Bulb Meets Bubble

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The Wind Up lamp (wind as in air) taps into a familiar fragment most of us can relate to. Its form and user interaction take inspiration from blowing bubbles – something many of us appreciated when we were kids!

The minimalistic floor design features a slim neck and simple socket ring that hold a singular exposed bulb. To activate, users can just blow on the specialized socket as they would a bubble wand! The design is also conceived to include a selection of artistic bulbs with unique shapes that actually resemble bubbles. It’s a unique twist on a common object that’s sure to bring back pleasant memories for all!

Designer: Julien Bergignat

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Wind-Up Space Invaders Can’t Be Destroyed with Your Laser Pointer

Looking for some desktop companions for your wind-up Pac-Man? I can’t think of a better thing than these wind-up Space Invaders.

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This pair of Space Invaders will scurry across your desktop, but unlike their forefathers, they’re totally harmless. You see, they’ve had their laser cannons removed so no matter how much they skitter back and forth, they can’t destroy your bases.

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The set includes both a pink and a green Space Invader, and sells for just $12.99(USD) over on ThinkGeek.