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Orkhan Babayev on Designing the Hongqi Tiangong S Concept
From sketch to production, few opportunities carry as much weight as defining a brand's future. Automotive exterior designer Orkhan Babayev has done exactly that with the Hongqi Tiangong S Concept, unveiled at Auto China 2026. Developed at Hongqi's Advanced Design Studio in Munich under the creative direction of Giles Taylor, the concept introduces a new design language for the Tiangong series and is already moving toward production, with its first road-going model expected in 2027. Read how Orkhan's journey has led to one of Hongqi's most important projects to date.
Mobility
Bugatti W16 Mistral Blanc Éternel reimagines the hypercar through porcelain
Bugatti has unveiled the W16 Mistral Blanc Éternel, a one-off roadster created through its Sur Mesure programme in collaboration with Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM). The project integrates handcrafted porcelain into both the exterior and interior, from bespoke trim pieces to the iconic Dancing Elephant sculpture. Finished in porcelain white with hand-painted graphics inspired by digital wireframe models, the car pairs traditional craftsmanship with the 1,600 PS quad-turbocharged W16 engine, celebrating one of the final chapters of Bugatti's legendary powertrain.
Industrial
FIG Living's Tote Table Lamp brings paper craftsmanship into everyday lighting
FIG Living's Tote Table Lamp combines Scandinavian simplicity with the craftsmanship of traditional paper folding. Its pleated origami-inspired shade, formed from more than 300 folds, diffuses light into a soft, warm glow, while a powder-coated metal base and curved handle create a portable lighting solution for modern interiors. Equipped with a rechargeable battery, USB-C charging and touch controls, the lamp balances everyday function with a quiet, sculptural presence that remains understated whether switched on or off.
Greaves Electric Mobility Designing India’s Electric Future | Shashwath Bolar
What does "Designed in India" mean for mobility today? In this conversation, Shashwath Bolar, Head of Design at Greaves Electric Mobility, shares the thinking behind Ampere's evolving design language and the principles shaping products such as the Ampere Nexus, Magnus Grand, and Xpress. From proportions, surfaces, CMF, and ergonomics to balancing engineering constraints with design ambition, he discusses how Indian design heritage, global perspectives, and everyday user needs come together to create mobility products that are practical, distinctive, and relevant for a new generation.
The 2026 Design Weeks Index
The global design calendar is more than a schedule of exhibitions. It reflects where ideas are introduced, conversations begin, and the future of design takes shape. From established events in Europe to rapidly growing platforms across Asia and the Middle East, each design week brings together designers, brands, educators, researchers, and industry leaders. These gatherings showcase new products, emerging talent, and experimental thinking while creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Together, they reveal how design is exhibited, discussed, and distributed, shaping the global creative landscape year after year.
1983 Suzuki Alto 800 / Maruti 800
Introduced in 1982 and launched in India as the Maruti 800 in 1983, the Suzuki Alto 800 transformed personal mobility. Its compact, boxy design prioritised space, visibility and practicality over ornamentation. Lightweight engineering and an efficient 796 cc engine made it affordable, reliable and economical to own. More than just a small car, it became the first car for millions of families across Asia. Its clean hatchback proportions established a new benchmark for entry-level automotive design. The Alto 800 proved that simple, functional design could also carry aspiration and identity. Its influence continues to be seen in compact cars decades later.
DESIGN ARCHIVE VOL.1
A curated record of contemporary automotive, mobility, and product design.
This archive brings together a selection of projects from designers and studios across the world. Each project is chosen for its clarity of thinking, execution, and relevance to where design is heading.
This is not a trend book.
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NIWWRD records the ideas, people, mobility, and products that shape contemporary design.
Founded in 2017, NIWWRD is an independent design media company dedicated to recording contemporary design through digital and print publishing.
We believe that design is more than the objects we use. It is a record of how people think, solve problems, respond to technology, and shape everyday life. Every product reflects a series of decisions - technical, cultural, environmental, and human - that deserve to be understood as much as the finished object itself.
Much of today's design conversation is driven by speed. Products are announced, shared, and forgotten within days. While staying informed matters, we believe there is equal value in slowing down - asking why a product was designed the way it was, understanding the process behind it, and placing it within a broader context.
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Across articles, interviews, reviews, films, and print publications, NIWWRD examines the people, ideas, and decisions behind contemporary design. Our editorial focus spans automotive, industrial, product, mobility, and emerging design disciplines, with an emphasis on work that contributes meaningfully to the ongoing story of design.
As an independent publication, we see our role as more than covering new products. We aim to create a lasting editorial record of the designs, designers, and ideas that define our time.