Good Everyday Design…
Design, Experience, Personal | Friday, May 23rd, 2008 @ in the late afternoon
Good Design comes in many forms. My personal favourites include the London Underground map, Macbook, Aston Martin Vanquish, Dyson ball vacuum, Olivetti Valentine typewriter, Chrysler Building and customisable doormat to name but a few.
But infact, the best pieces of Good Design are the inconspicuous things that make everyday life just that little bit better, like paperclips, biros, and folding chairs.
Today I acquired the most inspiring and useful simple object I have seen to date: a coffee cup stopper. This genius little device eliminates the on-the-move spill and scald issue familiar to surfing Subway commuters. I feel there is a market for personalised versions and marketing opportunities… something I’m planning to look into - watch this space!
This is why Starbucks is in a league of their very own.
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Some great ideas here! My personal favorite is the customizable doormat…
Comment by Elspeth | Friday, May 23rd, 2008 @ 17:19Finally! No more frothy worms spillages on the way to work - which means no more hand made tissue stoppers (slightly embarrassing!).
Will keep a look out in London town…….
Comment by Michelle | Saturday, May 24th, 2008 @ 5:39