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The one finger safety cutter by Version 22

toma — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:57:36 +0000

Our generation is so used to swiping at things that it only seems natural that something like the Nimble Cutter would exist! Cleverly named, the Nimble is a thimble that sits on your finger, but instead of preventing needle pricks, this little bad-boy comes with a blade that’s capable of being the best cutter you’ll ever own. Convenient in its design, the Nimble’s silicone cap shape allows it to comfortably rest on any finger. A tiny blade on the tip lets you simply slide across surfaces you want to cut, be it paper, tape, clingfilm, etc. The blade’s small enough to slice through packaging, but too small to actually cut skin, which means the most the Nimble will do is poke you a tiny bit.

Perfect for the upcoming festive season (what with all the unboxing you’ll have to do), the Nimble takes a natural gesture, something we pretty much do all day on our touchscreens, and converts it into something useful, so you can ditch those harmful boxcutters and deadly knives!

Design by Version 22

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Cutting board by Dan Beltramo

toma — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:59:01 +0000

The life of a designer turned writer is quite frustrating. The number of times I come across a product and go “Why didn’t I think of that?!” is damn near uncountable, but I guess the joy of sharing innovative designs that fascinate outweighs the jealousy of not being the design’s creator. I love designs that don’t take convention for granted. Solving a problem often means throwing the existing solution, the status quo, out of the window. That’s what SliceX does. Simple, effective, and with practically no expertise or practice required, the SliceX lets you slice small fruits and vegetables in half with one single knife stroke.

Ideal for grapes, cherry tomatoes, berries, nuts, mushrooms (I could go on, really), the Slicex is a slicing board that strays from the conventional flat surface design of cutting boards. It uses a V-shaped channel and a slit to run your knife through, to slice your fruits and veggies right down the center. The items you need to cut align themselves in a straight line, thanks to gravity, and with one single motion, you’ve sliced all your fruits and veggies in half… perfectly down the middle.

The SliceX comprises two flat components that slide into one another in an X-shaped formation. Made out of heavy-duty HDPE (used in most cutting boards), the SliceX is easy on your knives, non-toxic, and dishwasher friendly. The fact that it separates into two flat boards also makes it easy to store in your kitchen. Using the SliceX is, in fact, easier than using most cutting boards. It saves you the trouble of manually cutting each fruit/veggie you have one by one. It also eliminates the need for you to hold down your food as you cut it, making things much safer… and by virtue of its design, it allows you to slice everything exactly down the center, just as any master chef would. The SliceX saves time, energy, and encourages you to prepare your own food through its fun, delightful, OCD-pleasing cutting experience. Yes, I think I’m definitely jealous for not having thought of this before!

Design by Dan Beltramo

Cubit modular shelving system from Germany

toma — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 14:24:09 +0000

The Cubit modular shelving system is specifically designed for the standard dimensions of music and books. Everyone in your home can create personalized wall shelf. Each module has a groove in the back so they can easily be jointed with an insert and no tools, while brackets mount them simply to a wall.

An online CONFIGURATOR helps customers design their own layout, or Cubit can put you in touch with an interior designer.

Düsseldorf | Germany

Bar Tools Bottle Openers by Brendan Keim

toma — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:13:25 +0000

These sleek and minimal bottle openers feel wonderful in your hand. Their smooth finish and weight make opening any beverage a pleasure. They come in 5 and 10 inch lengths. The 10″ version is great for crushing ice.

Brendan Keim | Brooklyn, NY