This is a 240-pencil set made from the carbon of cremated human remains. Each pencil is foil stamped with the name of the deceased.

Only one pencil can be removed at a time. You sharpen the pencil by putting it back in the box. The shavings then occupy the space of the used pencils. Over time the box fills with sharpenings — turning the box into a new urn (it’s filled with the shavings which are made from the cremation).

Not quite available at the undertaker/funeral director near you. Designed by Nadine Jarvis.

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Dweey is a short-necked giraffe designed by Fusiowave. Buy the button badges here.

Rubitone by Ignacio Pilotto.

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Start ‘em young. Push-along bike by Porsche Design.

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Tetris Tiles.

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WASARA has got to be hands down, the nicest collection of disposable paper tableware. I’d have trouble bringing myself to use these and then binning them.

“Underlying the concept of WASARA is the legacy of Japanese aesthetic and value sense. Japan has a tradition of good manufacturing backed by excellent skills and techniques, one of the most refined food cultures in the world, and a spirit of hospitality and courtesy. These are essential for days of spiritual fulfillment. While a WASARA is a paper dish good for one-time use, we would like it to represent those quintessences of our tradition.” - From WASARA’s website.

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Cute. Monster Laptop Sleeve. Imagine going for a client meeting with this. Available at Barry’s Farm.

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Love these helmets by French designer Jerome Coste. He came up his brand Ruby after his sixth high-speed cranial fracture. Not a moment too soon I say. Jerome draws his inspiration from sci-fi, Japanese biker gangs (who smoothly blend street culture and vintage motorcycling) and of course Steve McQueen.

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Love this minimalist bin. You do need to hang a plastic carrier bag over it though.

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