Designer’s too clever bookmark dog-ears pages without actually doing it
Japanese creative planner and designer Michiru (@mitiruxxx) sure has been wowing with impressive and quirky designs this year on their Twitter account. Most recently, their…
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The real reason why Japanese toothpicks have grooves in them
Toothpicks are a very convenient tool. In addition to doing what their name implies, they have all manner of practical applications unrelated to food, such…
Designer’s transforming frilled lizard pencil sharpener is just too genius
It feels like just about every month Japanese creative planner and designer Michiru (@mitiruxxx) has people online captivated by their cleverly designed concepts for products….
Just horsing around: Museum tee makes shopper think it’s misprinted but the design is intentional
Located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the 北九州市立いのちのたび博物館 (kitakyūshū shiritsu inochi no tabi hakubutsukan | Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History) exhibits fossils…
Japanese designer’s saltshaker design is perfect for watermelon lovers
Japanese creative planner and designer Michiru (@mitiruxxx) seems to have a bottomless well for eccentric but practical item concepts that people fall in love with…
World-renowned Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake passes away
Today, on August 9th, 2022, news emerged that fashion designer Issey Miyake had passed away on August 5th, 2022. He was 84 years old. Miyake…
Dropped your smartphone into your ramen? Cup Noodle’s product idea goes viral
As some of our readers may recall, for the past few months, Nissin’s Cup Noodle has been wowing netizens with innovative and artistic product ideas…
Store clerk can’t stop staring at customer in line. The reason has netizens chuckling
Since July 1, 2020, when a nationwide fee for plastic bags was introduced in Japan, more and more people have been bringing in their own…
Incredible neon Eevee sign evolves in brilliant color display
Pokémon Space-Time Distortion Researcher (@pokeyugami) certainly lives up to their name, sharing amazing and creative ideas and designs that can only come from someone dedicated…
Japanese couple’s surprising bullet train meal has us all doing a double-check
The shinkansen, or bullet train, in Japan is lifesaver for traveling great distances across the country quite leisurely. Because of that, you’ll often see travelers…
Take your bath “medicine” with these cleverly-designed bath tablets by Japanese creator
Some of our readers may recall Kōsuke Saitō 斎藤公輔 (@kawausokawauso), otherwise known as NEKOPLA, the Japanese writer and engineer who enjoys creating whimsical gadgets. Last…
Japanese creator’s witty kotatsu keycap provides a mini escape from everyday stress
For those who are unfamiliar with it, a 炬燵 こたつ kotatsu is a low, wooden table frame, covered by a heavy blanket or quilted futon,…
Cute, hassle-free ecobag is inspired by Japan’s cabbage-fed sea urchins
Japanese creative planning and design company 『企画デザイン２時』 Niji Inc. (@niji_2oclock) designs a variety of innovative products. Some of their previous designs, which we have introduced…
Japanese bento boxes and architecture meet in brilliant and charming designs
Japanese bento boxes can be a great way to enjoy a smorgasbord of tasty dishes on the go or simply sitting down to take in…
Japanese papercraft artist’s practical cardboard gadgets get rave reactions online
Japanese papercraft artist トモヲ Tomowo (@tomowo_PS2) has recently been focusing on “cardboard crafting,” creating everything from masks to helmets (his Gundam helmets are particularly impressive)…