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Staring at the Ceiling

María Vargas Aguilar, Kara Haupt

Graphic design, visual delights, and the things worth noticing, delivered twice a month.

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    brand designer, night croissant enjoyer

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    I'm a creative director and I write two newsletters, Home Food and Saltine.

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