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Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Encounter is a mobile app that lets people purchase beautiful interior design pieces from bars, hotels and restaurants.

Every time you encounter something beautiful at a bar, hotel or a restaurant, you can use Encounter app to easily ID that item and purchase it. Simply launch the app, tap on the venue you are at and see an item you see in front of yourself in real life, on your smartphone. Place an order and have it delivered to your home. No need to scan, take a picture, research the price or arrange a delivery.