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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.