Scotch Tape dispenser by Matthew Pacione
In terms of general office supplies, I can think of none more boring than Scotch Tape and Post-It Notes. Both are necessities but both also come as incredibly mundane units and they’re definitely not something I would proudly display on my desk.
But maybe that’s about to change — at least in Canada — where 3M Canada is producing 2 items created by students at The Ontario College of Art & Design. The student projects were a joint collaboration with OCAD and 3M and the winning designs shown here were awarded with $3000 cash and production in 3M’s product line. If you’re in Canada, look for these items in 2010 (maybe they’ll bring them over State-side…who knows). [via]
Post-It Note pop-up by Scott Currie
Cool. I’d buy one.
the tape dispenser doesn’t look usable, unless the base is made a lot heavier…even then it seems big and bulky
the corkboard post it disp seems ok. wouldn’t buy it though.
The post it note is cork, and can be any material needed / reused, because the aluminum adds weight. I tried it at the open house at OCAD, and it works and looks great- He designed it so 3M can use any materials for the base. kinda neat-