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The Most Inconspicuous Part of Your Bathroom
A deep dive on toilet bolt caps. (Yes, really.) Plus more recursive imagery and a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Nov 19
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Paul Lukas
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Toward a Unified Theory of Proper Egg Use
Remember my obsession with maintaining balance within the egg carton? That goal, it turns out, comes down to a mathematical equation.
Apr 2
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Paul Lukas
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The Binder Clip: An Appreciation
Seriously, is there anything this brilliant piece of design can’t do?
Mar 20
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Paul Lukas
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A Deep Dive on Air Mail Envelope Design
We all know what an air mail envelope looks like — or do we?
Dec 30, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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Stocking Stuffers: A Follow-Up Roundup
We have some entertaining follow-up developments regarding several recent Inconspicuous Consumption posts.
Dec 26, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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Go Figure
A deep dive on the surprisingly wide stylistic range of “Fig.” notations on patent drawings.
Dec 18, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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A New Rabbit Hole: The Better Sleep Blanket Support
A fun vintage sign for an unlikely-seeming product leads to some interesting revelations.
Nov 26, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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