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NIWWRD’s Pick from Japan Mobility Show 2025
The Japan Mobility Show 2025 presented a clear shift in how mobility design is being approached in Japan. The focus moved from futuristic styling to meaningful innovation, where empathy, proportion, and purpose define progress. Among the many world premieres, four concepts stood out for their design integrity and forward-thinking vision: Honda EV Outlier Concept, Mitsubishi Elevance Concept, Mazda Vision X-Compact, and Toyota Walk Me. Honda EV Outlier Concept Honda presented
Nov 3, 20254 min read


TheArsenale Opens in Dubai Wafi City: A new home for mobility design and culture
TheArsenale has officially opened its doors in Wafi City, Dubai, introducing a new kind of design destination that blends culture, mobility, and innovation. Founded by Patrice Meignan, TheArsenale has become a global reference in the mobility design world, and its arrival in Dubai marks the beginning of a new chapter for the region’s creative and technological landscape.
Oct 17, 20252 min read


1983 Suzuki Alto 800 / Maruti 800
The launch of the Suzuki Alto 800 in 1982, and its arrival in India in December 1983 as the Maruti 800, marked a decisive moment in the history of small cars. Beyond its engineering, the car’s design reshaped the idea of what an affordable family vehicle could look like and set a template that would be followed for decades. A New Shape for Mobility The second-generation Alto, built on the SS80 platform, adopted a compact, boxy silhouette with straight lines, large windows and
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Sony DR-11 Stereo Headphones: A Space-Age Relic of Early Personal Audio
When the Sony DR-11 headphones were released in the early 1970s, personal audio was still in its formative years. The DR-11 was not simply a consumer product, but a reflection of the design philosophy and technological ambitions of its time. Today, it stands as both a collectible object and a window into the values of industrial design in the post-space-race era. Design Language of the Space Age The DR-11 carried a distinctly 1970s aesthetic. Its sweeping curves, bold ear-cup
Sep 13, 20252 min read


Saramonic Air: Sound Meets Design
Wireless audio equipment is usually about performance first and looks later. The Saramonic Air changes that order. It is a system built for creators who need clear sound but also value how their tools look, feel, and fit into a modern workflow. A Visual Identity with Character The Air does not hide behind plain black boxes. Its transmitters are finished in a metallic tone that feels precise and deliberate. Compact in size, they weigh just 11 grams, making them almost invisibl
Aug 23, 20252 min read


Play Staples: Wooden Vehicles, Lasting Stories
Mumbai-based designer Yash Vadher is reimagining childhood play and adult nostalgia through handcrafted wooden vehicles, proving that toys can be both objects of joy and cultural memory.
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Legacy of Automotive Design: The Cars That Changed the Industry Forever
From the Ford Model T to the Tesla Model S, explore how iconic cars shaped automotive design, transformed mobility, and set new standards fo
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Pip-e Table by Philippe Starck: Geometry with Soul
The Pip-e Table is not just a piece of furniture. It is Philippe Starck distilled into form. Bold, refined, and effortlessly intelligent. Designed for Driade, it reflects the designer’s decades of mastery, combining sculptural elegance with everyday functionality. At its core, the Pip-e Table is a study in precision. Its sleek aluminum tubular legs connect through seamless die-cast joints, forming a lightweight yet grounded structure. This engineering clarity is paired with a
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Mobilize x TheArsenale: A Bold Vision for Electric Urban Mobility
Mobilize, the Renault Group brand reimagining mobility, has joined forces with TheArsenale, the global design and mobility platform, to unveil an exclusive limited edition of the Mobilize Duo. This groundbreaking collaboration blends technological innovation with radical design, offering a new perspective on how we move through cities. Launch Location & Significance Unveiled in Monaco at TheArsenale’s first European showroom—a visionary space between the sea and innovation—th
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Transforming Sketch to Render in Seconds: Vizcom
In a world full of tools claiming to reinvent design, Vizcom actually does something meaningful it gets out of the way. Designed for industrial, automotive, and product designers, Vizcom turns rough sketches into high-quality renders in seconds. No clunky steps. No visual noise. Just clear, focused design flow.
Jul 8, 20252 min read
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