A few options for the modern minimalist this Christmas.

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More images and a good interview at Dazed Digital.

New work by Swiss artist Zimoun is further proof that the simplest of materials and technologies, imaginatively utilized and carefully assembled, can produce delightful, captivating experiences.

(More on Zimoun's Zimoun's vimeo page.)

I like the whole "light-emitting-wireframe" concept, but two things bug me:

1.) How good does it look in the daylight, or if your decor is not black and matte gray?

2.) Why not hide the power cable more? Does it really have to hang off the light source? Why not figure out a way to work it into the frame? It ruins the lines.

Maybe I'm just not the right audience...

Some of these simple desktops are quite nice. A couple of choice numbers:

Let's Bowl!

Block

Helpful for those with Desktopitis.

Full disclosure: This is one of my husband's projects.  But, I should note that I was actually a fan of Sappycards before I even knew Tim. I bought my first Sappycard in 2003.  About three months ago, he showed me the ideas for his latest series, deciding whether or not to print them. I agreed, hands down, that it was worth the investment.

I really love this project - the cards' simplicity, the slight sick and awkward humor, and the overall design (this series features mailpiece security screens on the backgrounds). Each series has its own color palate, the latest all in brown with white ink, and uses eco-friendly inks and papers.

Here are some favorites.

Congrats, Tim.

According to the designers, the manifold is only connected to the hour hand. It wraps around the minute hand, so it is free to flip and rotate when the two hands pass each other.