Ask any booklover or “bookworm” and he or she would tell you that there is no better feeling than holding books in the palm of your hands. Well, various designers took that concept quite literally, coming up with bookends that represent both the function of said items, and the passion one finds in books. Here are a few hand-inspired bookends that will definitely give you more incentive to keep on reading. Now, shelves will no longer look boring and plain, what with these “handy” (no pun intended) and unique-looking bookends.
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Creta Springs

Ta.To., or Tommaso Taraschi of Athens, Greece, came up with the graphic design for the packaging and branding of Creta Springs Mineral Water. The design portrayed purity and freshness, sticking to the clears and blues of gems shaped like drops of water.
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Pet Photography by Serena Hodson

Who doesn’t love dogs?

Well… some. But most people could not help but fall for these cutie canines, especially when photographed creatively. The internet certainly allowed the pet lovers in all of us to have another – and wider – venue to share our love for our dogs. It is no longer an uncommon sight to see dog owners post photos of their “best friends” in various sites online. There are some, however, who take this a step further. Take Serena Hodson, for example.  (more…)

Salt and Paper Cell Shakers by Antrepo

If there is one kitchen item or utensil that merits a lot of attention because of their versatility when it comes to design, salt & pepper shakers would most likely be it. Many people have even turned collecting salt & pepper shakers into a hobby.
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Book cover.

“Silent World” is a new photobook by Vassilis Tangoulis of Patra, Greece. This is a 74-page compilation of his best and favorite photos taken of the Mediterranean sky, snowscapes and other landscapes, waterlands, lakes, symbols, and many others.
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The Booleanos Chest of Drawers by Joel Escalona

A chest of drawers and a centerpiece. Interior decorating doesn’t get any better than this.

Boolean logic would dictate sets of relationships where even unexpected bits and pieces could be combined and form a cohesive whole until such time that it actually makes sense. That is what Mexican designer Joel Escalona worked with when he designed a chest of drawers, which he then aptly named “Booleanos”. (more…)

The Saima Vodka series, in black.

Saima’s Vodka series is taking on a black concept, evoking its lofty status among its peers. Check out the new branding, graphic design and packaging in a collaboration by Roman Kirichenko and Anna Zima.
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The Confucius Sofa by Alexander Nettesheim

There is something to be said about “smart furniture shopping”. It would make or break the mood of a room and a building’s overall look. But you can take that literally as well. German furniture and fixtures manufacturing company Bretz invites you to take your seat on the Confucius Sofa, where you can put your thinking cap on and ponder on the intricacies of life… or what you’d have for dinner later. One look at this plush and utterly unique sofa, and you know you won’t have too much of a hard time thinking about your options. Hey, you may even enjoy going through your options while kicking back and relaxing on the cushions!

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The Homepage for Zafiriadis.

Zafiriadis Miltos specializes in high-end and luxury jewellery. In order to remain competitive, an update is necessary, particularly when it comes to a business’ online presence, and that is exactly what Zafiriadis wishes to accomplish in coordinating with Vangel Tzo to come up with a web design for the jewellery house. Take a look at the snapshots below and let us know if they succeeded.
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IDAIA branding by Theodora Filippakou

According to Greek mythology, the king of Crete decided to name a whole island in honor of his wife, Idaia. That is the name used in a brand that encompasses 9 different products that are traditional of Crete.
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