
Cable Camouflage
Now that laptops and iPods have become like extra appendages for most of us, tangled cords and unsightly nests of cables are a constant problem. Even with the myriad systems for keeping them organized, it's almost impossible to beautify gadget-charging hubs. So it makes sense then to stop trying to hide all these wires and start making them into something that can be proudly displayed.
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The Vine cell phone charger is a step in the right direction. And although it's still just a prototype (made by Microworks in Japan, the nascent studio of designer Shunsuke Umiyama), it's nice to see a company with a sense of humor and a new take on an old problem.
Laure Joliet
Laure is a Los Angeles–based photographer and design enthusiast. When not contributing to Dwell and Apartment Therapy, she's opening too many tabs in Firefox, baking, gardening and exploring the great outdoors.
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