Joseph Joseph Kitchenware (2)

This is the second post about Joseph Joseph Kitchenware.  The first post can be viewed here.

5. Orb - Dual Mortar and Pestle

This porcelain pestle and mortar provides two receptacles for grinding.   The main bowl can be used for crushing larger amounts of ingredients, while the lid is also curved and can be used to grind finer or less amounts of spices.

The two mortars and the pestle can be aesthetically nested on and within each other.

6. Y-grinder: Salt and Pepper Mill

This mill has two chambers, allowing both salt and pepper (or other spices) to be ground and dispensed from the same unit.

7. 2-in-1 Measuring Jug
This measuring jug eliminates the need for separate measuring spoons, cups and jugs.  The jug has two containers that can be accessed by flipping it over.  The small chamber can measure liquids from as little as a single teaspoon (5ml), while the larger chamber is used for greater volumes.

The only problem is that for liquids with a high viscosity such as honey, the long, narrow chamber will lead to a lot of wastage with the liquid sticking to the side as one pours it in and out.

8. Shell - Digital Weighing Scale

The container for this digital scale can be flipped over and conveniently nested on top of the product body- protecting the machine, maximizing storage space and creating an aesthetic product all in one.

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Joseph Joseph Kitchenware (1)

Joseph Joseph specializes in contemporary kitchenware with a design slant.  Their products are both aesthetic and and functional, utilizing elegant design to accomplish incredible results. 

All of their products at their site are worth mentioning.  Here are twelve of their products, split into three posts:

1. Nest - Practical, Space-saving Kitchenware

The Nest™ range comprises of mixing bowls, measuring spoons, a sieve, and a strainer. The individual elements of each set stack together, occupying the absolute minimum amount of storage space. 

2. QuickSnap - Ice Tray

QuickSnap™ fills with water just like a conventional ice tray. When ice is needed, simply twist the tray to loosen the cubes and then push each switch on the reverse, in the direction of the arrow, to release one ice cube at a time – effectively snapping each out of its individual compartment.

3.  Fold Flat - Collapsible Grater

This grater folds completely flat for easy storage when not in use, locking into place.  Gripping the grater when open prevents it from collapsing. 

4. Chop2Pot - Folding Chopping Board
Locked in the flat position, Chop2Pot™ provides a durable, knife-friendly cutting surface. But when the handle is squeezed, the sides of the board fold up, forming a chute down which diced and chopped food can be neatly guided. The Chop2Pot uses polypropylene 'living' hinges to achieve its transformation.

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Wall Art Chair

The Wall Art Chair by Dror Benshetrit converts from an art installation to a functional piece of furniture.  

While the chair looks like it has stability issues, the product is great for a small apartment or bachelor pad that needs a few extra seats for impromptu guests.

Source: via Yankodesign

Bent Ruler

This Bent Ruler by Tomoya Yoshida is made of a flexible plastic that requires finger pressure on top to keep it flat on the paper.

At first glance, a bent ruler is terribly unintuitive; however, it actually solves several problems that plague conventional rulers:

1. In drawing straight lines, pressure needs to be applied to the ruler to prevent slipping.  The bent design actually forces the user to apply this pressure, reducing the chance of sideways motion.

2. The ruler springs back up after usage, making it easier to pick up from the page.

3. The ruler's edge does not lie in contact with the paper after using, preventing smudging. 

Of course, several criticisms can be launched against it as well.  First, it's more difficult to use it for measuring real objects (screen sizes or table lengths, for instance).  Storage may also become a problem.  While it can be compressed flat for storage, the tension might make it snap easier.  

Despite the shortcomings, though, it's still an excellent design.

Source: Via Yankodesign

World Time Clock

This world time clock designed by Charlotte van der Waals is a very simple and equally smart design to show the 24 different time zones around the world on one clock. The clock is barrel-shaped with 12 sides, each side having two cities written on it that are 12 hours apart. The clock face tells you the current time in whatever city is written on top as the clock is rolled over.

There's no minute hand, however, since every rotation of the clock would move the minute hand five minutes forward or backward every time.  If someone could create a simple solution to this, now THAT would be excellent design.

source: via Slipperybrick

Green Box for Pizza

The Green Box is a pizza box design that aims to minimize waste and storage space. An otherwise normal-looking pizza box transforms into serving plates for four AND a container for leftover pizza.

As can be seen below, the design can be implemented with little cost, only adding additional scores and perforations to the pizza box:

When folded, the box looks like a normal pizza container:

When opened, though, it can be broken apart.  The top cover can be used as four plates.  The bottom cover, with minor modifications, can be converted into a box that can store leftovers.

A video of the entire process can be seen below:

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Elevator Deselect

Mistakes in pressing or buttons waste time and are aggravating to endure.  Elevator buttons should work on a 'toggle' basis, where pressing the button twice deselects the floor. 

This design has been implemented in various countries, but I see no reason why it shouldn't be made a standard protocol in all elevators.

What other electronics benefit from a deselect option?

Source: Whynot Idea Exchange