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.
Reflective organizational bags that illuminate their contents Metallic organizational bags in graduated sizes. Reflective interior illuminates contents. Minimalist design highlights the silver sheen of the bag exterior. Matching piping, limited top stitching and clear thread create a clean finish.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Colorful organizational bags inspired by manila folders This project developed as an exercise in color and material contrast, as well as a love of all things organized. Inspired by the manila folder tab, the multiple sizes also correspond to common manila envelope sizes to allow them to be used inside regular filing systems, and to [...]
A sportswear-inspired heat & ice system for the back Though back pain is incredibly pervasive, back therapy products maintain a dated, medicinal aesthetic, poor performance and cheap materials. The goal was to create a modern back therapy product using premium materials and thoughtful design. The back wraps and cold packs are inspired by the human [...]
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 [...]
A tidy protective case for a logic analyzer Saleae needed a new case for their pocket-sized logic analyzer. They wanted a case that would house the components in an orderly fashion, consistent with their clean aesthetic. The elongated form fits easily in one hand, while the zipper allows the case to open perfectly flat, facilitating [...]
