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3 learnings from business of design week 2025 for the future of smart cities, heritage and AI

from amsterdam’s autonomous roboats to the emotional science of italian craft, explore three pivotal lessons for the next-gen creative economy. The post 3 learnings from business of design week 2025 for the future of smart cities, heritage and AI appeared first on designboom | architecture & design ...

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3 learnings from business of design week 2025 for the future of smart cities, heritage and AI

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sustainable ice skating rink occupies palazzo diedo's frescoed banquet hall in venice

'eisfeld II' uses sustainable technology that simulates ice, allowing the rink to exist within the fragile setting of palazzo diedo’s first-floor hall. The post sustainable ice skating rink occupies palazzo diedo's frescoed banquet hall in venice appeared first on designboom | architecture & design ...

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sustainable ice skating rink occupies palazzo diedo's frescoed banquet hall in venice

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clay monolithic villas emerge from ghana’s red earth landscape

the project emphasizes form, material presence, and environmental response. The post clay monolithic villas emerge from ghana’s red earth landscape appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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clay monolithic villas emerge from ghana’s red earth landscape

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spaceship-like electric podbike encases riders using transparent canopy with fan and air filter

a four-wheel pedal-electric vehicle, the aluminum-built frame wraps around the rider, made from polycarbonate. The post spaceship-like electric podbike encases riders using transparent canopy with fan and air filter appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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spaceship-like electric podbike encases riders using transparent canopy with fan and air filter

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mayfair garden residence is defined by crafted layered textures and natural light in india

bespoke furnishings, and carefully layered textures define the living spaces, while marble, fine woods, and sculpted elements reinforce a sense of timeless luxury. The post mayfair garden residence is defined by crafted layered textures and natural light in india appeared first on designboom | architecture ...

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mayfair garden residence is defined by crafted layered textures and natural light in india

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continuous steel rail traces shanghai showroom’s sculptural interior, like a freehand drawing

heavy concrete elements contrast with the lightweight suspended rail. The post continuous steel rail traces shanghai showroom’s sculptural interior, like a freehand drawing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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continuous steel rail traces shanghai showroom’s sculptural interior, like a freehand drawing

Behance

2026 Calendar: Retro Freight Commercial Illustration

I am honored to have been commissioned by Morrison Express, a globally leading logistics enterprise, to create a series of illustrations for their 2026 brand desk calendar. Centered on the various stages and tools of the brand's cargo transportation, I produced 13 illustrations depicting key scenarios ...

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2026 Calendar: Retro Freight Commercial Illustration

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California Dreamin'

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California Dreamin'

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Strangers on the subway

A series of illustrations exploring the theme of loneliness in a crowd. This project is an experiment with techniques and textures created in Adobe Photoshop. The goal was to recreate the tactile feel of raw, physical materials within a CG environment.

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Strangers on the subway

Behance

Q.Bridge - Brand Identity

In the quantum world, nothing exists in isolation. Every fragment is part of a larger system. QBridge is a tech company operating at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and high-impact real-world challenges " such as drug discovery and sustainable energy. Their mission is to develop powerful ...

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Q.Bridge - Brand Identity

Behance

magazine for hair salons Winter & Autumn issue.

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magazine for hair salons Winter & Autumn issue.

Behance

Haglöfs

The story of Haglöfs is one of genuine craftsmanship, attention to detail, and attending to the needs of people who spend most of their time outdoors. It all started with Wiktor Haglöf in 1914. In times of hard work in the forests of Dalarna, equipment was often carried long distances and inspired ...

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Haglöfs

design milk

F5: Kameh Talks Their Dog GiGi, Reza Aramesh, the Messner Mountain Museum + More

The masked Dubai-based designer creates collectible furniture that carries memory, emotion, and narrative—inviting objects to live and breathe alongside the people who inhabit them.

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F5: Kameh Talks Their Dog GiGi, Reza Aramesh, the Messner Mountain Museum + More

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A Form of Hug: The Mysa Chair by Studio Kohlhass

A hug requires that we lean on one another, oxytocin delivered directly to the brain. The power of this simple gesture is sometimes understated—elegant in its simplicity, tender in its sweetness. The Mysa Chair by Studio Kohlhass plays upon this fundamental tenet of human physiology, using color, structure, ...

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A Form of Hug: The Mysa Chair by Studio Kohlhass

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Charlotte Chesnais + Maison Christofle Present Carrousel Flatware

Take a trip every time you set the table with the Carrousel Flatware collection by Charlotte Chesnais and Maison Christofle.

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Charlotte Chesnais + Maison Christofle Present Carrousel Flatware

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The Scale Collective Brings Tactile Warmth to This Beverly Hills Penthouse

High above Los Angeles Country Club, Sara Alexander inverts the luxury penthouse formula with absorptive fibers and sculptural curves.

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The Scale Collective Brings Tactile Warmth to This Beverly Hills Penthouse

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Dig in to Momos by José A. Gandía-Blasco for GAN

Evoking the warmth and texture of handmade dumplings, the MOMOS Collection by José A. Gandía-Blasco for GAN comes in two delectable colors.

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Dig in to Momos by José A. Gandía-Blasco for GAN

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Dyson’s New HushJet Compact Purifier is Small but Mighty

Able to efficiently filter air through an entire room with close to no noise, the new device is inconspicuous in size yet powerful.

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Dyson’s New HushJet Compact Purifier is Small but Mighty

dezeen

David Baker Architects completes tallest building in San Francisco's Treasure Island development

Local studio David Baker Architects has completed a tower with a "folded" facade on Treasure Island, a man-made island in San Francisco that is being converted into a residential neighbourhood. The 22-storey residential building has a long two-tiered podium that stretches across the seaside site, with ...

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David Baker Architects completes tallest building in San Francisco's Treasure Island development

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Strata collection by John Pawson for Teixidors

Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Teixidors worked with designer John Pawson on a range of tactile throws and cushions that reference both stone architecture and rural landscapes. John Pawson's work spans furniture, interior and architectural design, and the Strata collection is informed by travertine, ...

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Strata collection by John Pawson for Teixidors

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Dabbagh Architects renovates and extends UAE's first museum

Dubai studio Dabbagh Architects has renovated the mud-brick Sultan Fort and extended the Al Ain Museum in Abu Dhabi, incorporating archaeological remains discovered during construction. Dedicated to the history and archaeology of the area, the museum is located alongside the UNESCO-listed Al Ain Oasis ...

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Dabbagh Architects renovates and extends UAE's first museum

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Awase bed by Omi Tahara Studio for Bolzan

Dezeen Showroom: wood, rattan and Japanese minimalism meet in the Awase bed, created by designer Omi Tahara and Italian brand Bolzan. Awase is a Japanese-style, low platform bed, which is given an elevated look through clean lines, subtly curved edges and refined joinery. The headboard, rendered in ...

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Awase bed by Omi Tahara Studio for Bolzan

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"Our relentless, mindless consumption is trashing the planet" says commenter

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the Lego Brick Clog – a pair of oversized rectangular shoes designed by toymaker Lego and footwear brand Crocs. The bright-red shoes were designed to resemble giant Lego bricks, complete with four branded Lego studs and an angular version of Crocs's ...

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"Our relentless, mindless consumption is trashing the planet" says commenter

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Second episode of Dezeen Weekly podcast out now

In the second episode of our new podcast, Dezeen Weekly, we discuss the delays to the Neom ski resort in Saudi Arabia, the first building concept designed by a humanoid robot and the design for this year's Serpentine Pavilion. Dezeen Weekly is an original Dezeen podcast in which two of our journalists ...

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Second episode of Dezeen Weekly podcast out now

creativebloq

This Nintendo 3DS favourite is getting the Switch 2 treatment

Tomodachi Life is back with some major tweaks.

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This Nintendo 3DS favourite is getting the Switch 2 treatment

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This dazzling rebrand makes cleaning actually look like fun (yes, really)

Fabulosa's new look makes me almost want to reach for the mop.

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This dazzling rebrand makes cleaning actually look like fun (yes, really)

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How I rethought post-production while filming in a miniature world

Tomas Alfredson on breaking traditional pipeline rules for Alfons Åberg season two.

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How I rethought post-production while filming in a miniature world

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Unreal Engine 5 makes Daughter of Voodoo's solo dev feel unstoppable

How the indie horror game uses Metahumans and phone face capture.

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Unreal Engine 5 makes Daughter of Voodoo's solo dev feel unstoppable

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This pixel-styled 3D retro-noir indie game is absolute cinema

MoonStreet: The Playable Movie shows 'pixel realism' can be gloriously cinematic.

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This pixel-styled 3D retro-noir indie game is absolute cinema

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Samsung’s Z Flip7 Olympic Edition is too beautiful

The handset has a bespoke Milano Cortina 2026 aesthetic.

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Samsung’s Z Flip7 Olympic Edition is too beautiful

printmag

ICE OUT

Today, Friday January 30th, there is a national shutdown to protest the ongoing, egregious violence being perpetrated by ICE and other federal law enforcement agents in Minneapolis and all across the country. In solidarity, we won't be publishing any new posts today. We hope you can join one of the ...

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ICE OUT

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The Daily Heller: STRIKE! TODAY! And All Days Going Forward

Stop the ICE flow. The post The Daily Heller: STRIKE! TODAY! And All Days Going Forward appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Daily Heller: STRIKE! TODAY! And All Days Going Forward

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Jana Frost Unlocks Handmade Worlds Through Collage

The London-based mixed media artist reflects on her process and the sense of discovery inherent to collage. The post Jana Frost Unlocks Handmade Worlds Through Collage appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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Jana Frost Unlocks Handmade Worlds Through Collage

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Sharing Food Culture With Cynthia Duran of Xinca Foods

On this episode of Brands for a Better World, the founder of Salvadoran frozen-food brand Xinca talked about her family’s love of food, their cultural roots, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. The post Sharing Food Culture With Cynthia Duran of Xinca Foods appeared first on PRINT Magazine. ...

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Sharing Food Culture With Cynthia Duran of Xinca Foods

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The Daily Heller: Name That Designer

Do you know which well-known designer created this unsigned piece? The post The Daily Heller: Name That Designer appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Daily Heller: Name That Designer

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Design that Takes Shape: The Power of Packaging Design

Packaging must do more than protect—serving as brand ambassador, communicator, and sustainability statement all at once. If your work reimagines how packaging feels, functions, and resonates, it deserves recognition. Enter the PRINT Awards Packaging Design category and let your creativity take shape ...

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Design that Takes Shape: The Power of Packaging Design