Do One Thing Well List 2019

Some products, some services, some experiences are just right. It’s hard to know how to make them simpler, more beautiful or more useful. They bring together innovation, tradition, and great design, to make something that is just right.

This list was put together to celebrate those who decide to ‘Do One Thing Well’, which it turns out is a rare thing. For us, it takes 75 different processes to make a pair of our jeans. And we only have to be world class at 75 of them. Eek.

1, Gifts under £55

Stendig Calendar—Design masterpiece you can enjoy everyday.

Caran d’Ache Nespresso Ballpoint Pen—Recycled pod pen.

Wild One Harness—Cushioned, lightweight harness.

Fun Fake Tattoos—Safe, non-toxic temporary tats from Tattly.

Pump Street Chocolate—The finest British craft chocolate.

Hornit Clug—The world’s smallest bike rack.

Kopari—Coconut-oil-infused balms, creams, oils and scrubs.

Brutal T-Shirt—Inspired by the Barbican’s Brutalist architecture.

G1. Everyday Denim Tote Bag—Hand crafted in Glasgow.

642 Things to Write—Banish writer’s block with these witty writing prompts.

Chilly’s—Reusable bottle that can keep your drinks ice cold for up to 24 hours.

Wild Source Apothecary — 100% vegan from their wild beginnings to their final form.

Denim Refresher—A spritz with this will eliminate any odours.

2, Women

For Days—The zero waste, closed-loop, T-Shirt company.

Grown Alchemist—Organic, cruelty-free body care essentials.

Allbirds—Classic runner with merino and natural rubber treads.

Parade—Seamless, smooth, and comfortable underwear.

Perfumer H—Fragrances from Lyn Harris, Britain’s first classically-trained female ‘nose’.

Now Then—Ecoluxury swimwear.

Lexxola—Hand crafted in the historic workshops of Sabae, Japan.

Tera Relaxed Crew—Everyday crew from Respect Your Universe.

Circumference—Natural skincare founded on a belief that personal beauty should never come at an ugly price.

Margaret Howell Hooded Smock—A contemporary classic.

The Office of Angela Scott—Elegant, timeless work shoes for women.

3, Books

The Rough-Stuff Fellowship Archives—Adventures with the World’s oldest off-road cycling club.

Atlas of Amazing Birds—Bursting with bonkers, beautiful and baaad birds.

A — Z of The Designers Republic™—30 years of rule-defying graphic design.

A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals by Millie Marotta.

John Pawson: Anatomy of Minimum—Details from the minimalist master.

There Will Be No Quiet—Stanley Donwood’s creative process laid bare.

Diesel Dream Disruption Deviation Denim—40 years of denim disruption.

The History of High-End Audio Design—A must for obsessive audiophiles.

Parks—A collection of over 300 US national park maps and ephemera.

Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses—The finest mid-20th-century homes.

Root Nurture Grow—The essential guide to propagating and sharing houseplants.

Do Sing—Reclaim your voice. Find your singing tribe.

Feck Perfuction — Sage (and brutal) advice on being bold and being creative from James Victore.

4, Events

MojoFest — Bringing together the pioneers who are pushing the boundaries on content creation with their smartphones.

CES 2020—The global stage for innovation.

Gdynia Design Days—Highlighting the latest trends in the design world.

London Tech Week—Uniting tech and talent.

NRF 2020—The world’s largest retail Expo, filled with futuristic tech.

Makers and Mavericks—Off-grid event.

La Tomatina—The Spanish tomato fest.

Wild Wellness–Four nights in nature to recharge, revitalise and reconnect.

Abergavenny Food Festival—30,000 people can’t be wrong.

Meaning—Connecting and inspiring people who believe in better business.

5, Geek

Fairphone 3—Modular, repairable with five years of support.

Deep Sentinel—Real guards watching your home in real time.

Mophie Powerbank—Power on the go.

SONDORS Electric Car—Electric made affordable.

Polaroid PlaySmart 3D Printer—Affordable and lightweight.

ONDU Pinhole—Hand crafted wooden pinhole cameras.

SoundSurge 46—Hybrid active noise cancelling headphones.

Somneo Sleep and Wake-Up Light—Go to sleep relaxed, wake up refreshed.

Scribit—The World’s first write and erase robot that allows you to turn your wall into an interactive canvas.

Neato—Robot vacuums.

6, Kitchen

Chop Knives—Exquisite knives used by some of the best restaurants in the World.

Moka—David Chipperfield’s version of the classic Italian coffee maker.

Bottle Salt & Pepper Grinder—Designed by Norm Architects.

Atlas 150—Perfect pasta from Marcato.

Eva Solo Saucepan—Easy to handle and easy to clean.

Zera Food Recycler—Converts 95% of a family’s food waste.

Mug Cup—Organic, modern porcelain made in Hasami, Japan.

Slow Coffee Brewer Set—For serious (and slow) coffee.

NutriBullet Balance Smart Food Blender—The first app enabled blender.

Two Fields Olive Oil—Two brothers, Harry and Will, living and farming in harmony with nature.

7, Men

Paynter Jacket Co.—Classic jackets, deconstructed and reimagined.

WAES—Plastic free footwear.

BikeBlock—Stuck on a wall, not in traffic.

Fox Umbrellas—Hand crafted since 1868.

Norwegian Rain—Extreme rainwear technology meets Japanese simplicity.

bLen—The humble ballpoint pen, updated by Nendo.

Atoms—You don’t see an everyday shoe like this every day.

Atelier & Repairs—Re-engineered, reclaimed garments.

It’s All Good Folk—New repairable, recyclable line from Folk.

KOA—Skincare essentials inspired by the beauty of Hawaii.

Fred—Men’s brogue boot with triple welt sole from Grenson.

8, Apps

Olio—Share more. Waste less.

Tap In—A live group meditation app.

Jumbo Privacy—Your privacy settings assistant.

Pocket Casts—Podcast listening turned up to 11.

Be My Eyes—Connecting the visually impaired with volunteers.

Otsimo—Certified special education app for parents. And kids.

Moment Pro Camera—DSLR features in a easy to use app.

Plantsnap—A plant expert at your fingertips.

Drafts—A quick notebook, editor, and writing tool, all in one.

Assemble with Care—A game about taking things apart and putting ourselves back together.

9, Home

SolidWool—Beautiful chairs made with wool.

Sugru—The World’s first mouldable glue.

Plaey—A focus on simple, playful, modular furniture.

Who Gives a Crap—Made with 100% recycled paper.

N02 Recycle chair—Made from household plastic waste.

Reiko Kaneko—Beautifully thin and light terracotta tableware.

Moura Lamp—Portable, flexible and rechargeable.

Folded Shelves—Functional, minimal, folded steel wall shelf.

Beresford Blankets—Canadian-made, heavyweight fleece.

Chris Nagle Furniture — Beautiful, bespoke outdoor furniture.

Tab Lamp—Simple, aluminium shade. Four years in the making.

10, Magazines

Pressing Matters—The passion behind modern printmaking.

The Entrepreneurs—The business handbook for people with big ideas.

Emergence Magazine—Stories that explore ecology, culture and spirituality.

Oh—Women’s magazine covering food, film, fashion, music art and culture.

Illustoria—For creative kids and their grownups.

Port—The intelligent magazine for men.

It’s Freezing in LA—Fresh insight and brilliant illustrations on climate change.

Sidetracked—Devoted to adventures, expedetions and exploration.

MacGuffin—The life of things.

Solo—Independent skatemag out of Cologne.

11, Sport & Fitness

Patagonia Recycled Black Hole® Bags—100% recycled.

And Wander—Dynamic, lightweight and stylish outdoor gear.

Adidas Pulseboost HD—Excellent everyday running shoe.

Fells Layer—Tracksmith’s three-button Merino wool Henley.

Cairn 3D Pro Adventure Sandals—For wet, slippery missions.

Gerber Defender Tether—The ultimate fishing tether.

Hoka One One Carbon X—High-performance running shoe.

The Mover Pack—Lightweight, durable gym bag by Everlane.

Powerbeats Pro—Best work-out earphones (+ sweat resistant).

Otter Surfboards—Locally sourced, hand crafted wooden surfboards.

Maurten—Carbohydrate-rich fuel for endurance sports.

12, Drinks

Nogroni—A non-alcoholic twist on the classic Negroni by Seedlip.

Dos Hombres—The Breaking Bad guys turn from Meth to Mezcal.

Jarr Kombucha—A refreshing kick at any time of the day.

Hells Lager—The lovechild of two German beer styles — Helles and Pilsner.

Chuckling Goat—Live Kefir. Gut health. Sorted.

Brewgooder—100% of profits go to clean water projects.

Viva La Vinegar—Vinegar based health drink.

Offblak—Tea Subscription.

Sandows—Cold brew coffee.

Bittermilk—Cocktail mixers for enthusiasts.

13, Travel

Slow Cabins—Escape the city.

No Man’s Fort—Island Hotel.

Tree Hotel—Live closer to Sweden’s nature.

Big Green Bus—The green getaway.

Silo Stay—A place for personal introspection.

Hotel Marqués de Riscal—Visionary 21st Century Chateau.

Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, Mexico—UNESCO site.

Camp Glen Dye—Cabins and cottages set in a private estate of around 30,000 acress of Scottish wilderness.

China—Hike the Nine Creek Trails

Undiscovered Mountains—Beautiful, wild and unspoilt.

14, Made In Wales

Bad Wolf—Cardiff based production company.

Human Food—Plant based protein bars.

The Good Wash Company—Nourish your soul.

Corgi Socks—Luxury for your feet.

Wenallt Hive—Honey and Beeswax products.

Bala Factory Shop—Hand crafted pet beds.

Raven Rock—Outstanding quality men’s wear.

Billygoats & Raincoats—Children’s raincoats made from tents.

El Salsa—Authentic Mexican food.

Bird Kitchen Clothing—Women’s cookwear.

Banc Cambria—A new Community Bank of Wales could be on its way.

Ripple—Cardiff’s first not-for-profit, zero waste store.

Stiwdio 3—Helping our local community discover the benefits of craft activities.

That’s it.

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