Black Friday design deals you don't want to miss

"After Thanksgiving, brands will bombard you with Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. It can be overwhelming to know what to buy. After all, some deals aren't actually all that good. And besides, you don't want to make impulse buys that you'll regret later and that will end up in a landfill in the near future. To help cut through the noise, we've picked out the best deals from design-forward brands. They create beautiful products that are thoughtfully designed to last for years."

"Between $250 and $400 off If you're in the market for a new coffee maker, this beautifully designed, high-tech automatic espresso machine by Terra Kaffe could be your answer. It doesn't require any pods (just beans), which saves plastic. The Wi-Fi-enabled, fully loaded machine goes for $1,995 (now $400 off), and the compact Demi goes for $795 (now $250 off)."

"50% off site-wide (exclusions apply) Larroudé is known for making comfortable shoes designed by the former fashion director at Barneys. They are high quality and manufactured in the brand's own factories in Brazil. Now is the time to pick classics you will wear for years to come, like the block-heel Ricky Boot ($550), the party-ready Ari Pump ($395), or the Verona Ballet Flat ($315). The brand's new sneaker, the Stella ($250), has been a bestseller this year."

After Thanksgiving, consumers face a flood of Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions that can make buying decisions overwhelming. Some deals are not very good, and impulse purchases often lead to regret and early disposal. Design-forward brands produce beautiful, thoughtfully made products intended to last for years and provide better long-term value. MoMA Design Store offers 20% off site-wide and features Brightland's Artist Series olive oil and a Classic Minis gift set. Terra Kaffe's Wi-Fi-enabled automatic espresso machines use beans instead of pods and are discounted by several hundred dollars. Larroudé is offering site-wide discounts on shoes made in Brazil. All prices are listed before discounts.

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