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Bottle Packaging

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Yan

The design of the bottle was inspired by nature and the principles of bio mimicry specifically the form of a bitten apple. This was meant in order to show the organic quality of the product inside. This anatomy results in complementary shapes which when placed next to one another on shelves or during transportation allow to maximise the saving of space. The name of the brand is inscribed on the label with a stylised calligraphy. This calligraphy evokes the colour and appearance of thin grass as a nod to Nature.

Jian'an Zhou

Residential Landscape

Monday, 9 February 2026

Nine Court Mansion

Nine Court Mansion is a residential landscape design located in Chongqing, China. The project covers 11952.75 square meters and includes hard pavement, green areas and water features. The spatial layout is inspired by the structure of the Forbidden City. A central axis links three groups of spaces that guide residents from the entrance to the home. Traditional elements such as pitched roofs and dragon scales are simplified in shape and material, and carving is used instead of printing. Plant communities create a green microclimate for daily life.

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CBD for Taihu

Sunday, 8 February 2026

Lougang City

Lougang City CBD of Taihu Lake is an urban design for a new central business district in Huzhou, China. The plan is inspired by the local Lougang irrigation system and its ecological pattern. Located on the southern bank of Taihu Lake, the district includes an internal lake channeled from the lake to form waterfront public spaces. Two pedestrian skywalks connect the transport hub with the skyscraper complex and the exhibition park, separating vehicle traffic from pedestrian flows. The plan also sets aside 132 hectares of ecological area.

Ksenia Zagaynova

Ring and Earrings

Saturday, 7 February 2026

Dance Anatomy

Dance Anatomy is a jewelry collection inspired by contemporary dance. The three objects, produced in two colors, reinterpret the human body through bionic lines and shapes. Fixed dance positions were studied, and muscle tension, relaxation and stretching were translated into a simplified graphic language. The forms are 3D printed in nylon, which makes the pieces flexible and resistant to damage. Two of the three objects can be worn as earrings or as pendants, because the silver earwire can be replaced with a lace or a chain.

Lars Hofmann

Watch

Friday, 6 February 2026

L1 All Blue

L1 All Blue is a quartz wristwatch inspired by the architecture, landmarks and style of Berlin. The whole design is presented in one blue color. A sun-cut dial adds visual depth, and the seconds hand is finished in Serenity Blue. The case is made of pure 316L surgical steel with a matte blue finish, and measures 42.5 millimeters in diameter and 7.5 millimeters in thickness. Sapphire-hardened mineral glass covers the dial. Superluminova on the hands and hour markers keeps the time readable at night. The strap is made of plant-tanned leather.

Zuo Zuo Limited

Multi Purpose Chair

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Plover

Plover is a multi-purpose chair designed for classrooms, seminars and collaborative workshops. The chair supports several sitting postures. Users can sit in the conventional front-facing position, or sit back-to-front in a horse-riding posture. The characteristic feature of Plover is an integrated tablet that forms a small work surface. The tablet also serves as an armrest for side seating or as a higher seat with a footrest. The chairs can be used individually or grouped together for discussion and co-creation.