Objects of Desire: A Showcase of Modern Erotic Products & The Creative Minds Behind Them

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I’m excited to announce the upcoming publication of my first book on product design! Available for pre-order now, Objects of Desire: A Showcase of Modern Erotic Products & the Creative Minds Behind Them is a collection of over 100 beautifully crafted objects for pleasure, including the latest adult toys, jewelry, and accessories from leading companies as well as intriguing prototypes from designers around the world. Why this...

January 12, 2016

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Things for Fun, Things for Playing, Things for Reading, Things that are Digitally Printed, Things that are Innovative

Back-to-School Gift Ideas from Kikkerland

Labor Day has come and gone which means it’s back to school – a bummer for most kids but a massive relief for most parents. Kikkerland, known for their quirky gift designs, has put together a round-up of some of the best new products for making back-to-school a little more joyful, including a range of fun options for lunch time. Here are a few...

September 6, 2016

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Things for Creativity, Things for Decorating, Things for Drawing, Things for Drinking, Things for Eating, Things for Feeding, Things for Fun, Things for Kids, Things for School

Accessories by Revolution Design House

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I met the folks behind Revolution Design House during last May’s ICFF exhibition in New York City. The brand was part of the Design Milk “Milk Stand” of curated vendors selling items on the show floor. I liked the modern style and quirky take on handcrafted pieces including salt cellars, candles, plant holders, and other pieces, all made in Portland, Oregon. Here are a...

July 14, 2016

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Things for Cooking, Things for Decorating, Things for Growing

Dream of Songs Jewelry by Minna Kao

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Dream of Songs is a Brooklyn-based jewelry brand that produces ethereal, modern, 3D-printed jewelry pieces in Brooklyn and Long Island City, New York. Minna Kao, the 41-year-old founder and creator of Dream of Songs, has been a fan of designing jewelry since she was a little girl, when she sold a collection of plastic bracelets to her elementary school classmates in her hometown of Houston. After...

June 8, 2016

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Things for Wearing, Things that are Digitally Printed