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Design Headlines featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Sharpshooter

Sharpshooter is a camera strap made for photographers who use single-lens reflex cameras. The upper shoulder section contains pressure-relief foam, covered with Italian calf hide on the outside and lined with suede fabric on the inside. The strap length is adjustable, which allows easier handling of the camera. A brass safety lock adds texture and further secures the camera. Tanned cowhide and Italian calf hide are used, and each strap is made by hand by skilled craftsmen in Taiwan. The strap is durable and can be adapted to all camera brands.

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Maskeeper

Maskeeper is a temporary storage case for face masks, folded into a business card-sized package. Maskeeper is made of food grade polypropylene sheet, die-cut and folded for fast and low-cost production. The mask is placed on the open sheet and folded inside, so the mask surfaces stay covered and cross-contamination is reduced. Measuring 91 by 61 by 8 millimetres and weighing 10 grams, Maskeeper fits easily in a pocket. The design offers a neat and hygienic alternative to wrapping removed masks in tissue paper or envelopes at mealtimes.

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Bellativita

The designer committed to the motto "less is more" in this project and simplicity is one of her criteria for design. Having this idea, she confronts Piet Mondrian's checkered paintings and his way of thinking for simplicity which inspires her. The result is a puzzle bag with a sequence of main colors that each implies a special meaning and concept of life. The Bellativita came from a geometric shape of a circle with a sliced circle serving as a holding place. This bag can be used daily as well as for occasions. Which can be worn as a belt, backpack, and handheld.

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La Coucou

La Coucou is a multi-functional and versatile handbag that can be converted into multiple bag styles: from cross body to belt, neck and clutch bag. The bag has four D-rings instead of two to make the chain/strap conversion. La Coucou comes with a removable gold heart lock and matching key that can also be used separately. Created from thoughtfully sourced luxury materials in Europe, La Coucou can go from day to night, New York to Paris, with its multiple looks and functionality. One bag, multiple possibilities.

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Luminare

Luminare is an evening handbag for women. The leather body is handmade in Italy, while the electronics are designed and assembled in San Francisco. The front panel holds a thin light box that makes interchangeable artwork glow softly from within. A single button on the back controls power and dimming, and a magnetic port allows recharging. The internal rechargeable battery lasts up to twelve hours and can also charge a mobile phone. The design joins art, fashion and electronics in one unified object.

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Tokyo

Tokyo is a clutch bag made of high quality cow nappa leather with a mineral tanning. The surface carries a three-dimensional diamond structure that is hand embossed, bag by bag, with single forms instead of industrial machinery. The embossing method leaves the leather free of stitching, soft and flexible, while the relief pattern stays permanent. Hidden magnets at the sides gently shape the zipper for a clean finish. The zipper is hand cast in metal and black chromed. The clutch bag measures 22 by 7 by 11 centimeters.

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