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Glass Knives (2005) by Noa Bembibre

It’s a bit old but I just found out about this in the ICFF 2008 preview article in designboom. I love the look but I have to disagree with the choice to include the teeth on the blades. This particular design choice in a larger part takes away the reference to the prehistoric age and the raw energy it brings. Instead of adding functionality to the design, all the carefully placed teeth do is negate the feelings the primitive-weapon style evokes, which is supposed to be what this work is about anyway.

[ noa bembibre via designboom ]

…wouldn’t mind trying it myself though, if these even get made at all. For now, it only exists in poster world in Longxi Awards. (for a design award, its website is surprisingly plain and uninspired…)

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