Mix, Scrape and Blend: Introducing… Whix

Unless you’ve got arms like Mike Tyson, the act of mixing can turn baking from an art into a workout. Give your forearms a break with Whix, a specialized mixing tool that makes it easy to blend ingredients in batters, burgers, and other thick mixtures. Every feature and function was designed with mixing in mind: Read More...

Brainstorm Aftermath & Recap 5/15

We had good, clean Brainstorm fun last night with three easy to love ideas. All ideas would be great for kids, and brought out the Quirky kids at heart (meet them here). The highlight of the night was mangling a few watermelons in the name of invention (don’t worry…none were seriously injured or wasted. We quickly Read More...

Broadcast Update: Redesigning the Community Design Phase

If you’ve been keeping up with our Quirky Live broadcasts, you’ve probably noticed that the last few weeks have had a focus on naming, to build on the success of our brand new naming platform. Now that the system is up and running, we’d like to move in a new direction, and focus on another Read More...

We’re Making This… Flipside

Flipside is moving into production! Our retailers are confident in the product, and it’s time to take this baby to market. Take a look at it in the Upcoming Section, and help us to determine its price by playing the Pricing Game. Congratulations to Warren Yan and all of the 2,295 community members that helped Read More...

This Week’s Brainstorm Preview

Good evening, makers! We’ve got three incredibly fun and creative inventions to discuss this week, so instead of tying you up with a boring introduction, we’re gonna cut right to the chase. Here, beautiful people, are the three new product concepts we’re brainstorming this week: Watermelon Pop Maker Adjustable Pen Doggie Plinko If you’re new Read More...

What We Can Learn from Crazy Japanese Inventions

In 1995, Japanese inventor Kenji Kawakami coined the term Chindōgu (literally, “unusual tool”), to describe the practice of inventing oddball solutions to everyday problems. These inventions are often described as “unuseless”, as they solve legitimate household problems, but do so in such an awkward and embarrassing way that few consumers would actually use them. Chindōgu Read More...

Spin to Plug In: Introducing… OneEighty

From media center to server to a teacher’s best friend, Apple’s Mac Mini has set a new standard for versatility. That is, until you try to reach around it for a cable. Get the most out of your Mini with OneEighty, a swiveling stand that lets you access all your vital cables with a simple Read More...

Weekly Recap 5/4-5/10

Ah the weekend: two blissful days for rest, relaxation, and getting caught up on all things Quirky. If you missed out on any of the development phases we opened, or products we introduced to the Upcoming page, you need not look further than this post for an update. Hold onto your butts, because here comes Read More...

Invention Picks of the Week!

Last night’s Eval was not an everyday occasion. Between a panel appearance by Google guru Jeff Jarvis, and a visit from inventor Steve Balassone, our regular Thursday broadcast became quite a star-studded affair. However, all the glitz and glamour didn’t distract from our ultimate goal: over the course of an hour, 14 of the week’s Read More...

Power in Any Position: Introducing… Prop Power Rugged

When you’re installing wall fixtures at a busy worksite, the last thing you want to worry about is dragging a power cord. Introducing Prop Power Rugged, a heavy-duty version of the upcoming Prop Power, with a flexible neck that can wrap around ladders, scaffolds, or most anything else, ensuring that outlets are never far away. Read More...

Brainstorm Aftermath & Recap 5/8

We had an all-Wink Brainstorm this week, featuring the first three GE Eval selections and a brand new cast of Quirky characters (meet them here). All three ideas discussed incorporate an Imp chip, which (in laymen’s terms) allows any object to connect to Wifi. Thanks to the Imp, the capabilities for these products are endless. We Read More...

Bluetooth Bracelet Phone: Introducing… Mingle

The bluetooth headset is a handy tool, but with its current status as a pop culture punching bag, its benefits barely outweigh the cost. Mingle is an accessory with a different approach, packing a full bluetooth handset into a slim and stylish bracelet. When dormant, its simple form rests discreetly on your wrist, with a Read More...

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