Arena Concrete Chess Set

Material Immaterial Studio has created a spectacular concrete chess set inspired by the architecture of Roman amphitheaters, where spectators would gather to watch the clash between the gladiators. The unique set is also inspired by the brutalist architecture, and features chessmen that wear concrete armours each representing their position in the army. What is particularly fascinating apart from the game, is the play of shadows that unveils itself on the stands and the armors of the chessmen with changing daylight.

MINIM Playing Cards

We are all already familiar with the straightforward and classic signs for hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades on a deck of cards, so why not strip things down to the edge of comprehension. Designed by Joe Doucet, these ultra-minimal regulation playing cards have been reduced to minimalistic geometric symbols, without all those flashy features like colors, drawings and noise. The MINIM Playing Cards also get a clean diagonal line to mark the b...
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ARENA CONCRETE CHESS SET

Material Immaterial Studio has created a spectacular concrete chess set inspired by the architecture of Roman amphitheaters, where spectators would gather to watch the clash between the gladiators. The unique set is also inspired by the brutalist architecture, and features chessmen that wear concrete armours each representing their position in the army.  What is particularly fascinating apart from the game, is the play of shadows that unveils itself on the ...
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RETRO VIDEO GAME PUZZLE

It can be a challenge to fill all the additional time you are spending at home, without becoming a Netflix-streaming zombie. If you are finding it hard to keep entertained, maybe you need a new challenge. How about putting together a good, old-fashioned puzzle? This cool 1000 piece puzzle depicts a collection of retro video games and gaming systems aligned ever so perfectly. It features original photography from artist Jim Golden, and when you complete it, you will ...
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