Dyson

The Poop Hits the Fan: Vornado Calls B.S. on Dyson, but Does It Matter? [UPDATED]

The company counters performance claims made by Dyson's new blade-less fan--and makes some of it's own. But they're missing the point of Dyson's M.O.READ»

The Dyson Air Multiplier Doesn't Suck, It Blows

Sir James Dyson has made a mint selling the story of his dogged pursuit of the vacuum cleaner that "never loses suction." But Dyson's newest product doesn't suck. It blows. That's right, Dyson's newest invention is a room fan--a ...READ»

Designing for Gender, When One Or Both Parties Reap the Rewards

The most successful products are designed for one sex but embraced by both.READ»

• The Femme Den blog

Why Consumer Products for Women Shouldn't Necessarily Be in the Pink

Yes, yes, it's a color we automatically associate with girls. But that doesn't mean every product for women has to be imbued with a rosy hue.READ»

• Laura Guido-Clark's Dreaming in Technicolor blog

James Dyson Patents All-in-One Kitchen Appliance Kit

James Dyson--the British king of suck, inventor of the cyclonic vacuum--has been awarded a patent for an enitrely new product line: A modular, space-saving kit for kitchen appliances. Usually, your blender, toaster, tea ...READ»