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“I KNOW IT’S NOT A TABLET” (FRAME) Let’s face it (pun intended), everyone is taking their photos digitally now and tablets are the best way to show off those pictures. But for those of you that feel your photos are good enough to print, this frame gives the impression your photo is worthy of a dedicated tablet to show it …

OK to review, I challenged myself to create 100 new products in 24 months starting last year in July. I have now finally gotten around to putting them on the blog. So to make up for lost time, I will be publishing 2 ideas a week for the next year. We are now up to number 11.   Molotov Cocktails …

Slide Frame This idea borrows from the old photographic slide case. It could be plastic or textured painted wood or even heavy weight paper as the old slides were. It could hang on the wall or have a back stand. The beauty of this one is that white frame really brings out the picture.   But among http://www.tonysplate.com/blog/index.php?blogid=1&archive=2010-07&catid=1 viagra uk …

Eating Crow Cookie Form Eating Crow is a little bit easier and much tastier when it is actually a cookie. These crow shaped cookie cutters will allow everyone to bring closure to internal conflicts and admit mistakes were made by eating a little crow together. Just use the backside of the cutter to make a depression in the bird shaped …

Icicle Pen When it is this hot outside I wish I had this icicle pen to sketch with so my hand stays cool when I lay down those spicy lines.   The digestive system buy cheap levitra may be affected and the body may fail to release the necessary amount of nitric oxide into the bloodstream, it essentially blocks the …

Back in June I taught 12 high school students for a week about industrial design. The camp was offered and hosted at CAM Raleigh in the warehouse district in downtown Raleigh.  If you haven’t visited yet you definitely should plan a trip. During camp they opened a new exhibition by Andy Hall showcasing “24 chairs in 24 hours.” This was …

Photo Corners Frame These are magnetic leather photo corners that hold a picture to a white powder coated steel plate. It is simple, clean, and has a classic look. You can simply see yourself attracting to another boy/girl, levitra pills for sale in spite of being committed or serious relationship. Only the cialis samples free men round the globe could …

Candy Ass for Your Candy Ass Sometimes you have to design something just for fun. I really love word play. And I have the bad habit of watching wrestling if nothing else is on TV.  Let me tell you that wresting has the best word play in the world of entertainment. Unbelievable, but true, and so it was inevitable that …

SIDE VIEW MIRROR Side View Mirror is designed to be the perfect back-to-school accessory. Conveniently keep a positive “outlook” and see what is happening in the hall behind you, so you don’t say the wrong thing at the wrong time between classes.  Inspired by a car side mirror, Side View Mirror, reminds you “OBJECTS ARE COOLER THAN THEY APPEAR.” Medication …

Table Top Tray Taking drinks and food to your guests can be as formal as fine dining with this  table cloth inspired tray. Flip it over and you can use it to elevate a cake or other scrumptious dish on a table of its own.  Elegant and clean, this is sophisticated help when you entertain or celebrate.   It affects …

Picture Frame Ideas- Janus Ok, there are certain people that you know you shouldn’t let some people you like- thus Janus. Put one picture on each side and flip as needed. So prevent your body parameters that can be used levitra 20mg price for comparisons of these drugs, but the above-mentioned parameters might be the most common information that potential …

Akaliko: Timeless The picture of Buddha’s head being slowly surrounded by vines and roots was the inspiration for this chair. We wanted to create an area for relaxing, thinking, meditating, and reflecting.  Not one that shut out the outside world, but one that just diminished the person’s proximity to it allowing for focus and comfort. There are different woven styles …

I have been playing around with idea of doing a product a week thread for products we create though they may only exist in virtual form. In fact, I have been putting together a spreadsheet with products that were conceived as in-house projects from last July on. I will ask your indulgence and allowance in starting this blog thread now …

It is a special feeling when you are granted a patent and I had that feeling again last month. I received a patent for a product that I really am proud of, the Pocket Vase. Is there anything more precious or special than receiving a flower from your child or admirer? Now where to put it? A single flower is …

The second product we have had licensed with Fred and Friends is available now here. It is called Spooled and is designed to make your life easier, when it comes to your ear buds, that is. Spooled is designed to protect the ear buds themselves and make winding and unwinding the cord easy.  Insert the jack from through the hole …

This blog entry got left off when we updated the site, so it needed a home… I have to admit; sometimes I just enjoy simple witty design. That is what this product was to be, a simple witty product- nothing too deep or complex. After returning from Prague, where I had the pleasure of visiting Qubus design, I had the …

Aha! you’re wondering just what I mean when I describe something as an oxymoronic product? Well, I’ve coined the term oxymoronic product to represent products that in some way combine incongruous or contradictory materials, meanings, or ideals. Think of an ice cube in shape of a flame or a candlestick holder made of ice. There is a nuance associated with …

Today’s bad idea is courtesy of Colin Jones. This was his completely original, yet utterly useless idea for Inflatable Cat Clothes. Why? Inflatable Cat Clothes, supposedly to contain the shedding fur and at the same time, keep the cat from scratching the furniture. Thanks for this Colin. Have a great weekend.         Are you aware of sexual …