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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 Octavian 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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Favorited Articles
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Production Methods: Examples of What State-of-the-Art Sheet Metal Brakes Can Do
Set aside digital fabrication for a minute, take a brake
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Coach and Pensole Team Up for Design Masterclass for Underserved Communities
The accelerated six-week course will focus on accessories and footwear design
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1980s/'90s Furniture Design: Mario Botta's Robot Chest of Drawers
A storage piece with a couple of surprises from the Swiss architect
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Everyone's Missing the Inside Joke Behind the Jonathan-Ive-Designed Red Clown Nose
It's a callback, a cathartic one
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A Surprising Design for Furniture Bracing that References Ancient Roman Formworks
The Centina Collection, by industrial designer Giacomo Moor
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A Bag Clip with a Built-In Pouring Spout
The Twixit Seal & Pour solves a UX problem for paper bags
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Vilhelm Hertz's Bespoke Handmade Crutches from Denmark
Created with the care and craft of heirloom furniture pieces
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Core77 Weekly Roundup (1/17/23 – 1/20/23)
Here's a roundup of what we covered this week (a truncated one, due to...
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I'm an Industrial Designer Who Moved to UX—Here's Why We Need More IDers in the Industry
The lessons I've taken away from my career transition from ID to UX, and why the skillset might make you a perfect fit for future UX roles.
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Furniture Designs that Did More With Less in 2022
Not minimum viable product, but minimum viable material usage. Here's a dozen designers we...
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"Thumbs up on that first video clip, watched it multiple times. Part 2 could just be the reverse shot of the crew throwing the junk."on: A Transparent, Inflated Protective Car Bubble Strong Enough to Repel Objects
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"These old baby joggers are great for gear delivery in the outdoors, even along narrow trails and across deadfall as you can just pop a wheelie and glide across on the rails. "on: Industrial Design Duo Invent All-Terrain Wagon Towable by Hand, Bike or Car
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"... DJ spinning on Ron Arad's record player at the opening after-party."on: Artist and Structural Engineer Designs "Risky Playground"
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"He's facing the wrong way. "on: The Die Hard Advent Calendar
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"There's something incoherent about the form, and less so, the material choices, that make it look cheap. It's too bad because that jumbo dial in the cylinder is a strong basis to work from."on: Timemore's Fancy Precision Coffee Grinder
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"Thanks for pointing this out, we have changed links to point to the Horl."on: UPDATE: The Tumbler Knife Sharpener is a Knock-Off
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"What goes around comes around - there is a push to revive reuse - https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/51843/plastics-reuse-and-refill-laws/"on: Draft Top Lift Object Beheads Beer Cans for Easy Drinking
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"We all know what that trough is for."on: A Mattress Designed for Side Sleepers, With Channels for Your Arms
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"Also, on the subject of cars and Boba Fett..."on: This Flying Car Re-Orients Like Boba Fett's Slave One
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"There's increasing momentum in the space for sure. Speaking of momentum, at least this form factor has built in crumple zones in the event it drops out of the sky, just a matter of orienting them right on descent : )"on: This Flying Car Re-Orients Like Boba Fett's Slave One
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"For sure these are Ronald territory & the tie-in would be that Happy Meal's contain a different object each week that kids collect and add to their own. "on: Crocs and 7-Eleven Collaborating on Footwear Design
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"Why the heck are they in a car doing this? "on: BMW's Mixed Reality Experience Turns Real-Life Driving Into a Videogame
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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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Industrial Designer Tom Karen Dies
From toys to transportation, he had a run of icons in the '60s and '70s
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Designerly Updates from CES in the Core77 Discussion Boards
A collection of on-the-ground and arms-length hot-takes
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The Two Most Controversial Reader-Submitted Design Projects of 2022, Preceded by the Most Popular Ones
Stirring the pot or catching the eye, these projects had Ingredient X this year
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Four Recently Featured Projects from Industrial Design Firms
Two projects a piece from Blond and Spitfire Industry
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Lucas Lappe on Product Development Through a Pandemic
Head of Product at DorisDev discusses remote work and their first in-house project
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Legendary Maker Store Hand-Eye Supply is Shipping Merchandise One Last Day — Today.
Core77's Internet mercantile has the vintage 2015 vibes for you or a loved one.
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From Internship to C-suite, Lessons For Designers – Cia Mooney Interviewed by Michael DiTullo
Season one of 1:1 with Michael DiTullo wraps with insights from a looping path through the professional and educational worlds of design.
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These Japanese 3D Printed Shoes Are Inspired by Four Types of Clouds
Each features a different cushioning structure
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The Only Creative How-to Book You Need for Quarantine – The House Industries Lettering Manual
Engage both mind and hand in contemplative practice
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How a 100-year-old French Army design outperforms today's U.S. helmets
In circumstances like last month's Iranian missile attack the design may reduce brain trauma
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