Sandwichbikes + Van Gogh Museum

Five masterpieces from the famous Dutch artist, now available in bike form

Though it was first conceived as a curious concept by Dutch design agency Bleijh nearly a decade ago, our initial introduction to the Sandwichbike came in 2013 during Milan Design Week. Shipped flat-packed, the predominately wood frame design is as unconventional a bike can be without losing its defining two wheels and sharp geometry. Recently Sandwichbike has grown as a standalone company, and earlier this …

Helle of Norway’s Utvær Knife

Designed by Denmark's Jesper Voxnaes, an all-purpose quality blade for the wilderness

Norway’s westernmost islands are marked by a stark beauty that is something of an acquired taste. Weather-beaten rocks stand firm at the intersection of the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea, with seagrasses and moss the only plant life evident. It’s this particularly elemental brand of form and beauty that Norwegian knife-makers Helle named their newly released Utvær piece after. Designed by Jesper Voxnaes—known for …

Kitterly Knitting and Crochet Kits

Using technology to match makers and their skill levels with preassembled packages

Worth more than $3 billion a year, the knitting and crochet industry is no laughing matter, and you’d be mistaken for thinking it’s not high on Silicon Valley’s list of things to update. As such, Kitterly is a DIY, tech-focused platform that matches “makers” to kits—sort of like Netflix’s suggested section, except for knitting and crochet. Kitterly’s focus is to bring the right products to …