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Striking framed juxtapositions by Tom Gallo.

Via of paper and things.

This may be old news, but, any excuse to feature some striking typography… ;)

Whilst the newsstand version of last year’s March edition of Wallpaper*, featuring model Ali Michael wearing nothing but a pair of Chanel boots, had carefuly positioned custom typography by Katariina Lamberg and Anna Ahonen, suscribers were treated to an alternative version…

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Processed with natural mother-of-pearl and lacquer on top of high-quality resin, each toy in the RB Artisan Toy Series from Ducobi, is hand made by a master craftsman, drawing on over 1000 years of mother-of-pearl craft history, making each one unique.

Tsovet go for stealth with this black-on-black edition of their Series 2 2010, dive-inspired, NM85 watch.

Neat ’scratch-off’ sleeve idea for MVSICA by Sawdust.

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Il Coccio Design Edition is a neat collection of nine white ceramic humidifiers designed to be sat on, hung from or wedged behind radiators.

Via Dezeen.

Beautiful work to be found in the folio of Glasgow based design consultancy, Graphical House.

A pretty slick site too, I might add.

“He sipped his tepid coffee and pondered how to tell her that, in fact, the pants made the sack dress even less appealing.”

Photo and caption from the hilarious Unhappy Hipsters.

Japanese manufacturers iida design some pretty sharp looking mobile phone handsets.

Via Grafikcache.

Adding a feminine touch to the male dominated scene of urban art, in her latest project, Cut Out & Fade Out, street artist Miss Bugs poses the question of the visibility of women in society, by creating site specific silhouettes of females that blend into the background.

Via My Modern Metropolis.