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In the words of astronaut, Jim Lovell, as Apollo 8 disappeared behind the Moon for the first manned lunar orbit, “See you on the other side”.

Nice art direction for Marc Newson’s Ikepod watch collection, by Geneva based graphic design studio, Gavillet & Rust.

Prosthetic Vase, by Shay Shafranek, changes the role of a vase from a passive preserving vessel into an active resuscitating object, with capillary tubes sucking water upwards toward the flower, taking an active role in keeping the flower alive.

Beautiful work from photographer, Sebastian Kim.

Via Calikartel.

Liking very much the work of Spanish designer, Abel Martinez Foronda.

Nice identity work for architectural model-making practice, Millenium Models, by Hyperkit.

These button badges by Stefi Orazi are based on Le Corbusier’s Purist palette. Available in various combinations of 3 carefully selected colours chosen to be worn as a set.

Via Gym Class.

How cool are these Lego-style iPod mini speakers. Available in a range of colours including metallic gold or silver.

‘Silo’ is one of the latest architectural studies by photographer Kim Høltermand and pretty darned impressive it is too.

Via Grafikcache.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller (shown above) has got to be THE classic diver’s watch.

The new Deep Sea version apparently provides remarkable waterproofness to an extreme depth of 3,900 meters. It’s comforting to know that when my body is subjected to pressures capable of crushing a sub my watch could remain intact to be passed on to my offspring!

(Pic from Flickr.)