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The Success of the Forktula Should Inspire You to Design Something and Kickstart It

It's a spatula for your fork, a squeegee for your plate

By Rain Noe - May 1, 2018

in Object Culture

Like the Bath Buddy from yesterday, I'll put this in the silly-but-useful category. The Forktula is simply a small piece of silicone with two holes on it, and it goes over two fork tines like a sleeve.

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That allows you to do this:

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As someone who hates to waste food, this appeals to me. But the primary reason I bring up objects like this, and the Bath Buddy, is in hopes of inspiring the would-be design entrepreneurs among you to look around and identify something you struggle with, no matter how small.

These are relatively simple products to source and manufacture, and both were successfully Kickstarted. I know that some of you readers have got ideas, too, and I hope you get cracking on them.

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kirk mosna

6 years ago

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Sorry, to say that 'is void of inspiration' is extremely negative for a product design site. Of course, it is novel we both wouldn't have clicked on it, but perhaps the market isn't there for something like this yet. Never know till you try:)

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  I'm sorry, I didn't know negative comments weren't permitted on a product design sites.
  
  I'm sure this is what every designer dreams of making. So inspiring, this design is changing the world; making it better, feeding the poor. And so much money raised.
  
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    It doesn't claim to be "changing the world," in fact in the first sentence of the article it's described as "silly-but-useful." Which it definitely is its a fun little gadget that I would give my hipster cousin for Christmas. I agree with Kirk that "void of inspiration" is pretty harsh, and I'd ask you just relax and enjoy the fun side of things.
    
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amunta nul

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They raised an equivalent of $8,500 USD. Barely successful and void of any inspiration

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