Physical Products That Met My User Needs
It was just Black Friday guys and I cannot help but to post something about the “things” that I bought recently that sparked joy. Cam and I sold, gave away almost everything when we came to Canada with our three luggages each. After I did that I kind of didn’t want to buy anything unless it “sparked Marie Kondo Joy”.
Some of my favorite items that we bought recently not only sparked joy but thinking about them; they were designed really well.
Umbra, is one of my favorite brands. They do a really great job at creating products with have lines, colors, shapes and materials that are in harmony with a specific space. The design never tries to combat or take the spotlight of any space; rather the way in which it’s designed to be used is so natural to the way that a user would use it; which is what makes it a have great user experience. This makes the products acceptable and adaptable for folks like us who are always moving.
I bought not one but three trash bins from Umbra because they didn’t look like traditional trash cans. Every time I throw something in and see the lid naturally sway back into neutral makes me feel so understood! Under each side of the lid are weights that ensure that the lid is closed every time you put a piece of trash in it. Leaving it closed also hides the garbage so the user doesn’t have to see it.
I collect jewelry when I go on trips and I’ve been trying to find a meaningful jewelry box where I’m able to see all the pieces but not always wear them. Umbra designed a jewelry tray that allows me easily see, sort and arrange my little gifts from afar. I appreciate that the design is much different than the conventional jewelry box that closes off and doesn’t let the beautiful pieces of jewelry be seen.
I also recently bought a large portfolio bag to house all my paper artwork. The bag was made out of felt, which made me feel secure knowing the paper pieces would be cozied up and kept flat in a dry space. Felt is also so versatile and can be rolled up or transported if need be. I much prefer this one to the large plastic portfolio bags with zippers.
As newborn folks in a smaller town we joined Costco and purchased a set of beautiful ceramic bowls. Putting away my mom’s delicious meals and my own in these beautiful bowls with easy to use lids just makes me feel so proud of the meals that we made. The ceramic material also upgraded the experience of eating leftovers when seeing the beautifully decorated ceramic bowls in the fridge; instead of seeing floppy plastic throwaway dishes.
Wynne