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Rethinking Single-Use Objects with a Plastic-Free Soy Sauce Fish Dropper Single-use food packaging is often designed for moments but persists for decades. The plastic-free soy sauce fish dropper  created by Heliograf and Vert Design challenges this imbalance by aligning material lifespan with actual use. Named Holy Carp! , the small container replaces the iconic plastic soy sauce fish with a biodegradable alternative that decomposes in soil within weeks instead of years. Desi

A new hardware startup founded by MIT engineers and leading origami innovators is rethinking one of the most overlooked pieces of everyday design: the umbrella. Ori , the world’s first frameless origami umbrella , replaces metal ribs and fabric with a single engineered canopy that folds with architectural precision. At full size, Ori offers a standard 1-meter canopy. When closed, it collapses into a 3.5 × 23 cm cylinder , turning the canopy itself into the supporting structur

deTour 2025 Hong Kong , titled The Shape of Yearning , arrives from 28 November to 7 December 2025 , turning PMQ into a ten-day creative laboratory of exhibitions, installations, workshops, tours, and performances. Curated by designer Adonian Chan  and organized by PMQ , with sponsorship from the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) , this edition invites visitors to reflect on desire, interpretation, and the emotional charge embedded in everyday object

The OnCue Keyboard , a gaming-inspired therapeutic device designed for people with Parkinson’s disease, has won the 2025 James Dyson Award  in the medical category. Created by product designer Alessandra Galli, the keyboard combines inclusive design, haptic feedback, and artificial intelligence to help users type more easily, accurately, and independently. OnCue Keyboard and the 2025 James Dyson Award Out of more than 2,100 submissions from 28 countries, the OnCue Keyboard  w

Christmas marks more than a seasonal celebration — it signals a strategic threshold for brands. As the year closes, design becomes a powerful tool for reflection, positioning, and narrative alignment. A thoughtful Christmas design strategy isn’t about decoration; it’s about meaning, timing, and cultural relevance. At the end of the year, audiences slow down. Attention shifts from urgency to reflection. This creates a unique window where visual identity, tone of voice, and sto

A 3D Printed Synthesizer for Toddlers: Designing Early Creativity Through Play What if a toddler’s first toy wasn’t just for pushing buttons — but for composing electronic music ? Software engineer Alastair Roberts brings that idea to life with Alma , a fully functional 3D printed synthesizer for toddlers . Designed as a playful introduction to sound, rhythm, and creative discovery, Alma bridges the worlds of product design, music technology, and childhood learning . With an

Organic Stone Forms Rise Beside the Pyramids for Art D’Égypte For Art D’Égypte’s   Forever Is Now 05 , StudioPROBA reveals Echoes of the Infinite  — a monumental installation where organic stone forms stand in quiet dialogue with the Giza pyramids. Widely known for her joyful murals and color-driven sculptural work, designer Alex Proba  expands her vocabulary into ancient matter, translating her signature biomorphic forms into geological mass . Inspiration comes from Egyptian

When I first stepped into the world of design, I quickly realized that success isn’t just about making things look pretty. It’s about crafting visual stories that resonate deeply and communicate clearly. How do you balance creativity with functionality? How do you ensure your designs don’t just catch the eye but also hold attention and inspire action? These questions have guided my journey and shaped my approach to the essentials of graphic and web design. Understanding the P

Peelware Introduces a New Era of Reusable Peelable Paper Plates Sustainability in everyday products continues to evolve, and Peelware’s newest innovation pushes the idea of low-waste dining to a new level. Their peelable paper plates  introduce a smart, layered system that drastically reduces waste while eliminating the need for washing dishes. Instead of throwing away a full plate after one meal, users can peel off the top layer to reveal a clean, ready-to-use surface beneat

Walking into a creative studio is like stepping into a vibrant ecosystem where ideas bloom and transform into visual stories. Have you ever wondered what fuels the magic behind those compelling designs that captivate audiences? It’s not just talent or technology—it’s a carefully crafted environment, a blend of culture, tools, and processes that together shape the creative journey. Today, I want to take you inside a leading creative studio essentials, sharing insights that ill

From Forts to Furniture, Gioco modular furniture system Anyone who has ever built a blanket fort knows the magic of creating a world from almost nothing — a place shaped by pure imagination. Gioco , designed by French studio smarin  for Triennale Milano , captures that same feeling and elevates it into a fully modular system for all ages. Built from cork and spruce, the components can become a desk, a stage, a reading corner, or a playful landscape that constantly evolves. Th

British company Carbon Cell  is close to launching a breakthrough carbon-negative foam packaging  material that offers a compostable, plastic-free alternative to expanded polystyrene. Made entirely from agricultural waste, the material looks and performs like the conventional foam used in packaging and insulation—without contributing to plastic pollution. The lightweight rigid foam is created from biochar , a carbon-rich material produced through the pyrolysis of crop waste.

In the Archaeological Park of Herakleia, along the quiet landscape of Italy’s Ionian plain, Gijs Van Vaerenbergh  introduces Inverse Ruin  — a temporary installation that reimagines the footprint of an ancient temple through a contemporary architectural gesture. Created as part of Siris , a larger interpretive program curated by STUDIO STUDIO STUDIO  with artistic direction by Antonio Oriente , the project offers a new way to see, understand, and inhabit the remnants of the A

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the way a brand presents itself visually can make or break its success. Have you ever paused to consider how much impact a well-crafted design has on your perception of a company? Whether it’s a sleek website or a compelling logo, graphic design solutions shape the stories brands tell. They are not just about aesthetics; they are about communication, connection, and conversion. Why Graphic Design Solutions Matter More Than Ever Graphic des

The Design Museum in London is accelerating the UK's shift toward stone construction  with the Stone Demonstrator, a full-scale prototype that proves natural stone can dramatically reduce the carbon impact of everyday buildings. Installed at Empress Place within the Earls Court development, the structure replaces concrete, fired clay bricks, and almost all steel with granite and limestone — resulting in approximately 90% lower carbon emissions . Created by the Design Museum’s

Microsoft Office rebrand has unveiled a subtle yet strategic refresh of its Office icons — the first visual update since 2018. The redesign introduces smoother curves, brighter gradients, and simplified forms, reflecting how artificial intelligence is already influencing the creative process and the future of digital design. Softer curves, bolder gradients The update covers the 10 core applications of Microsoft 365 , including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. While each i

Fashion and technology converged in one of the most unforgettable moments of Paris Fashion Week when Coperni partnered with Fabrican to create a dress live  on model Bella Hadid. Presented during the Spring/Summer 2023 show, the performance instantly went viral — an example of how innovation, spectacle, and design storytelling can reshape the future of fashion. A Spray-on Dress Materializing in Real Time The show took place inside the Salle des Textiles at the Musée des Arts

Disney has officially stepped into the next generation of robotics — and the crossover of tech, AI, and character design is more fascinating than ever. At Nvidia’s GTC Conference 2025, CEO Jensen Huang introduced “Blue,” an expressive robot inspired by Star Wars , marking a major shift in how Disney imagines entertainment-grade robotics. This initiative isn’t just about cute droids. It represents a deeper evolution: robots engineered with emotion, physics-based intelligence,

In a world where every brand vies for attention, how do you ensure yours stands out? I often ask myself this question when crafting visual stories that resonate deeply. The answer lies not just in being different but in being innovative —in adopting branding techniques that captivate, engage, and leave a lasting impression. This journey toward elevating your brand is both an art and a science, blending creativity with strategy. Unlocking the Power of Innovative Branding Techn

In fashion and product design, we usually think of textiles as something woven, printed, and dyed through energy-intensive industrial processes. But what happens when fabric can grow itself  – and even color itself  – using living organisms instead of petrochemicals? Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)  are experimenting with exactly that: using living bacteria that grow, weave, and dye their own fabrics  in every color of the rainbow