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Designer: Yu Fan He Work: Light Installation Classification: Fine Art Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Resonance

Resonance is a site specific floating light installation composed of seven modular black iron structures positioned in the waters of Yuejin Harbor. Inspired by the cyclical order of the Seven Luminaries, the installation translates celestial rhythms into sequences of programmed light that extend across water and shoreline. Woven nylon ropes act as both structural tension and luminous surfaces, diffusing light through the steel framework. Through reflections, spatial layering, and controlled light movement, the installation creates a dynamic visual field that shifts with distance and viewpoint.

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Designer: Aurzen Design Team Work: Tri Fold Portable Projector Classification: Consumer Electronics Published: Monday, 21 September 2026

Aurzen Zip

Aurzen Zip is a tri-fold portable projector. The Z-shaped body folds into a compact form measuring 84 by 78 by 26 millimeters, allowing the projector to fit into a handbag or backpack. Two high-strength aluminum hinges let the height and the projection angle be adjusted without a separate stand. One-click screen mirroring works without Wi-Fi and supports iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. Time-of-flight autofocus and vertical keystone correction keep the image sharp. The built-in battery lasts up to 1.5 hours and supports fast charging.

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Designer: Lucas Padovani Work: House Classification: Architecture Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026

Valencia

Valencia House, a summer retreat in Sao Paulo's countryside, seamlessly integrates nature and architecture. Designed by Padovani Arquitetos, the residence balances spacious social areas with privacy, featuring seven suites, a pool, and a gym. The design follows the topography, minimizing verticality while emphasizing horizontal lines. Panoramic views, strategic block overlays, and Brazilian vernacular materials like wood and stone enhance its harmony with the landscape, ensuring aesthetic, functional, and cultural authenticity.

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Designer: Takumi Takahashi Work: Monument Classification: Fine Art Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026

Life Science Code

This monument expresses the memory of Life Science based on the genome sequence of DNA, the foundation of Life Science. Genome is the memory of life from its origins to the present, and the monument incorporates natural objects that have nurtured people, and craftsmanship passed down through the ages in Japan, as traces of life. Touching upon the origins that people have accumulated, the monument embodies the mysteries of life science revealed through human memories.

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Designer: Beijing Fromd Design Consulting Co.,Ltd Work: Cleaning Device Classification: Robotics Published: Friday, 18 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: SHXDAL Work: Hotel Classification: Hospitality Published: Thursday, 17 September 2026

Xichang Joyhub Air

Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel is located on the north shore of Qionghai Sea, which is designed to symbolize a poetic living experience. Create a garden style upscale leisure resort hotel experience in Xichang with a fusion of humanities and natural ecology. Key materials such as artistic paint, wood printed aluminum panels, stone, and wood finishes create a tranquil atmosphere, giving the hotel a unique character. Grey bricks, pitched roofs, and rammed earth walls are reimagined within the interior, where light toned finishes, neutral wooden panels, and deep hued marble create a harmonious space.

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Design Trend of the DaySpecial CoverageTuesday, 15 September 2026

Emerging Styles and Creative Directions.

Design trends shape the way we live, work and experience the World. Everyday, we explore a design trend, featuring emerging styles, changing aesthetics and new creative directions in architecture, fashion, graphics and more. Discover innovative approaches recognized by award-winning designers worldwide. Visit us everyday to stay ahead and get inspired by what is next in design.

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