Scanbox

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Frustrated by large, bulky scanners that need to be dusted off and updated on the rare occasions that they are actually used, three Australian designers created a collapsible, easily constructed scanner platform for the iPhone. Highly portable and elegant in its simplicity, Scanbox is in the midst of a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign which will make it available in both a basic and a “Plus” …

Utilitarian Ceramic

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Minnesota-based designer Ben Fiess makes the packed lunch alluring with his Utilitarian Ceramic, a collection of beautifully designed portable containers made from clay and glazes.

The Canopy

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Boutique Design champions Hong Kong’s geographical beauty with a new apartment building aptly called The Canopy. Each of its 54 duplexes comes equipped with eight rooms and a large garden on the terrace with maximized view of sunlight thanks to the building’s cylindrical design.