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I was listening to NPR when I heard about Warby Parker co-founder Jeffrey Raider launching his second startup, called Harry’s. Since Warby Parker has been a model of doing good and being socially responsible, I was eager to hear more about Harry’s. During the interview, Mr. Raider spoke about paying over $20 for a small pack of razors and questioned why an everyday product should cost so much. From there, Harry’s was born. The company designs, manufactures and distributes its products itself, essentially creating its own unique supply chain. By doing this, the company is able to offer a higher-quality product at a lower price. |
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An innovative business that converts waste heat into electricity—and integrates environment, people, economy and culture from The Living Principles for Design framework—is BioLite. BioLite, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, was founded by Jonathan Cedar and Alex Drummond and has received numerous awards for their innovative CampStove. What’s so great about it? Well, it turns heat from fire into electric energy and can charge cellphones and LED lights. I am surprised no one had thought of this sooner, but it’s pure genius. |
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The Bird Photo Booth is the first feeder which has been developed to house an iPhone, iPod touch and GoPro set, giving one the ability to observe bird activity up close and personal via a live stream to their iPad, computer or other mobile device through a Wi-Fi or bluetooth connection. |
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Megaphone is a passive amplifier for the iPhone whose form—made of ceramic—is designed to
amplify and optimize the best sound output. The amplifier can be used for listening to music without headphones or for audio conferences. High technology is both fascinating and tiring to me. The megaphone affects me for its peculiarity—being both an emotional object and a long-lasting one—especially in a world where fast changes are a must. From my point of view, Megaphone is the most successful iPhone device—emotional, sustainable and simply beautiful. |
