Byrne’s Euclid—Oliver Byrne, a 19th century engineer, designed this version of Euclid’s Elements, replacing symbols and letters with colored shapes and lines. Not only is it a beautiful feat of graphic design, it also pushes the boundaries of algebraic conventions, revealing the dependence of modern mathematical languages on letters as constructs, rather than necessities.
Luna Lamp by Acorn Studio
Taiwanese design firm Acorn Studio has created a series of 7 different size lamps clled Luna, which mimic the beauty of the moon. Similar in color and shape, Luna is a hand crafted dimmable halogen light, which contains adjustable luminosity settings.
The aim of the lamp and its symbolic representation serves to set an atmospheric setting in every room it is placed.







