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PORTOCHEF recipe album. I am no gourmet chef, but Ice Lu made it very easy for me to print out recipes and keep them in order with Portochef. The invisible magnetic closure that keep the product standing is very clever as well. FOTOBALL frame. Time to replace your fuzzy dice on your rear-view mirror! Seymer Cruz has dreamed up a great playful and interactive photo solution. ETZ frame. A great solid wood frame and sustainable to boot! Luciano layered the slats of wood to give the frame a great sense of depth. TINTURE frame. Paying homage to heritage, Thea has referenced this great architectural embossed pattern. A classy transitional frame that can fit into both traditional and modern environments.			> Favorite Things David Quan Michelle Ivankovic Matt Carr Paul Rowan Les Mandelbaum > Design Stories > Happenings Umbra Design Director Matt Carr was born in Ottawa Canada. Matt first sparked his passion for design interning at Douglas Cardinal Architects. Receiving an "All-Canadian Academic" award for scholastic and varsity achievements at Humber College School of Industrial Design. Matt has been working with Umbra since his second year of Post-Secondary education. Subtle design detail, style references and the reinvention of traditional objects distinguish his signature designs. Recent inspirations include mixing cross-cultural orientations, while simultaneously fusing new technology and natural materials in intriguing compositions.