Refillable Dry Erase Markers

Muji's elegantly designed refillable markers reduce waste

The latest gem we’ve come to love from Muji’s line of elegantly well-designed writing utensils is the refillable dry-erase marker. Perfect for home office inspiration boards to classroom presentations and conference rooms, the dry erase marker writes smoothly, without the squeaky feeling of most pens intended for white boards. (If the standard is a ballpoint, Muji’s is a rollerball.) The true genius, however, is the …

Nano House

A new book looks at marrying design and sustainable living in diminutive dwellings

Reaching beyond the simply small, Nano House: Innovations for Smaller Dwellings  seeks out shelters that combine sustainability, economy and portability. For proponents of nano architecture, the 40 houses in the book represent the future of human living. Instead of resembling coffin-like sleeping pods, each house, in harmony with its surroundings, is filled with charm and natural light. Designs range from basic to futuristic, taking advantage …

Barnacle

The suction cup iPhone stand that works as well on desks as it does hanging from windshields

Not just another smartphone accessory, the Barnacle defies gravity to make devices all the more handy. The holder uses simple suction to affix phones to nearly any smooth surface—from desks and windows to walls and windshields. With a symmetrical design, each side of the Barnacle can be used interchangeably, making the intuitive tool even easier to use. The stand sells through an online shop for …