2013 Vanquish

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Reviving the unassailably hip “Vanquish” name from Aston Martin’s vault, the company has announced that the reinstated model will become available early on in 2013. The sharp lines of the model are enhanced by rows of LED bulbs on the front and rear lights, and sport performance is backed by a burly 6.0 liter V12 engine with 565 horsepower.

Crochet Playground

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Japanese fiber artist Toshiko Horiuchi-MacAdam has transformed the delicate arts of knitting and crochet into an industrial practice to create massive playgrounds for children. Horiuchi-MacAdam’s inspiration for usable art is the “undisguised delight of children exploring a new play space.” The colorful playground, which contains nets, swings, cushions and pockets, is currently at Japan’s Hakone Open Air Museum.

Conqueror Typographic Games

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To encourage graphic designers around the world to channel their inner jock in honor of the upcoming Olympics, paper brand Conqueror recently held the Typographic Games. Over 1,700 designers responded, with entries as varied as the 60 countries from which they came. South African designer Graeme Gauld won the gold with a beautifully illustrated letterform poster, earning him a trip to the London games this …