Akar Design

Akar Design AKAR located in downtown Iowa City mean "forms and shapes" in Sanskrit. We focus on well designed objects for home and personal use from all around the world.

For notes, sketches, lists, and big ideas. ✏️Refillable mechanical pencils from Idlewild Co. bring a graphic touch to th...
05/31/2026

For notes, sketches, lists, and big ideas. ✏️

Refillable mechanical pencils from Idlewild Co. bring a graphic touch to the everyday with bold checkerboard and grid patterns.

Summer colors are on the table. ☀️Vibrant Ekobo tableware pairs beautifully with our modernist striped table runners and...
05/30/2026

Summer colors are on the table. ☀️

Vibrant Ekobo tableware pairs beautifully with our modernist striped table runners and napkins, hand block-printed in Jaipur by an eighth-generation family of artisans. Thoughtfully made, colorful, and ready for everyday meals and summer gatherings.

Design Find Friday ✨We’re starting a new weekly series celebrating thoughtful design.This week: the Stelton vacuum jug.D...
05/29/2026

Design Find Friday ✨

We’re starting a new weekly series celebrating thoughtful design.

This week: the Stelton vacuum jug.

Designed by Erik Magnussen in 1977, it has become a modern design classic. Nearly fifty years later, its clean lines and quiet functionality feel just as relevant as ever.

What we appreciate most is its simplicity. Every element serves a purpose, yet the result feels effortless.

The best designs don’t demand attention. They earn a place in our daily lives and remain useful, beautiful, and enduring over time.

What object in your home has stood the test of time?

We’ll be back next Friday with another Design Find.

05/29/2026

A nod to Le Corbusier. A bottle opener for architects, design lovers, and anyone who appreciates clever objects. 👓

05/29/2026

A bookmark that blooms where you left off 🌸📖

The sweetest companion for your next great read.

A table in full bloom ❤️✨ Filled with summer color, countryside charm, and the warmth of gathering together.
05/28/2026

A table in full bloom ❤️✨ Filled with summer color, countryside charm, and the warmth of gathering together.

Japanese-inspired florals for your favorite summer pours 🌸🍹Soft Merino wool. Strong protection. Effortlessly refined. ✨ ...
05/26/2026

Japanese-inspired florals for your favorite summer pours 🌸🍹
Soft Merino wool. Strong protection. Effortlessly refined. ✨

Poolside pours, patio nights, and tumblers made to last ✨🍋Stackable, shatter-resistant, and effortlessly chic.
05/20/2026

Poolside pours, patio nights, and tumblers made to last ✨🍋
Stackable, shatter-resistant, and effortlessly chic.

Just in… Blackwing Colors ✏️ crafted from incense-cedar, soft Japanese wax core, and a sand eraser made for color. ...
05/15/2026

Just in… Blackwing Colors ✏️ crafted from incense-cedar, soft Japanese wax core, and a sand eraser made for color.

25% off at Tea Collection = your sign to grab those summer staples for the little ones ☀️👶
05/14/2026

25% off at Tea Collection = your sign to grab those summer staples for the little ones ☀️👶

Address

257 E Iowa Avenue
Iowa City, IA
52240

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12am - 4pm

Telephone

+13193511227

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