Comments on: Sick of IKEA? Design Your Own Stuff, And Get Rich While You’re At It http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:14:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: TWBN Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2300804 TWBN Blog Fri, 16 May 2008 11:29:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2300804 <strong>TWBN Blog...</strong> Our blog categorizes the new topic as...... TWBN Blog…

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]]> By: Jon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2246503 Jon Fri, 02 May 2008 00:16:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2246503 Hi Jarred (#13), they already do this for protein shakes (if you are a bodybuilder) at proteinfactory.com and I am sure the "candy" option, including other verticals already either exist or in the process of being created. It does make a lot of sense but these fields are still highly specialized and cost more (in general) to the alternative mass-produced stuff. Jon http://woodmarvels.com - Create Unique Memories Hi Jarred (#13), they already do this for protein shakes (if you are a bodybuilder) at proteinfactory.com and I am sure the “candy” option, including other verticals already either exist or in the process of being created. It does make a lot of sense but these fields are still highly specialized and cost more (in general) to the alternative mass-produced stuff.

Jon
http://woodmarvels.com - Create Unique Memories

]]> By: Jarred http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2244082 Jarred Thu, 01 May 2008 15:36:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2244082 Just did a little profile of Ponoko ourselves over at Tropophilia (inspired by your post, Jason, and gave you props). I wonder - could this platform-based approach be applied to other ventures besides design? I mean, this is a big break from CafePress and all those print-to-order publishers. Is there something more accessible to everyday people who aren't designers, but creates unique objects, that could work off Ponoko's strategy? Food seems to be an area where this could happen. An example: candy. Create a company where candy-lovers (i.e. everyone) can send in specifications for how much chocolate, caramel, marshmallow, peanut butter, etc. to include, and how to build the bar or what have you, and then allow you to sell. Soda, too? I guess this might meet some regulatory hurdles from FDA, but still... Other industries or markets? Jarred http://tropophilia.com Just did a little profile of Ponoko ourselves over at Tropophilia (inspired by your post, Jason, and gave you props). I wonder - could this platform-based approach be applied to other ventures besides design? I mean, this is a big break from CafePress and all those print-to-order publishers. Is there something more accessible to everyday people who aren’t designers, but creates unique objects, that could work off Ponoko’s strategy?

Food seems to be an area where this could happen. An example: candy. Create a company where candy-lovers (i.e. everyone) can send in specifications for how much chocolate, caramel, marshmallow, peanut butter, etc. to include, and how to build the bar or what have you, and then allow you to sell. Soda, too? I guess this might meet some regulatory hurdles from FDA, but still…

Other industries or markets?

Jarred
http://tropophilia.com

]]> By: Pokono Solves Designers’ Puzzle… By Making Puzzles? | Tropophilia http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2241294 Pokono Solves Designers’ Puzzle… By Making Puzzles? | Tropophilia Thu, 01 May 2008 04:18:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2241294 [...] allow me to introduce you to Ponoko.  This California-based (aren’t they all?) start-up was profiled today by TechCrunch, and I have to say it’s real genius.  In Pokono’s own words: Armed with nothing more [...] [...] allow me to introduce you to Ponoko.  This California-based (aren’t they all?) start-up was profiled today by TechCrunch, and I have to say it’s real genius.  In Pokono’s own words: Armed with nothing more [...]

]]> By: General Fabb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2238824 General Fabb Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:30:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2238824 Ponoko has a very cool business model that has them positioned for a big future. You might be interested in reading our in depth interview with Steven Kempton of Ponoko at <a href="http://www.fabbaloo.com/2008/04/ponoko-exclusive.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.fabbaloo.com/2008/04/ponoko-exclusive.html</a> Ponoko has a very cool business model that has them positioned for a big future. You might be interested in reading our in depth interview with Steven Kempton of Ponoko at http://www.fabbaloo.com/2008/0.....usive.html

]]> By: Jason Kincaid http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2238746 Jason Kincaid Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:16:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2238746 Just to be clear, you aren't limited to only furniture with these guys. I just thought IKEA was a good example of a 'cookie-cutter' retailer. Just to be clear, you aren’t limited to only furniture with these guys. I just thought IKEA was a good example of a ‘cookie-cutter’ retailer.

]]> By: Cindy Ann Ganaden http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2238683 Cindy Ann Ganaden Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:03:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2238683 Sounds interesting... How is the quality??? I saw that it was being compared to Cafe Press (who's quality I find to be kind of shotty) Sounds interesting… How is the quality??? I saw that it was being compared to Cafe Press (who’s quality I find to be kind of shotty)

]]> By: Branden http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2238603 Branden Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:46:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2238603 Aren't they worried that China will steal there designs, like they do everything else? Aren’t they worried that China will steal there designs, like they do everything else?

]]> By: Rich http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2237670 Rich Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:02:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2237670 I have to agree with RonL. I know that the print your own furniture concept causes a lot of limitations as to the appearance and style, but these are just way too boxy, clunky affairs. It sort of reminds me of early video game graphics. They need more polygons! I have to agree with RonL. I know that the print your own furniture concept causes a lot of limitations as to the appearance and style, but these are just way too boxy, clunky affairs. It sort of reminds me of early video game graphics. They need more polygons!

]]> By: RonL http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2237628 RonL Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:54:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2237628 Brilliant concept but the products are a little unattractive in my opinion. I wonder if offering better and more attractive product templates or offering a simple way to customize the products will have value? Brilliant concept but the products are a little unattractive in my opinion.
I wonder if offering better and more attractive product templates or offering a simple way to customize the products will have value?

]]> By: josh http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2236834 josh Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:18:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2236834 Nice that they opened a new office. Shipping from new zealand before made this site worthless to US customers. Nice that they opened a new office. Shipping from new zealand before made this site worthless to US customers.

]]> By: Jon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2236435 Jon Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:54:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2236435 I just happen to be looking for this for one of my sites WoodMarvels.com... I am checking these guys out seriously! Jon http://woodmarvels.com - Create Unique Memories I just happen to be looking for this for one of my sites WoodMarvels.com… I am checking these guys out seriously!

Jon
http://woodmarvels.com - Create Unique Memories

]]> By: Tommunication.com » Blog Archive » Personalize to the max http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235978 Tommunication.com » Blog Archive » Personalize to the max Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:03:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235978 [...] just read an article about a new service called Ponoko on Techcrunch. With Ponoko, you can create, buy an sell unique products. Proffessional or hobby artists can turn [...] [...] just read an article about a new service called Ponoko on Techcrunch. With Ponoko, you can create, buy an sell unique products. Proffessional or hobby artists can turn [...]

]]> By: Joe T http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235790 Joe T Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:55:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235790 The question is, will Ponoko deliver to my home in the Poconos? The question is, will Ponoko deliver to my home in the Poconos?

]]> By: KapNuz - Easy News For You http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235685 KapNuz - Easy News For You Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:22:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235685 A DIY site with a marketplace. Interesting!! Unleash the designer in you... ;-) A DIY site with a marketplace. Interesting!!

Unleash the designer in you… ;-)

]]> By: robert http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235652 robert Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:11:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235652 Wow! This is a DIY'ers wet dream!!! These folks are going to blow it out. Wow! This is a DIY’ers wet dream!!! These folks are going to blow it out.

]]> By: Tyler Wright http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235623 Tyler Wright Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:51:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/29/sick-of-ikea-design-your-own-stuff-and-get-rich-while-youre-at-it/#comment-2235623 10% of Europeans were conceived on an IKEA bed. The other 90% were conceived on the floor because they couldn't put the bed together. - Jay Leno It's time for a furniture revival... 10% of Europeans were conceived on an IKEA bed.
The other 90% were conceived on the floor because they couldn’t put the bed together. - Jay Leno

It’s time for a furniture revival…

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