MAP PRINT BUTTONS: ELIZABETH ESTES
I adore these map-print buttons from Elizabeth Estes’ Etsy shop Buttons and Badges. I’m not entirely sure what to do with them, but I know I want every last one. (image via Elizabeth Estes)
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DESTINATION DESIGN: ROTATING GLASS GLOBE DECANTER
This etched glass globe decanter is just awesome. Drink your wines (or ports, cognacs, etc.) of the world from a globe? Yes, please! The best part, you can aerate your liquor of choice by spinning the globe. (images via Drool’d)
New Book Features the Graphic Design of Chinese Characters
Hanzi • Kanji • Hanja: Graphic & Logo Design with Contemporary Chinese Characters celebrates the ancient writing by compiling more than 100 graphic works from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and further. “Thanks to the growing popularity of Asian cultures, graphic innovations of these centuries-old characters have begun to shine through in the world of modern …
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Hand Drawn Illustrations Feature a Different City for Every Letter of the Alphabet
Japanese artist Hugo Yoshikawa tackles an impressive feat in his City ABC series. His hand drawn illustrations feature a different city for every letter of the alphabet. Each letter is comprised of famous monuments from each given city. You can view the entire City ABC series on Yoshikawa’s website. Via: Creative Roots
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