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Ada Autonomous Vehicle

Teodora Todorova Autonomous Vehicle Idea Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Ada

The topic of project is the design of hyper-technological elements in 21st century cars. The tasks in the research are to solve the possible problems in the shaping and offer hyper-technological solutions in its interior and exterior. Regarding the exterior of the car, a smooth line is sought, while creating aggression and stability on the road, is also deliberately smoother and wraps around all elements of the car's shell. It is made with concept auxetic material which is corresponding with the three modes of interior.

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Nera Asimmetrica Hybrid Hypercar

Andrea Grosso Hybrid Hypercar Idea Monday, 26 October 2026

Nera Asimmetrica

The Nera Asimmetrica is meant to be a tribute to the past projected into the future. A starting point for a new type of concept hypercar. Old solutions meet with new devices and technologies, harmonizing into sinuous forms and extraordinary performance that give to the driver a riding experience not only intimate but also thrilling. Having the liberty to choose which type of traction to use in this hybrid vehicle give to the driver a sense of total control. The past has been homaged by creating something special, that breaks the patterns for the future generations.

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Urbaner Customer Experience Website Packaging

Deeeep Creative Lab Customer Experience Website Packaging Service Sunday, 25 October 2026

Urbaner

Urbaner is a brand and service strategy for a beard grooming product created for the Japanese market. The strategy covers product planning, a responsive one-page website, packaging and an online community. The trimmer uses a motor and high-carbon steel blades made in Japan, and its compact form allows beard adjustment at any time. The packaging combines varied typography with a simple inner box that explains product use. Urbaner presents grooming as a way to express personal style, and the website guides visitors from first interest to purchase.

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Home Bar and Coffee Spinning Ambient Rotating Multifunctional Furniture

Fabrizio Constanza Rotating Multifunctional Furniture Idea Saturday, 24 October 2026

Home Bar and Coffee Spinning Ambient

Home Bar and Coffee Spinning Ambient is a rotating multifunctional furniture unit for a home interior. The design places two settings within one space. One side is a reading and coffee area. The other side is a bar for tasting liquor and wine. A rotating platform turns the unit 180 degrees to change from one setting to the other. Rotation and lighting scenes are controlled from a smartphone, a tablet or a wall panel. The unit is built from wood, metal, stone and glass, using precision machining and traditional craft methods.

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Rixing Go Digital Self Guided Service

Ting Han Chen Self Guided Service Service Friday, 23 October 2026

Rixing Go Digital

Rixing is the world's last and only type foundry that's still making traditional Chinese letterpress. As part of Taiwan's cultural heritage and an ambitious career rather than a for-profit business, Rixing dedicates itself to conveying cultural values of craftsmanship and aesthetics of letterpress to all. This project aims at helping Rixing deliver its value proposition by implementing a self-guided service for visitors to learn about the history, artefacts, techniques, and commodities of letterpress on their own, leaving staff more time to better serve their customers.

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HEX Cor Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer

Anze Sekelj Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Musical Instrument Thursday, 22 October 2026

HEX Cor

Hex cor is a digital polyphonic synthesizer with a capacitive keyboard, potentiometers for signal modulation and an adaptable looper. The instruments design, also available as Diy kit, is optimized for use in diverse contexts focusing on educational and performative aspects. Components comprising the instrument are 100 percent replaceable, prioritizing the right to repair, ease of assembly and sustainable long-term use. With this approach we try to introduce broader audiences to electronic music.

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Design Team of the Day

Design Team of the DaySpecial CoverageTuesday, 20 October 2026

World's Greatest Design Teams.

Sometimes you need a very big team of talented designers to come up with truly great designs. Every day, we feature a distinct award-winning design team. Explore and discover original and creative architecture, good design, fashion, graphics design and design strategy projects from design teams worldwide. Get inspired by the original works by grand master designers.

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