Object Design
Why a Mug Handle Needs Room for a Grip
Mug handle grip clearance affects comfort, balance and control. Learn how shape, space and attachment suit different…
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Articles
Explore articles about the design, materials and uses of familiar objects, with a preference for ideas that help you notice more and waste less.
Materials
Glass Jar or Tin Canister for Dry Pantry Goods?
Glass jar or tin canister for dry pantry goods? Compare visibility, light, weight and cupboard fit to choose a…
Making
How Reusable Food Wrap Evolved from Waxed Cloth
Reusable food wrap history traces a shift from household cloths and improvised covers to purpose-made waxed wraps…
Object Design
The More Compartments, the Better Myth
Learn how to judge storage compartments against your belongings and routine, so a drawer or organiser makes sorting…
Use and Care
A Rainy-Day Reset for the Reusable Shopping Bag
A rainy-day reset for reusable shopping bags helps you sort, fold and place the ones you own so the right bag is…
Our point of view
Good design earns its place
The most useful object is not always the newest one. We look at how things work, what they are made of and how a little attention can extend their usefulness.