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Designer: Fabrizio Crisa Work: Kitchen Hood Classification: Home Appliance Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Element

Element is a kitchen hood designed for contemporary kitchens. The body combines glass and black steel with white backlit touch controls. An additional modular shelf can be added, making the hood more versatile and adaptable to different requirements. Lighting is diffused over the hob, and the intensity is adjustable through a dimmer function. The perimeter suction is hidden from view, while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity allow operation through an application, voice assistants or manual controls. A quiet motor keeps noise low during use.

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Designer: Lei Wang Work: Placard Classification: Graphic Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026

Culture to Technology Identity

Culture to Technology Identity is a poster designed for display in bus stop light boxes. In the upper section, the Chinese character for Anhui is framed by the classic contours of Huizhou architecture, recalling the regional history and culture. The character gradually transforms into a circuit, ending in the four Chinese characters for Hefei High Tech. The poster measures 60 by 90 centimeters. The gradient blue tones are printed with spot color overprinting, and the circuit lines are coated with local UV varnish for a raised effect.

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Designer: Xcruza Work: Football Trophy Classification: Accolade Published: Friday, 2 October 2026

Fifpro World 11

The Fifpro World 11 trophy is based on Abrazo de Gol, an Argentine phrase for the goal embrace. Eleven components assemble into one cup, expressing a team united in one gesture and shared effort. Voted by more than 28,000 professional footballers, the design works in two states, the assembled cup and a hand held piece for each selected footballer. A streamlined morphology of curve and counter curve gives visual movement to the trophy in both states. Machined from solid aluminum with hand finishing; satin interior, polished exterior, and laser engraving of name and year.

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Designer: Chengdu Times Fashion Art Design Co., Ltd Work: Packaging Classification: Packaging Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026

Xijiu Matured Liquor

Xijiu Matured Liquor is a packaging design for a Chinese liquor series. The bottle keeps the classic drum silhouette of the brand and refers to the circular form of a piece held in the Palace Museum, a shape linked with completeness and harmony in traditional Chinese culture. Age statements of 15 and 30 years are laser engraved as flowing ribbons. The cap uses a four sided auspicious shape and opens and closes smoothly. Inside, an original woodcut style illustration shows the landscape along the Chishui River and the brewing ingredients. The outer box is easy to carry and store.

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Designer: Weijie Yang Work: Light Art Installation Classification: Fine Art Published: Wednesday, 30 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: Novium Work: Ballpoint Pen Classification: Art Supplies Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Hoverpen Interstellar

Hoverpen Interstellar reimagines the ballpoint pen as a functional installation art piece. This unique writing tool balances itself without electricity at a striking 23.5 degree angle, echoing Earth's axial tilt. Crafted from aircraft grade aluminum and a proprietary neodymium magnet system, its futuristic form strikes a delicate balance of precision engineering and modern artistry.

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Design Idea of the DaySpecial CoverageSunday, 27 September 2026

Innovative Concepts and Creative Ideas.

Every great design starts with a great idea. Every day, we feature an innovative design idea or concept that shows original thinking and practical solutions. Explore award-winning concepts and inspiring visions from designers, artists, architects and innovators worldwide. Visit us everyday to get your daily dose of creative inspiration.

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