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 Built 7 Things with Maker Pipe. Two of Them Broke.
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I Built 7 Things with Maker Pipe. Two of Them Broke.

After 6 months and 7 builds with Maker Pipe connectors, two projects failed. Here's what actually holds weight and what doesn't.

MJMarcus JohnsonNovember 7, 20258 min read
We Spent $80K on Modular Workstations. Was It Worth It?
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We Spent $80K on Modular Workstations. Was It Worth It?

47 workstations, 18 months of real-world testing, and $80K later. Some components are bulletproof, others aren't worth the premium price tag.

ELEmma LindqvistNovember 6, 20258 min read
30 Days, 47 BART Rides, and One Utility Vest: My Only NY Review
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30 Days, 47 BART Rides, and One Utility Vest: My Only NY Review

47 BART rides, countless pocket tests, and one surprising verdict. Here's whether this $140 streetwear vest actually holds up to daily abuse.

MCMaya ChenNovember 6, 20259 min read
What 27 Flights Taught Me About the DB Journey Ramverk
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What 27 Flights Taught Me About the DB Journey Ramverk

27 flights, 6 months of real abuse, and one honest verdict on DB's Ramverk system. The zippers outlasted my Away bag, but there's a catch with the straps.

DSDaniela SerranoNovember 5, 20258 min read
My Shoulder Hurt for 3 Days Before I Figured Out This Bag
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My Shoulder Hurt for 3 Days Before I Figured Out This Bag

I almost returned the Peak Design Sling after 3 days of shoulder pain. After 30 days of testing both sizes, here's what nobody warns you about.

MCMarcus ChenNovember 5, 20258 min read
I Put Sensors on My Joybird Sectional for 2 Years. Here's What the Data Says.
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I Put Sensors on My Joybird Sectional for 2 Years. Here's What the Data Says.

730 days of sensor data, two dogs, and one surprising verdict on Joybird's sectional. The performance fabric results weren't what I expected.

ATAlex ThorntonNovember 5, 20255 min read
I Used to Review Backpacks. Then I Got Obsessed With Kids' Furniture Waste.
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I Used to Review Backpacks. Then I Got Obsessed With Kids' Furniture Waste.

We tracked 6 modular furniture systems for 15 years across two kids. Time-lapse cameras, weight sensors, and real costs. Here's what actually lasted.

JWJordan WalshNovember 4, 20258 min read
84 Different Desks, 67 Chair Types, and One $40K Mistake: Our Remote Furniture Overhaul
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84 Different Desks, 67 Chair Types, and One $40K Mistake: Our Remote Furniture Overhaul

We audited 84 desk models and 67 chair types across a 200-person remote team. After one $40K mistake, we cut furniture costs by 47% in 18 months.

JRJordan RiveraNovember 4, 20258 min read
35-Pound Oscilloscopes on Designer Shelves: My 10-Year Stress Test
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35-Pound Oscilloscopes on Designer Shelves: My 10-Year Stress Test

I loaded 35-pound oscilloscopes on my Vitsoe 606 for 10 years. Here's what my sag measurements and wear tracking actually revealed about the $4K price tag.

SISam IshikawaNovember 4, 20258 min read
What Setting Up My Lisbon Apartment Taught Me About 'Eco-Friendly' Furniture Claims
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What Setting Up My Lisbon Apartment Taught Me About 'Eco-Friendly' Furniture Claims

Aluminum hardware on modular shelving can erase all your carbon savings. I dug into the 2024 data, and the numbers don't match the green marketing claims.

JRJordan RiveraNovember 3, 20258 min read
My Fairphone Cost $47 to Repair Over 3 Years. My iPhone? $389.
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My Fairphone Cost $47 to Repair Over 3 Years. My iPhone? $389.

$47 vs $389 in repair costs over three years. Here's the real math on modular phones vs sealed designs, and where your break-even point actually falls.

DWDavid WongNovember 3, 20257 min read
My Sectional Lasted 7 Years While My Neighbor's Collapsed in 2. Here's the Difference.
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My Sectional Lasted 7 Years While My Neighbor's Collapsed in 2. Here's the Difference.

Foam density specs don't lie, but showroom sit tests do. Here's why 2.5 PCF is the sweet spot for sectionals that won't sag after a few years.

LNLisa NakamuraNovember 2, 20257 min read