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The Writing on the Wall


Rubber stamp

Photo: Karl Juengel/Studio D

Instead of using florals or stripes, designers are borrowing from the dictionary—drawing on type to create graphic patterns that really make a statement. 

Dominic Wilcox's rubber stamps say the hard stuff for you, like "I sincerely apologise for all the trouble I've caused."

$35 each; at Areaware, 212-226-5155