역시 일본다운 메모 패드 Memo Pad “Excavates” Architectural Sites with Each Sheet You Remove

경제문화 Economy, Culture/아이디어 Idea info.2018. 1. 17. 02:18

Memo Pad “Excavates” Architectural Sites with Each Sheet You Remove

By Kelly Richman-Abdou on January 15, 2018

Omoshiro Block Memo Pad Japanese Architecture Stationery

역시 일본다운 메모 패드

이 메모장은 한장한장 뜯어내는 모습이 현장의 흙을

굴착하는 것과 유사하다 해서 'Excavate'라는 이름이 붙여졌다.

건축문구사인 오모시로 블록의 참신한 아이디어

황기철 콘페이퍼 에디터 큐레이터

Ki Chul Hwang, conpaper editor, curator

Perfectly pairing a penchant for cool stationery with a love for classic Japanese architecture, the Omoshiro Block by Triad is an office supply with a twist. Aptly (and loosely) translated to “fun block,” each one-of-a-kind memo pad reveals a beautiful architectural model as it's used, turning traditional note-taking into an exciting excavation.

Together, the laser-cut pages that compose each Omoshiro Block produce an iconic building in Japan, ranging from centuries-old sites, like the Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, to more modern marvels, like the iconic, Tour Eiffel-inspired Tokyo Tower. The surprise site begins to reveal itself as one tears off the strategically-shaped notecards. Once the entire cube is used, the intricately crafted architectural model is fully unearthed, leaving you with your very own miniature work of art.

It is not just what's left that makes this memo pad special, however. In addition to its building-shaped remains, the sheets extracted from each Omoshiro Block feature fascinating cut-outs, from human figures to leaves and flowers.

Currently, this ingenious item is only available at “creative life store” Tokyu Hands in Osaka. Hopefully, however, it makes its international debut soon. In the meantime, be sure to check out similar products in our selection of surprise gifts.

The Omoshiro Block transforms an everyday memo pad into an excavation.

Omoshiro Block Memo Pad Japanese Architecture Stationery