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Explore - Product Design
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6 Great Appliances for Small Kitchens
The world is shrinking, dear readers, and it doesn't show any signs of stopping. With the latest micro-apartments going up in San Francisco as we speak, the need for space-saving product design...
written by: Megan Hamaker02.05.13 -
A Note on Our Expert: Laura Guido-Clark
After designing for other companies for a few years, Guido-Clark started a firm 16 years ago with a friend. Working for companies as diverse as Mattel, Toyota, and InterfaceFLOR, she has learned...
01.01.09 -
Ballo Toilet Brush
Tis the season for having guests—and thus a clean house, as well. And while you'll want a toilet brush on hand, you may not want your current one out on display. Danish manufacturer Normann...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake12.13.10 -
Brooms
Dear Dwell: I'm tired of my old generic broom. Are there any specialized products on the market that are both hip and functional? —Edward Charles, Austin, Texas
written by: Christopher Brightphotos by: Peter Belanger01.26.09 -
Butterfly Recycler
Intended for squeezing into narrower spaces, the Butterfly takes a different approach than the rest of the pack. The cleverly designed lid opens in halves when you press on the foot pedal, and can...
$189.00
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Classic Pedal Bin
Holger Nielsen, the inventor of the pedal bin, once said, “Good design never goes out of fashion.” And he’s right—there have been minimal changes since its creation back in...
$249.00
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Crate and Barrel Launches New Utility Brand, Clean Slate
Crate and Barrel introduces Clean Slate, their new line of well-designed cleaning and organizing products for the modern home.
04.30.13 -
Electrolux Versatility EL8502
When selecting Electrolux's Versaility upright vacuum cleaner, you can pick your color in amethyst, tangerine, or vivid green but all will come with a HEPA filter and quick-release wand to help you...
$400.00
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Green Cone System
If you wince every time you toss a banana peel into the trash and think, I really need to compost, let your guilt evaporate (or decompose). The Green Cone offers a simple, tidy alternative to the...
$185.00
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Hoover
Hoover is part of TTI Floor Care North America, headquartered in Glenwillow, OH. As a leader in the floor-care industry, Hoover manufactures quality, high-performance vacuum cleaners for home and...
05.26.09 -
IQAir
Just having graduated from England’s Cambridge University, Frank Hammes, Klaus’ son, decides to join the family business. Having grown up with air purification all his...
01.28.09 -
Ladles Not Labels
Fed up with men's fashion, Rachel Wythe-Moran and Simon Watkins of East London's Labour and Wait cooked up a plan to align their creative instincts and passion for practical design.
written by: Miyoko Ohtake02.02.10 -
Leather Fly Swatter
I was in Maine last week for my yearly vacation back East, and was happy to discover a new shop in Camden called Sugar Tools. All told it has something of a shabby chic vibe, though I did come...
written by: Aaron Britt08.30.10 -
Leifheit
Established in 1996 to bring the quality and luxury of European housewares into American homes, Leifheit International USA, Inc. is today enjoying a level of popularity that's making its esteemed...
01.30.09 -
Method Laundry Pump
A few weeks ago I attended a press event at method, which is headquartered conveniently around the corner from our Dwell offices. Besides a fascinating behind-the-scene tour of their labs (I had to...
written by: Jaime Gillin08.09.11 -
Method's New Pump Detergent
As someone who tries my hardest to purchase environmentally responsible products, I have a difficult challenge: a lot of "eco-friendly" cleaners are simply less effective than the...
written by: Sarah Rich01.19.10 -
Muji
MUJI is not a brand. MUJI does not make products of individuality or fashion, nor does MUJI reflect the popularity of its name in its prices. MUJI creates products with a view toward global...
01.28.09 -
Pedal Bin with Bio Bucket
This simple, streamlined bin is less conspicuous, without being less functional. The corrosion-resistant construction and well-sealed lid are not to be overlooked. The recycling bin is a smaller...
$40.00
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Simplehuman
We all have daily tasks we want to do faster, things that take up too much space, and projects we want to organize. simplehuman is committed to designing products that help efficiently achieve...
01.30.09 -
Steel Trash Can
This is a classic steel trash can, but with a twist. Apartment dwellers can make use of other segregated bins, but larger households might need one of these just for bottles and cans. Improvements...
$109.99
