JN_2018

Challenge 0: The Dickey

“What is this fake shirt thingy?” I remember asking my friend when I was disappointed by half of a dress shirt that I pulled from the “New Arrivals” section at H&M. At first I thought the fake shirt c

Zojirushi Air Pot

I love the design and thought behind the Zojirushi Air Pot. Not only does it boil water but it also keeps the water warm based on the desired temperature. It’s so easy to use that even my 90 year old

ChallengeHalf: The Surprise Factor

My working theory: The photos that received the most likes and comments had three things in common 1) featured an old friend or a well-known person 2) there’s a surprise factor 3) posted after at leas

WIG: Everlane Shirts

Everlane’s wrinkle free shirts have been a staple in my wardrobe for the past year. As a busy grad student who may not always make the time for ironing shirts, it’s a convenient and reliable piece in

WIG: Storage Ottoman

The ottoman is a simple piece of furniture that has a dual purpose: seat and storage. It is aesthetically pleasing in any living or bedroom. When I need extra seating for guests, it’s very easy to bri

WIG: Storage Ottoman

The ottoman is a simple piece of furniture that has a dual purpose: seat and storage. It is aesthetically pleasing in any living or bedroom. When I need extra seating for guests, it’s very easy to bri

WIG: Nail Clipper Catcher

One of the things I hate about nail clippers is that the nail clippings fly out everywhere. Even if you do it over the sink or newspaper, you almost alway end up finding one that got away weeks later.

WIG: Travel Power Strip

Not all buildings are made the same, especially with the user and their computer in mind. Imagine you show up to a cafe to do work but realize your computer is on 10% battery. You inspect every nook a

WIG: Secrid Card Wallet

The Secrid Card Wallet is sleek in design and protects your cards effectively. The high quality aluminum casing is sturdy and keeps your card from breaking, and also prevents unauthorized RFID/NFC sca

WIG: Portable Lint Brush

One of my favorite travel items is the Muji Portable Lint Remover. If I’m travelling with a blazer or coat, this compact lint remover is great to remove unwanted lint. It’s slim in design so it doesn’

WIG: HUHS Portal

I take access to healthcare for granted everyday. The ability to schedule a same day appointment is a luxury in US Healthcare, and as Harvard students we can get that through the HUHS portal. It’s not

WIG: Farmer’s Fridge

I saw this in the Chicago O’Hare airport and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. Normally, I wouldn’t associate salads with vending machines, but Farmers Fridge made the experience transparent

WIG: Speaker Phone

I use the speaker phone function of my phone almost everyday for meetings and making personal calls (I often clean my room while I’m talking to my family and friends). When I looked into the design it

WIG: Frixon Pens

Frixon Pens are the best erasable pens that I’ve ever used. It’s great for sketching out an idea where you need a lot of colors and room to experiment without the worry of any stroke being permanent.

WIG: Google Docs

Google Docs have changed the way we collaborate. Multiple users can edit, comment, and assign tasks all at the same time. As a student who is a part of many student groups, it’s a great way to co-writ

WIG: Travel Bidet

My final WIG is a little TMI. Growing up in a Japanese household, bidets have been a normal part of my bathroom experience. When I moved to the US where a bidet is an anomaly, the TOTO travel bidet ha

Challenge 8: Earn Your Stripes

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-kdRc0KavWNQDnq8XZ_Sb3ZbakhZPJKuf9nZCtIjo20/edit?usp=sharing

Challenge 8: Earn Your Stripes

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-kdRc0KavWNQDnq8XZ_Sb3ZbakhZPJKuf9nZCtIjo20/edit?usp=sharing

FINAL Challenge 9: Earn Your Stripes

Running Shirt: We made two major changes to our product. Through multiple iterations, we found that the thermochromic ink is not as sensitive to heat as we originally expected, especially if the ink i