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Gr2: The “Secret Storage Sphere”

Simple as it is, the already-funded Gr2 Storage Sphere taps into a popular interest: everybody likes cool spots to hide goodies. What the campaign lacks in attractive, design-minded photography they make up for in simple, attractive design. 

These stealthy balls are machined from solid aluminum, anodized, and fitted with threaded brass and copper caps with a contrasting mirror polish. To access the storage compartment they include a silicone suction handle to aid your twist and to help keep your filthy fingerprints off that blingy lid. 

They also include a tacky acrylic stand to keep your sphere upright like a friendly metallic eyeball. It does the job, but marks a missed opportunity to use a more interesting or luxe-feeling material to match or contrast the metals of the sphere. Left to its own devices the weight of the ball balances with the cap side down, making a minimalist desk ornament out of your sexy stash box.

For $30 early bird supporters get a Gr2 of choice, along with the chintzy stand, silicone handle, polishing kit, and a foam insert to convert it into a gift box. Not a bad price for a lightly functional design object with strong notes of Tom Dixon. 

Stare into the Gr2 and the Gr2 stares back