VV Talker

An iPod app that does errands, dogs in fitteds, fonts for dyslexics and more in this week's look at the web

A learning device for deaf children, the VV Talker uses vocal chord vibrations to train aurally-impaired students to feel for the correct intonations.

Triangle Notebook

A geometric journal inspired by Istanbul's cultural aesthetic

Unlike standard notebooks where variety is limited to cover styles, the Triangle Notebook ditches the banal shape of a rectangle for the (you guessed it) triangle. The mod journal, designed by Turkish artist, Tan Mavitan, is a MoMA exclusive from the Destination: Istanbul collection. A reflection of Istanbul’s highly geometric design aesthetic, the Triangle Notebook converts from its unusual shape into a square when opened. …

Door Handle Redesigns

Eight inspired updates to classic door hardware

Italian designer Diego Amadei’s highly-unusual door handle, Kobu, follows the maxim “bend it to your needs.” The lever’s flexible stem attaches to a more standard stiff brass core, allowing users to modify the stem into virtually any shape—from loops to stash mail to abstract squiggles—while still serving its main function. Available in a variety of finishes, the hardware welcomes visitors with a whimsical design statement …