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Oooh I like this — by Abel Martínez Foronda.

Via Binky the doormat/Benjamin F./VOODOOVOODOO.

A concept from Laura Mujico based on origami diagrams mixed with astrology elements.

Nice work from Stockholm based design studio, Daquar.

Via Grafikcache.

Ever since 1657, when the first watch was created, we have used oscillatory movements of a mechanical system to measure time. The photographer Guido Mocafico explores these movements, selecting complex and rare watch mechanisms, mechanical rather than electronic and in so doing leads us into a world of traditional knowledge controlled by master watchmakers.

Buy Guido Mocafico: Movement on Amazon.

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Pompidu1 and Pompidu2 are just part of a unique collection of objects of precision, beauty and timelessness, exclusively invented, handcrafted and offered in limited editions by Zurich based designer, Tom Strala.

E.L.A. is a cantilevered fibre glass desk from Bulgarian studio Bozhinovskidesign, designed to be suspended from the wall by steel cables.

Via Dezeen.

A wise man once said “We are all at the mercy of our wild monkey minds. Incessantly swinging from branch to branch.” With multiple windows and applications all vying for our attention, we have sadly adapted our working habits to that of the computer and not the other way around.

Ommwriter is a humble attempt to recapture what technology has snatched away from us - our capacity to concentrate.

It is a simple text processor that firmly believes in making writing a pleasure once again, revindicating the close relationship between writer and paper. The more intimate the relation, the smoother the flow of inspiration.

If you are a scriptwriter, blogger, journalist, copywriter, poet or just someone who enjoys writing, welcome back to concentrating.

Italian furniture manufacturer Poliform has created an inspirational residential interior project called My Life in 80m² to show that the quality of a living space does not depend on the size.

Via Contemporist.

Can’t wait to get my mitts on this. Less and More — The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams published by Gestalten.

European Release: December 15, 2009
International Release: January 2010
Language: bilingual German/English

Format: 19 x 23 cm
Features: 808 pages, full color, PVC cover, in slipcase

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Want!

The Dieter Rams ten principles poster designed by Bibliothèque and available from Vitsœ.

Via September Industry.