Designed by Jon Patterson | Country: United States
“The project involved a creation of a skincare line for an existing company, non-affiliated with skin products. I chose Nooka because of the idea of re-conceptualizing the current world we live in. The result is a reinvention of designing bottles that are functional for the urban cities most of the consumers live in. Bottles, although functional, need to be transportable/ and why shouldn’t they be wearable? On top of that, they must have purpose. I wanted to break the traditional rules of what skincare products are, and began to design what they should be.
These bottles, ideally, would be a two piece injection molded plastic with a soft rubberized texture; similar to the silicon texture most of the products have. The spout/top, uses simple “o-ring” technology, similar to that of a heinz ketchup bottle. What this allows is less waste of the product, as well as a non-mess solution to traditional bottle tops. The bottles come in three sizes, with the middle size and smallest sizes both airport transportable coming under 3 oz. The functionality of the design allows the bottle to “clip” onto essentially any surface (such as belts, purses, shirts, pockets, shower racks.) What this allows is a bottle that can clip anywhere and be functional to the user (no more holding a sunscreen bottle while on the go or keeping bulky Purell containers in your pockets). The stripes shown on the front of the bottle are indicators and tell the user when they are low on the product, using a color hit to get their attention. The products for this project were, Sunblock, Body Wash and Hand Sanitizer. I noticed that Purell, and all other hand sanitizers, come in the common bottles, but they are bulky, and rather nerdy in my opinion. The only other way to carry hand sanitizer is to wear it around your neck, which is even more stupid! So the smaller bottle concept solves the issue, allowing the consumer to wear it as an accessory (that they already would do) allows them to add a little flair to their current style by wearing on their belt, etc. The bottle itself is re-useable. I wanted to do this not because it is trendy to be “green” but more because a lot of people, when asked, wanted something refillable. So the “O-ring” can be removed, and filled with product.
The bottles tell of no information on the front, however, once flipped the consumer can see what they are looking at. This concept is taken from the intrigue with these watches. The watches take time to learn/understand, but nonetheless, they draw interest and intrigue. This follows the same belief. We create a product that is very intriguing to the user, they grow curious and begin to examine the product more curiously. Also, being that the bottle colors with this concept don’t reflect the scent/product, there is no need to advertise on the front the product if it can be switched out.”
The idea behind the Tree & Root Lamp is to make us aware of the fact that we are cutting down way too many trees. So how does Kitae Pak translate this into motion? When positioned inverted in the pot, the lamp signifies a dead root, with the tree cut-off. Upright the lamp and it illuminates the room, depicting the true virtues of a tree and its importance in our lives. Besides the poetic garble, I simply think it’s an elegant design that can find pride in many homes. 
SCORE ONE for the designer and for MUJI if they ever intend to manufacture it. The Dog Pod takes the Japanese minimalist aesthetic and serves up a cozy mound of mindfulness for your favorite pooch. The wrinkled blanket may look a mess but I can attest having owned 2 dogs they love to mess up their beds before plopping down. Supersize it and I may want one for myself. Just an excuse not to make my bed. 
Somewhere down the line bonding and reconnecting with loved ones in this digital world is all about doing special projects together. For instance the Presence in Absence DIY USB Carving Set is for those lovers who stay apart often, yet want a tangible piece of each other. The set comprises of a wooden Digital stick that you and your partner craft into two with the help of the special knife. This is where words like legacy, heirloom and devoted love come into play. 
