In addition to Orla Kiely, I discovered Muji when I was living in London and recently stumbled across their online sites.
I have always loved the simple, unfussy, practical items that are synonymous with Muji. You just can't beat it for utilitarian chic: the cardboard notebooks, plain pencils and clothes in greys and brown. I still have and use the folding metal table I carried home on the tube all those years ago. Their storage solutions are fantastic but considering the size of homes in Japan, it makes sense that they would have to be quite innovative. I was just browsing the online store and note that several designs I bought a decade ago are still being offered for sale such as this alarm clock (how's that for constancy). As a nod to the future however, the worldwide site features apps for the iPad and iPhone. The portfolio app looks very well done and could be a useful tool for free-thinkers or designers who get inspiration on the go.
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