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Designer: Weijie Yang Work: Light Art Installation Tag: Fine Art Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Mystical Serpent

Mystical Serpent is a light art installation created on the facade of a century-old building in Shanghai, China. The work blends serpent legends from ancient China and ancient Rome. The main body is an inflatable form made of lightweight recyclable material, winding through the building windows and across the ground. Printed fabric on the walls and stickers on the glass form a mural with a pseudo three-dimensional effect. Eastern and Western motifs are combined in a unified color scheme. The installation links horizontal and vertical spaces and gives the old facade a new appearance.

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Designer: Beijing Fromd Design Consulting Co.,Ltd Work: Cleaning Device Tag: Robotics Published: Monday, 21 September 2026

Beatbot Aquasense 2 Ultra

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is a pool cleaning robot designed for large swimming pools. The ClearWater clarification system uses a natural, biodegradable clarifier made mainly from chitosan to purify water. Front and rear roller brushes and bilateral rotating brushes clean the pool floor, walls and waterline. Vision, infrared, ultrasonic and inertial sensors are combined with deep learning to plan efficient cleaning paths. A 24W solar panel and a 10,000mAh battery reduce reliance on mains electricity. A companion app allows remote control, and a voice system reports cleaning progress.

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Designer: Konka Industrial Design Team Work: Mini LED Device Tag: Consumer Electronics Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026

R8s Series TV

R8s Series TV is a MiniLED television designed for home viewing. Round speakers are placed on both sides, creating a repeating visual rhythm. The rear shell is flat, so the television can be hung on a wall like a framed picture. A dual-chamber subwoofer shaped like a vinyl record is fitted to the back shell. The ultra-narrow front frame is made of aluminum alloy with brushed, sandblasted, high-gloss cut and anodized finishes. MiniLED technology provides precise light control and improved contrast for a more immersive viewing experience.

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Designer: Shenzhen Elegoo Technology Co., Ltd. Work: 3D Printer Tag: Equipment Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026

Elegoo Centauri Carbon

Centauri Carbon is a fully enclosed desktop 3D printer designed for home use. The printer uses fused deposition modelling with a CoreXY motion system and a die cast frame that supports stable printing at high speed. A 121 point automatic levelling system and a brass nozzle with high thermal conductivity support accuracy. Dual glass panels allow the print area to be seen, and a 4.3 inch colour touchscreen provides control. Automatic levelling and self check functions simplify setup for new users. The build volume measures 256 by 256 by 256 millimetres.

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Designer: Li Peizhen, Tan Chufan, Yang Hao Work: Intelligent Shooting Brake Coupe Tag: Car Published: Friday, 18 September 2026

Aistaland GT7

Aistaland GT7 is a shooting brake coupe that combines a rational industrial form with L3 autonomous driving technology. A continuous blue light band shows the vehicle status from all angles, making the intelligent driving state visible to other road users. An active safety hood protects pedestrians through an adaptive lift mechanism. An 88 inch augmented reality head-up display is integrated into the dashboard curvature, keeping key information within the forward line of sight. LiDAR and DTOF cameras build a three dimensional model of the surroundings.

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Designer: MADA s.p.a.m. LLC Work: Industrial and Office Building Tag: Architecture Published: Thursday, 17 September 2026

Golden Key Venue

Golden Key Venue is an office building in Shanghai, China, created by transforming a former warehouse. Three low-rise blocks are linked to a high-rise zone. A 26 meter cantilever is supported by two tilted columns clad in mirror finish stainless steel. The facade is made of 28,000 red terracotta panels, giving a minimalist campus-like appearance, while ultra-white glass curtain walls form the upper level. Stacked volumes create loft-like interiors. Courtyards, terraces, rooftop gardens and green spaces along Chuanqiao Road connect users with nature.

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