Good Design - Page 3

Kevy Baby · 01-05-2009, 08:20 PM

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Umm, indecision and lack of an editor?

I tried come up with some use for the extra letters for, but was unable to (other than Newb, which really didn't seem to fit in this instance).

Moonliner · 01-08-2009, 11:43 AM

I think one of the hallmarks of good design are simple changes that bring new functions to every day objects....

Stop for a second and ask yourself how you might improve a bedside lamp and then look at this idea

Simple, elegant and useful not to mention costing next to nothing. That's good design.

Alex · 01-08-2009, 12:05 PM

Reminds me of a Carrot Top joke prop. And if you really need it (I'm apparently a freak in that I just remember where I was in books so don't generally use bookmarks at all) that lamp already has a bookmark function without the phallic addition. Two, by my count.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-08-2009, 08:02 PM

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That will damage the spines of books. Not recommended, not good design!

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Not Afraid · 01-08-2009, 08:05 PM

I look at it at say "Cat Toy!"

SzczerbiakManiac · 01-09-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

<librarian>
That will damage the spines of books. Not recommended, not good design!
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Because the bookmark is too thick? Would it help if the lamp's "member" was ultra thin?

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-09-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

Because the bookmark is too thick? Would it help if the lamp's "member" was ultra thin?

I'd say that would make it much more viable. Leaving it to hang there for a long period wouldn't be good regardless.

Most bookmarks today are awfully thick things and it constantly surprises me that people buy and use them. There are plush bookmarks, for crying out loud. Those metal wedge ones aren't much better. If it's your own book it's your own problem, I guess, though I try to treat mine well.

Moonliner · 01-09-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I'd say that would make it much more viable. Leaving it to hang there for a long period wouldn't be good regardless.

Most bookmarks today are awfully thick things and it constantly surprises me that people buy and use them. There are plush bookmarks, for crying out loud. Those metal wedge ones aren't much better. If it's your own book it's your own problem, I guess, though I try to treat mine well.

I know what you mean. It's so much easier to just fold over the pages.

JWBear · 01-09-2009, 11:53 AM

Or just tear off the pages you've already read, and throw them out. You don't need them anymore.

Moonliner · 01-09-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Or just tear off the pages you've already read, and throw them out. You don't need them anymore.

That takes too much effort, you can always just set it face down on the table open to your page.....

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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I think one of the hallmarks of good design are simple changes that bring new functions to every day objects.... Stop for a second and ask yourself how you might improve a bedside lamp and then look at this idea Simple, elegant and useful not to mention costing next to nothing. That's good design. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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01-08-2009, 12:05 PM	#23
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Reminds me of a Carrot Top joke prop. And if you really need it (I'm apparently a freak in that I just remember where I was in books so don't generally use bookmarks at all) that lamp already has a bookmark function without the phallic addition. Two, by my count.
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01-08-2009, 08:02 PM	#24
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	<librarian> That will damage the spines of books. Not recommended, not good design! </librarian>
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I look at it at say "Cat Toy!"
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Or just tear off the pages you've already read, and throw them out. You don't need them anymore. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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