While dirndls still give a nod to tradition with wide skirts, corsets and aprons, designers have given the outfit a modern twist with brighter colours, fresh design and a little extra room in the corset to allow for plenty of beer drinking.

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Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future has a simple visual design, based on an attractive range of colours and icons.

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Teeny tiny and super shiny, the ONE TOUCH FIRE is an easy-to-choose, easy-to-use smartphone in a range of seven bright colours and a compact, pocket-friendly design.

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Similarly, Levi Strauss is introducing web-linked kiosks in its stores, where customers can design their own pair of jeans, choosing from a number of styles, colours, shapes and sizes.

ECONOMIST: Direct hit

This week, Mr Jobs announced five tangy new colours (strawberry, blueberry, tangerine, grape and lime) and a slightly upgraded design.

ECONOMIST: Apple