A peak into Leica Camera production facilities in German.

Every Leica lens is hand-crafted and goes through meticulous manufacturing processes to uphold the quality and precision that Leica defines and customers have come to expect. In the age where technology almost inevitably means mass manufacturing, Leica products are still made with exacting precision by the hands of highly-trained technicians.

This video gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship and making of Leica lenses.



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Brazil-based creative studio, Meninos specializes in producing fun and functional household goods for all ages of young people. Their Boombox pillows set is definitely a hit in any bedroom. Made of microfiber fabric, these huge pillow (42 x 42 cm) with boombox and speaker print will instantly turn your room into rock 'n' roll but without the noise.

Coffee without water. Yup that the new invention from Professor David Edwards at Harvard University. The idea was to deliver the impact of an energy drink - caffeine and daily doses of three Vitamin Bs - without calories, and with the convenience and portability into your mouth and swallow. Each Aeroshots contains about the same caffeine as one large cup of coffee.

AeroShot is not means to switching away from coffee but as a new way to drink coffee where liquids are not permitted, such as when you board a plane or go biking, skiing, curling or any other activity that consumes energy. And the good part is AeroShot doesn't stain your teeth like coffee can. 

Designer Andy Kurovets has designed some cool and unique watches in his portfolio. One of them are the Ninja Watch. The watch has the look of a ninja with two 'rotating eyes' which show the hour and the minute. As usual, the dials are place on both side of the watch which is also the ninja's ears. Made entirely of molded plastic. A killing watch for sure! 

Love this unique iPad docking station called 'Venus of Cupertino" created by London-based designer, Scott Eaton. Not just stylish, the docking station also charge and sync your iPad from an inconspicuous charger located in her midriff. And also a good sculpture piece for your work table.

The Venus of Cupertino iPad Docking Station reminds me of Dede, a doorstop by Philippe Starck for ALESSI in 1996.

For their 2012 annual “Eco-Chic” project which blends the art of natural winemaking with modern eco-conscious design, Napa Valley wine company Newton Vineyard has collaborated with Chicago-based design studio Materious and the result of the collaboration is the Puzzle Tray- a great cheese and wine accessory.

This tabletop piece evokes Newton’s rich history and commitment to eco-conscious philosophy as a luxury accessory for its unfiltered line of wines. The design features removable puzzle-pieces created by the bisecting lines that create coasters, small recesses that can act as serving bowls and even a hidden cave that holds a corkscrew.

The tray was inspired by Newton Vineyard and is made from Forest Stewardship Council certified walnut wood, a responsibly sourced material. 

Micheal Cavada, a retired teacher has invented the Space Bar, a table organizer that not only save space but also create more space for your workspace.

The Space Bar is a simple, elegantly-designed desk accessory that minimizes clutter while providing additional USB ports for your computer. After a long day of work, simply slide your keyboard into the designated space below the shelf and store your office miscellany — keys, digital camera, etc. 

The Dede doorstop designed by Philippe Starck in 1996 was a huge cast aluminum doorstop for Alessi. Currently out of production, Alessi produced the Dede Figure Miniature, a scale replica of the original Dede doorstop as part of the Alessi miniature collection, a series of 11 design classics selected from the last sixty years of Alessi production.

Not anymore intended for a doorstop but a display collectible.

Gold and silver prices are sky rocketing, but owning them isn't a dream anymore.

Designed by Arik Levy, these gold & silver paperweight or doorstop shows complete carelessness with money. Show them you are just above it all. Leave what's left to your dog. After all, only the little people pay taxes.

Natural wood is a precious resource in design. A good design should minimize the waste, a great design will use the waste to create something aesthetic & useful. That what Japanese designer Mikiya Kobayashi done for the wood Clock.

This clock was made out of small pieces of woods that are reminded in the production process of other wooden products. Enjoy the unique expression of this clock with wood rings and colors, shadows appear in the inter-space.

Designer Anna Rabinowicz of New York Rablabs has created many lovely jewelery inspired by nature, fusing ancient, precious materials in a luxurious palette with modern design, layering semi-precious gems, including crystal and agate, with the finishing touches of pure gold and sterling silver . . .Such as the PRATO necklace features pure silver-edged, semi-precious Brazilian agate paired with sterling silver detailing; the CINTA belts represent the ultimate convergence of nature and luxury for the waist. These belts are created from hand-polished agate, suede, and Italian leather while the JOIA ornaments are hand-polished agate stone in an assortment of six vibrant colors, adorned with a shimmering organza ribbon.

Drip Tease Mug are a classic tea set with a contemporary twist: unwanted marks and stains become desirable decorative details. Here, tea spills are playfully turned into generous drippings of precious gold. They also have the Lip Tease Tea Set where lipstick marks are turned into a cheeky decorative feature.

Oscar is an umbrella stand with the function of a console table. Created by Emanuele Magini, Oscar is materialization of the designer's desire of being greeted, every time back home, from someone constantly friendly and smiling; someone that takes care of whatever is in his hands and pockets. That pretty much explained the welcoming shape and opening, just like a kitten.

Have you facing this before? When cutting a cake, one of your friend said she on diet, a small piece will do; another friend said he was really hungry, bigger is better...If your answer is yes, then the S-XL Cake Mould designed by DING3000 is what you really need.

S-XL CAKE is a baking dish with a new approach: The shape of the cake is inspired by the permanent issue "how to divide a cake?". S-XL CAKE plays with our individual need for different sizes of cake-pieces in a decorative, provocative and ironic way by taking advantage of the new possibilities that flexible silicone baking dishes offer.

Love this Kimono Owl money box from Rigby & Mac- handmade from Japanese Kimono silk, this lucky kimono owl moneybox will probably make its owner rich beyond their wildest dreams. Great gift for kids and anybody in this festive season. 

Spanish designer Helena Rohner latest collaboration with Danish ceramics company Kähler are four unique Christmas decorations with well known motives in an updated version. Known all over the world for her characteristically gentle and sensual designs, the Moderna Christmas Ornaments consist of a bell, a dove, a spruce and an ice crystal, all of which appears like silhouettes, punched out from a thin, ceramic plate. The coloured string is a stylish contrast.

Simple and beautiful, the four Moderna Christmas ornaments marked with the distinct signature of the renowned designer. 

The Nativity scene family from Alessi is growing bigger and bigger every year. A perfect contemporary update to a heartwarming custom and a collector series of Christmas figurines, the nativity scene features hand painted key characters with their trademark quirky facial expressions. With Alessi behind the scene, no surprise that all the characters are pretty and witty. Display the entire collection to your guest and have it in sight when you tell the nativity story this Christmas.

The idea of the nativity scene first mooted when Alessi created a hand-painted porcelain nativity scene for a Christmas window display in the late 1990s. Back then, Italian cartoonist and illustrator Massimo Giacon has created the quirky interpretation of the Christmas story with his cute figures which instantly become a hit. By 2007 Alessi produced the first porcelain figure and since then, the range has been expanded each year, with input from designer Miriam Mirri and artist Marcello Jori. 

Light a candle in these townhouse-shape tea-light holders, and let the flame glows & heat flows from its window. Designed by Mette Bache and Barbara Bendix Becker of R7B Copenhagen for Danish ceramics company Kahler, Urbania ceramics tea-light holders were inspired by the varied building in the modern city of Copenhagen, from blocks of flats to town houses.

So why not create yourself a cool and minimal mood this Christmas, build your own little town from these urbania tea-light holders! 

Initiated by Electrolux, Vac from the Sea is a project aiming at raising awareness about the immediate need for the world to take better care of plastics and support the heroes that do. Plastic is the main raw material when making a vacuum cleaner. From a sustainable business point of view, Electrolux relies on an increased global supply of recycled plastic.

The project will see a limited number of Electrolux vacuum cleaners to be made from marine plastic debris – harvested from the Pacific and other sites where the plastic problem is immense.Depending on the local plastic situation the gathering of plastics will vary – from diving among coral reefs, clean-ups closer to shore to scooping up plastic directly from the water surface. The vacuum cleaners that are to be produced from the material gathered will be put on display for the world, decision makers and consumers to see. 

The Center Piece Silver smooth created by renowned Karim Rashid for silver company Christofle is a fascinating decorative objects, futuristic sculptures or an architectural works of art?

The Silver Smooth center piece with only 20 pieces released plays on the duality of insides and outsides. This piece features a silver-plated engraved metal exterior obtained using a cutting technique known as clivetage, and a gold-plated interior. Either surface of the bowl can be used to hold fruit, or it can be left empty, as an exquisite decorative piece.