The latest product by the team of Ostrich Pillow looks like something I’d put to use: It’s a 3D ergonomic eye mask. They say the design adapts to the features of your face, with no eye pressu...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2021/05/eye-mask-by-ostrichpillow.html
I watched this video about OneClock and waking up gently. I am sold.
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2021/02/oneclock-wake-up-better.html
Absolutely loving this modern, stustainable, click together, flat pack furniture called Hoek. Brooklyn made. YES!
I remember last year, when I had lunch with the wonderfully thoughtful and talented Max Guwanan, who’s aesthetic I deeply admire, and he showed me his latest product prototype. I at first wasn�...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2020/10/teno-sound-in-a-new-light.html
Super fun Kickstarter video with a smart product idea: Zero Co is aiming to help eliminate single use plastic by sending you refill pouches. The octopus stroking his cheek is hilarious.
I have been a fan of what Lucien is building with the Invisible Dog since it launched 11 years ago. And for the last 4 years I have had the honor to give my companies a home inside the building t...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2019/10/the-invisible-dog-season-11.html
As someone who is highly visual, I am excited to play this game.
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2019/03/ouisi-the-photo-connection-game.html
The Period Game got me with the spinning ovaries. I am definitely backing this Kickstarter.
In 1927, the Italian Futurist artist and designer Fortunato Depero created a monograph of his work unlike any book that had been seen before. Called Depero Futurista, or “Depero the Futurist,�...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2019/02/the-bolted-book-an-avant-garde-masterpiece.html
Citizen a reality-based board game in which you take on a ’cause’ and use actual members of Congress to pass your cause/bill through. Can’t wait to get my copy!
I am loving this modern take on a salt cellar, called Salty.
A guerrilla art series of unexpected sayings on metal street signs, installed in public spaces. Love this project by April Soetarman. She is running a Kickstarter so you can get your own sign, he...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2018/11/attention-you-are-wonderful.html
The Every Day Calendar is a personal gold star system for your habits. (I’d personally prefer a paper system but understand that some of you might be really into this digital one. Also, I just ...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2018/10/the-every-day-calendar.html
IRL Glasses are the answer to screen overload and digital fatigue, putting people back in the driver’s seat to control when and how they interact with screens. Wearing IRL Glasses makes screens...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2018/10/screen-blocking-glasses.html
Time Since Launch is a single-use, long-scale launch clock. This would be fun to use at the birth of a child.
If my kids were still little, I would support this Kickstarter and buy a set of Tooder flashcards. The interactive iPad part makes it fun and parent-indepdenent. Winner!
Touchy/Feely is a design book that explores emotional ergonomics to help foster empathy for human-centered, inclusive design.
Kickstarter launched a new service called drip that allows you to directly support a creator you like, similar to Patreon. My first drip support goes to Debbie Millman for her wonderful DesignMat...
Orbitkey is a smartly designed keyring.
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/11/orbitkey-ring-clip-and-strap.html
A book for kids that tells the story of Barack Obama and how kids can follow his example to be kind and make change. This Kickstarter by Laura Olin gets my support.
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/11/our-president-was-called-barack.html
A cushion with a tail. Made me laugh.
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/11/qoobo-an-interactive-tailed-cushion.html
Closca is launching a highly functional water bottle that is easy to clean, easy to attach to your bag, bike, scooter.. and comes with an app that shows you where you can refill your bottle. LOVE...
The Side Winder allows you to wind, store, and protect your MacBook Charger in under 6 seconds without ever having to touch your cables. YES!
Lucien, the force behind The Invisible Dog Art Center is one of my favorite humans, ever. I love the creative community he has built here on Bergen street, and let me be part of. He gets my suppo...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/10/the-invisible-dogs-season-9.html
You are looking at a mighty adorably looking toothbrush that comes with an integrated speaker and music store. Choose a song, and it’ll play for two minutes- the recommended amount of time to g...
I find this Flying Martha all kinds of charming! Getting one for my kids.
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/09/the-flying-martha-ornithopter.html
Graphic designer Marina Poropat Joyce wrote Designing for Print after advising and teaching designers, print buyers, students and business owners for almost 20 years. It includes cost comparisons...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/09/how-to-design-for-print-work-with-printers-control-costs.html
‘Airpaq‘ upcycles airbags and seat belts into backpacks.
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/07/backpacks-made-from-car-parts.html
Bloqbag is a smart modular bag system that just launched on Kickstarter. Love it.
This modular furniture system is beautiful. It’s also light and eco-friendly. What’s not to love?
Key Wrangler is a stainless steel keychain with a spring clip and a post to keep your keys in a tidy row. I like it. (via Carly)
This is the first Kickstarter video that made me cry! Maggie Doyne is the most remarkable human I have ever had the honor to meet. What an unstoppable force of good! YES to supporting this projec...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/02/love-letters-for-my-children.html
LIMINAL is a robust, stylish and sleek lighting product that can adapt to various settings and respond to changing usage needs. Loving this!
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2016/11/liminal-a-minimal-adaptable-lighting-unit.html
The Habit Calendar gives you the satisfaction of crossing something off your to do list while tracking the small habits that make a huge difference. (If you like this idea, you might also like my...
comp is a redesign of the classic composition notebook––made for the 21st century.
Boulon Blanc created the perfect table for small NYC apartments: It easily goes from coffee table to working or dining table in one easy move. Now available on Kickstarter.
Book lovers, this is for you: In 1927, the Italian Futurist artist and designer Fortunato Depero created a monograph of his work unlike anything that had been seen before. Called Depero Futurista...
The Invisible Dog is my work home. I am lucky to be part of this wonderful community of artists and creators. (My businesses run out of the ‘office space’ side of the building) Every year Luc...
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2016/10/the-invisible-dog-season-8.html
Scale Denim aims to make jeans with different inseam and waist sizes. So no matter how tall or short you are, you will have a pair of jean that perfectly fit your body through the waist, thigh, k...
This motorized suitcase made me laugh! My kids would totally lose their minds over this way of getting around the airport. SO MUCH FUN!