PCD

A collection of designs created by Patrick Christian

Book Vice

Book Vice was designed as a clever take on traditional bookends. In this design, form follows expression. Book Vice is an artifactual metaphor which represents the idea of squeezing knowledge into one's head and the pressure to keep it all up there. It embraces the reality of how little we interact with our books after we read them but celebrates them in an unexpected way.

Staple Mug

This mug was inspired by the landscaping and yard work I often did in my youth. While constructing planter boxes I would have to use a staple gun to secure mesh wiring around the box to keep gophers out; I always found the stapling to be very satisfying and loved how the staple looked partially sticking out of the wood. The Staple Mug juxtaposes an imperfect organic ceramic material with a highly precise machined metal handle that seems to pierce through the entire mug. When displayed on its side, the mug appears to be stapled into the table it rests on, inviting the user to display this mug as a sculptural piece of art that lives outside of the cabinet. With this unique product constantly being out in the open and ready to use, it easily becomes a staple item of your morning routine.

The Rocking Log

I reimagined and designed this fun idea for a rocking horse. The Rocking Log is a very literal and humorous approach to getting kids more connected with nature in its purest form. Similar to climbing a tree, this familiar tactile experience will illicit all of the senses - whether it's the textural feel of the bark, the sound of the creaking wood, the scent of the arbor, or the visual juxtaposition of a modern form contrasted with an unforgiving gnarled stump. The Rocking Log is bound to leave a lasting impression and deliver an experience unlike any other rocking horse.

Spin Mug

This playful mug has a spinning handle which serves as a fidget feature for the anxious coffee drinker. The handle can be locked or unlocked depending on how much of a sipping challenge the user wants.

Ink

This pour over coffee maker is one part good design one part meme. It’s a functional conversational piece that wasn’t designed on a food mat in a pizzeria in Italy. Unlike its 3-legged counterparts, Ink hits the mark when it comes to functionality and usability.

Kettlebells

This design is an evolutionary step forward from the traditional kettlebell form, both aesthetically and functionally. These black cast iron kettlebells feature a flat face to sit comfortably against the forearm, redesigned with single-piece construction and competition form factor design.

Sun Shade

This sun shade has custom threaded attachments and a removable snapping canvas top, allowing for multiple types of tables and tops. Unsnapping the top also lets the design maintain its form even while it’s windy, so the skeleton of the umbrella can live on 4eva :)

Threaded Table

This modular table allows for custom configurations and adjustability so that each table is unique to the person who owns it.

Orbit Lamp

This Lamp was inspired by constellations in space. Designed with a modularity similar to an erector set, each lamp configuration is unique and parallels the interplanetary dance of the cosmos.

Adjustable Mirror

This mirror visually asks “what is hiding behind your outer reflection?”