Design protoypes in Myanmar. Which is cooler?
One of our 2009 CPX exhibitors, 3brick Design, created an affordable, better stove for rural villagers in developing nations. They’ve just launched a blog sharing their thoughts on applied design thinking.
…This interview reminded us that when designing for the developing world, it’s still important to create irresistibly cool products that people will want to own and use. To understand what makes a product cool or uncool for our user, we must be mindful that coolness changes across cultures, genders, and user groups.
Cool in context. We like it.
–Tom
Filed under: 2009 Exhibitors, CPX, Design
As you know, we’re on-site at Stanford’s Cool Products Expo (CPX), showing off (what else?) Xhibitr!
We’ve been meeting so many intelligent, dynamic and creative individuals and teams at CPX today. We’re incredibly proud to be a part of this conference, and we’d like to extend our gratitude to the organizers of this conference.
Below are a few photos of some of our favorite companies that showed their stuff at CPX. Enjoy!
[cpx.xhibitr.com]
Filed under: 2009 Exhibitors, CPX
March 20, 2009 • 10:09 am
I still have a few more years before having to worry about diapers and pacifiers, but the urban hipsters of the 90s are getting married and having kids of their own. While it’s still cool to be trendy and laid back, these young parents are looking for ways to adapt their grown up lifestyle while staying connected to their youthful culture. That’s where Diaper Dude comes into play.
The Diaper Dude Messenger Bag is a diaper bag meant for a real man (yes, we’re including you in that statement)! Perfect for any on-the-go Dad, this bag comes with all the space and features you could ask for. Its main compartment is nicely designed to hold diapers, a changing pad and anything else that may be necessary for your little one. The three front pockets provide ideal room for wipes, food, utensils and even aspirin (you’ll definitely need this). In addition to these features, this papa-pouch also comes with its own changing pad, cell phone holder and key ring. Heck, Mom could even use it!
While I don’t think I’d ever use one myself, I’m loving the variety of innovation emerging around technology. But otherwise you can grab one from yourself for $97.99 at ThinkGeek.
[via CrunchGear and Xhibiting]
Filed under: CPX, Design
New ad campaign by KNARF for SVA—if they want all my money, they just need to open a retail outlet for this stuff.
Via Toxel.
Filed under: CPX , office supplies
