Log Splitting Design

Graphic Design, Product Design

I grew up having to split wood when we lived with a wood-burning stove so, I can assure you, these two videos would have done wonders for me, had YouTube been around. The first shows ‘Nordic splitting.’ This is a smart way to splinter off pieces of wood from a log.

 

The second video shows how to keep your wood bundled as you chop away, being sure to make it safer and quicker to split your logs.

 

Mushroom Chopper

General Design, Product Design

Mushroom Slicer Mushroom Slicer Kitchen Product

By cutting out a step, yes the pun is intended, this mushroom chopper makes it easier to cut and collect mushrooms right off of the cutting board. As you press down, the blades slice, and then the cut mushrooms fill the transparent cup so you can add them right into your salads, casseroles or soups. Smart thinking!

 

Transformer Shoes

Product Design

transformer shoesnike transformer shoe  nike transformer shoes

I thought these Transformer shoes were pretty cool. They even look like the real shoes. The only way these could be cooler is if you could actually wear them. I wonder – is anything out there that has not been done in the style of Transformers?

 

Smart Drinkware: Innovative Design

Product Design, Product Innovation, Upcoming Inventions

smart tea cup

This is a clever design. A tea cup with a mixing ball that you swirl to stir. And with a protruding, curved base, the ball does not fall out as you tilt back to drink. Clever, to say the least.

 

Outlet Gaskets

Product Design

outlet gaskets

Yeah, that’s right, a gasket for your switch plates and outlet covers. I have read where this is a great idea to maintain a seal this winter when watching heating costs. Do your own homework, but it looks like heat can make its way out from more than just windows and doors.

 

Product Innovation: Linking Up

Product Design, Upcoming Inventions

 

This set of coffee cups makes fetching coffee a breeze. No need for everyone to make a second trip back to the coffee machine when you can just link your cups together. The ceramic mugs have male and female ports and plugs to join together as you scoot around the office passing out a fresh pick-me-up.

 

Delightful Fires

General Design, Product Design

Glass Fireplace
Fireplace in a Can

Winter seems to be so near, and these fireplace designs are looking so inviting. There is something about a well-designed fireplace that is welcoming and cozy, even to just look at.

 

Precision Heat: Innovative Design

Product Design, Product Innovation, Upcoming Inventions

caso induction plate

Having seen many induction stovetops, I was excited to see the Caso portable induction plate. This version, priced right and portable, makes induction cooking possible for anyone. Though this hot plate can reach temperatures of up to 428 degrees Fahrenheit, don’t be intimidated. Its built-in safety features include the ability to sense pans on its glass top surface. It also has a 180-minute timer and 10 precise power levels. Well designed and beautifully functional.

 

Cube Radio

Product Design, Product Innovation

This cube radio is a button-less radio that takes instruction by motion. The gravity switch enables an interface that increases and decreases volume and changes stations with a simple tilt, spin or roll. 

cube_radio

 

Package Design: Buckminster Snacker

Innovators & Creators, Product Design, Product Innovation, Prototyping, Upcoming Inventions

new doritos package

Geometric package designs for snacks are coming from all directions. Doritos has had a conceptual design overhaul, making a play on its famous triangular snack shape. 

new coke can

Impact extrusion is used to create this new Coke can redesign. Looks cool, I just hope it feels cool and can match the structural integrity of the current can.

 

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