Sound Stripp Headphone Hook
Declutter your workspace by hanging those bulky headphones on the adhesive Sound Stripp headphone hook.
Twelve South BookArc for Mac Pro
Instantly make your late-2013 Mac Pro look cooler with the BookArc Pro. Think "jet turbine" vs "trash can" and you'll understand.
Impress IM-708 3-Speed Desk Fan
If you're one of those people who shops for fans based on their quietness and light-breeziness, the Impress IM-708 desk fan is not for you.
‘Things Come Apart’ 2015 Wall Calendar
Speaking of Things Fall Apart, there is an accompanying 2015 wall calendar with one teardown photo from the book for every month. At the bottom of each page is a view of the previous and next months, which is nice.
ICON Prints by DKNG Studios
The idea behind the ICON project, as told by designers Nathan Goldman and Dan Kuhlken: “Every film has one. A signature prop, set, or location. Something that, in a single image, can represent the entire movie. With this in mind, they created 50 geometric prints of iconic places and things from various films and TV shows. Examples include Office Space, Groundhog Day,…
Kanex DoubleUp — Two-Port USB Wall Charger for iPad and iPhone
As the title suggests, the Kanex DoubleUp is a wall adapter that accepts two USB cables. It's powerful enough to charge two iPads relatively quickly, thanks to each USB port's 10.5-watt output, and it has helpful status LEDs on the front to let you know if your device is fully charged (green) or still charging (orange). I like that it's small enough…
Cameron Moll’s Letterpress Posters
You may or may not already be familiar with Cameron Moll's work over at Authentic Jobs, but did you know he also painstakingly recreates pieces of architecture in letterpress form and sells prints of them? If not, now is a good time to look at his store because he's having a buy-one-get-one-free sale until July 31, 2014. My personal favorite is the…
General Purpose / Desk Scissors by Ernest Wright and Son Ltd
I know it seems a bit silly to be writing about a pair of scissors, especially ones that cost £22 (~$38 USD) but watch this video and you'll see just how much care goes into every set. They're made from professional-grade, hand-tempered carbon steel blades, and each pair is guaranteed for life. The company will even re-sharpen the blades for you decades…
City Prints Spaceflight Maps
These Spaceflight maps are perfect for anyone who's ever dreamed of going to space. From Apollo 11 and Apollo 13 mission routes to lunar landings and even to a Kennedy Space Center launchpad, these prints are sure to make your inner astronaut happy. They're printed on heavy pearlescent paper stock, giving them a beautiful and subtle metallic shimmer. City Prints carries the…
Synology DiskStation DS213j
The Synology Diskstation DS213j NAS—recently reviewed by our own editor Shawn Blanc—is an excellent way of storing all the stuff on your home network. With two drive bays that can handle up to 10 TB of HDD storage, a gigabit internet connection, and a boat-load of add-on apps, there are so many ways to use the DS213j. Just a few examples: Family…
‘Exceptionally Great Espresso — Art & Science’ Print
As this print's store page says, “Great espresso is both an art form and a science” Crafted with custom inks on beautiful Italian paper, this 20" x 27.5" print celebrates espresso by describing its theory and preparation in great detail, accompanied by illustrations. Get one from stellavie design for an introductory price of 59,95 EUR (~$81 USD) + 10,55 EUR shipping (~$14).
The bttn
The bttn is an interesting little gizmo that reminds me of a Griffin PowerMate but without the volume-dial component. What looks like a simple colored button (hence the name) is actually a web-connected device capable of executing interesting commands, similar to those of one of our favorite services, IFTTT. In fact, IFTTT is a service bttn is capable of tying into, along…
‘Creative Thinking’ Poster by Grant Snider
This morning, artist Grant Snider posted a comic about creative thinking that really resonated with me. As it turns out, he offers 11x17 posters of all comics on his site, and this one would be perfect for hanging in a creative workspace. The site isn't set up like a typical ecommerce store per se, but the shop page does provide instructions on…
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Print
Those of you unafraid to show off your love of musicals will appreciate this Singin' in the Rain print by Brazilian illustrator Niege Borges. Even if you're not a fan, you gotta admit she really nailed the water effects. The print is unframed by default, with prices ranging from $17 (8" x 10") to $50 (28" x 38"). They do offer frames…
Anker 40W 5-Port USB Charger
This 5-port USB charger by Anker gets everything right. It lets you charge up to five gadgets at once—iPads, iPhones, Kindles, cameras, you name it—and intelligently adjusts the output of each port based on whatever's connected (or disconnected, for that matter). Awesome for families with a lot of stuff to charge. It draws very little power while idle, and it has built-in…
Embue — Smart Energy Management
Embue is a new Kickstarter project that aims to replace your thermostat, but not just with a single unit like Nest. Embue has sensors that can be placed in every room, giving it a much better overview of your home or office's temperature and humidity. And like Nest, Embue can learn from your habits and make adjustments as needed for optimal comfort.…
Twelve South HoverBar V3
Twelve South's new HoverBar V3—an adjustable-arm mount for iPad—is just like the old HoverBar, but now it can also be used with newer iPad models such as the mini and Air. It can be clamped onto the edge of any surface 1" or thinner, including a desk, the kitchen counter, or even directly onto an iMac for use as a sort of…
‘Writers and their Typewriters’ Poster
As the name implies, this poster shows off the beautiful typewriters of famous authors such as Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Joyce Carol Oates, George Orwell, Sylvia Plath, Hunter S. Thompson, and more. Perfect for any literary or writing geek to hang in their workspace. $14-$39 on Etsy.
Zen Pencils Poster Store
I'm a huge fan of the site Zen Pencils, where illustrator Gavin Aung Than takes famous inspirational quotes and turns them into awesome cartoons. He just reopened his online store with redesigned versions of his popular poster designs, my favorite being this one. Gavin himself describes the new posters best: “The quality of the posters are incredible. They’re printed on heavy duty…
Ergotron LX Dual Side-by-Side Monitor Arm
When it comes to having two displays on your desk, using the static stands that come in their boxes may not be the best choice; they take up a bunch of room and can't be repositioned very easily. A better bet would be using something like the Ergotron LX Dual Side-by-Side Arm. Designed to hold dual monitors that are each 24" or…