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Gadgets

Cast Iron Tape Dispenser Guarantees One-Handed Operation

Any task requiring the use of clear tape would be a lot easier if you could snatch a strip of the sticky stuff with just one hand. And while there have been many complicated contraptions that promise exactly that functionality, Black+Blum have found a simpler approach that takes advantage of that perpetual force known as gravity.

30 April 2013

Gadgets

These Japanese Wooden Pens Are Perfectly Elegant

You know, there’s nothing quite like finding the perfect writing instrument. It’s a wordsmith’s holy grail of sorts. And we love these elegant new pens from Japanese brand Miidori.

27 April 2013

Gadgets

Why Did It Take So Long To Make A See-Through Highlighter Tip?

Not since Liquid Paper has there been an innovation in office supplies as awesome as this highlighter’s see-through tip that makes it easier to see the text as you’re… well… highlighting it.

25 April 2013

Geek Out

Take These Slick Journals For A Dip

Makr’s sketchbooks aren’t the type of girl that goes to the pool just to catch some rays in a fancy bikini. They’re water-resistant, so a little splash won’t hurt them. And they look great too.

24 April 2013

Geek Out

Put An Entire Galaxy Under Your Office Chair

A floor mat is unfortunately a must-have accessory if you don’t want your office chair trampling down carpet, or tearing up a wooden floor. But thankfully you no longer have to just opt for a boring sheet of plastic. Underfoot Media creates chair mats printed with stunning images of the universe, so rolling over to get a printout feels like soaring across the galaxy.

9 April 2013

Cars

How Many Strips Of Packing Tape Do You Need To Lift A Car?

So you’ve got yourself a car that needs lifting, and you’ve secured an industrial crane for the job. But did you also remember to get a giant harness for the lift? Probably not. Don’t worry though, as long as you can scrounge a few rolls of cellophane packing tape, you’re good to go.

6 April 2013

Gadgets

Minimalist Bamboo Desk Set: The Wood Makes It Good

Most people don’t really care if their stapler matches their pencil sharpener, or if their tape dispenser matches their USB hub. But that’s only because they haven’t seen Yu Jian’s gorgeous bamboo desk set that incorporates various office-related accessories into hollowed-out bamboo trunks.

28 March 2013

Geek Out

Barber Eraser Lets You Fix These Characters’ Hairstyles While You Fix Mistakes

If you have kids, it’s never too soon to start thinking about back to school. So keep these adorable Rubber Barber erasers, designed by Chen Lu Wei, in the back of your mind for when it’s time to start shopping for school supplies again.

14 March 2013

Geek Out

You’ll Have To Work Extra Hard To Write In These Claustrophobic Notebooks

If you need an excuse to sleep through that Psych 101 lecture instead of taking notes, just come to class with one of these Claustrophobic Notebooks that are designed to be hard to open. To access the pages within, you’ll actually need to tear the cover and individual sheets on one edge.

6 March 2013

Gadgets

A Memo Board Alarm Clock For Your Late-Night Inspiration

At first glance, it’s easy to dismiss this memo board alarm clock as being just another piece of technocrappery from Brando. But how often do you wake in the middle of the night with a brilliant idea you don’t want to forget?

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