Having trouble picking highlights from the surface or seeing the forest from the trees? Most strategists do. Fortunately, embossing is back. Ask any top strategist: adding texture really helps, and embossing—the process of creating 3D surfaces by adding heat or pressure to the two-dimensional world—is a time honored tradition sure to make you stand out.

“Braille” Wall Flats
Cover an existing wall, disguise a less-than-smooth wall, or simply find your way in the dark with this pattern repeat wall flat made of embossed bamboo.
www.inhabitliving.com

Bottle Opener
Put this magnetic bottle opener on your fridge and use it as a Rorschach test on your friends—until you pull pop the top on a cold one.
www.suck.uk.com

Samsung L77 Camera
Raise the heat with Samsung’s new L77 camera. With 7.1 megapixels, a 7X optical zoom, and a smart interface that takes all the pain out of casual photography, the L77 makes it easy to take great pictures.
www.samsungcamera.com

Guardian Angel Bag
When all else fails, this bag’s embossed outline of a pistol will probably raise the heat a notch in ways you may not want. Use with caution.
www.vliegervandam.com