Design
A Gluggle Jug
20th November, 2025
This is not a gift for everybody. As a jug, it’s impractical: it doesn’t hold a lot of liquid, and is tricky to clean. As a vase, it’s usable but not great. Not many people need a jug in their lives. And some people would look at this jug and think it’s hideous.
But listen: the jug gluggles. It makes a glugging sound as you pour water in and out. It’s delightful and unexpected.
Beethoven Kitchen Timer
30th September, 2021
Not a useful idea, this. Most people use their phones as a kitchen timer. I use the one on my stove.
But for someone who needs a physical timer, and with a particular taste - they probably own a bright red toaster - this is quite handsome. A lot of “designy” kitchen stuff is impractical — the dinosaur ladles are unstable; the manatea is tough to clean — but this one should work as well as any electronic timer.