OUR ETHOS

When curating products for IPPINKA, we use a Simplified 4 Principles of Good Design, derived from Dieter Ram’s original 10, to evaluate which products are worthy of us introducing to you.

Good Design:

  1. is functional
  2. is made to a high quality (well-made)
  3. has minimalist aesthetic design that withstands time
  4. is environmentally and socially conscious
Although it may sound counter-intuitive, IPPINKA wants you to consume less. We want to help you choose products that will serve you for a long time, instead of constantly buying similar products to replace old items.

CURATORS

In the fall of 2012, Jerry Chang left his software consulting job to pursue his long-time passion in design. IPPINKA was born with the help of friends who share the same vision. Now we are still a small team of people who are very grateful to be doing what we love. Our backgrounds come from engineering, product design, and art. We love culture and try to feature designers & makers from different regions of the world on IPPINKA.

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Above: IPPINKA at a bowling alley
 

PRESS

A Shop That Sells Stuff Worth Buying – Life Edited
Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom – New York Magazine
The Best Lightweight Water Filter – Business Insider
23 Items That Have Transformed our Homes – Yahoo! Life
What Is the Difference Between Charcoal and Wood for Grilling? – Chowhound
The Shopping Site for the Minimalist Crowd – Cool Mom Picks