The first stop for design-aficionados, or anyone seeking to understand this national obsession, is the Danish Design Centre.

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Jobs' and Apple's obsession with beautiful design also leads to other worries.

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Whereas REDFLY is a smartphone companion, Peek is a smartphone alternative featuring a slim design and a commitment to simplicity that borders on obsession.

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