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 need to create my own iconic candle. You see, Qubus is famous for the wit and their candles based on plastic water or coke bottles are just a couple examples of this wit. Deciding on a matchstick as my ironic icon, I set to creating the actual product. Making a “positive” out of a plastic ball and a square section of wood with a little bondo (every project needs bondo at some point); I could then pour a two part plaster mold. The mold worked really well and in a matter of minutes I had my icon.

“Got a Light?” designed by Donald Corey for the other edge design studio. ©2010 Donald Corey

As a user of these products, you have to think for a minute on a higher level. You gain an affinity for the product because you connect with it. A product that was recently licensed and is now available from Fred and Friends is a prime example of that.

There is nothing as stressful as a physical conflict situation. It is the fight of fight or flight. Adrenaline pumping, heart racing, muscles tightening stress. But what if an icon of that act- the brass knuckle, could become the signal to relax? That was the goal of this product. The brass knuckle is made of silicone and works as a stress ball, getting your hand to squeeze and relax. Switch hands or get two so you can ease into the fuzzy zone faster. Just putting them on, there is a sense of relief. So, before you go letting your anger get the best of you, get the Stress Beater or two and maybe a few for your co-workers.

Stress Beater from Fred and Friends by Donald Corey