Aaron Draplin, designer and manufacturer of today’s ubiquitous “Field Notes” notebooks, shows his collection of antique note books used as corporate marketing tools. Super cool. Via stpl.
Endless stuff
May 6, 2012
Apple pie pops
By SinclairApple pie on a stick. Apparently there is still room for innovation even in the most traditional and rudimentary spaces. And it was extremely good. From Pie Corps.
May 2, 2012
Disposable pen dispenser
By SinclairRemember these? There’s one in the Pratt library. I always love seeing it.
January 24, 2012
Uline stickies pallet
By SinclairAwww, how cute is that? (Yes, I placed a quarter there for scale. So?)
May 30, 2011
Portable On Demand Storage
By SinclairRunning out of room inside? Get PODS! Your neighbors will be glad you did.
May 16, 2011
ICFF 2011, Worst of
By SinclairAnd the winner of the s3id Ugliest Piece at ICFF Award 2011 goes to…. Sedes Regia!! for their aptly named (now get it the hell out of here) chair sofa thing, Alien.
May 12, 2011
Cereal Taxonomy
By SinclairMy aunt Nora has this awesome framed taxonomy of classic cereals that she found in a (insert your word here) store. Of course, what’s horrifying is that these are “food” items and show no sign of decay under fairly normal atmospheric conditions. But it inspires me to make many similar taxonomies of quotidien things. [...]
March 3, 2011
Architect Barbie is on the way…
By SinclairMy mother the architect emailed me a link to the AIA’s news release that Mattel will be releasing “Architect Barbie” this Summer. I am not sure where to begin on this one— it just seems plain weird to me. Is Barbie even relevant enough anymore for this to make a difference in the aspirations of [...]
February 21, 2011
I want it
By SinclairJ.Crew has been getting it right a lot lately, particularly for men. Their own products are not always of very good quality and can be over priced. But their decisions on what products to sell from outside brands has been excellent. So with that said, if anyone feels inspired, please buy me this.