04 / be direct / essentialism

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To stand out in a sea of increasing competition, creatives tend to turn up the volume, going maximalist to shout above the din.


However, a growing number of innovators are steering in the other direction, with thinking that is more reductive, streamlined, and elegant.


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mono material

Designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson, this Diamond Ring is carved out of one massive lab-grown diamond.


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paper phone

A printable paper phone which helps you take a break from your digital world.


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essence only

Shipping water-based cleaning products wastes huge amounts of energy—three new startups have taken H2O out of the equation.


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de-cluttering fitness

In a world of boutique fitness and high-end gear, Guillermo Piñeda Morales reminds us that we don’t actually need much to be our best.