Design Gizmo

Design Gizmo

Design Gizmo featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

RETRACTABLE LOCKABLE DOG LEASH

A retractable leash that comes in an ergonomic housing shaped like a carabiner, it gives you the freedom to safely and quickly secure your beloved pet while you run into a store, hug your honey or perform any task that requires two free hands. ClipDog’s innovative locking handle functions as a lock carabiner, which allows you to effortlessly handle-lock your pet(s) to any nearby pole, bike rack, fence, bench or other immovable object. With ClipDog, pet owners can enjoy the comfort of a retractable leash and run their short errands without worrying about their pet's security.

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WonderFold - Foldable bed for dogs

A foldable bed for dogs made by CooCoo Design. Now the dog can get it´s "comfy Zone" right close when traveling. The Coocoo Design have made this, flexible plastic bed , and designed it with a strict minimalistic Skandinavian look. The ”Wonderfold” is sold with a Soft Pillow, made of 100% polyester. CooCoo Design have made a Pillow, that can maintain the same temperature even though the dog is staying for a long time on the pillow. Easy to Bring easy to fold.

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Canoe

Cats spend an average of 16 hours each day curled up in slumber and when it comes to sleep, they look for any comfortable place. They are extremely attracted to “fique” or “sisal” and they can’t resist the temptation of having direct contact with it. Canoe is a cat bed made out of fique, a natural fiber still spun by hand and then knitted into an exceptional fabric made by artisans from a Colombian rural region. The shape that hosts the cat is the result of gracefully folding and securing the opposite sides of the fabric with leather cords intertwined forming x shaped stitches.

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Tagg—The Pet Tracker

Tagg—The Pet Tracker is a purpose-built device that uses advanced GPS and wireless technology to track a pet’s location and activity. The lightweight, water-resistant Tagg tracker attaches to a pet’s existing collar. With Location Tracking, if a pet leaves its designated “Tagg zone” (geofence), the owner is quickly notified by text and email so they can locate and track their pet on a map. With Activity Tracking, the owner can track a pet’s daily activity levels to help ensure the pet receives the proper amount of vet-recommended exercise.

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Pet Cozy

petcozy is a compact geometrically shaped playground for pets in the modern home. Perfect for cats and small dogs to play around and take a rest in. petcozy's simple, but clever design allows it to be formed flexibly to fit the unique personality of each pet. By varying the amount of twist, petcozy can become an enclosed space or transform into an open-top bed. petcozy is made from quality industrial wool felt. The soft yet rugged texture is fun for furry animals to interact with and the material is sturdy enough to withstand lots of scratching and biting.

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PoLoo

The PoLoo is an automatic toilet to help dogs poo in peace, even when the weather is lousy outside. In the summer of 2008, during a sailing holiday with the 3 family dogs Eliana Reggiori, a qualified sailor, devised the PoLoo. With her friend Adnan Al Maleh designed something which will help not only the dogs quality of life, but also to improve to those owners who are elderly or disabled and unable to get out of the house in winter period. It’s automatic, avoid smell and easy to use, to carry, to clean and ideal for those living in flats, for motorhome and boats owner, hotel and resorts.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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