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Shenzhen Hello Tech Energy Co.,Ltd
Smart Digital Packaging
Friday, 11 September 2026

Jackery Nexus

Jackery Nexus is a smart packaging system for consumer electronics. NFC and RFID tags are embedded into standard boxes, turning packaging into a digital interface. Logistics tracking, batch inventory, authentication, and lifecycle data are managed through a cloud platform. Users reach digital manuals, augmented reality content, and product information by tapping the box with a phone. The system works within existing production processes, so packaging serves as a long term service channel rather than a disposable container.

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Akbank Service Design Team
Phygital Customer Onboarding Experience
Thursday, 10 September 2026

Nextgen SME sales and service model

Akbank Service Design Team integrates customer digitization and diverse products on one platform with a Phygital approach for access outside branches. Unlike competitors, they offer personalized multi-product bundles in a single flow, enabling digital activation of up to 7 products. Their first point of mobile use innovation eliminates paper and physical presence through digital contract approvals. They employ a reward-based sales model to increase both customer relationship depth and sales efficiency.

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Marco Filippo Batavia
Miniaturized Map Technology Device
Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Project Nebula

Nebula Project is a device that incorporates a miniaturized Modified Atmosphere Packaging MAP technology system for food preservation. It represents Saes's first Industrial Design project, aimed at implementing design driven innovation methodologies within the company and exploring their applicability in laboratory workflows. It is estimated that approximately 930 million tons of food were wasted in 2019, with around 60% of it being discarded by consumers at home. Nebula aims to address these challenges by leveraging cutting edge technology to empower individuals to reduce food waste.

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Deeeep Creative Lab
Customer Experience Website Packaging
Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Urbaner

Urbaner is a brand and service strategy for a beard grooming product created for the Japanese market. The strategy covers product planning, a responsive one-page website, packaging and an online community. The trimmer uses a motor and high-carbon steel blades made in Japan, and its compact form allows beard adjustment at any time. The packaging combines varied typography with a simple inner box that explains product use. Urbaner presents grooming as a way to express personal style, and the website guides visitors from first interest to purchase.

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Mohammad Limucci
Piano
Monday, 7 September 2026

Porochista

The Porochista piano is a blend of advanced technology and modern design. Featuring a large Oled screen for displaying notes and dynamic capabilities, it offers a distinctive playing experience. The matte black color combined with bronze accents gives the piano a refined beauty that caters to modern and diverse tastes. Its design enhances the visual appeal of any space and, with its modern technologies, provides a new level of performance and functionality for both professional musicians and music enthusiasts.

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Shanghai Yitong Cultural Communication Co.,Ltd.
Musical Instrument
Sunday, 6 September 2026

Suwen

Suwen is a guqin, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, reinterpreted for modern playing. The form follows the Tang dynasty qin kept at Horyuji Temple. The soundboard is made of aged cedar or paulownia, and the back is made of catalpa. The base layer blends deer antler ash and raw lacquer. An acoustically engineered interior cavity gives the compact body the tone and volume of a full size instrument. A matte grain lacquer finish creates a dry, non slip surface. A widened string anchor at the tail eases finger movement for beginners and for players with smaller hands.

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