The PICTO Collection at Micasa
If I was in Switzerland I would run to the store and pick up a few of these goods that feature pictograms by Josef Müller-Brockmann for SBB / via UnderConsideration
Untitled Folder Wallet Final.Final.2
I think I first learned of Nik Bentel on Colossal. But it was this feature of the brand refresh on Under Consideration that brought me back to the site. I do love some Optima. And this wallet makes me smile. The name alone!
The Present
Dig this annual clock that takes an entire year to complete as a way to connect more emotionally with time. The gradient version represents seasons. There are other versions for a single day and moon cycles.
Fit as many cats as you can on this game board
I spent a few minutes trying to find a place that sells this board game with adorable cat pieces stateside to no avail. Saving for later to explore in the future.
Hamburger wrapping paper
This wrapping paper elicits a grin as does the steak version especially when put in a styrofoam container with added Saran Wrap.
Draplin goes metal
I very much want a fence to display some of these signs. Dig the cosmic message and all are welcome versions a lot.
Starcuterie
“There’s no better way to make the trek from the kitchen to the table with a delicious assortment of snacks...” This handmade board and cutlery shuttle made me grin.
2023 CreativeMornings Gift Guide
Some goodies in here. Oodles more over on Kottke.org’s Gift Guide. Dig that both lists favor independent and small sellers. I’ll add as I find more. Update: Chris Coyier has a nice collection.
Life on Mars play set
I think this goes beyond a kids play set. This is shelf art! Plus also cats in space suits.
Nokbox
A "Next Of Kin" file box with folders and checklists to organize documents, estate documents and directives — a supplement to a Will to help those sort through all the things in difficult moments. I've been starting this process but a system like this feels like a very good investment.
Foldable Coat Hangers
Save space by folding things in half. Another fine Kickstarter by Simone Giertz.
Commercially Available Chairs in Star Trek
In addition to the Starship Database, Fleet Charts and Treknology Encyclopedia, Dr. Bernd Schneider has collected a list of off-the-shelf office chairs, lounge chairs or car seats that have appeared in Star Trek productions. / via Chris Martin
Barbie Stevie Nicks
Mattel sold these out quickly, but I'm just happy that Barbie Stevie Nicks exists.
Turn old greeting cards into a book
Send in greeting cards and postcards folks have sent to you and get a book back. (There's an option to get all the originals back.) As a hoarder of such things, this intrigues me, and has a tiny vibe of Nick Bantock’s Griffin & Sabine.
Beflo Standing Desk
I would consider trading in my desk for this beauty.
Polaroid i2 Camera
Manual and automatic modes, a sharp lens (not glass, but sharp) and oodles of options that can all be managed in camera (like long and multiple exposures) without the need for an app. This YouTube review by In An Instant makes this latest rig look like a real winner.
BlockFace – A Stamp Kit to Explore Typography
Another fine Kickstarter project by Martin Schneider bringing Will Mower’s type to many. This set of geometric stamps can form all sorts of letters and whatnot.
Ghost Golf Belts
I don't golf, but I love the notch-less belt I got here. I count it among my better investments in life. (Got the “Bubba” but they have oodles of variants.)
A Mid Century
This poster from Eaton Print Shop made me chuckle. / via Chris Streger
Electronic Materials Office Keyboard
I'm not a keyboard person, but this Altar 1 ultra-low profile, wireless mechanical one forged from sustainable materials might sway me. / via Gastón
Simple Mortgage Calculator
Trying to answer the simple question of how much house can we afford is made difficult by awful search engines. Shawn Hickman made this spreadsheet for non-financial experts and it looks quite good and worth the price. His overview video provides insight.
Vulf Stuff
Vulfpeck made their merch Open Source—anyone can make goods and split the profits with the band (details). Andrew Neyer ran with it with delightful results.
Trying patch
Dan Sinker wrote about trying. He’s now made a patch to remind himself to do so.
Pat Kim x Hanji Edition
This moiré woodcut print is enchanting. (Watch the short video) / via Scott Boms
Frank Lloyd Wright Racine Collection
Steelcase is opening up orders on a line of desks and chairs re-imagined from Frank Lloyd Wright designs. On all my trips to FLW places, furniture was scaled for shorter folks and frankly, not comfortable. The pieces are not boring though.
CAMP Wooden Block Set
Young Jerks designed the blocks and packaging. (And tho they didn't design it, this woodie station wagon in the CAMP store by Candylab is also pretty darn awesome looking.)
The Soundburger is back
We celebrated this portable record player back in the day. And now it's back and with Bluetooth to boot! / via Tom
Big Blanket
I too find that most blankets never have enough coverage. Filing away for gifts. / via @dansinker
Feltright
I've linked to these felt wall tiles before, but I really like the simplicity that Jeff Sheldon employed.
Customize a Hawaiian shirt with your pet
A convergence of things I appreciate very much
Hasbro Selfie Series
It's pricey ($60), but just the fact that it's possible to get a good 3D scan from a phone and get an action figure made is really neato. It'll get cheaper.
Golden Gate Bridge in type
Lovely letterpress print by Cameron Moll coming soon. Pre-orders of the limited edition open now.
Lego Galaxy Explorer
Agreeing 100% with Greg Storey that I'm here for Lego revisiting classic themes. Related: The upcoming Lion Knight Castle.
The New Walden
A hardcover edition of Thoreau’s book, annotated, designed and illustrated.
Snakes of Wrath
Young Jerks sure can build momentum. This is one of the most striking landing pages for a future Kickstarter game I've seen.
Jean Jullien Monograph
I'd display this book with the cover exposed. It's so delightful. And then there's the insides!
Whimbrel Stamp Alphabet (and font)
Alex Tomlinson developed a font based on a 1940's Bird Lore magazine and a set of stamps to boot.
Lego Optimus Prime
Srsly just had to catch my breath reading these words while waiting for the page to load. / via jasonsantamaria
National Parks Poster
by Steve Wolf Designs. Dig.
GO Logic 1100 Model
As John Maeda put it, “Prefab homes have come a long way.”
Every Day Goal Calendar
Simone Giertz has a new store and one of the products is this electronic goal tracking calendar that was previously a Kickstarter project. She also has a fun white puzzle and some other items of note!
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Need to pay off my current ride and drive it for many more years. But I like to dream of what the next vehicle will be and this new EV from Hyundai presses a lot of buttons (and kept a few important controls as real knobs).
TX-6 Field Mixer
I have little idea what this device does, but I want to press all the buttons, slide all the sliders and turn all the knobs. I also want Teenage Engineering to build a car.
Imago’s Thingery
Borrow instead instead of buying. This Cincinnati thing-ventory has garden supplies, tents, tools, tiki torches and more. / via Kathryn
VanMoof S5
The latest version of their electric bike, with better visibility, security, powertrain and design.
ID. Buzz
This long dreamed about VW moves (slowly) into production (for Europe). The front design is busy, but the rest of the package is compelling.
Charley Harper’s Cool Carnival
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger or a certain football team going to a Super Bowl.
Believe blanket
Stunning type design by Valentina Casali / via Jessica Hische
A Grand Unified Theory of Buying Stuff
Lots of links to this piece by Paul Ford for good reason: the payoff at the end is inspiring when we consider experiences we hope to achieve when buying stuff.
606 Universal Shelving System
Fell down a rabbit hole and filing this away as I'd not heard of Vitsœ before (but I'd certainly seen this shelving many times). Fodder for dream space. Design by Dieter Rams in 1960.
NightWatch Magnifying Clock Dock
I already have enough clocks and a charging solution for my watch. But if I didn't I'd totally consider this beauty. / via smartpeopleiknow
West Elm Mid-Century Desk
There are a ton of configurations for this workstation. It's over-priced with veneer wood, but it inspires me to dig around some second hand shops to find something scuffed up
Luka TV Stand
My friend SwissMiss loves this piece dearly and I must say, it's a lovely twist on a TV stand.
KOOKOO Birdhouse
A contemporary twist on a cuckoo clock that features field recordings of real birds and goes to sleep at night.
Carta Bench by Burrow
This will be the first of many links where I gather ideas for home furnishing. Sorry if you came for cool stuff. I don't use Pinterest and I don't plan to start.
Tattly Stickers
Tattly expands beyond temporary tattoos to these repositionable vinyl stickers by artists, illustrators and designers.
Tangled Puzzle
I feel like I could (happily) complete this puzzle by Vratislav Pecka
Toyota Tacozilla
Sadly, this camper truck concept is not real. But I can dream.