2007
This is one of those ‘I’ve always wanted to make a product, so I did’ things. Frustrated by the amount of hair ties strewn in my bathroom. I realized there was not only a quick solve that no one had created before, but I also knew the perfect place to pitch it. I prototyped the bandball and partnered with product designer Piet Houtenbos. We pitched and sold the limited edition Bumble and Bumble Bandball. The bandball was featured in multiple fashion magazines, tagged ‘Gisele’s favorite product’ and copies were made by many companies shortly after its success. Bumble continued to make limited edition runs- disrupting their all product lineup with an accessory.
Role: Inventor, designer
Company: Bumble and Bumble