The website for Bottega Veneta has a great page called " Hand of the Artisan". Really interesting to see all of the hard work that goes into their products.
I've seen the container concept before and personally think its agreat idea(a container costs about 400€ used and there are tons unclaimed). Here is a group that is prefabbing the conception on a new level.
Emma Barratt's illustrations ironically called "Rejects" are exactly the opposite. The ninja peas collection is great. I hope it gets produced. check out her portfolio on coroflot too.
The "99 Feelings Project" is a collection of 99 babuska-like ceramics reflecting the self-portrait of a Belgian artist. Very simple and well done and they're for sale on Etsy!