New York-based Kikkerland? began in 1992 ? it is a place where creativity runs rampant and even the most utilitarian gadget becomes a delightful discovery. The folks behind name travel the world to bring you original designs for things that can make your life more enjoyable, creating smart and clever solutions for everyday problems, ways to simplify tasks and things that simply make you feel happy when you use them. The diverse and ever-changing range of products includes step stools, kitchen timers, reusable ice cubes, alarm clocks, backscratchers, bag clips, coasters, magnets, bottle openers, salt and pepper shakers, dryer balls, door mats, wall clocks, shower curtains and more. Each item is fully functional and almost always whimsical in design; many items are in the permanent collections of major museums around the world while others are the result of notable designers taking on specific design challenges under the Kikkerland? umbrella.