Tack-pins or metal push-pins have come a long way from their humble round-head-design. For the sake of convenience, the flat-round head has been given a “sprout” look here. Convenient to hold, push and pull!
Plant them in, or pull them out!
Designers: Lim Ruiwen & Yong Lin
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This is really a good idea and the rectangle can even be smaller and unobtrusive than the circle design 🙂
This is really a good idea and the rectangle can even be smaller and unobtrusive than the circle design 🙂
This is not a new one because Japanese product company "Plus D" already is selling a product called greenpin.
I am curious which one is first.
http://www.plus-d.com/greenpin/
This is not a new one because Japanese product company “Plus D” already is selling a product called greenpin.
I am curious which one is first.
http://www.plus-d.com/greenpin/
Either way, I really like the idea of a push pin with a larger surface, and a nice spot to grab for pulling out!
Either way, I really like the idea of a push pin with a larger surface, and a nice spot to grab for pulling out!
Like the idea but not original. This version also is expensive to make (must be cast instead of the typical trimmed wire with metal/plastic cap).
Like the idea but not original. This version also is expensive to make (must be cast instead of the typical trimmed wire with metal/plastic cap).
I designed same thing in 2008 and that released with Plus D which is Japanese product company in 2009.
I designed same thing in 2008 and that released with Plus D which is Japanese product company in 2009.
I designed same thing in 2008 and that released with Plus D which is Japanese product company in 2009.