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The Hidden Wedge: A Step Up in the World

I’m 5’2¼”. (Hint: when you feel the need to add the extra ¼ at the end, it means you’re short. So, yes, I’m short.) That’s why I wear my favorite hidden wedge boots. They make me look tall and fe

Simple, Shareable & Suitable

I have designed a simple homepage that presents the headline story, with the option of choosing worldwide news or India-specific news for further reading. The app framework is designed to be SIMPLE a

Love Cave

Do you smell something? I think it’s love in the air. Take one step into Love Cave, and prepare yourself for an out of body and out of this world experience. You’ve spent enough nights hiding in you

Cookie Contest

Everyone has had happy memories surrounding chocolate chip cookies. Maybe you baked them with your grandma, and ate all the cookie dough while she wasn’t looking. Maybe you ate a familiar bag of Chi

What I’ve Got: Air-o-Swiss Waterbottle Humidifier

Winter months in Boston are brutally dry. That being said, as a college student, I am way too lazy too fill up an enormous humidifier every night. Air-O-Swiss has created a tiny water bottle humidif

Squares and Stripes

All my friends know that I am obsessed with bright colors–the more, the merrier. So, when presented with vibrant blue and yellow fabrics, there was no question for me, but to use them both. I decide

Ray Bans Sunglasses

I have had my pair of Ray Bans Wayfarer sunglasses for about five years now, and I can’t leave my home without them whenever the sun is shining. The classic style that has been around for decades is

Bose Headphones

I bring my Bose Headphones everywhere. They are incredibly light weight, and fold up, which make them very easy to pack in any size bag. The soft and padded ear covers make the experience far more c

What I’ve Got: Netflix

“Netflixing” has become synonymous with watching TV and movies in today’s day and age. When a product becomes its own verb form, you know it is doing something right. Netflix is desirable for a numb

A FUNctional Designer (who also made a drone)

At the beginning of the semester, my priorities were clearly to make all of my products stand out in their whimsical or fun qualities. When I considered the output of my designs, I immediately envisi

What I’ve Got: Dropbox

In today’s ever more digital world, the ability to store documents digitally has become absolutely essential. Traveling out of the country and don’t have enough room in your suitcase for a computer?

What I’ve Got: Texting Gloves

For someone who’s hands get incredibly cold in sub-50 degree weather, gloves are an absolute staple of the winter months. I can’t leave my dorm without them, and I most certainly can’t remove my hand

What I’ve Got: Bean Bag Chair

When I get back to my room after a long day, I just want to lounge–not necessarily on my bed, but not on a rigid desk chair either. Also, there’s just not nearly enough room in my single for a futon.

What I’ve Got: Trundle Bed

I’m from New York City, which means that any space we can conserve is precious. That is why, getting a trundle bed as a kid was just about the best thing ever–finally, I could have friends sleep over

Onewheel: Campus Cruiser

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_gKWt6XdE2iohpJlcvE01tO621mA6z4v8mQaGTmWP9o/edit#slide=id.p 18-year-old Sara’s current experience with Onewheel: That’s where Onewheel: Campus Cruiser comes in

What I’ve Got: Map My Run

Map My Run is an app that I use whenever I go running. It allows you not only to keep track of your running history, but also how many miles you have completed within any given run. Beyond that, it

STAMPEDE

STAMPEDE is the newest game on the market that is fun for 3-4 kids and “big” kids, ages 12+. Setup: The youngest player will go first. Each player picks an animal card. This will be their SECRET id

What I’ve Got: Welly Socks

Especially during this snowy and rainy season, I have come to understand just how amazing Welly Socks are. My hands and feet get extremely cold, especially when soaked in rain or snow, and having the

What I’ve Got: Extension Cord

In a world where outlets are still to scarce, or, at the very least, not well distributed enough, the extension cord for laptops in particular has become absolutely essential. I, personally, always h

What I’ve Got: Uber

As someone who took 3 Uber cars yesterday, I think it is safe to say that Uber has become an absolutely integral part of my transport. I think the service that Uber provides is unique from both a sup

What I’ve Got: Post-it Notes

Indeed, Post-it notes are one of the simplest products out there. They are literally just a square of colored paper with a strip of adhesive at the top. That being said, the simplicity is the very f