Camp Daybed

Meet the sandman

16.May.2013 | 0 comments.

Gosh, do we like it when a design can adapt. Introducing the Camp Daybed – a sleeping bag with legs we’ve got quite a crush on. Pretty perfect for that unexpected overnight guest or that weekend away, this chic daybed compliments any abode and is one of many clever creations from Austrian product designer Stephanie Hornig.

Super-easy to carry around (or store away), its demountable frame and washable cotton duvet cover also mean it’s a no-brainer to keep clean. Put complexly, we cannot not want the Camp Daybed. Providing ample space to hit the hay, it’s just like a comfier tent – the bed boasts back pockets to store pillows, magazines or whatever you damn well please. We really want to take one for a test-rest.

Joolz

Nice Package

Environment | Europe | Happiness

10.May.2013 | 0 comments.

A chair, a birdhouse, a picture frame and a lamp shade – and you thought you’d only get a stroller. Up-and-coming pramsters Joolz give their packaging a second life by printing instructions to assemble the cardboard into various other items. While having the instructions on the box saves paper, it’s also more visible for those who don’t usually follow those how-to sheets. Ahem-hem.

Born in 2005, Joolz is the brainchild of creative director Emile Kuenen. The start-up echoes Kuenen’s passionate and enthusiastic ethos to create a positive experience for parent and rug rat – striving to make the world a bit better, healthier or just more fun. Do you have an idea of what else their clever reusable packaging could be? Joolz are more than happy to hear them.

Who gives a crap

We do

Education | Environment | Happiness | Health

3.May.2013 | 0 comments.

Imagine if every household item you purchased helped someone in need. Sounds utopian, huh? Well, now your toilet paper can build toilets for those who don’t have access to them. Simon, Jehan and Danny started Who Gives A Crap (WGAC) when they learnt that 2.5 billion people across the world don’t have access to a toilet – that’s roughly 40% of the global population. This cheeky-but-appropriately named initiative donates 50% of their roll profits to WaterAid to build toilets and improve sanitation in the developing world.

After a successful crowdfunding campaign in 2012, the gents were able to do their brilliant idea justice. They take pride in the fact their loo paper is made from 100% recycled fibres – saving trees, water and landfill. And did we mention they don’t use any chlorine, inks, dyes or weird perfumes – they just pulp the clean fibers to make biodegradable, strong and silky soft rolls? Oh yeah. WGAC is something we need daily, is beautifully designed and helps those who aren’t as lucky as us. It’s pretty genius. We’ve ordered the 10 x 48 pack because we give a crap. Image courtesy: Thousands.

Cole + Parker

Knock ya socks off

Happiness | Innovation | North America

26.April.2013 | 0 comments.

Is there anything better than a new pair of socks? So basic and underappreciated, these friends for our feet keep us warm and comfy all year round. And if you haven’t noticed, somewhere, winter is coming, so they’re in even higher demand. If that wasn’t enough, our beloved socks can start businesses, too. You whaaat? That’s right. Meet Cole and Parker – they donate 20% of proceeds from each pair of their bold, luxurious socks to support entrepreneurs in poverty.

Devised by Diana Charabin and Jeff House, they follow a ‘one-for-many’ business model – partnering with Kiva, a non-profit to empower people around the world. The company’s named after two great jazz musicians and we’d like to think Cole and Parker’s ever so charming designs were inspired by the music. Why socks? They’re the people’s light slipper. Also, what happens when the socks are worn and warmless? Hello hand puppets.

Spinlister

A new lease on life

Community | Environment | Happiness | Health | North America

19.April.2013 | 0 comments.

You know what makes us feel good? Collaborative consumption. It’s not an entirely selfless good deed (yep, we realise there aren’t any) but it does generate some serious warm fuzzies. Finally we can feel less guilty about all the crap we hoard in our homes – and Spinlister is just one great initiative empowering us. It’s Airbnb for bikes. Do you own a two-wheeler you don’t use all the time? Well, now you can rent out your unused

wheels to verified social media souls on Spinlister. What makes it that much sweeter is you get all the extras of a real bike owner; locks, light, bell and basket. The beauty of the site is you could be traveling to a big city for a holiday and strike a sweet deal with this cute number. We’d ride her everyday; definitely the only scenario where being the town bicycle is a good thing.