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At CES 2026, Belgian design and engineering studio Futurewave introduced ÖFY, an early-stage AI wearable designed to stay out of the way. Instead of screens, alerts, or visible interaction, ÖFY focuses on listening, understanding, and acting quietly in the background. The ambition is simple: build intelligence that supports thinking without demanding attention.

Modem Works, in collaboration with Google DeepMind and Studio Ross Lovegrove, introduced Seed 6143 , a research project that explores the intersection of design, AI, and advanced manufacturing. The work demonstrates how artificial intelligence can become a true design partner, shaping new forms through an exchange between human intent and machine intelligence. Process and Philosophy The foundation of Seed 6143  lies in training AI on Ross Lovegrove’s personal sketches and des

British watchmaker Apiar has unveiled its first core range, the Gen1.0, alongside a special limited edition MR². Founded in 2022 by engineers and childhood friends Matt Oosthuizen and Sam White, Apiar is built on a mission to “build the impossible” by fusing advanced engineering with watchmaking. Gen1.0 Dawn and Dusk The Gen1.0 is a striking example of how generative design and additive manufacturing can redefine horology. Designed in collaboration with watch designer Max Res

Teenage Engineering’s Choir is more than a novelty speaker system. It is simultaneously an object, an instrument, and an experience. The project blends design, craft, technology, and sound in a way that provokes both wonder and critique. This article unpacks the aesthetics, the mechanics, and the meaning behind Choir, assessing what makes it compelling, where it risks faltering, and its place in the evolving intersection of home technology and art. Origins and Inspiration Cho

Apple has introduced the iPhone Air, the slimmest and lightest iPhone created so far. Announced on September 9, 2025, it combines ultra-thin design with powerful performance and refined materials. Design and Display The iPhone Air measures only 5.6 millimeters in thickness and weighs 165 grams. It uses a Grade 5 titanium frame with Ceramic Shield glass on both sides, offering improved durability. The front glass is three times more scratch resistant while the back glass is fo

Apple has introduced the iPhone 17 Pro, its most advanced device to date. Unveiled on September 9, 2025, it represents a major step forward in design, performance, and imaging. Design The iPhone 17 Pro features an aerospace grade aluminium unibody enclosure. This design improves thermal efficiency and enables a vapor chamber cooling system, which supports sustained performance while improving battery life.On the back, a new Camera Plateau stretches across the device, housing

The Nokia 5G 360 Camera was developed with a clear aim: to serve industries that demand precision, resilience and real-time performance. From the beginning, the design process prioritised functionality over surface styling. The team focused on how the product would be used by operators, engineers and field specialists in critical environments. The result is a camera that elevates practicality into a design statement, proving that purpose-driven thinking can deliver both innov

Designed by Julien Renault for HAY The Layout Armchair series brings together clarity, comfort, and sustainability. Designed by Julien Renault, the four models (211, 212, 213, 214) share a common structure yet differ in material expression, offering versatility without losing identity. A Design of Lightness and Comfort The open backrest defines the Layout Armchair. This cut-out not only enhances ergonomic comfort but also gives the chair a sense of transparency. Slim tubular

The Bell & Ross BR-03 Astro is a limited-edition watch that blends horology with a cosmic narrative. Designed to reimagine traditional timekeeping, it places Earth at the center while celestial bodies orbit around it to mark the passage of time. Design & Concept Central Element : Earth sits recessed at the dial’s center, acting as the anchor. Timekeeping Orbits : The Moon indicates minutes Mars tracks hours A satellite shows seconds Dial : Aventurine glass evokes the starry d

When a Raincoat Becomes Shelter, Sculpture, and Climate Statement Paris is getting wetter. Floods are rising. Rains are heavier and more frequent. In response, Fabulism Studio has created something bold. It is not a jacket. It is not a sculpture. It is a moving shelter woven from rice straw. And it is called Chaude Couture . This is not a speculative design sketch. The piece exists. It was shown at the 2025 Biennale d’Architecture et de Paysage in Île-de-France. It stands as

Designed by: InDare Innovation The iFLYTEK SR101 Recorder  redefines what a voice recorder can be. Built with AI-powered transliteration technology , it combines high performance with a design language rooted in Gen-Z trends. At its core, the SR101 is a smart recorder with a 98% recognition accuracy rate , capable of real-time transcription across 12 Chinese dialects , 2 minority languages , and 8 foreign languages . Its three-microphone system one directional and two matrix

Reimagining the Americano machine for Korea’s leading coffee brand, KANU. Most coffee machines try to look serious. Shiny steel. Complex knobs. A sense of ritual that feels closer to operating lab equipment than making your morning cup. But Pebble , designed by London-based studio LAYER  for South Korea’s beloved brand KANU , turns away from that narrative. Pebble isn’t trying to impress you with mechanical intensity. Instead, it aims to delight — and it does so with a sculpt

Meet your new favourite companion for every outing the compact utility table built for both the wild and the cozy. Standing at just 25 cm tall with a 25 cm tabletop, it’s the perfect perch for your coffee cup, book, or camera. Crafted with simplicity in mind, the table includes three core parts: a smooth tabletop, a central connector, and four screw-in legs. Each leg is individually removable and adjustable, allowing you to stabilise it on rocky trails, sandy beaches, or livi

In May 2025, Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF  partnered with Mercedes-AMG  to present one of the most talked-about installations of NYCxDesign. Titled “Not for Automotive Use,”  the exhibition took place at MSCHF’s Brooklyn studio from May 14 to 17, marking the first time the group opened its doors to the public. The result was a bold reimagining of performance car components into conceptual design objects that questioned the very meaning of function, material, and luxury

As NASA prepares to return humans to the Moon through its Artemis III mission, the frontier of space design is being pushed—not just in prop

In an age of overextended smart devices and always-on interfaces, Dutch design studio Modem  offers something refreshingly simple—and deeply personal. The Dream Recorder , a compact AI-powered bedside object, listens to your dreams and returns them to you as ambient, grainy video sequences. It doesn't alert, it doesn't notify, and it doesn't ask you to log in. Instead, it asks you to remember. Reframing AI Through Intention While most artificial intelligence tools are built t

Audio-Technica’s new AT-UMX3 is a compact audio interface that delivers studio-level performance in a desktop-friendly form. Weighing just 335g, it supports high-resolution audio up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, offering clear, detailed capture for vocals, instruments, and live content creation.

In July 2025, Maxell quietly re-entered the audio hardware space with the launch of the MXCP‑P100 , a compact cassette player that reimagines analog listening through a modern industrial lens. Unlike trend-driven revivals, this is a deliberate product minimal in ambition but precise in execution. Form Reflects Function At first glance, the MXCP‑P100 recalls the physicality of 1980s portable cassette players. The device features mechanical push buttons, a compact rectangular b

Melbourne-based lighting design studio ILANEL  has officially unveiled the Comet  pendant light, capturing widespread attention for its sculptural, celestial-inspired aesthetic and precision craftsmanship. A Minimalist Interpretation of Motion and Light Drawing inspiration from the visual trajectory of a comet streaking across the sky, the Comet pendant balances functionality with artistic expression. The design centres around a slender slotted tube housing a dimmable linear

The Musée du Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, has opened an international architectural competition to reimagine two of its most critical spaces: a new entrance on its eastern façade and a redesigned gallery for Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa . The announcement, made on June 27, comes amid mounting tension within the institution and public backlash over accessibility and upkeep. This ambitious initiative is part of the Louvre’s €400 million, five-year renovation plan—w