VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 250

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From minimalist garden gnomes and cute concrete figurines to spotty Yayoi Kusama-designed skateboard decks and fun stitch-your-own passport covers, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 250. 

1. Modern Minimalist Garden Gnomes

“New York design studio New Affiliates has created a series of minimalist garden gnomes,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “Made of powder-coated steel in a range of playful colourways, these modern-day gnomes would make a fun addition to your garden or windowsill.”

Image credit: Zach Helper via dezeen.com

2. Stitch Where You’ve Been Passport Cover

“This fun design by travel accessories brand Chasing Threads is perfect for any jet-setter,” says Art Director Lené Roux. “What a cool, creative way to document your travels.”

Image credit: wearechasingthreads.com

3. The Normies by Normann Copenhagen

“Look at this cute collection from Danish design brand Normann Copenhagen!” says Features Editor Amelia Brown. “These little concrete figures will add an element of humour and fun to any space.”

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Norma

Normfred

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Normus

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Image credit: normann-copenhagen.com / @normanncph on Instagram

4. Yayoi Kusama Skateboards at MoMA Design Store

“Although I can barely ollie myself, these beautiful skate decks by famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama would look amazing on my wall,” says Content Producer Michaela Stehr. “I’d love all four in the series!”

Image credit: dezeen.com

5. Research Unit Launches New Flagship Store

“I love the sleek, travel-inspired range by local brand Research Unit,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “The brand has just launched its new flagship store at the Watershed at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront.”

Image credit: researchunitstudio.com

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