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January 24th, 2008

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Chindogu, or "unusual tools" in Japanese
An industrial design amusement, the chindogu follows ten basic rules:

  1. A chindogu must not actually be used
  2. It must have some function.
  3. It must have an anarchic element.
  4. It must be a tool for everyday life.
  5. It must not actually be put on the market.
  6. It must not be only for the purpose of humor.
  7. It must not be for black humor.
  8. “Dirty” jokes are forbidden.
  9. It must not be for profit.
  10. It must be usable internationally.

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