Designer Donuts

June 13, 2009

in art & culture

A disclaimer to start off with: I am NOT sponsored by the wonderful 3M and Scotch… yet, I hope.

Like one of those juicy scandals that even the most virtous priest would find difficult not to divulge, Scotch’s Donut Dispenser is simply too delicious to not tell anyone about. I’m one of those lucky ones who always had PAs – belonging to the group, running around in Diner Dash style, making sure that the cupboards were stockpiled with quality stationery.

Donut Dispenser: frontal view

But just the other day, in a desperate bid to kill time at the most barren shopping areas possible, my shopper’s instinct led me to this mecca of stationery. Thanks to my partner who was late…again.

And it was here that I discovered the stationery world’s equivalent of the Ratatouille: simple in design yet fully functional, with that homely feel that would warm even Putin’s heart… ok so I exaggerate a little.

But I cannot help but appreciate unassuming designs that capture the essence of utility without sacrificing creative nuance.

Yummy.

Donut Dispenser - side view, opened


 thangdynasty is a work-in-progress maintained by an accidental equity trader whose brief foray into the world of investments turned out… not so brief. Although unmotivated by the senseless pursuit of money in and for itself, she remains sadistically intrigued by the complex anatomy stealthily at work behind the whole spectrum of Markets – Fine Art, Financial, Fish and Fools. A budding art collector and supporter of emerging artists, she slogs to prevent collateral damage to her bank account resulting from occasional manic art buying sprees.


{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

Patricia Law June 13, 2009 at 15:33

Hahahahahahaha. I absolutely love this nonsensical post about designer donuts. There is truth there though… Design matters. Period.

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coco June 16, 2009 at 15:25

deliciously delectable!
does it come in Homer’s pink too? that should drive a couple of my friends crazy… hahah

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ThangDYnasty June 16, 2009 at 15:27

coco, if I could will it, ALL donuts on earth will come in hot Post-Modern Pink!

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French Blast June 17, 2009 at 12:23

Funny idea… design is definitely everywhere ;-)

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ThangDYnasty June 17, 2009 at 12:42

French Blast, j’suis content que vous soyez de retour!

Indeed, designs can be found everywhere, especially where you least expect it!

And just like those 3D puzzles that were a hit in the 90s, we only have to look deeper into seemingly ugly designs, for some beautiful element to reveal itself, no? :)

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