Things That Look Like Other Things RSS

Background: "That contrast is embedded in things that look like other things, and its curious appeal suggests something about one of the great conundrums of consumer behavior, or possibly even of human psychology: our attraction to the novel and our seemingly contradictory attraction to the familiar."

This project brought to you by Consumed/Rob Walker.

Tips: consumed@robwalker.net

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As seen in Coolhunting, Curbed, etc.

"I can see the appeal, but the whole concept is rather thin."
-- Constantin Boym

Archive

Mar
11th
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Pencil Sharpener That Looks Like A Camera

Pencil Sharpener That Looks Like A Camera

Mar
10th
Thu
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Bloodbag That Looks Like A Teddy Bear

Bloodbag That Looks Like A Teddy Bear

(Source: Laughing Squid, via patpadua)

Mar
9th
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Magnets That Look Like Chewed-Up Gum (Thx: Molly!)

Magnets That Look Like Chewed-Up Gum

(Thx: Molly!)

Mar
6th
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Shower Caddy That Looks Like A Squid

Shower Caddy That Looks Like A Squid

Mar
1st
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Knife That Looks Like A Fish

Knife That Looks Like A Fish

Feb
28th
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Sticky Notes and Pen Set That Looks Like A Putting Green

Sticky Notes and Pen Set That Looks Like A Putting Green

Feb
20th
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Floor Cushion That Looks Like The Moon

Floor Cushion That Looks Like The Moon

Feb
18th
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Rubik’s Cube That Looks Like A Brain

Rubik’s Cube That Looks Like A Brain

Feb
17th
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Magnet That Looks Like A Cigarette

Magnet That Looks Like A Cigarette

Feb
12th
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USB Drive That Looks Like A Ninja

USB Drive That Looks Like A Ninja

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Knife Block That Looks Like A Person

Knife Block That Looks Like A Person

Feb
10th
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Bookshelf That Looks Like A Tree

Bookshelf That Looks Like A Tree

Feb
9th
Wed
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Magnets That Look Like App Buttons (Thx again Molly!)

Magnets That Look Like App Buttons

(Thx again Molly!)

Feb
8th
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iPhone Cover That Looks Like A Cassette Thx Molly!

iPhone Cover That Looks Like A Cassette

Thx Molly!

Feb
7th
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Headphones That Look Like A Stethoscope

Headphones That Look Like A Stethoscope