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Dieter Rams print from Blue Ant Studio

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We shouldn't need to explain to you how important Dieter Rams is to consumer industrial design but here's a brief overview for the uninitiated. From the humble beginnings of his career at Braun AG in 1955, he lead the way in championing minimalism & innovation in consumer products. Original Rams' pieces are highly sought after by electronics geeks the world over and his 10 Principles of Good Design have influenced such luminaries as Jonathan Ive, designer of the iPod & iMac amongst other things. 

This Dieter Rams print from Blue Ant Studio is a celebration of the undisputed master of consumer electronics design. The print features key, typically minimalist pieces designed by Rams during his illustrious 40 year career at Braun, including the famous SK-4 radio & record player. 

The Dieter Rams print is $55 (including international shipping) from Blue Ant Studio. See the website for more details.

Categories / Bags, Gadgets and Tech

Vespa scooter iPad bag

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Looking for a retro twist for your modern gadget? Check out this Vespa scooter iPad bag.

Yes, it's a mini bag, designed to carry your Apple iPad, complete with zip closure, shoulder strap and a smaller bag for carrying your power supply and other accessories. Of course it also features that bold design, featuring both the scooter and the Vespa logo.

Grab one online, the price is £32.90.

Find out more at the Amazon website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Music

Traditional Wooden Music Centre

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How most people buy and listen to music may have moved on in recent years, but some of us are not ready to part with our vinyl collections. This Traditional Wooden Music Centre offers a good solution as it combines the best of the old and new.

It has a turntable that plays 33, 45 and 78rpm records, an AM/FM radio, a CD player and a USB port so you can plug in your new-fangled technology too. It is beautifully presented, housed in a walnut finished wooden case.

Like pretty much all of their stock, Past Times are selling it at a reduced price of £128 (previously £160).

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Prem-I-Air Retro Style Desk Fan

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41wzSNr2MdL._SL500_AA300_If you're feeling the heat at work then why not invest in a Prem-I-Air Retro Style Desk Fan to keep yourself cool?

In addition to serving the very practical purpose of keeping you chilled with three fan speed settings and smooth oscillation for wider air distribution, this fan will add a whole lot of retro credibility to your workspace. Shiny black with chrome detailing and a very satisfying knob to twiddle, it's perfect for creating a little Mad Men oasis of sophistication at your desk.

The fan head measures 15cm and the fan itself costs £39.99 from Amazon.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Gadgets and Tech, Music

Paul Smith cassette-style case for iPhone 4

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We've featured many products inspired by the humble tape in the past but this cassette-style case for the iPhone 4 has got to be the classiest yet – mainly because its got Paul Smith's name on the label.

Produced in collaboration with Apple, it uses a simple design of a cassette printed onto a leather case. Take a look at the label scribbled with 'Side A' and you'll see the Paul Smith name there, written out in simple type. 

As you might expect the use of the designer name adds to the price tag too: this case costs £89.95.

Buy it from the Apple Store 

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1970s-style Detraform Model 500 space age cordless phone

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A great design that's inspired by the past, but has everything the modern home telephone needs today – the Detraform Model 500 cordless telephone.

The work of Kiwi and Pim for Detraform, it's a design that might pass for a Joe Colombo piece, certainly fitting into a 1960s or '70s-inspired home with ease. The cordless DECT phone is made of anodised aluminium and polycarbonate, with a digital display that merges nicely into the design, sat just above the integrated keypad of the phone, which stands around 21cm tall.

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