An ever-changing clutch engineered down to the smallest detail While handbags might first appear to some as a frivolous fashion accessory, they are in fact an omnipresent functional item in nearly all women’s daily lives. Modjewel founder and nanotechnology engineer, Eliana Ghantous wanted to create an interchangeable system of components that would enable seamless transformation. [...]
Enabling athletes to ice sore knees on-the-go Most knee icing products require the user to remain immobile; Moji wanted to develop a solution that would stay in place and flex with the user through the natural range of motion, as well as incorporate the premium look and performance of high-tech sportswear. By developing a unique [...]
Cubcoats Mask Buddies These kids face masks transform into wristbands. Designed to be taken on the go, the elastic on the back of the Cub allows them to be worn on a wrist or as a hair-tie. Featured on Wired, New York Magazine’s The Strategist, People Magazine, Condé Nast Traveller. Condé Nast Traveller. "Top pick: [...]
Hand marbled prints created for accessories and home goods Patterns created through the technique of marbling, for application to a line of home goods and electronics accessories. Patterns were applied to alum-prepared paper and fabric with acrylic paint, digitized, and edited for final use. Home goods including bedding, rugs, shower curtains, clocks and computer accessories [...]
Cubcoats Transforming Sherpa "Two for one! With Cubcoats, you get a uniquely functional hoodie, magically transforming into so much more — a treasured plushie friend. And the best part is, when your child outgrows the hoodie, the plushie will always be there to play with." Soft goods design collaboration with the Cubcoats team to create [...]
A discreet sleep mask for women that blocks every ray of light Luxury travel brand TAOA wanted to produce a sleep mask that addressed the functional and aesthetic shortcomings of existing products. Complete light blocking for restful sleep is the most critical requirement, yet the masks that accomplish this are bulky, protuberant contraptions that render [...]
A streamlined, reversible neck heat therapy product Neck therapy products are notoriously unattractive and poorly designed. The goal was to create an effective, comfortable neck heating product that also removed the stigmatizing aesthetic common to the category. All closures and fabrics had to be microwavable, and the product needed to be designed for cost effective [...]
Cubcoats Transforming Plush "Two for one! With Cubcoats, you get a uniquely functional hoodie, magically transforming into so much more — a treasured plushie friend. And the best part is, when your child outgrows the hoodie, the plushie will always be there to play with." Soft goods design collaboration with the Cubcoats team to modify [...]
A playful package for a classic marker brand redesign Marker storage case concepts created with Minimal design studio for Mr. Sketch Marker rebranding. Inspired by the classic tool roll, the case needed to be fun, modern, and showcase the brightly colored markers. These prototypes explore ideas of color blocking, felt layering with peeks of color [...]
An ice & heat therapy product that fits the whole body Moji wanted to develop a versatile “utility” therapeutic product that could be used almost anywhere on the body, providing effective therapy and a comfortable fit, while maintaining the sportswear feel of the product line. Not only did this product need to maintain compression over [...]