ThingsAmongMany

Anyone else noticed the recent resurgence of the clothespin across the design world? This arguably outdated little home appliance doesn’t have much of a place in most homes these days - though there is something to be said for clothes dried outside on a line rather than in a dryer with chemical softeners. But over the last couple of weeks, I’ve noticed a nostalgic comeback for this underdog.

After a bit of research, it appears that we can thank the Polish design team POOR for bringing to life this otherwise forgotten friend. By integrating a variety of useful everyday objects into a standard clothespin, the crew at POOR has created a line of go-anywhere pieces: a USB thumbdrive, a knife for spreading, and even an MP3 player.

Of course, their designs aren’t limited to clothespin designs. I was also quite taken by their 3D cross side-table. And there’s plenty more on the POOR site to explore. Have a look, it’ll be well-worth your time!