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Need a Workplace Distraction?

July 19, 2011

We have plenty of fun projects to keep us occupied here in our office, like finding clever new items for our community voting app. Although we’re busy reading your comments, tallying your votes and answering your questions, we wouldn’t mind taking a few minutes to play 100 Workplace Games & Distractions (in the name of product research, of course!). If you’d love to stash this little tin and the included 100 game cards away in your desk to offer up when your co-workers need a breather from the average 9-5, take a break from business and let us know!

Can’t decide whether this game’s for you? Here’s a sample activity (more can be viewed by clicking on the image under the main picture in our voting app).

Sudden applause: “If you have a co-worker who is fond of a favorite saying or quote, gather together a band of your other co-workers and scheme to all applaud the next time the favorite saying is used. If you’re really brave, you’ll target your boss and his or her favorite phrase.”

Design

Scampering for Unique Game Ideas?

July 17, 2011

Squirrel NutOur community voting app is packed with creatively designed products this week, including the Lightbulb Candlestick Holder, the tool-inspired Hand-Forged Bottle Openers and this Squirrel Nut Stacking Game, which doubles as a funky home or office decor piece when not in play.

Squirrel Nut Game

Could you pile all of the acorns without letting any tumble? Vote and commentto let us know whether you’d like to see this squirrel scurry through the voting process and into our assortment of community approved goods!

Design

Repurposed Vinyl Record Cuff

July 16, 2011


Teri said: “What a cool way to make a statement! And very rock star styling!”

This prospective new product could be our next chart topper. Handmade  from real vinyl records backed with durable canvas and complete with adjustable closures, this Record Cuff features the original record label. If you agree with Teri, visit our Community Voting App and tell us why. We’d love to know, would you rock this cuff in ’80s, Rock ‘n Roll, Oldies or R&B?

Design

Shine a Light on Product Voting

July 14, 2011

This bulb helps illuminate your home, no electricity required. New to our Community Voting App, the handmade porcelain piece is already getting some exciting feedback.

Monica said: “FANTASTIC! I think I need these!”

Faye said: “A great way to pay tribute, say ‘thank you,’ to the old incandescent, headed for extinction, for its contribution to life as we’ve known it!”

Do you agree with Monica and Faye? If you love theVoting App and share your comments on this and other hopeful Community Approved goods.

Design

Hand-Forged and Handy

July 14, 2011

Our buyers are busy building a great assortment of products. Are these Hand-Forged Bottle Openers the right tools for the job? The heavy-duty utensils look and feel like the pincers, pliers, hammer and wrench which inspired them. If you’d like to see these cast iron openers in our lineup, visit our Community Voting App and let us know!

Design

This Just In: Racers Ready

July 13, 2011

Racers Ready

Jess said: “Love this idea – great quick games offer variety that will keep the kids (and adults) entertained for a long time!”

Looking for loads of family fun in one compact kit? The Racers Ready game is complete with rules for fun challenges and an electronic timer, easily stored in the functioning whistle. Just add some common household items like kitchen tongs or a deck of cards, and let the races begin!

Are you ready for this and more Community Approved goods? Or, would you rather visit our Community Voting App to tell us what you think of other potential products? Keep reading our Product Design posts for your daily dose of what’s new at UncommonGoods!

Design

Do You Love This Astrology Jewelry?

July 12, 2011

Brooklyn artist Julie Nolan gave a Swiss astrology calendar from the 1900s a modern update when she hand-stamped the constellation patterns in bold brass and created beautiful jewelry.  The larger holes represent brighter stars, making a seemingly abstract pattern that actually symbolizes your astrological sign.

Which of these shining new additions to our Community Voting App would you rather wear? Leave a comment to let us know whether you’d prefer your sign on the Astrology Necklace or the Astrology Bracelet.