Next time you're sapped of any typographic inspiration, simply click yourself away to the fabulous fantasy font land of Type City. Creative resource center Veer built this intensely intricate website that whisks visitors away to a seemingly endless online metropolis of buildings made completely from type. Zoom in to see more samples of the chosen typefaces, which add witty asides about the features of the type "architecture". It's the kind of typographical universe that Tim Burton might create, complete with a whimsical Danny Elfman-like soundtrack.
http://www.veer.com/ideas/typecity/gallery.aspx

Beautifully bottled water is certainly becoming a staple of grocery store shelves, as health-conscious people strive to be seen with the hot accessory of the summer. Seeing the opportunity to make her own big splash, Rio Miura combined her love for design and healthy living to create the breakthrough product Metromint. Miura not only invented the recipes, which include four flavors infused with natural ingredients, she designed the identity and all aspects of the packaging. The mother of two, originally from Japan, now runs Metromint Creative with her husband and has parlayed one sophisticated idea into a multimillion-dollar business.
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Christopher Paul's Modern Mats are the key to high-traffic areas in the home where your nice floors need a little extra protection. But these aren't your average rugs—the bold graphic patterns are available in 25 eye-popping colors and four sizes. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the handcrafted pieces are cut from heavyweight canvas, making them very durable and—most importantly—extremely low maintenance. Suddenly the little square of floor you wanted to protect will steal the show, becoming the bright new focal point of the room.
http://www.christopher-paul.com/