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Milcotech Multifunctional Sale System

IECC of Nile University Multifunctional Sale System Service Monday, 2 November 2026

Milcotech

Milcotech is a point of sale system for milk collection centres. Milcotech records milk quality analysis and traceability from the small farmer to the food processor. Farmers and collectors are identified by RFID cards, and each delivery is weighed, tested and logged. The system stores transaction, quantity and quality data, which supports farmer relationship management, extension services and access to finance. The housing is made of carbon steel and aluminium in three modules that can be rearranged on a desktop.

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Mashav Wearable Ventilation System

Ofri Shapira Wearable Ventilation System Idea Sunday, 1 November 2026

Mashav

Mashav is a wearable ventilation system that provides comfortable, breathable protection in hot conditions. It uses the "Chimney Effect" to create air circulation within the garment and includes a solar ventilation system in the hood to enhance airflow to the neck and head. Inspired by the traditional "Galabiya" dress worn by Bedouin society in the desert, Mashav combines traditional clothing with modern design. The project offers a solution to the increasing demand for protective clothing as temperatures rise due to the climate crisis and a fresh perspective on the evolution of apparel.

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Lyrion Hybrid Grand Piano

Pardis Karimi Hybrid Grand Piano Musical Instrument Saturday, 31 October 2026

Lyrion

Lyrion is a hybrid grand piano that combines a classical acoustic action with digital technology. The body is made of high-performance carbon fiber composite and precision-engineered aluminum, which reduce weight and support long-term stability. A rotating monitor reveals an integrated display used for sound adjustment, recording and score reading, with adjustable height, size and viewing angle. Motorized lid and key mechanisms operate through silent calibrated systems, and the ambient lighting can be adjusted. A built-in battery allows up to 20 hours of use.

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Easysulin Insulin Pen

LIN ZHONG-WEI Insulin Pen Idea Friday, 30 October 2026

Easysulin

Easysulin is an insulin injection pen specifically designed for children, which can effectively solve the health problems caused by repetitive injection of insulin in the same site. By using a tape measure, is positioned on patient's umbilicus, effectively avoiding the area around the umbilicus that is not supposed to get injection. It can be pulled out for certain distances and angles based on how many days or time of injection, helps to remember whether to inject insulin on time.

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Funaging Elderly Educational Service

Ting Han Chen Elderly Educational Service Service Thursday, 29 October 2026

Funaging

FunAging is an educational service offering classes of smartphone apps to accompany and empower the elderly. FunAging disseminates the class information with the elderly via Line, a widely used social app in Taiwan among the elderly. However, many elderly have difficulties in registering classes via Line as its interface is not elderly-friendly. This project employs senior-centered service design thinking to enhance the class registration process. A set of systematic design diagnosis clarifies the UX issues, with insightful design deliverables, to make the service more fluent and effective.

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Whaletone Grand Hybrid Piano Musical Instrument

Robert Majkut Musical Instrument Musical Instrument Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Whaletone Grand Hybrid Piano

Whaletone Grand Hybrid is a hybrid grand piano made for stage and home use. The instrument is a smaller version of the Royal model, so it needs less space and is easier to transport, while its acoustic qualities remain unchanged. The character, proportions and slender line of the larger model are retained. A new play mechanism joins a classical hammer action with digital sound technology, so the touch stays close to that of an acoustic piano. A Moving Keys function plays back recorded music with visible key movement.

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Design Interview of the Day

Design Interview of the DaySpecial CoverageMonday, 26 October 2026

Design Interview of the Day

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