Posts Tagged ‘kosoku’

  • Wed, Jun 29 2011

    Welcome to the first edition of the rebooted Quirky Production Reports. While we’ve had production reports in the past we’re changing both the way that we gather information internally and how to share it with you, the Quirky Community. It’s kind of like our Batman Begins moment but for product updates (although I highly recommend reading this post in Christian Bale’s ridiculous Batman voice).

    Without further ado:

    Bandits: We got in a great sample two weeks ago. There’s details (such as making sure the colors of the hooks match the colors of the elastic) that are being polished but we feel confident that we’re going to be able begin manufacturing in the near future.

    UnHampered: As stated in last month’s Q&A with Ben and Gaz, we were having some issues with the factory that was originally working on this project. We are currently waiting on a new prototype with a revised design.

    Boil Buoy: Currently in Engineering. Since this device is going to include some amount of electronics and will need to function in water, we’re spending a good deal of time perfecting the mechanism and making sure that it’s safe to use.

    Kosoku: We received a new prototype last week that we’re very happy with and are now having it tooled at a great factory.


    We’ll be back with another production report at the end of July.

  • Mon, Feb 14 2011

    In December, we found what we thought was the perfect factory for Kōsoku, our new dog-friendly leash. The factory would take care of every part of the leash-making process — the metal, the plastic, the soft goods, the whole shebang. But we were encountering a couple of problems along the way, like disorganized workflow, confusion about product specs, etc. We want to cover our bases, so we’re also checking out other potential factories.

    To learn more about this product, check out the Kōsoku product page.

  • Tue, Nov 2 2010

    Big announcement during tonight’s Town Meeting: Quirky’s going to retail! We can’t yet announce the names of our two big partners, but we CAN announce the products they’ve chosen to push into production. Congratulations to the ideators of these killer products!

    Go Caddy: Joseph Pecorino

    UnHampered: Barbara Curtis

    Contort: Emad Yahia

    Digits: Brian Shy

    Travelstacks: Nancy Casimir

    Stash Can: Eduardo Elescano

    Kosoku: Sarah Carpenter

    Shower Station: Joshua Wright

    Contour: Tracie Beer

    Splash Stacks: Jared Joyce

    Say it with me now… ROCK!

  • Tue, Jul 27 2010

    Wonder how Quirky’s design staff went about creating the ultimate dog leash? Look no further.

  • Mon, Jul 26 2010

    Ready to rock the coolest leash on the block? Then get thy hands on the Quirky Kōsoku, a dog leash so fly, it gets a fancy schmancy Japanese name. You can spoil Fido or Scout today for just $37 (MSRP: $39) but hurry — with a 970 product pre-sales threshold, these leashes are going quick!

    Your search for the perfect dog leash is over! Meet the Quirky Kōsoku.

    This fully-featured leash is designed with both doggy and owner convenience in mind. We think you’ll both find Kōsoku’s combination of plush and rigid materials the ideal walking companion.

    Here are just a few of its fine features:

    - Fully retractable 6-foot long leash.

    - Reflective 3M tape surface for extra visibility.

    - Side pocket to hold doggy “waste” bags.

    - Shock-absorbent neoprene and durable nylon canvas wrapped around a semi-rigid core for strength and flexibility.

    - Designed for dogs up to 90 lbs.