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That’s a wrap on another year of Designer Desktop – one of our oldest columns, dating back to 2010! We always look forward to changing out our desktop wallpapers on our phones and laptops every month with fresh designs. If you missed any of them, check out the 12 designers + brands we featured this year and download the wallpapers for free! January 2022 by Hamburg-based illustrator and artist Helena Ravenne DOWNLOAD.
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