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Lexon Black Oblio Wireless Charging Station with Built-in UV Sanitizer + Reviews | Crate and Barrel
Submitted by: Devin Sidell
Charge and sanitize your smartphone at the same time in this sleek black vessel. Place your phone within the black tulip-shaped sanitizer, and the antibacterial UV light with ionizer technology eliminates 99.9% of germs from the screen in 20 minutes.
Charge and sanitize your smartphone at the same time in this sleek black vessel. Place your phone within the black tulip-shaped sanitizer, and the antibacterial UV light with ionizer technology eliminates 99.9% of germs from the screen in 20 minutes.
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The Toolbox
Submitted by: Loreta Haaker
The Toolbox by Arik Levy is designed as a practical organisational utensil for storing accessories and small items.
The Toolbox by Arik Levy is designed as a practical organisational utensil for storing accessories and small items.
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Aarke Carbonator 3 carbonation machine
Submitted by: Ionut Dima
The Carbonator is the first appliance of its kind with a seamless, minimalist stainless-steel enclosure. Forget the dull, plastic soda machines of the past: this sparkling water maker is made from premium materials with top of the line safety valves and is designed to elevate the look and feel of your kitchen counter for years to come. The third iteration of the Carbonator features an overhauled internal safety valve system and a new CNC-machined stainless steel precision nozzle.
The Carbonator is the first appliance of its kind with a seamless, minimalist stainless-steel enclosure. Forget the dull, plastic soda machines of the past: this sparkling water maker is made from premium materials with top of the line safety valves and is designed to elevate the look and feel of your kitchen counter for years to come. The third iteration of the Carbonator features an overhauled internal safety valve system and a new CNC-machined stainless steel precision nozzle.
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Dinosaur Taco Holders
Submitted by: Karl Hungus
CRETACEOUS CRUNCH
Known for their hard shells and spicy dispositions, dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago. These taco-toting beasts are back for a blast of mealtime fun. The durable, dishwasher-safe triceratops and t-rex hold two hard shell tacos until you make them extinct. Made in China.CRETACEOUS CRUNCH
Known for their hard shells and spicy dispositions, dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago. These taco-toting beasts are back for a blast of mealtime fun. The durable, dishwasher-safe triceratops and t-rex hold two hard shell tacos until you make them extinct. Made in China.ZUpvote3 -
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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.
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Logitech K380 + M350 | Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Submitted by: Allison FonderA 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.
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Shapr3D
Submitted by: Eric Ludlum
There are many options in desktop software but few mobile-native 3D modeling apps. Shapr3D is an intuitive modeler made expressly for the iPad and Apple Pencil. It is powered by the same sketch engine – Siemens’ D-Cubed – as SOLIDWORKS.
There are many options in desktop software but few mobile-native 3D modeling apps. Shapr3D is an intuitive modeler made expressly for the iPad and Apple Pencil. It is powered by the same sketch engine – Siemens’ D-Cubed – as SOLIDWORKS.
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Diresta Ice Pick
Submitted by: Ben Guthrie
Hand crafted by Jimmy D. This is the ICE PICK, the tool of all tools.
Hand crafted by Jimmy D. This is the ICE PICK, the tool of all tools.
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Best Made Japanese Joinery Kit
Submitted by: Justin Gulbransen
A complete set of Japanese joinery tools, crafted from hand-finished Akagashi red oak and carefully stored inside a masterfully built wooden box.
A complete set of Japanese joinery tools, crafted from hand-finished Akagashi red oak and carefully stored inside a masterfully built wooden box.
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LAMY Safari Fountain Pen
Submitted by: Phil yarnall
Life is a jungle, and the special LAMY Safari pen can take you through it one stroke at a time. LAMY is a world-renowned pen manufacturer headquartered in Germany. Its Safari line features high-quality pens composed of sturdy plastic, steel nibs, and self-sprung metal clips.
Life is a jungle, and the special LAMY Safari pen can take you through it one stroke at a time. LAMY is a world-renowned pen manufacturer headquartered in Germany. Its Safari line features high-quality pens composed of sturdy plastic, steel nibs, and self-sprung metal clips.
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The Star Wars Archives. 1977–1983 (40th Anniversary Edition)
Submitted by: Ben GuthrieStar Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. In this book, George Lucas guides us through the original trilogy like never before, recounting the inspirations, experiences, and stories that created a modern monomyth. Complete with script pages, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, and more.
Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. In this book, George Lucas guides us through the original trilogy like never before, recounting the inspirations, experiences, and stories that created a modern monomyth. Complete with script pages, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, and more.
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Onsen Saru Hot Spring Bath Salts
Submitted by: Liz Zarro
One of the pleasures of traveling in Japan is a visit to one of the many onsen—hot springs—that dot the countryside. Recreate the experience at home with these fragrant bath salts that combine Himalayan Pink salt with essential oils of Japanese Matsu Pine and Cedarwood. Enjoy the fresh fragrance of the forest while the salts soothe tired muscles and condition the skin.
One of the pleasures of traveling in Japan is a visit to one of the many onsen—hot springs—that dot the countryside. Recreate the experience at home with these fragrant bath salts that combine Himalayan Pink salt with essential oils of Japanese Matsu Pine and Cedarwood. Enjoy the fresh fragrance of the forest while the salts soothe tired muscles and condition the skin.
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Sketchbattle: "The Fight Club of Design"
Detroit's techno-fueled transportation design competition event
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Rattan Furniture Gets a Modern Redesign
The Machiya Bench and Stool, by industrial designer Jin Kuramoto
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Timothy Wilmot's Multi-Function Tool Cart
An even better design for a combination handtruck/mobile workbench
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Honda Unveils Incredible Electric Scooter that Folds Into a Briefcase Shape
The Motocompacto is less than 4 inches wide
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The Off-Roading Experience in a Bronco Raptor
At Ford's Off-Roadeo facility, Bronco owners receive pro off-road instruction
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Humanscale Design Studio's QuickStand Lite
Adds standing desk functionality to standard desks
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New Center for Materials Innovation Developing Self-Healing Plastics
U. Michigan's researchers to tackle "material solutions to problems facing society"
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Level Up Your Footwear Design Skills at Glue, July 20 & 21 in Portland, OR
Two immersive days of design and networking in the footwear capital of the US
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Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine
Submitted by: Eric LudlumBantam Tools offers a complete ecosystem for their desktop CNC mill, with software and education courses. As they say: "a proven prototyping solution that is built with professional reliability and precision to support world changers and skill builders.
• Maximum axes operation: 7" (x) x 9" (y) x 3.5" (z)
• 3 Axis, optionally 4 AxisBantam Tools offers a complete ecosystem for their desktop CNC mill, with software and education courses. As they say: "a proven prototyping solution that is built with professional reliability and precision to support world changers and skill builders.
• Maximum axes operation: 7" (x) x 9" (y) x 3.5" (z)
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PCNC 440 CNC Mill
Submitted by: Eric LudlumTormach's entry-level CNC for desktop use. It includes their inhouse CAM software and access to an online simulator to test code before sending to the machine. From their site: "The Tormach PCNC 440 is designed for prototyping, production, and education and with its compact footprint it can fit just about anywhere."
• Maximum axes operation: 10" (x) x 6.25" (y) x 10" (z)
• 3 Axis, optionally 4 AxisTormach's entry-level CNC for desktop use. It includes their inhouse CAM software and access to an online simulator to test code before sending to the machine. From their site: "The Tormach PCNC 440 is designed for prototyping, production, and education and with its compact footprint it can fit just about anywhere."
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Snap-Close Spectacle Case – Deadstock, Limited Quantity
Submitted by: Eric LudlumNever-released eyeglass protective case – keep your safety specs in top shape with this snap-close case. Glasses sold separately.
Never-released eyeglass protective case – keep your safety specs in top shape with this snap-close case. Glasses sold separately.
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Otter-Messer Mercator K55K "Kat" Knife w/ Lanyard
Submitted by: Eric LudlumThis simple but extremely rugged pocket knife has been used and manufactured in Solingen, Germany for over 100 years and are virtually unchanged from their original design. The Mercator blades were first forged in 1867 by Heinrich Kaufmann & Sohne, Indiawerk. Their reliability made them popular with Kaiser Wilhelm.
This simple but extremely rugged pocket knife has been used and manufactured in Solingen, Germany for over 100 years and are virtually unchanged from their original design. The Mercator blades were first forged in 1867 by Heinrich Kaufmann & Sohne, Indiawerk. Their reliability made them popular with Kaiser Wilhelm.
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Elemen'tary Design No. 1 Screwdriver with Interchangeable Bits
Submitted by: Eric LudlumThese unique screwdrivers are made by hand in Elemen'tary's small London workshop. The design is copied from originals created by a cabinet maker who was unable to find a set of modern tipped screwdrivers that met his requirements for quality, comfort and simplicity. The handles are made from turned beech.
These unique screwdrivers are made by hand in Elemen'tary's small London workshop. The design is copied from originals created by a cabinet maker who was unable to find a set of modern tipped screwdrivers that met his requirements for quality, comfort and simplicity. The handles are made from turned beech.
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Panaview Amber Safety Spectacles Black Frame – Deadstock, Limited Quantity
Submitted by: Eric LudlumNot your mama's shop glasses... but they could've been! While these would look at home in a foggy music video from an aquanetted era, they're here for you now, man. Freshly dug out of Bouton's funkiest new-old-stock archive, these safety glasses are still practical and hip as the day is long.
Not your mama's shop glasses... but they could've been! While these would look at home in a foggy music video from an aquanetted era, they're here for you now, man. Freshly dug out of Bouton's funkiest new-old-stock archive, these safety glasses are still practical and hip as the day is long.
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Shapr3D
Submitted by: Eric LudlumThere are many options in desktop software but few mobile-native 3D modeling apps. Shapr3D is an intuitive modeler made expressly for the iPad and Apple Pencil. It is powered by the same sketch engine – Siemens’ D-Cubed – as SOLIDWORKS.
There are many options in desktop software but few mobile-native 3D modeling apps. Shapr3D is an intuitive modeler made expressly for the iPad and Apple Pencil. It is powered by the same sketch engine – Siemens’ D-Cubed – as SOLIDWORKS.
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Protolabs
Submitted by: Eric LudlumThe full-service prototyping big dog: in capacity and market cap Protolabs leads the pack. They have been around since 1998, have a centralized manufacturing base of 12 facilities and provide a range of processes to fit almost any short-run production need. 3D printing is only a fraction of their business, with injection molding and CNC making up the bulk. Their focus on customer experience and turn-around time, however, spans all their services, and they are ISO 9001 certified across all their 3D printing processes.
The full-service prototyping big dog: in capacity and market cap Protolabs leads the pack. They have been around since 1998, have a centralized manufacturing base of 12 facilities and provide a range of processes to fit almost any short-run production need. 3D printing is only a fraction of their business, with injection molding and CNC making up the bulk. Their focus on customer experience and turn-around time, however, spans all their services, and they are ISO 9001 certified across all their 3D printing processes.
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i.materialize
Submitted by: Eric LudlumThe online 3D printing bureau of Materialize, i.materialize fulfills the original mission of the Belgian additive manufacturing behemoth which was founded 30 years ago as a 3D printing service but quickly diversified into producing software and material research in the burgeoning field. Nobody draws from as deep of a well of experience and their dedication to the craft means a comprehensive and ever-expanding range of processes and materials at your disposal.
The online 3D printing bureau of Materialize, i.materialize fulfills the original mission of the Belgian additive manufacturing behemoth which was founded 30 years ago as a 3D printing service but quickly diversified into producing software and material research in the burgeoning field. Nobody draws from as deep of a well of experience and their dedication to the craft means a comprehensive and ever-expanding range of processes and materials at your disposal.
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Shapeways
Submitted by: Eric LudlumDedicated to 3D printing since 2007 Shapeways has helped over 1 million businesses manufacture custom product. They have aligned their services toward the consumer-side of the market and have served as partners in many high-profile 3D printed projects. Their manufacturing is in-house, with a center in NYC and the Netherlands, which facilitates end-to-end oversight from design through production to fulfillment. They offer drop-shipping services and can integrate with e-commerce storefronts enabling your direct-to-consumer selling.
Dedicated to 3D printing since 2007 Shapeways has helped over 1 million businesses manufacture custom product. They have aligned their services toward the consumer-side of the market and have served as partners in many high-profile 3D printed projects. Their manufacturing is in-house, with a center in NYC and the Netherlands, which facilitates end-to-end oversight from design through production to fulfillment. They offer drop-shipping services and can integrate with e-commerce storefronts enabling your direct-to-consumer selling.
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Sculpteo
Submitted by: Eric LudlumConsistently mentioned as one of the top 3D printing service bureaus, Sculpteo offers a wide range of materials and techniques and over a decade of experience in digital manufacturing. They are a part of German chemical manufacturer BASF and have production facilities in Europe and the USA. In addition to 3D printing they offer laser cutting in a variety of materials.
Consistently mentioned as one of the top 3D printing service bureaus, Sculpteo offers a wide range of materials and techniques and over a decade of experience in digital manufacturing. They are a part of German chemical manufacturer BASF and have production facilities in Europe and the USA. In addition to 3D printing they offer laser cutting in a variety of materials.
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Xometry
Submitted by: Eric LudlumXometry offers access to a large network of vendors via an online set of tools. That network grew from a base of traditional machine shops which means they offer a variety of processes – CNC, injection molding, extrusion and stamping – that many 3D printing services do not. Their focus is on facilitation, harnessing software and an in-house team of project engineers to clear production hurdles and provide quality assurance.
Xometry offers access to a large network of vendors via an online set of tools. That network grew from a base of traditional machine shops which means they offer a variety of processes – CNC, injection molding, extrusion and stamping – that many 3D printing services do not. Their focus is on facilitation, harnessing software and an in-house team of project engineers to clear production hurdles and provide quality assurance.
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This Week in Celebrity Furniture Designs — Robert Pattinson's Couch and Ringo Starr's Table
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Tokujin Yoshioka's New Torch and Glass Cauldron Debut in Tokyo
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Trends in Handmade Bicycle Design : a Tour of the 2023 MADE Bike Show
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Industrial Designer Tom Karen Dies
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Designerly Updates from CES in the Core77 Discussion Boards
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The Two Most Controversial Reader-Submitted Design Projects of 2022, Preceded by the Most Popular Ones
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Four Recently Featured Projects from Industrial Design Firms
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Lucas Lappe on Product Development Through a Pandemic
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Legendary Maker Store Hand-Eye Supply is Shipping Merchandise One Last Day — Today.
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