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What I’ve Got:

French Press As a huge coffee lover, I was excited to see the french press being sold more. It makes brewing coffee so much more accessible. You don’t need to brew a whole pot with filters and boil

What I’ve Got: Obol

My roommate received this as a secret santa gift last semester and used it for the first time the other day. The Obol is a fairly simple concept but pulls through with its divided compartment where a

What I’ve Got: Surface Tablet

It’s surprising a product like this didn’t come into existence earlier. The Surface Pro allows all the features of a PC on a tablet so that it’s essentially a laptop with a touch screen. Unlike the

Challenge 3: Nike Training Club+

Presentation Slides: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fljdt3yfihw2qf/NIKE%20App%20-%20iRise%20Challenge.pdf Demo Movie: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ogevh1att3rst78/App%20Demo.mov We chose to implement additi

What I’ve Got: Micron Pen

Micron Pen This pen appeals to those who like functionality or view themselves as people with discerning preferences. The design is simple: beige and black says minimal in a functional way. Right ne

Petting Zoo App

This app is lovable and quirky. There’s something delightfully unexpected from being able to animate someone else’s sketches. The app provides a good balance of interactivity and constraints. Grant

What I’ve Got: THESTOOLER

This product is simple to use, personalizable, lightweight, and potentially eco-friendly. It allows you to feel like a builder when you strap in your cushion material, giving you some decision-making

What I’ve Got: Fashion Star TV Show

The second season of NBC show Fashion Star recently launched. I hadn’t heard of the show until I stumbled upon the opening episode of season two, so perhaps it didn’t quite catch on. In any case, th

What I’ve Got: Sticky Storm

Fast Company calls it “a digital sticky note with an analog soul”, which is where its promise lies. Its user interface is self-evident because it is designed to simply take what was once analog to di

Challenge 6: Beatfang

Ever had a moment when you thought that it would be the PERFECT time for an epic dance party, but you didn’t have the beats? With its beat-ready rattle, Beatfang will never let you down. Carry him

Viral Challenge: Pizzlies, Ligers, Ligizzlies

This infographic appeals to a sense of activism about global warming and habitat depletion. It also gives useful information about recent findings in science/current events as well as interesting top

What I’ve Got: Origami-inspired stool

While searching for ideas for making origami cards, I came upon these origami-inspired stools that are made by folding one sheet of metal. It’s quite elegant and the color is nice. A good lesson on ta

What I’ve Got: Mailbox Phone App

This app reminds me of the mobile app interface challenge. Although not as cool as the Link app with its photo interface, it definitely streamlines inbox-cleaning. It’s desirable because it uses color

What I’ve Got: Dita Von Teese’s 3D Printed Dress

Recently the 3D printing industry has been all abuzz, as David Tisch commented. This 3D printed dress pushes the envelope of what can be printed and might become an icon in its own right. The dress w