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Snoop Dogg's smokable songbook, a Simpsons style guide, George Lois' damn good advice and more in our look at the web this week

V Magazine and V MAN are working on an ambitious search engine geared toward the creative community, aiming to build a quality database of inspiration sources for editors, photographers, designers, artists, art directors, models, enthusiasts and friends. Based on their preliminary presence on social media, the content looks promising.

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Snoop Dogg's smokable songbook, a Simpsons style guide, George Lois' damn good advice and more in our look at the web this week

1. Joinery in Jewels Inspired by the intricate craftsmanship of ancient woodworkers, Chinese designer Octavia Xiaozi Yang created a series of beautifully curious necklaces using wood, silver, gold and modern materials molded by laser cutting and 3D printing. The basic structure design allows each modular piece to be redesigned to survive the latest trends. 2. Eat My Shorts While the Simpsons family isn’t known for …

SS United States Redevelopment Project

Snoop Dogg's smokable songbook, a Simpsons style guide, George Lois' damn good advice and more in our look at the web this week

Built in 1952 with the express intent of breaking the trans-Atlantic speed record, the iconic SS United States passenger ship is now the subject of a renovation effort to repurpose the vessel for public use. The ship sports visitor space that rivals that of the Chrysler Building, and the project has just released a “request for qualifications” from developers interested in revitalizing the historic vessel.