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Geeky Product Design Inspiration

Daniela — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:01:29 +0000

The majority of products and objects were designed to fulfil a necessity or simply because of its form, like decoration. There is also some in which besides of form and function there is the fun and humor. With that in mind I have selected products with creative and funny ideas inspired by the geeky culture.

Below you can see a list of geeky products, I have choosen my favorites such as the Sudoku Toillet Paper, now which one do you like the most? Also do you have a suggestion or know any cool product that we could add to this list? Share with us with your comment then ;)

Save Key Bank

Layers Frame

Shorty Cards

Pencil Eraser

Sudoku Toilet Paper

8-Bit Hanger

Broken Link Necklace

Punctirus Jewelry

Mushroom Lamp

Pac-Man Poufman

Pac-Man Bottle Opener

Pac-Man HotHead Potholder

Lego Soccer Table

Lego Snack & Stack Utensil Set

Lego IPod Speaker

Decorative Pillows

Text Talk Vinyl Shower Curtain

Periodic Table Shower Curtain

Enter Key Doormat

Rug There's No Place

Icon Watch

Pop Quiz Math Clock

Chemical Salt And Pepper Shaker

Space Invaders Salt And Pepper Shakers

Rubik's Cube Salt & Pepper Mills

Tetris chair

Tetris Shelves

Iceblox Ice Cube Puzzle - Tetris

Pi Symbol Ice Cube Trays

Victorinox Secure Pro USB drive

SFolder Placemat

My Document Cases

Blade Runner Style LED Umbrella

Lightsaber Chopsticks

Yoda Plush Backpackhttp

Star Wars Pancake Molds

Cocktail Chemistry Set

Book for iPad

Notepod Writing App Pad

App Magnets

iTables

iPanties - Slide to Unlock

Wi-Fi Detector Shirt

Like/Dislike Stamps

About the author

My name is Daniela Zatti, I'm a graphic and product designer from Porto Alegre, Brazil . I Love art, music and colors, currently working with surface design for products. You can contact me at danielazt@yahoo.com or follow me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/danielaz

Beautifully Designed Products from the MoMa Store

Daniela — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:32:32 +0000

The MoMA Store. is a great place to find inspiration, there are a lot of beautiful designed products from famous designers such as Alesi, Ron Arad, Karim Rashid, Philippe Stark, Tibor Kalman, and many others. I have never had a chance to visit the store myself, I would love to go there and spend hours checking out the products.

You can find MoMA Stores in New York and Tokio or do what I have been doing, visit the online MoMA Store. and get inspired.

While technology has provided new materials and methods of production, the concept remains the same—thoughtfully designed products improve our everyday lives.

Chat Plates

Sky Umbrella

Half-Pint Creamer

With a charming design that evokes the half-pint milk carton, this molded clear-glass creamer puts a new spin on an everyday item.

Paper Bag Tote

The clever design of this reusable nylon tote bag is modeled after the Flat Bottomed Brown Paper Grocery Bag, part of MoMA's collection.

Hug Salt And Pepper Shakers

Rolling Salt and Pepper Shakers

"Pass the salt" takes on a whole new meaning. Equipped with wheels, these salt and pepper shakers roll across the table with a gentle push.

Sheet Music Paperweight

Three-dimensional wit for the desktop and a delightful way to hold down papers.

Legal Paper Paperweigh

Desk Dots

Desk Dots are a versatile and fun desk accessory that can be used as an organizer, picture holder, desk sculpture, business card holder, and even a stress reliever. These super powerful ceramic magnets easily hold papers in place.

Outline Vase Yuko Tokuda

A novel interpretation of the classic vase, this porcelain "outline" of the familiar shape creates an interesting floral display and gives the admirer a framed, new perspective.

Pig Lamp

Umbrella Lamp

Banana Stopper

This doorstop's bold design is ripe with functionality and humor.

Arrow Wall Hook

This cleverly designed arrow hook holds items on each side, and the top bends down to create a third hook.

Paperclip Magnets

The magnets in this set of six were modeled after the GEM Paperclip from MoMA's collection. They offer a charming way to attach pictures, notes, and more to any magnetic surface.

James The Bookend

Dozi Paperclip Holder

Bookworm Shelf

Crinkle Tissue Box Cover

Zucch Sugar Pourer

Made of double-walled glass, this stylish sugar dispenser has a wide hole in the top for pouring and a hole with a rubber stopper in the bottom for refilling.

Tea Stick Infuser

Easily fill this wand-shaped infuser with loose tea and swirl in a cup of hot water for a single serving of tea.

Espresso Set

Winner of a student design contest, this espresso set includes a bamboo tray with six inset bamboo saucers, six porcelain cups, and six stainless-steel spoons that rest across the cups.

Loop Candelabra

Crinkle Trivet

Protect surfaces with this double-sided trivet made of 18/10 mirror-polished stainless steel.

Marli Wire Basket

PizzaKobra Lamp

This exquisite object is a fascinating lamp with a fluid high-tech design that evokes a pizza when coiled and a cobra when extended upward.reely adjust the placement of light and the shape by bending the flexible coiled metal with hidden joints.

ON/OFF Mug

A seemingly simple black stoneware mug with "OFF" printed in white transforms when filled with coffee or tea, or any hot beverage. Within seconds the mug turns white with "ON" printed in black.

I Am Not A Paper Cup

An eco-friendly alternative to disposable cups, this double-walled porcelain version with a pliable silicone lid keeps beverages hot and doesn't burn your hand.

Crumpled Cups

Inspired by a crumpled plastic cup, this white porcelain version can be used for coffee, dessert, or condiments.

Spherical Ice Tray Set

This unique ice tray molds two 2"-diameter ice spheres, eye-catching alternatives to traditional ice cubes. Made of plastic.

Wobble Cognac Glasses

A beautiful combination of function and whimsy, the cognac glass was designed with bouquet, temperature, and volume in mind.

Inside Out Champagne Glasses

Happy Hour Glasses

This elegant double-walled set of glasses keep hot and cold beverages at the ideal temperature. They are hand-blown and designed to serve martinis or appetizers and desserts on one side, and shots or cordials on the other.

Olive Oil Pourer

Point It

You may be fluent in multiple languages but still sometimes find yourself "off the beaten path " and unable to communicate effectively. "Point It " is the solution, with images of 1200 items to which you can indicate for universal understanding.

Apple Slicer

Clocky is the alarm clock that can jump down from up to 3 feet and run away and hide if one does not get out of bed on time. After one snooze cycle, Clocky will roll and move around the room with randomly patterned alarm beeps.

Large Perpetual Calendar

This boldly original calendar is designed to be used year after year. Simply move the two magnetic balls to mark the date and month.

World Time Clock

This barrel-shaped desk clock has 12 sides, each with the name of two major cities. Altogether, the 24 cities represent the 24 Global Time Zones.

Clocky Alarm Clock

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Fantastic Illustrations by Benjamin Güdel

Daniela — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:59:00 +0000

Benjamin Güdel is a very talented illustrator and comic artist based in Zurich. He has his roots in the underground comic world but he says he became an illustrator in order to earn a living. His dynamic and expressive drawings, which are mostly begun by hand and then finished digitally, can be seen in various Swiss publications such as Weltwoche, Soda and DU as well as gracing posters for the Berlin avant-garde theatre, the Schaubühne." http://www.hotelfox.dk/

"Benjamin Güdel is a freelance illustrator and comic artist based in Zurich, Switzerland. His bump and grind style is reminiscent of pulp fiction covers and cult film posters of the 1950s with a distinct contemporary, politically incorrect edge. Güdel's striking drawings are collected in Blood, Sweat and Tears, a rollicking romp through pop art portraits, pin-ups, pirates and more. Featuring commercial illustrations for clients including Berlin's renowned Schaubuhne Theater, Burton and innovative Swiss magazines "Du" and "soDA" as well as personal projects, this book is an entertaining whirlwind ride through Güdel's work." http://www.gestalten.com

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Geeky Product Design Inspiration

Save Key Bank

Layers Frame

Shorty Cards

Pencil Eraser

Sudoku Toilet Paper

8-Bit Hanger

Broken Link Necklace

Punctirus Jewelry

Mushroom Lamp

Pac-Man Poufman

Pac-Man Bottle Opener

Pac-Man HotHead Potholder

Lego Soccer Table

Lego Snack & Stack Utensil Set

Lego IPod Speaker

Decorative Pillows

Text Talk Vinyl Shower Curtain

Periodic Table Shower Curtain

Enter Key Doormat

Rug There's No Place

Icon Watch

Pop Quiz Math Clock

Chemical Salt And Pepper Shaker

Space Invaders Salt And Pepper Shakers

Rubik's Cube Salt & Pepper Mills

Tetris chair

Tetris Shelves

Iceblox Ice Cube Puzzle - Tetris

Pi Symbol Ice Cube Trays

Victorinox Secure Pro USB drive

SFolder Placemat

My Document Cases

Blade Runner Style LED Umbrella

Lightsaber Chopsticks

Yoda Plush Backpackhttp

Star Wars Pancake Molds

Cocktail Chemistry Set

Book for iPad

Notepod Writing App Pad

App Magnets

iTables

iPanties - Slide to Unlock

Wi-Fi Detector Shirt

Like/Dislike Stamps

About the author

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Beautifully Designed Products from the MoMa Store

Chat Plates

Sky Umbrella

Half-Pint Creamer

Paper Bag Tote

Hug Salt And Pepper Shakers

Rolling Salt and Pepper Shakers

Sheet Music Paperweight

Legal Paper Paperweigh

Desk Dots

Outline Vase Yuko Tokuda

Pig Lamp

Umbrella Lamp

Banana Stopper

Arrow Wall Hook

Paperclip Magnets

James The Bookend

Dozi Paperclip Holder

Bookworm Shelf

Crinkle Tissue Box Cover

Zucch Sugar Pourer

Tea Stick Infuser

Espresso Set

Loop Candelabra

Crinkle Trivet

Marli Wire Basket

PizzaKobra Lamp

ON/OFF Mug

I Am Not A Paper Cup

Crumpled Cups

Spherical Ice Tray Set

Wobble Cognac Glasses