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Kawamura-Ganjavian has created the Ostrich pillow — perfect for napping just about anywhere. Imagine the possibilities on a plane, in your office, outside in the park…
Since we have been working more and more hours, we certainly need some time to rest. Most cultures have not yet included “siesta” time into the workday, but I’m pretty sure I read somewhere that a power nap is actually very beneficial to productivity and focus.
“It is neither a pillow nor a cushion, nor a bed, nor a garment, but a bit of each at the same time. Its soothing cave-like interior shelters and isolates our head and hands (mind, senses and body) for a few minutes, without needing to leave our desk.”
Update: this project has been fully funded on Kickstarter and you can buy one here.
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Janet on 05.27.2011 at 11:17 AM
I recognize that some people like to sleep with their heads under the covers, but I am trying to figure out how you would breathe with this. Interesting idea.
Gregory on 12.24.2011 at 18:27 PM
That’s a good question. Breathing appears to be a crucial catalyst of homeostasis :P Either the man in the picture is dead, holding his breath, or the device has some breathing apparatus. I would indeed like to know which of these is the case, because I am one of those under the cover sleepers you speak of who would benefit greatly from this pillow. I also have an aversion to sand and enjoy constructing spaceship models. Maybe we should meet up :P <3
Marcus Williamson on 05.27.2011 at 11:34 AM
@Janet: I thought of that too…interesting all the while though. Very creative. I will agree, especially coming back from Nicaragua, that siesta is a must install for the US. Obama should just go ahead and pull that trigger :)
Tristan on 05.27.2011 at 14:28 PM
@Janet @Marcus: I believe the hole that the model has his hand through in the first photo is a breathing hole. Not sure why the model has his hand in the hole… scratch an itch maybe?
Noble|Antics on 05.27.2011 at 17:16 PM
Great design! We could use a couple at the office :-)
Sweet522 on 05.27.2011 at 19:04 PM
Love this pillow. I need this! Naps are awesome! and always looking for a way to make a midday nap better.
-Elana, Sweet 522
Due by Monday on 05.27.2011 at 21:33 PM
Oh, the horror! This is an example of trying to solve the wrong problem.
Merilyn Jackson on 05.28.2011 at 13:37 PM
Whaddabout your hair? your makeup? this is a hoax..
The Disgruntled Architect on 05.28.2011 at 21:01 PM
Hilarious, freaking hilarious! There are days when everyone wants one of these at the office.
Daniel on 05.30.2011 at 02:51 AM
@Tristan—
“shelters and isolates our head and hands (mind, senses and body)”
Possibly that hole is also a breathing hole, but the ostrich nap pillow is not practical — because it is not safe — for its ostensible purpose. One must take it as satire, as wilful absurdity, or as bad design.
marnix on 06.25.2011 at 17:47 PM
Okay I’m sold, but where the hell can you buy this???
Petrs on 02.13.2012 at 16:42 PM
https://svpply.com/item/545387/Kawamura_Ganjavian__OSTRICH
Gregory on 12.24.2011 at 18:29 PM
Fantastic observation. If you are right, I need to track one of these things down. I like breathing as well as sleeping :P
Janet on 12.25.2011 at 13:49 PM
Whoopsie :P <3
Peanut on 01.03.2012 at 19:20 PM
It’s a turtleneck onesie for armless babies.
FyrSydeChat on 01.14.2012 at 22:35 PM
I don’t think we are seeing both sides. I would imagine a layered black mesh section that you can breathe through. And if not, I would modify for that when purchased. You could get fine cotton mesh for the mouth contact area. I’ll buy one when they come out.
Hoosier Daddy on 01.21.2012 at 00:44 AM
I’m sorry, but this looks like a giant rectum that the guy has his head stuck in and the end looks like a sphincter to me. Ridiculous.
Hand Critters on 01.23.2012 at 06:17 AM
It comes with an oxygen tank inside. They just don’t show it. :)
Alexandra on 01.23.2012 at 09:47 AM
Is it possible to purchase these?
Ben on 01.27.2012 at 02:56 AM
Saw this on Bill mahr tonight had to look it up. Every time I look at the first promo photo I can’t help laughing. It looks like the guy is ashamed of something so he is hiding his head. Cool idea though but like everyone else says how do you breath?
Marissa on 09.18.2012 at 22:10 PM
If you watch the video then you’ll see how you breath. There is a hole in front that your nose and mouth stick out of. You should actually look at the information provided before you assume someone would invent something that would no doubt suffocate
you!! Silly Internet.
Nabila on 09.18.2012 at 22:51 PM
This is a new suffocating equipment, how would u breath having ur head all covered ?
leo on 09.20.2012 at 12:05 PM
Hey guys! I finally found were you can buy it!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/ostrich-pillow
SassDino on 11.12.2012 at 13:38 PM
This pillow would be great for picking your nose.
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