The first time that I saw these minimalist looking coasters by modern-twist was at the store of the Museum of Arts & Design in Manhattan. It was the perfect introduction, since the designs inspired by nature are stunning with their clean and modern look.
The founder and creative director Kat Nouri developed them in collaboration with a group of independent designers mostly based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Modern-twist has a whole collection of coasters, stem markers and table placemats but my all time favorites are their Coaster Notz with the zen-inspired pebble design. They are made of FDA grade silicone and you can actually write on them with a ballpark pen. You can use them as placecards, take notes during a wine tasting or simply doodle if you should feel bored over a cocktail conversation. Modern-twist believes in responsible manufacturing and has a “no sweatshop” policy. The company is a member of One Percent for the Planet, donating one percent of sales to non-profit organizations working to protect the environment.
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