A novel way to get a fur fix

Form is so often twinned with function when it comes to message boards. The early noughties saw an explosion in the use of blackboard paint in interior design and old fashioned be-ribboned message boards are always popular. However, a new age dawns with the arrival of Portuguese designer Goncalo Campos' "Dedo" message board. Made with a furry base within a wooden frame, the owner can simply run their finger through the faux fur to leave a message or change the design. The message is then erased by stroking the fur flat again. Ingenious. The name of the board, "Dedo", means "Finger" in Portuguese. It's an extremely unusual idea but one that will no doubt prove extremely popular, especially with those of us that yearn for a pet.