Product Innovation: USB Cufflinks
Design Tools, Product Design, Upcoming Inventions
2 cufflinks, 4 total GB, 8 character engraving upgrade option, 200 dollars. But hey, the shipping is free! It seems a little outrageous, but I think I like them.

2 cufflinks, 4 total GB, 8 character engraving upgrade option, 200 dollars. But hey, the shipping is free! It seems a little outrageous, but I think I like them.
This eraser has 5 different widths to accommodate the line width of the paper you are writing on. Designed to be used in what could be called a dying art, handwriting, this eraser is none-the-less a good idea. Maybe the designer of this product can squeeze out a highlighter version of the concept.



Books don’t have to just sit on a plain, ordinary shelf. All of these creative ways to store books give life to a space or bring out the character of a book collection.






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VW has revealed its newest transportation design: the bicycle. This foldable, compact electric bike has a range of a little over 12 miles, and cruises at a little over 12 mph. It derives its energy from the vehicle, not needing to plug into a socket or be removed from the vehicle to charge. I hope this concept becomes a reality.
Yes, this glorified calculator really is a cell phone. This is the equivalent of your grandparents’ Readers Digest printed in 32 font or the oversized remote control for seniors. As funny as that may be, this unlocked cell phone is awesome!
An SMS linked SOS button, built-in flashlight and FM radio, and extra-large keypad all wrapped up into a garage door opener-sized pocket phone. I am looking forward to the golden years.
There is a large demographic of users for this phone: the elderly, young children and the technologically challenged. No carrier, low price, simple technology, big buttons, small size. If you think about it, ergonomically and logically, this is the ideal cell phone.
Apartment Therapy has been posting creative approaches to dealing with small spaces. These three ideas are worth passing on.

These thin profile doors hide away a washer dryer set and double as a pantry, too. This optical illusion works well as a functional way to hide appliances.

Beneath these stairs you can find storage shelves that roll out to reveal a goldmine of items kept out of plain view. Nice place for a cubby.
Condensing work, sleep and play is the way to go. Though I am not a fan of the monochromatic scheme, the use of space is well executed. Perfect for any dorm or bedroom where space is limited and creativity is abundant.
Kitchen gadgets never get old, so here are five kitchen tools to make cooking easier, better or just plain cooler.

A 36O-degree view while riding a motorcycle is priceless. But now that the world’s first patented rear view mirror helmet is available, you will have to shell out $38O. This purely mechanical, camera-free design reveals a clear view at the brow of the rider to see what is directly behind them. Clever design I must say.
Universal Packaging System, developed by Patrick Sung, claims to fit over just about any object. Utilizing pre-folded triangular segments, this corrugated cardboard chameleon’s construction will wrap its way organically or geometrically to custom fit odd-shaped items.




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Bike racks don’t have to be boring. Here are 20 creative ways that Dero has designed bike racks for use by communities and businesses.