Patented: 1000 Design Patents by Thomas Rinaldi

Product design junkies will be in awe of Patented, a thick tome featuring 1000 design patent documents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The one-of-a-kind field guide includes patents from well-known names such as Louis Comfort Tiffany and Buckminster Fuller, to more surprising entries from celebrities such as Francis Ford Coppola (packaging for beverages – wine perhaps?) and Prince (guitar, obviously.) Author...

May 12, 2021

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book, innovation, Things for Designing, Things for Learning, Things for Reading

My Football Kit by Nendo

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Inflatable soccer balls are hard to maintain in impoverished communities because of the unavailability of air pumps or the deterioration and damage of the tube inside the ball. In response, Japanese design firm Nendo has designed a non-inflatable soccer ball that gives the same kicking sensation as a standard ball. Inspired by the structure of the traditional Japanese woven bamboo ball, the My Football Kit is...

March 9, 2021

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game, innovation, Things for Excersizing, Things for Feet, Things for Fun, Things for Human Rights, Things for Kids, Things for Playing, Things that are Innovative

Accessories for working + schooling from home by Muji

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Muji’s stripped down aesthetic might seem basic to some, but many find it a refreshing change. For those looking to update their work-at-home and school-at-home spaces with some Muji style, here are some new options. All images courtesy of MUJI.

October 28, 2020

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