handful of tech startups in need of custom team-building events.

This online improv comedy mini-course is PERFECT for anyone who wants to be a better Collaborator, Listener, or Communicator but DOESN'T want to be on stage. (Zoom group classes and coaching available.) Since 2006, Chris Trew has taught hundreds of improv workshops at comedy festivals, corporate events, conventions, and festivals.
In 2020, his innovative Zoom workshops were featured at San Diego Social Media Day, Full Sail University, and a handful of tech startups in need of custom team-building events.

$97 at hellyes.samcart.com

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#9

Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Submitted by: Ben Guthrie

Love homemade cold brew but don’t have a lot of room? The OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker is your small space solution. Create up to a week’s worth of smooth coffee concentrate in the 24-ounce brewing container.

Love homemade cold brew but don’t have a lot of room? The OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker is your small space solution. Create up to a week’s worth of smooth coffee concentrate in the 24-ounce brewing container.

$29.99 at oxo.com

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#10

Miroco Milk Frother

Submitted by: Peter Gariepy

Miroco milk frother electric milk steamer comes in stainless steel with heat froth whisks for coffee cappuccinos. Get café quality at home!

Miroco milk frother electric milk steamer comes in stainless steel with heat froth whisks for coffee cappuccinos. Get café quality at home!

$47.99 at mirocohome.com

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#11

Always Pan

Submitted by: Nancy Nguyen

Meet your new favorite essential kitchen pan. Thoughtfully designed to be the perfect size and shape to do the work of eight pieces of traditional cookware. Healthy ceramic non-stick coating and cute enough to go from stove-top to table.

Meet your new favorite essential kitchen pan. Thoughtfully designed to be the perfect size and shape to do the work of eight pieces of traditional cookware. Healthy ceramic non-stick coating and cute enough to go from stove-top to table.

$145 at fromourplace.com

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#12

Fanny Sling | MTW Fanny Sling in Olive

Submitted by: Jason Pruitt

Not your dad’s s fanny pack. Made for everyday wear as a fanny or a sling to keep your gear within reach.

Not your dad’s s fanny pack. Made for everyday wear as a fanny or a sling to keep your gear within reach.

$49.99 at shopmoment.com

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Favorited News Items

Design students organize yard sale for racial justice– "the field of design is inherently non-neutral," so they are doing something to promote justice and equity within it.

Design Yard Sale

"If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room."- some insight on running a research and design lab from a lead creative producer at IKEA's.

MIT Sloan

Rate-that-Click-Bait: the Ugliest Cars Ever.Core77 readers will surely have some opinions on the quality of this list.

Automobile

Dismantling, recycling, or going without – sneaker fashion is unfazed –"...about 90% of shoes still end up in landfill."

We can fully get behind these 2020 interior trends– especially "plywood interiors", whose status as :legit fire: is corroborated by the recent debut of wood-grained haute couture in Harlem. Click through to be enlightened.

Sight Unseen

Do mobile throwbacks show how over we are of the slab?It is easy to forget just how high-flying the Razr, and Motorola, were at the iPhone's debut. Now, on their eminent return to the high-end market some insight on those days from the original team.

CNET

Comments

"Amazing detail!"

on: Joris Laarman Lab's 3D-Printed Aluminum Gradient Chair
"I've taken SuperHi's Visual Design course and am really happy with the experience. The price of the course includes a 6 month Figma subscription, and a fun mailer with SuperHi merch! The Slack boards are an excellent resource for tips and design critiques, and the community seems to offer support when it comes to helping SuperHi students transition into UX/UI jobs after taking the course. There are a lot of videos to watch, but very instructive and have you working on assignments similar to the work you'll be aiming to land. The courses are designed in a playful style as well and focus on work of designers I admire. Highly recommend!"

on: SuperHi
"This reminds me of a fun (and yes, expensive) find at CES this year. Perfect for screenwriters? https://www.qwerkywriter.com/"

on: Oscar-winning director on what writers need: For Apple to design better keyboards
"Hi James, thanks for the comment! You are correct in that it does need further clarification; many designers were driven out of Europe due to Nazi rule, and the movement did not come about because of Nazism. Although the way in which we ought to revise it is a bit complex. This article explains some of the early complicity of modernists in Germany: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/strange-bedfellows-modernists-nazis/"

on: What We Learned at the 2019 Core77 Conference, "The Third Wave"
"Hi Steve, you prove a good point that's there a bit of information missing here that we will correct. The public hours for this exhibition are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00-5:30 PM."

on: New York Exhibit Showcases Donald Judd's Collection of Works by Alvar Aalto and John Chamberlain
"A worthy edit to make! Thanks Steve"

on: Liz Jackson Doesn't Want "Design for Disability"—She Wants Disabled People to Be Part of Designing Better Products
"An important one to add to the collection"

on: "This is That" Sketch Perfectly Skewers TED Talks
"An important one to add to the collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S0FDjFBj8o"

on: "This is That" Sketch Perfectly Skewers TED Talks
"Hi D H, thank you for the callout! You are 100% correct, we've gone ahead and fixed the error."

on: The DRAS Phone: a Truly Foldable Smartphone
"Hi Alex, you're correct thanks for your note- we've just corrected the typo! "

on: Bras Inspired by Architecture Provide True Support for Women 
"Hi Scott, we've just corrected the error and added the link to the post- thank you for pointing this out! "

on: Freelance Olympics, the Horrible Design of McMansions, and is Minimalism Really Minimal?
"Hi Paul. Thank you for informing us of this controversy, which is an issue worth addressing—we've added some notes to rightfully acknowledge the concerns. "

on: An Art Fair Unlike the Rest

Guide Items Published

#1

Hem Monster Throw

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

I love these colorful mohair throws by Hem—sure to brighten up any room.

I love these colorful mohair throws by Hem—sure to brighten up any room.

$319 at us.hem.com

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Tempo Move

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

"Turns your living space into a home gym!" This smart equipment system utilizes your television and iPhone to create a life-like gym environment and offers real-time feedback on your form and rep goals.

"Turns your living space into a home gym!" This smart equipment system utilizes your television and iPhone to create a life-like gym environment and offers real-time feedback on your form and rep goals.

$395 at tempo.fit

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#3

Logitech K380 + M350 | Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

A great and affordable wireless keyboard and mouse option, making it easy to transport your work from kitchen table to desk in a pinch.

A great and affordable wireless keyboard and mouse option, making it easy to transport your work from kitchen table to desk in a pinch.

$69.98 at logitech.com

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#4

Ekobo Reusable Coffee Cup Stone

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

A simple yet sturdy reusable coffee cup made from responsibly-sourced bamboo fiber and 100% food-grade resin.

A simple yet sturdy reusable coffee cup made from responsibly-sourced bamboo fiber and 100% food-grade resin.

$14 at goodeeworld.com

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#5

Dusen Dusen Dish Towel Set

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

These dishtowels will liven up anyone's kitchen!

These dishtowels will liven up anyone's kitchen!

$50 at shopbop.com

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#6

Breville Electric Milk Frother

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

Trust me when I say, adding a milk frother to your at-home coffee counter is a game-changer—it's a perfect gift for any coffee lover in your life.

Trust me when I say, adding a milk frother to your at-home coffee counter is a game-changer—it's a perfect gift for any coffee lover in your life.

$149.95 at williams-sonoma.com

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Aim Task Light by Smart Design on Gantri®

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

This task light's ultimate value lies in its 2-for-1 functionality as a task light and ambient light—move the arm upward, and the lamp moves downward to create an ambient light effect. Designed specifically for work-from-home, this is an A+ gift for anyone with an office setup at home.

This task light's ultimate value lies in its 2-for-1 functionality as a task light and ambient light—move the arm upward, and the lamp moves downward to create an ambient light effect. Designed specifically for work-from-home, this is an A+ gift for anyone with an office setup at home.

$298 at gantri.com

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#8

Luno Air Mattress 2.0

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

The uptick in camping since 2020 followed with an increasing demand for products for any type of camper, including Luno's line of air mattresses for the car. The Luno Air Mattress 2.0 is customized for many different makes and models of cars, and can comfortably fit 2 sleepers in the back of a vehicle.

The uptick in camping since 2020 followed with an increasing demand for products for any type of camper, including Luno's line of air mattresses for the car. The Luno Air Mattress 2.0 is customized for many different makes and models of cars, and can comfortably fit 2 sleepers in the back of a vehicle.

$329.99 at lunolife.com

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#9

MOO Lined Hardcover Notebook

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

Every woodworker needs a reliable notebook for measurements and notes—the benefit of this notebook is its ability to lay flat so note-taking is a breeze.

Every woodworker needs a reliable notebook for measurements and notes—the benefit of this notebook is its ability to lay flat so note-taking is a breeze.

$24.99 at amazon.com

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#10

Patagonia Houdini Jacket

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

A jacket that fits in your pocket.

A jacket that fits in your pocket.

$99 at patagonia.com

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Hydroflask 18oz Insulated Water Bottle

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

Not only is Hydroflask a well-designed insulated bottle, it also has a lifetime warranty!

Not only is Hydroflask a well-designed insulated bottle, it also has a lifetime warranty!

$29.95 at hydroflask.com

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Kickstarter Masterclass by Launch Studio

Submitted by: Allison Fonder

Kickstarter is potent tool for independent designers that makes it easier to launch products. Even so, running a crowdfunding campaign is nowhere near easy. The Kickstarter Masterclass walks you through how to plan, develop, and run product launch campaigns. It provides powerful tools for applying the strategies and tactics that many crowdfunding experts use, and access to a supportive community of people walking the same path.

Who is this for?
Designers who want to build an independent design practice and are interested in acquiring first-hand experience of all the facets required to bring a product to market.

Kickstarter is potent tool for independent designers that makes it easier to launch products. Even so, running a crowdfunding campaign is nowhere near easy. The Kickstarter Masterclass walks you through how to plan, develop, and run product launch campaigns. It provides powerful tools for applying the strategies and tactics that many crowdfunding experts use, and access to a supportive community of people walking the same path.

Who is this for?
Designers who want to build an independent design practice and are interested in acquiring first-hand experience of all the facets required to bring a product to market.

$399 at launchstudio.com

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