Do One Thing Well 2022.

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 truly special.

This annual list is 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.

GEEK MEETS LUDDITE.

Maeving Electric Motorcycles. Urban travel built in Britain.

Bellroy Wallet. RFID protected.

Floyd. Bold new travel cases on wheels.

Planq. Contemporary design and environmental consciousness.

User Testing. Connect with your audience.

Present & Correct. A classic portable office set.

Le Labo. Not just a fragrance.

Utility Carts. Easy fold for convenient storage.

Ugmonk. The simplest productivity system.

BETTER SLEEP.

Tekla / Jacquemus. Classic bedding twisted with bold prints.

Layla Bamboo Sheets. Soft, silky, and supple 100% viscose from bamboo.

The Nue Co. Magnesium spray for better sleep.

Yoga Nidra. A state of consciousness between waking and sleeping.

Oura Ring. Health tracking wrapped around your finger.

Savoy Duck Pillows. Slip into slumberland or read in comfort.

Days Brewing. 100% Beer. 0% Alcohol.

Andrew Barnes. The four day work week.

Happy Ears. Eco-friendly earplugs made of ocean plastic.

Manta Sleep. Sleep better, anywhere, anytime.

Skandinavisk. The scents of Scandinavia.

Hastens. Six generations of craftsmanship.

Loftie Lamp. Joyful sunrise alarms and restful sunset dimming.

TRAVEL.

Rimowa. For the journey ahead.

Nobis Hotel, Copenhagen. Danish classicism meets Swedish sensibility.

Piaule Catskill, New York. Nestled into the forest or open to the sky.

Space of Mind. The future of micro hospitality.

The Monocle Travel Guide. Marrakech, Tangier + Casablanca.

Oasy Hotel, Italy. Committed to the conservation of natural areas.

The Ranch, Italy. Achieve a deeper understanding of your health.

Wise. The most international debit card in the world.

Hauser & Wirth, Menorca. Rising art destination in the Mediterranean.

La Ciudadela, Marbella. Historic buildings with a modern style.

The Setai, Miami. Where sleek Miami art deco meets far eastern elegance.

COMPANY OF ONE.

The Free Website Guys. Get a professional website for free.

Dave Gerhardt. Turn your story into your competitive advantage.

Freelancer Magazine. For B2B and creative freelancers.

Google Trends. Explore what the world is searching.

Apple Mac Studio. Empower station. Stunningly compact.

Click Funnels. Turning people into customers.

Tiago Forte. Organise your digital life and unlock your creative potential.

Nomad Kevlar Cable. Charge almost any device with one cable.

Readymag. Create outstanding projects in the browser.

The DO Lectures. Create content that grows your business.

LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Sales tools that help you find the right prospects.

FOOD, DRINK, GARDEN.

Verden Bath Oil. Rich and indulgent care for skin, body and mind.

Ballymaloe Desserts. Iconic recipes and stories from Ireland.

Niwaki Yamakawa Secateurs. For the daily rigours of pruning.

Grenson. A combination of both style and craftsmanship.

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle. One of the finest names of Champagne.

Bacanha organic raw lime syrup. Perfect for cocktails.

Poon’s Chilli Oil. Infused with the intense flavours of salted black beans.

Harrison. Hand-crafted, high performing, iconic charcoal ovens.

Waterloo Tea. High-grade loose leaf teas.

Jean-Claude Ellena. A geographic and botanical journey of perfume.

SHOPS TO INSPIRE.

À La Mère de Famille. The oldest candy shop in Paris.

Pantechnicon. A curation of all things design from the Nordics and Japan.

Wright’s Food Emporium. A pot of gold in the middle of Wales.

Rivet and Hide. Manchester’s destination for denim heads.

Baileys. Simple, utilitarian and effortlessly stylish homewares emporium.

Atelier Sukha, Amsterdam. Kind to the planet and good to the soul.

Companhia Portugueza Do Chá. Lisbon tea shop with explorer spirit.

Shreeji Newsagents. Marylebone’s specialist newsagent since 1982.

Gloucester Services Farm Shop. Not your average service station.

Saint Charles Apothecary. Well-being, herbal medicine and indulgence.

CREATIVE BOOKS.

Supreme. The ultimate chronicle of the brand’s history.

The Cosmic Dance. Finding patterns and pathways in a chaotic universe.

Iittala. 140-year history of Finland’s legendary product design brand.

Palace Product Descriptions. The selected archive.

Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants To Be. Inspirational.

The Office of Good Intentions Human(s) Work. The forms of workplaces.

The Power of Myth. Discover the ongoing role of myth in human society.

Psycho-Cybernetics. A new technique using your subconscious mind.

Get Together. How to build your community with your people.

The Adidas Archive. The first visual review of the adidas shoe.

THE BIG SWITCH OFF.

DO Walk. Navigate earth, mind and body. Step by step.

British Beer Mats. Rediscover a hobby.

Waterloo Tea Immune Boost. A brew that’s good for you.

Chop Wood Carry Water. How to fall in love with the process.

Stutz. Jonah Hill’s therapist Netflix documentary: The Tools from ‘Stutz.

Mood App. See how you feel.

Happy Self Journal. Write yourself to happy.

The Sea. Wash away today for a better tomorrow.

Therabody Theraface PRO. A relaxing facial massage.

Radish Seeds. Time well spent in the garden.

WRITE BETTER.

6529. Writing on Friendship.

Brian D Evans. Writing on Events.

Chris Herd. Writing on Remote Work.

Codie Sanchez. Writing on Life and Death.

Dekota Robertson. Writing on Better Writing.

Dan Koe. Writing on Digital Wealth.

Jay Clouse. Writing on Creativity.

Ryan Breslow. Writing on Productivity.

Sahil Bloom. Writing on Time.

Wes Kao. Writing on Standing Out From The Crowd.

WOMEN.

The Seasuit Project. Every Seasuit or Hijab purchased, one will be donated.

Babaa. Wear forever knitwear made from local Spanish farmers.

Slow & Sow. Mother and daughter natural dyers. Wrap, tie, go.

Soder Studio. Timeless and ethically made smocks.

Grenson. Eco shoe project launching at the beginning of next year.

Pantys. Comfort, style, and sustainability for your best cycle.

Leoa. Sustainable swimwear made from regenerated nylon.

Dryad. Running wear made from second-life fibres.

Cawley Studio. A luxury womenswear brand based and made in London.

Ami Pepper Jewellery. Inspired by the Pembrokeshire coast.

SMALL MAGICAL EVENTS.

Sopporo Snow Festival, Japan. Experience the fascinating world of snow.

Meadows in the Mountains, Bulgaria. A modern-day utopia.

Barley Saturday, Wales. Celebrate the end of the agriculture sowing season.

Snow Peak Way, Japan. A magical community campout.

Offf, Barcelona. Contemporary visual creativity and design.

Cowshed. Blockchain conference operating from a barn in west Wales.

La Gacilly Photo Festival, France. Immersive photographic experience.

Lumina Festival, Portugal. Immersive festival of art and light.

DO, Copenhagen. Sustainability. Scandinavia. Stories.

World Story Telling, Marrakech. Magical storytelling.

MADE IN WALES.

Tŷ Syml. Experimental products designed with a sustainable focus.

Garthenor Organic. Certified organic wool yarns for climate positive.

Wordle. A daily word game from Wales, simple.

Sero. A Net Zero Carbon home is possible for everyone.

Bara Menyn. Sourdough Bakehouse.

Atherton Bikes. Cutting edge technology with the Atherton heritage.

The Albion. Heritage riverside hotel.

Money Penny. Outsourced support for your calls, live chat and more.

Alice Beese Holistic Massage. To benefit mind, body, soul.

Tiny Rebel. Wales’s most award-winning brewery.

Michael Sheen. Passionate and proud.

12 days of Christmas. 12 categories shared.

See you again next year.

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