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Mercedes-Benz steps into a new era of design with the Vision Iconic , a show car that bridges the brand’s rich heritage with its vision for the future. Revealed in Stuttgart and Shanghai , the Vision Iconic embodies the essence of timeless elegance, advanced technology, and the art of automotive emotion. It is both a sculpture and a statement, redefining what the next generation of luxury mobility can be. A Show Car That Connects Past and Future The Vision Iconic draws inspir

Conceived as a sculpture on four wheels , the Lamborghini Manifesto represents the purest form of the brand’s design philosophy. It is not just a concept car but a declaration of intent, a statement of how Lamborghini envisions the future of its design language. Every surface, angle, and proportion is sculpted to create emotion at first sight, merging the essential with the iconic. Manifesto embodies the idea of radical purity  and powerful presence . Like the Terzo Millennio

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

In a bold and refreshingly stripped-back gesture, Dacia has unveiled its latest concept, the Hipster , as an alternative vision of electric mobility that harks back to essentials. Positioned as “ultra affordable, ultra essential,” the Hipster is more than a styling exercise. It is a statement of intent about how an accessible future EV might look and feel when freed from superfluous features. Concept and Positioning While Dacia’s earlier projects like the Manifesto already ex

The Ferrari Mythos  is one of the most significant concept cars born from the collaboration between Ferrari and Pininfarina. First revealed at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show , the Mythos was never intended for production, yet it stands as a landmark in design and engineering. Origins and Engineering The Mythos was developed on the mechanical base of the Ferrari Testarossa  and powered by a 4.9 litre flat 12 engine (Tipo F113 B)  paired with a five speed manual gearbox. Output was

Škoda designers have revisited one of the brand’s most celebrated cars, the 110 R coupé, and imagined how it could look in the modern era. The concept is not a retro copy but a bold reinterpretation that connects heritage with contemporary design philosophy. The Legacy of the 110 R The original Škoda 110 R was produced between 1970 and 1980 at the Kvasiny plant. It was admired for its proportions and elegance and became the basis for racing variants such as the 200 RS and the

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette has unveiled the X-47 Crossover, a machine it claims is the world’s first motorcycle to feature radar and camera integration as standard. Positioned as a multi-utility electric crossover, the X-47 marks a significant leap in rider safety, technology and performance for the Indian market. A New Benchmark in Rider Safety At the heart of the X-47 is Ultraviolette’s proprietary UV HyperSense system. It pairs sixth-generation long-range radar technolo

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

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

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

Every once in a while, a motorcycle comes along that does not just fit into the category it belongs to. It tries to rewrite it. The Ultraviolette F77 MACH 2 is one of those bikes. Made in Bangalore, it is not just about speed or range. It is about proving that Indian design, engineering, and innovation can hold their ground on a global stage. The F77 MACH 2 is not reviewed here because it is electric, but because it represents a new idea of what an Indian performance machine

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

Ferrari has unveiled the 849 Testarossa, a plug-in hybrid berlinetta that replaces the SF90 Stradale at the top of the company’s range. Revealed in Milan, the car combines a re-engineered twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors to produce a total of 1,050 cv, making it the most powerful road car in Ferrari’s history. The model revives the Testarossa name, first used in 1956 to describe the red cylinder head covers on Ferrari racing engines, and later made famous by the 1984

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

Hyundai Motor has introduced Concept THREE, the first compact EV concept under the IONIQ sub-brand, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The debut highlights Hyundai’s return to Europe’s largest mobility event after four years and underlines the company’s ambition to expand in the European compact EV market. Commitment to Electrification Concept THREE marks an important step in Hyundai Motor’s electrification journey. The European market is witnessing strong demand for compact ele

At Salone del Mobile 2025 in Milan, Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea  division unveiled Motototem , a collaborative work with Italian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Mattia Biagi . Presented as part of Milan Design Week, the project transformed the electric Flying Flea FF.C6 into an artistic statement that blurs the line between motorcycle and sculpture. Material Storytelling Biagi reinterpreted the FF.C6 using natural and symbolic materials, turning technical components into expre

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