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  • Mon, Sep 12 2011

    Who are this week’s top five?

    By rob at 7:00 pm

    Prophecy has foretold that on Monday afternoon the top five voted submissions from the previous week’s Community Evaluation would reveal themselves in the form of a blog post. If not listed, submissions in these rounds may still be chosen as Wildcard selections.

    Congratulations to this week’s contenders:

    Product Round 178

    Angelo Cacchione - Cupboard Storage Unit
    Becki Rundels - Non-Slip Bathmat
    Peter A. Wachtel - Multi-Measuring Tape
    Joe Flatley - Beverage Carton Tap
    thundernumbers - Portable Hanger/Holder

    Housework Storage & Organization (Product Round 179)

    David Quirk – Silicone Saddle Bag
    David Suh – Dust Monster
    Paul Schmitzer – Extending Arm Storage Rack
    Erich Bashkoff- Collapsible Tool Handle
    Joe Ernst – Electric Dustpan

    These brave submissions have conquered the hearts and votes of the Quirky Community, but their arduous journey from sketch to store has only just begun. They must now now test their might against the brutal truth of DMV as well as unforeseen challenges from the enigmatic Wildcards.

    Who will emerge victorious? Only time (and a future blog post) will tell.

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  • Mon, Sep 12 2011

    In preparation for Wednesday’s live brainstorm.

    By rob at 2:00 pm

    Hey Quirks, we’re discussing three topics in Wednesday’s live brainstorm.

    From 12:00 – (approx.) 1:15, the Quirky Community, will have the opportunity to participate in this week’s brainstorm through our Quirky Design Staff + Quirky Community Brainstorm Livestream channel on Ustream.

    This week’s topics are:

    1) Product 175: Silicone Trivets

    2) Outdoor Gardening Brief (Product 176): Collapsible Watering Can

    3) Product 183: 3D Measuring Box

    To get the most community participation, we’re going to start it right here, in the comments of this blog post. Think about all of the different aspects that go into mindmapping, i.e. exploring all opportunities in terms of design, market, end user, user scenarios, modes/habits, current/future trends in food service or space saving products, materials etc. Start throwing out ideas and remember, this is a brainstorm so anything goes.

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  • Fri, Sep 9 2011

    The results of this week’s brainstorm, preserved for posterity.

    By rob at 12:00 pm

    After the live brainstorm on Wed, QDS intern Lucas transcribed the mind map co-created by QDS and the Quirky Community.

    Here’s what this week’s brainstorm looks like (click image to enlarge):

    Product 173: Desk Edge (wrist protector)


    The entire brainstorm is embedded below:


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  • Thu, Sep 8 2011

    Introducing… Expanse

    By rob at 12:15 pm

    Expanse is an expandable utensil holder that only takes up as much counter space as you need it to. Stop jamming your cooking tools into a container that’s too small. Expanse’s unique sliding mechanism lets you choose the exact amount of space you need, while the plastic divider helps to make sure you can keep track of your smaller utensils.


    Nick LaPoulas proposed a utensil holder that gives you more storage space when you need it, and more counter space when you don’t. Over 990 people came together to develop that idea into a product. Expanse is now available in the Quirky shop for $15.99 presale ($19.99 retail) with a threshold of 1200 commitments.

    Features:
    – Stainless steel container
    – Removable divider
    – Small footprint
    – Easy to clean

    Dimensions:

    Fully Closed:
    8.5″ x 4.5″ x 6″

    Fully Opened:
    13″ x 4.5″ x 6″

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  • Tue, Sep 6 2011

    Introducing… Vamp

    By rob at 12:15 pm


    Vamp is a handsfree clutch and iPhone case that keeps your essentials safe and close by during a night out. Vamp includes a wrist strap and a shoulder strap allowing the user to wear it in two different ways. Either way, the user will always have quick access to their iPhone, credit card, ID, cash, mirror and house key.

    Tanya John originally proposed a “club bracelet” to keep your essentials with you without weighing you down. Over 675 people came together to develop that idea into a product. Vamp is now available in the Quirky shop for $27.99 presale ($34.99 retail) with a threshold of 1500 commitments.


    Features:

    -Sleek leather faceted exterior
    – soft leather lined interior (contrast color)
    – adjustable wrist strap and cross-body shoulder strap
    – makeup mirror
    – iPhone holder
    – two slip pockets for credit cards, ID, cash, etc
    – magnetic open/close
    – unique flexible case allowing top and bottom to nest while holding phone to ear.

    Dimensions:

    121mm x 75mm x 30mm

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  • Mon, Sep 5 2011

    Who are this week’s top five?

    By rob at 7:00 pm

    Prophecy has foretold that on Monday afternoon the top five voted submissions from the previous week’s Community Evaluation would reveal themselves in the form of a blog post. If not listed, submissions in these rounds may still be chosen as Wildcard selections.

    Congratulations to this week’s contenders:

    Product Round 175

    Louis Lara – Silicone Trivets
    Derek Wakeen – Tape Dispenser + Scissors
    Clinton Fleenor – Spice Containers
    Peter Wachtel – Kitchen Utility Scissors
    BlueAvo – Dog Washing Glove

    Outdoor Gardening Brief (Product Round 176)

    Peter Wachtel – Garden Utility Scissors
    Marc Rumaner – Expandable Watering Can
    Betty Kim – Modular Rain Box
    Radam- Water Pressure Lawn Mower
    David Quirk – Planter Pot w/ Storage


    These brave submissions have conquered the hearts and votes of the Quirky Community, but their arduous journey from sketch to store has only just begun. They must now now test their might against the brutal truth of DMV as well as unforeseen challenges from the enigmatic Wildcards.

    Who will emerge victorious? Only time (and a future blog post) will tell.

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  • Mon, Sep 5 2011

    Last week’s brainstorm results and this week’s brainstorm topics.

    By rob at 2:00 pm

    This week’s brainstorm post is going to do double duty. First up we’re got the results from our last brainstorm.

    After the live brainstorm last Wednesday, QDS intern Lucas transcribed the mind maps co-created by QDS and the Quirky Community.

    Here’s what last week’s brainstorm looks like (click images to enlarge):


    Product 171: BBQ Oil Brush


    Product 172: Hanging Step Stool


    The entire brainstorm is embedded below (in two parts).

    This week we’ve got one topic to discuss.

    From 12:00 – (approx.) 12:30, the Quirky Community, will have the opportunity to participate in this week’s brainstorm through our Quirky Design Staff + Quirky Community Brainstorm Livestream channel on Ustream.

    This week’s topic is:

    1) Product 173: Wrist Protector

    To try and maximize the amount of community participation in the conversation, we’re going to start it right here, in the comments of this blog post. Think about all of the different aspects that go into mindmapping, i.e. exploring all opportunities in terms of design, market, end user, user scenarios, modes/habits, current/future cleaning trends, materials etc. Start throwing out ideas and remember, this is a brainstorm so anything goes.

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  • Thu, Sep 1 2011

    It’s time to think big!

    By rob at 5:08 pm

    As you might (or should) be aware, we’ve historically had a few restrictions in place regarding what’s considered a feasible idea.

    In order to be considered within our scope, an idea had to:

    1) Be for a physical consumer product
    2) Be able to retail for $150 or less
    3) Not include any integrated software

    With everything going on right now, it’s the perfect time to revisit those restrictions and make a few changes.

    Starting today there’s only one:

    In order to be considered within our scope, a product idea has to be for a physical consumer product.

    Thats it. No more $150. No more limits on software and applications as long as they are submitted in conjunction with a physical consumer product (ie. we won’t consider an iPhone app, but we will consider an iPhone).

    This change is taking effect immediately, so start thinking big!

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  • Mon, Aug 29 2011

    Who are this week’s top five?

    By rob at 7:00 pm

    Prophecy has foretold that on Monday afternoon the top five voted submissions from the previous week’s Community Evaluation would reveal themselves in the form of a blog post. If not listed, submissions in these rounds may still be chosen as Wildcard selections.

    Congratulations to this week’s contenders:

    Product Round 173

    Maria Morill – Clip-On Timers
    J. Andre – Cheese Knife & Board
    Mario Duran – Pet Travel Bottle
    Jin Chai – Dual Cooking Spoon
    Nathan Zampelli – Bungee Cord Magnet

    Personal Care: Atmosphere Brief (Product Round 174)

    Colin Roberts – Outlet Grooming Tool Holder
    Cynthia Talbot – Makeup Roller Mat
    PattiD – LED Light Frame
    Pedro Rios- Retractable Bath Sponge
    Carol Lake – Candle Wick Tool


    These brave submissions have conquered the hearts and votes of the Quirky Community, but their arduous journey from sketch to store has only just begun. They must now now test their might against the brutal truth of DMV as well as unforeseen challenges from the enigmatic Wildcards.

    Who will emerge victorious? Only time (and a future blog post) will tell.

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  • Mon, Aug 29 2011

    In preparation for Wednesday’s live brainstorm

    By rob at 2:00 pm

    Hey Quirks, we’re discussing two topics in Wednesday’s live brainstorm.

    From 12:00 – (approx.) 12:45, the Quirky Community, will have the opportunity to participate in this week’s brainstorm through our Quirky Design Staff + Quirky Community Brainstorm Livestream channel on Ustream.

    This week’s topics are:

    1) Product 171: Oil dispensing grill tool

    2) Closet Storage Brief (Product 172): Hanging step stool

    To get the most community participation, we’re going to start it right here, in the comments of this blog post. Think about all of the different aspects that go into mindmapping, i.e. exploring all opportunities in terms of design, market, end user, user scenarios, modes/habits, current/future trends in biking or cleaning, materials etc. Start throwing out ideas and remember, this is a brainstorm so anything goes.

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