Mike and Maaike: Design Meets Tech


Updated 06/08/09 4:15 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

San Francisco Based Design Firm Mike and Maaike Designed the G1 Android Cell Phone

I was shocked to learn that the makers of the pixelated Stolen Jewels from a couple years ago, Mike and Maaike, were also the designers of the T-Mobile G1! After some investigation, I found that the SF-based design pair has designed even more geeky products — and you might be surprised what came from the modern "jewelers." Read more

Geek Jewelry: Stolen Jewels by Mike and Maaike


Updated 06/17/07 9:56 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Geek Jewelry: Stolen Jewels by Mike and Maaike

Mike and Maaike's beautiful pixelated leather jewelry caught my eye among an amassment of fabulously geeky items at the 2007 International Contemporary Furniture Fair, so I was delighted to learn more about the makers and collection. According to their website, the effort was an exploration of tangible vs virtual in relation to real and perceived value. "Using google image search, we browsed Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: Should I Get Ring Insurance Now or Wait?


Updated 05/25/11 1:17 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 8 comments

Pros and Cons of Engagement Ring Insurance

Your special wedding season Ask Savvy questions will be answered by SavvySugar and a very savvy bride. Submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, I just got engaged to the love of my life and I'm ecstatic! My ring is blinging and I adore it. It's everything I've ever hoped for and I never want to take it off. My best friend is hounding me to get ring insurance, but I'm worried Read more