Archipod

Aping some sort of outlandish alien (yes, in the unearthly way) transport vehicle, the ArchiPOD is—according to its makers—a mini-office/getaway-spot that installs in spaces like your home (assuming you have a large enough door to squeeze it through!) or backyard for purposes such as working, creating, or just escaping a sometimes obnoxiously annoying world.

Whatever the activity transpiring whilst stationed in the Great Acorn, err, ArchiPOD, some level of work/play is bound to materialize.

The ArchiPOD, similar to the OfficePOD, wears a skin of Western Red Cedar shingles over a solid-timber structure. Its walls are triply-sealed (none of that pesky, Earthly calamity in here!) and sport an oh-so-soothing color. Furthermore, the 12 1/2′ x 8.25′ interior yields absolutely no joints (augmenting the feeling of peaceful isolation), a little porthole, a built-in heater (you KNOW this musta been conceived of in some frigid, Scandinavian country), ‘mood’ lighting, and a charming dome that slides open for fresh air.

We’re left thinking only one thing: Could this be employed as a miniature version of the iconic “man cave”?!

$25,000-$50,000, Office

By Michael Bock on July 12th, 2011

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$40,000 BUY

Moleskine Black Pencils

Leave it up to Moleskine – makers of “legendary notebooks” – to come up with a way to make your pencils look stylish. Yes, your pencils.

These beauties come in a Matte black finish and are rectangular shaped with rounded corners. But sleek looks aren’t the only thing Moleskine had in mind. They’re made of cedar wood and high-quality 2B lead – thicker and darker than your average No.2 pencil.

The black pencils come with a steel cap that can be clipped onto any Moleskine notebook cover, as well as a sharpener and 24 adhesive labels to personalize your set.

Time to break out those journals.

Office, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on June 4th, 2011

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$17 BUY

Armed Notebooks | By MollaSpace

A notebook is a notebook is a notebook, right? It’s paper, spiral-bound, maybe with a picture on the cover. Perhaps of an adorable puppy. Yawn. If only, you have often thought to yourself, somebody would think to replace that puppy with something lethal, and in 3D. Well wait no more!

Along comes Molla Space with this series of weaponized spiral-bound notebooks, each featuring a 3D molded death-dealing cover. Variations available include a grenade, a big, wicked knife, and a handgun, respectively featuring grid pages, lined, or completely blank depending on what particular dastardly plans you want to write down in them.

The company says they represent how creativity expressed through words and pictures can be a more powerful weapon than these symbols of violence. But it’s much more likely you want one because they look really badass.

Office, Under $25

By Doug Sinclair on February 16th, 2011

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$20 BUY

Sharpie Liquid Pencil

Sharpie Liquid Pencil may not be bringing sexy back, but it is certainly determined to make writing with pencils cool again. A unique creation in that it will make broken lead a thing of the past, this “smooth like a pen, erasable like a pencil” utensil boasts a liquid graphite technology that also takes care of sharpening and those pesky mechanical reloads, as in you’ll never have to do them again. Of course, the replacement is a pesky liquid lead reload, but you can cross that bridge when she comes.

Sharpie also promises a durable eraser and a soft grip to add to that “I Can’t Believe It’s Not a Pen” feel. At $4, it’s kind of pricey unless you’re the type of person that actually does reload a writing utensil when it’s out of juice instead of just throwing it away. Some of us know ourselves too well to take the plunge, but for others, this is a welcome addition to the cadre of office supplies.

Office, Under $25

By Aric Mitchell on November 16th, 2010

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$4 BUY

Herman Miller SAYL Chairs

Herman Miller SAYL Chairs got one thing going for them. They’re made of 93 percent recycled materials. Talk about bringing a different kind of green into your home office! They are also pretty nice to look at, we suppose, especially the black model, though they do come in other colors. The wide seating is enough to fit a certain inStash writer’s ex-father-in-law while also boasting a porous and cool material for warmer months.

Herman Miller also brags a lot about their 3D intelligent suspension technology. Without getting too technical–because we hate technical–it’s designed for added lumbar support forming to the back in ways that are supposed to alleviate or prevent pain. Full rotation is also possible thanks to this development, and you’ll only pay about four bills for it, which could pay for itself if you make a lot of trips to Back-Cracker M.D.

$250-$500, Office

By Aric Mitchell on October 15th, 2010

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$400 BUY

OfficePOD

In the world of the new economy, it is said that many of us will be working more from home, thanks to advancements in technology and reduction in costs for the companies that employ us. Setting up your home office has advantages, but it is still too easy for the physical and mental boundaries of home life to infiltrate your productivity. That’s where the OfficePOD comes in.

A 2.1m x 2.1m work and storage space with easy blend architecture, the OfficePOD is as efficient itself as it allows you to be. Install one in your home or garden, and watch your productivity ratings, and your earnings, go through the roof!

$10,000-$25,000, Office

By Aric Mitchell on June 29th, 2010

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$22,000 BUY