The Design Milk team came across hundreds of modern finds in 2021 ? but what about the brands behind the goods" Let?s recap our favorite brand features of 2021.

1. AZIO
AZIO (pronounced ay-zee-oh) is an LA-based keyboard brand that designs unique, modern keyboards that transcend the look and feel of conventional workspace tech. Of AZIO?s extensive catalog of ingeniously engineered keyboards, the Retro Compact Keyboard has proven itself a Design Milk favorite and tech editor pick this year. Beyond their statement-making aesthetic, the retro keyboards capture the same tactile satisfaction of old-school typewriters, in a modern high-tech package.

2. Vermicular
Brothers Kuni and Tomo Hijikata started Vermicular in their family?s decades-old cast iron foundry on a mission is to inspire chefs of all levels and skill sets to cook with joy, ease, and intention using high-quality cookware, starting with their star product, the Musui-Kamado. An easy-to-use solution for searing, braising, steam roasting, and water-less cooking ? the Vermicular Musui-Kamado is sure to unlock a whole new world of culinary possibilities for home cooks.
3. Gingko Design
Founded by husband-wife duo Paul and Natalie Sun, Gingko Design is beloved for their design-led tech gadgets and home objects that are functional and sustainable to boot. The Smart Moon Lamp is a shining example of the brand?s stylized and innovative approach to modern, functional objects ? befit with a gravity-defying 3D-...