Glas wen

(Welsh) A mocking, sarcastic smile.

Illustration by Ahonen & Lamberg

Universally relatable words from languages around the world — with no direct equivalents.

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Ahonen & Lamberg is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Paris. Founded in 2006 by Finnish designers Anna Ahonen and Katariina Lamberg, the studio concentrates on art direction, creative consultancy, and graphic design.

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