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Designer: Florian Seidl Work: Drinking Glass Classification: Kitchenware Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026

Cali

The Cali glassware series, a creation by Officina Endorfino, blends personality with functionality. Its stackable design not only extends the product line but also subtly evokes the elegance of a chalice. The series features three distinct sizes, all crafted from borosilicate glass. This material allows for various color combinations and its unique properties create captivating reflections, playing with perceptions of volume, weight, and gravity. Additionally, the product packaging is made from recycled cardboard.

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Designer: Unsangdong Architects Work: Cultural Facility Classification: Architecture Published: Friday, 9 October 2026

Park1538 Gwangyang

Park1538 is located in a city with a long history of steel. The project turns this industrial past into a cultural place open to the public and introduces visitors to the material, the process, and the history of making steel. Steel is often seen as heavy and rigid, but this project shows another side of the material by expressing flexibility through form and space. A cantilever hall creates an open plaza below, while vertical ribs guide visitors through layered spaces and link the different levels of the building.

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Designer: Beijing Fromd Design Consulting Co.,Ltd Work: Robots Classification: Robotics Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026

Beatbot Aqua Sense X

Beatbot Aqua Sense X is a pool cleaning robot combined with a self cleaning station. The HybridSense AI Vision system allows the robot to identify 40 types of debris on the pool floor and on the water surface. Infrared and ultrasonic sensors support precise navigation near steps, edges and the waterline. The station holds a 22 liter dustbin and completes an automatic filter cleaning cycle in three minutes, so manual filter maintenance is not needed. The top surface is treated without traditional painting and resists scratches and corrosion.

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Designer: Yuchang Cao Work: Multifunctional Robot Classification: Robotics Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Magicbot Z1

Magicbot Z1 is a humanoid robot designed for dance, artistic performance and technical development. High-torque joint modules and a metal structure support precise choreography. A modular forearm system allows the robot to be adapted to different tasks and environments. A sensor suite supports human interaction and research work. Exterior parts are made by precision metal die-casting and CNC machining, then sandblasted and anodized for scratch resistance. The robot is shipped folded in a case and is controlled through a mobile application.

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Designer: Seongdong-District Office Work: Futuristic Bus Shelter Classification: Street Furniture Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Seongdong Smart Shelter

Seongdong Smart Shelter is a bus shelter designed to make waiting at roadside stops safer and more comfortable. Curved laminated glass sides give an unobstructed view of approaching buses, so passengers need not step onto the road. Safety features include cameras, a panic button and an abnormal sound detector. Air conditioning, air sterilization and automatic screen doors improve comfort. A hearing loop, a wheelchair zone and audio and visual bus arrival information assist passengers who need mobility support. All facilities are controlled remotely.

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Designer: Jing Zhao and Zhenghai Shang Work: Electric Heavyduty Forklift Classification: Heavy Machinery Published: Monday, 5 October 2026

Ieo

Ieo is an electric heavy duty forklift designed for ports and heavy logistics operations. The fast charging battery provides up to 10 hours of operation after one hour of charging, with 40 percent higher energy efficiency than comparable diesel systems. A 180 degree rotating seat, AR assisted 360 degree vision, and voice control support intuitive operation. Adaptive counterweights and modular forks improve safety, stability, and versatility. Recyclable materials and a modular lifecycle design extend service life and reduce emissions in heavy load handling.

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Designer Highlight of the DaySpecial CoverageSaturday, 3 October 2026

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