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Many of Emo's projects are ultra-modern and hewn predominantly from glossy plastics and metals. The Italian, industrial design consultancy often works in sports equipment, electronics and modern furnishings. Their recent design project, Hug, shown at the Salone del Mobile, finds an interesting middle ground—the form is smooth and modern but with a distinct sense of craftsmanship created through the uneven and hand-sawed surfaces.

I just stumbled upon this transfigurable vase from Module R. It's streamlined and modern look gets a quirky little twist with the updated clasp clips that allow you to switch out the tops to change the form.

The FlexVase design, by Arjan van Raadshooven and Anieke Branderhorst, accommodates multiple types a floral arrangements, as opposed to a standard vase, which is usually intended for a specific arrangement.

Design distributor Thomas Eyck called upon German RaR artists Beate Reinheimer and Ulrike Rehm to created a limited edition of glazed, porcelain vases. The collection, dubbed “Schwarm,” includes 10 types of beetles, glazed and altered to create an edition of 30 unique wall vases that are simultaneously natural and modern.

Charlotte Farmer is an illustrator and designer who combines low-tech printing methods with detailed drawings that celebrate imperfection and character. I'm loving her collective illustration sets for To Dry For and New House Textiles.