Out of Sight Out of Mind modular desktop blows our mind

If you are one of those who has to put up with messy colleagues (hint: Like the one to my left), the SpaceStation desktop organizer could probably do the trick. But what if they need more than just organization, something along the lines of an overhaul? Then you'll probably need to invest in an "Out of Sight Out of Mind" (OSOM) table.


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Rainbow Glasses for Kermit

Just how many ways can you redesign a pair of spectacles? Living in a country where the multitudes are sadly myopic, we've probably seen them all, from sushi-friendly ones to Jekyll And Hyde versions and even nose-pinching creations. So designer Luis Porem's RbG Rainbow Glasses appears tame by comparison, though no less novel. Rather than interchangeable faceplates, Porem's had a eureka moment by allowing the wearer to fill the hollow frames with any color ink to match the day's outfit. Though whether this is ergonomically comfortable to wear hasn't yet been addressed. But hey, you could always fill this up with your secret stash of rum for when you need a stiff drink.
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E-notes: Like Post-its, only reusable

Does the world really need Post-it 2.0? Ask those of us with Post-its habitually plastered on our monitors, walls, backs, and foreheads, and we'd probably be hard-pressed to come up with suggestions for improving the classic attachable notes.

Still, the designers at Sequoia Studio have come up with an inventive concept product called E-notes. The notes use tactile and flexible electronic paper technology and are powered by a solar captor. They can be stuck and unstuck to surfaces easily using a glue inspired by the adhesive that keeps the gravity-defying gecko in place. The best part? They can be reused, thus saving paper.

E-notes even have a visual alarm/organizing function that changes colors. That we like.

Watch a more detailed explanation of the product here. But as Yanko Design cautions in its post on the subject: whatever you do, don't call it a digital Post-it!

Via CNET Crave

Open X doesn't mark the It spot

A few days ago I blogged about the ,a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10071780-1.html" target=new>Open It, a package opener. I thought it was a pretty good product, partially because it was designed by a group of women.

Soon after I posted the blog, I was solicited to review the OpenX opener. On Tuesday, I received a few samples.

The OpenX comes in a box that you can open without any tools, which is a good start. It has an ergonomic shape with a good grip and two cutting blades. The first blade stays retracted, and you need to push it out with your right thumb to cut a slit when opening a package. You push the second, U-shaped blade into the slit and zip it along the package to open it.
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Ice cream UFO catcher

Japan's weird and wondrous gallery of vending machines never fail to amuse and amaze. As yours truly noted during a visit to this land of dispensers, if it can be sold, it's probably vended, from fishing bait to porn, and, yes, even fresh vegetables. Ice cream? Been there, done that. But what if it's made into a game prize? Spotted by blog site Tokyo Mango is game maker Atlus's Triple Catcher Ice -25, a state-of-the-art UFO Catcher that's designed to "claw up" frozen treats. Of course, given the winning chances of these arcade game machines, me thinks I'd rather walk across to the nearest konbini (convenience store) for instant gratification. Not to mention that with the yen now much more expensive against other Asian curencies, that 100 yen (US$1.05) per game could go a long way at one of Japan's numerous 100 yen shops.

Via Tokyo Mango

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