The Modular Product & System Database
A comprehensive resource for modular products and systems - helping consumers build adaptable, sustainable, and cost-effective product ecosystems with compatibility matrices, upgrade paths, and total cost of ownership analysis.
I've Run 47 Shipping Cost Comparisons. Flat-Pack Wins by 20-60% Every Time.
KD furniture isn't about cheap assembly. It's about shipping math that cuts costs 20-60%. Here's why tech companies are stealing these same principles.
I Spent 2 Hours Explaining Matter to My Dad. Here's the Simple Version.
Matter is basically USB-C for your smart home. After 15 apps and 3 hubs, here's the simple breakdown of when it's worth upgrading (and when it's not).
Why I Stopped Designing Furniture That Gets Glued Shut
9 million tons of furniture hit landfills yearly because most pieces can't be taken apart. Here's how circular design principles change that.
My Laptop Hinges Snapped 3 Days After Warranty. That Timing Wasn't Coincidental.
Laptop hinges, sealed batteries, printer ink chips: I've seen the teardown evidence of how companies design products to fail. Here's what to avoid.
My Bamboo Phone Case Cracked in a Month. That's When I Started Researching Modular Design.
Most "sustainable" products fail because they can't be repaired. Here's what true modular design looks like, and why it's finally working in 2025.
We Spent $8K on a Modular System in 2018. It's Worth $11K Now.
Our USM Haller system appreciated 37% in six years. I'll show you the resale data, color premiums, and why certain pieces beat index funds.
The $89 SSD Swap That Changed How I Buy Tech
I spent $23,000 on tech that died from one bad component. Then an $89 SSD swap showed me what actually matters when buying devices.
I Treated My Closet Like a Modular Synth and Now I Can Find My Stuff
QR codes on storage bins, visual inventory apps, and modular systems that work like audio gear. My ADHD closet finally makes sense.
We Spilled Wine, Threw Pet Hair, and Scratched Every Sample. Here's What Survived.
We stress-tested swatches from 12 modular sofa brands with wine, pet hair, and scratches. Albany Park nailed color accuracy, but Lovesac's pilling data won us over.
I Emailed 12 Modular Brands at 2 AM to See Who Actually Responds
12 modular brands, one 2 AM email test. GridFlex replied before I finished breakfast. Three brands haven't replied at all. Here's the full breakdown.
How 3 Motion Sensors Changed My Morning Routine More Than Any Fancy Gadget
Forget fancy voice assistants. Three motion sensors did more for my accessible furniture setup than any app. Here's the tech stack that actually works.
My Client's Cat Keeps Testing Her Motorized Bookshelf (And Other Things I've Learned About Smart Dividers)
Her motorized bookshelf has a cat-proof sensor. #4 on this list? It's the app-controlled grid system that finally made my studio feel like two rooms.