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Weird Life Gadget: The Coin Lamp

Coin Lamp is the first product in a range based on the concept of values and reward, it subtly heightens awareness of consumption through design.

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Turned on by a coin-operated switch, the lamp is set to predetermined time by an internal mechanism.
Developed with the assistance of a NESTA training programme the final version of coin lamp will be available soon. To register your interest in this product, please sign up to my newsletter below.

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Weird Life: Spanish shopkeeper finds Homer Simpson euro

Jose Martinez was counting the cash in his till in the city of Aviles, northern Spain, when he came across the coin where Homer’s bald head, big eyes and big nose had replaced the serious features of King Juan Carlos.

“The coin must have been done by a professional, the work is impressive,” he said.

The comical carver had not taken his tools to the other side of the coin displaying the map of Europe. So far, no other coins of the hapless, beer-swilling oaf have been found in circulation.

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