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Venous Materials Interactive Fluidic Interfaces

Hila Mor Interactive Fluidic Interfaces Interface Friday, 24 April 2026

Venous Materials

Venous Materials is an interactive fluidic interface that responds to touch and movement. The design is inspired by vein systems found in plants, leaves and the human body. Pressure or deformation applied by the user drives liquid through internal channels, producing changing patterns and colors. Each sample works at the same time as a sensor and as a display of tangible information. The prototypes are made of PDMS silicone and ecoline ink, using laser engraving and manual laboratory processes. Most measure 5 by 5 centimeters, and some reach 15 by 15 centimeters.

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Yamamotoyama Rebranded Tea Package

Eisuke Tachikawa Rebranded Tea Package Packaging Thursday, 23 April 2026

Yamamotoyama

Yamamotoyama is one of the oldest and most established tea merchants in Japan. It has been the first to sell Green tea today. With the concept of Return to the origin of Edo, Nosigner have redesigned the packages to keep the traditional tea culture alive and pass it on to the future. To make them modern while retaining the charm of the long history brand, Nosigner referred to the traditional colors and structure of the scrolls with Yamamotoyama's original small crests and the calligraphy style of Edo.

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Rotass Haute Joallerie Store

Xiaobing Yao Store Interior Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Rotass Haute Joallerie

Rotass Haute Joallerie Chongqing is a jewelry store interior covering 280 square meters on two floors. The renovation of an existing commercial street building uses gypsum board, steel plate mirror and white steel pipe. Gypsum sculpture in the ground floor hall expresses the brand aesthetic, while copper steps and a mirrored ceiling create an upward movement. A raised mezzanine extends the space and serves as a VIP reception area. The second floor applies church architectural symbols to add a sense of ritual, and a faceted corridor wall recalls the inside of a diamond.

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Cloud of Luster Wedding Chapel

Tetsuya Matsumoto Wedding Chapel Architecture Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Cloud of Luster

The Cloud of luster is a wedding chapel located inside a wedding ceremony hall in Himeji city, Japan. The design tries to translate the modern wedding ceremony spirit into physical space. The chapel is all white, a cloud shape enveloped almost entirely in curved glass opening it to the surrounding garden and water basin. The columns are toped in hyperbolic capital like heads smoothly connecting them to the minimalistic ceiling. The chapel socle on the basin side is a hyperbolic curve allowing the whole structure to appear as if it is floating on the water and accentuate its lightness.

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Lavazza Idola Coffee Machine

Florian Seidl Coffee Machine Home Appliance Monday, 20 April 2026

Lavazza Idola

A perfect solution for coffee lovers looking for proper Italian espresso experience at home. The touch sensitive user interface with acoustic feedback has four selections and a temperature boost function offering a tailor made experience for every taste or occasion. The machine indicates missing water, a full caps container or the necessity for descaling through additional illuminated icons and the drip tray can be adjusted easily. The design with its open spirit, quality surfacing and sophisticated detailing is an evolution of Lavazza’s established form language.

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Catzz Cat Bed

Mirko Vujicic Cat Bed Pet Care Sunday, 19 April 2026

Catzz

When designing Catzz cat bed, the inspiration was drawn from needs of cats and owners alike, and need to unite function, simplicity and beauty. While observing cats, their unique geometrical features inspired the clean and recognizable form. Some characteristic behavioral patterns (e.g. ear movement) became incorporated into cat's user experience. Also, bearing owners in mind, the aim was to create a piece of furniture they could customize and proudly display. Moreover, it was important to ensure easy maintenance. All of which the sleek, geometrical design and modular structure enable.

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