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Celesta Handcrafted Plate

Reyhan Tuncer Handcrafted Plate Hospitality Products Saturday, 10 October 2026

Celesta

Celesta is a handcrafted plate collection made for dining and hospitality service. Each piece is produced in fine stoneware and has a concave shape with a black exterior. The concave form supports the presentation of food. Every plate is glazed by hand using traditional methods, so each finish is slightly different. The collection joins established craft techniques with a modern appearance. The plates are supplied in inner boxes of six. The intent is to reflect a long craft heritage in everyday tableware.

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Xijiajia Ai Digital Human

Baidu Online Network Technology Co., Ltd Ai Digital Human Computer Graphics Friday, 9 October 2026

Xijiajia

Xijiajia is a digital human created and driven by artificial intelligence. The appearance of Xijiajia is generated by fusing the facial features of a dozen popular Asian women. Facial expressions, movement, speech and clothing are also produced by algorithms and can be changed to suit each scene. Xijiajia can hold real time conversations, sing, dance, dress, stream live and create paintings, music and arrangements. Sign language and several spoken languages are supported, which helps users with hearing impairment. The project explores how people and machines can work together.

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Linap Clothes Hanger

Erol Erdinchev Ahmedov Clothes Hanger Design Quality Thursday, 8 October 2026

Linap

This elegant clothes hanger provides solutions to some of the biggest problems - the difficulty of inserting clothes with a narrow collar, the difficulty of hanging underwear and durability. The inspiration for the design came from the paper clip, which is continuous and durable, and the final shaping and choice of material was due to the solutions to these problems. The result is a great product that facilitates the daily life of the end user and also a nice accessory of a boutique store.

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Georgia Fashion Footwear

Elias Stahl Fashion Footwear 3D Printing Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Georgia

Georgia is a high heel shoe made with 3D printing. The platform combines the insole, midsole, outsole and shank of a conventional heel into a single 3D printed part. A digital mesh cushion is built into the platform to give springy support, and internal mechanisms allow the whole shoe to act as a spring, which reduces wear over time. A window on the underside allows the upper to be separated from the platform, so all parts can be recycled. On-demand printing allows a wide size range, from size 4 narrow to size 14 wide.

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Venous Materials Interactive Sensors and Display

Hila Mor Interactive Sensors and Display Design Quality Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Venous Materials

Venous Materials is an interactive material that works as both a sensor and a display. Thin fluidic channels are formed inside soft silicone, and colored ink moves through the channels. When a user bends the material or applies pressure, the ink flow changes and creates visible patterns and color shifts. The material is soft and self-contained, and the motion of the user provides the energy. A computational design tool allows the geometry and the fluid flow to be simulated before production. Production involves laser engraving and laboratory processes.

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Terra Short Film Architecture

cosmonaut lda Short Film Architecture Computer Graphics Monday, 5 October 2026

Terra

Terra is an animated short film in which dust, gravity and man-made ruins are the main subjects. The film runs for about five minutes, uses an aspect ratio of 2.35:1 and is set to the music track E2 by the band Muay. Terra is presented as a tribute to architecture, technology, science fiction cinema and music. The work was created with 3ds Max and Corona Renderer, with editing and color correction in Adobe software. Animation, camera work and lighting were made by hand, while collisions, explosions and cracks were simulated with plugins. Brutalist forms guided the visual direction.

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Designer Highlight of the Day

Designer Highlight of the DaySpecial CoverageSaturday, 3 October 2026

Leading Designers, Star Architects and Top Innovators.

Every great design begins with a remarkable creative mind. Every day, we put the spotlight on an exceptional designer, star architect, creative leader or innovator whose work stands out. Explore award-winning portfolios and notable projects of leading creators worldwide. Visit us daily to discover talented people.

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