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Journey Mate Sound Explored Backpack

Chunmao Wu Sound Explored Backpack Idea Monday, 21 September 2026

Journey Mate

Journey Mate is a smart modular backpack which can enrich travel experiences. The innovations of this product are presented as follows. First, the modular structure can offer convenient feelings, which can be stored and carried easily all day long. Second, the interactive visualized sound provides travelers with a pleasure and memory experience via their visual-auditory interaction. Third, supported by the intellectual technology, the module keeps the real human elements of the travelled city, that enrich the quality of individuals travel life via voice library and world footprint library.

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Facebook Museum ASCII Digital Design Museum

Rozita Sophia Fogelman ASCII Digital Design Museum Idea Sunday, 20 September 2026

Facebook Museum

The most interesting ways artists from around the world use Facebook as a medium, as a source material or as a starting point for criticism. Among these is the creative use of the user profile to artistic pursuits, both purely aesthetic natures, both conceptual in nature. Rozita Fogelman place status publishes images composed of graphic symbols, which is an activity that led to the mastery of Facebook Museum page. Featured in: Experimental Film, Net Art. Facebook: the social network as a space for art.

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The Book That Grew Grazing Guide

Fabiano Dalmácio Grazing Guide Idea Saturday, 19 September 2026

The Book That Grew

The Book That Grew is a grazing guide created for farmers in Ireland. The book presents 10 lessons and 10 pieces of practical advice that help improve sustainability on farms. Each page, each word and each diagram was formed by real grass roots as they grew. The roots were guided over several weeks by a combination of gardening and careful craft, so the printing process was completed by nature. Complex farming processes are explained through a set of bespoke symbols, and a fold-out page lets the reader check the symbol key while reading. Closed, the book measures 29.7 by 42 centimeters.

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Perceived Design Value Research

Aija Freimane Research Service Friday, 18 September 2026

Perceived Design Value

Perceived Design Value is a postdoctoral research project on the added value of design. The study clarifies how design value is perceived by users across five generations and four socioeconomic class groups. Perceived value indicators are recommended to measure satisfaction, happiness and well-being as end results of product and service usage. The research also defines a triple design process and a self-assessment design maturity matrix. Main results are published in an A5 book of 89 pages. The aim is to help businesses, governments and society apply design more consciously.

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The Island Is a Symbol of the Times Signage and Wayfinding Systems

Shenzhen REHOEGD Signage Co., Ltd. Signage and Wayfinding Systems Service Thursday, 17 September 2026

The Island Is a Symbol of the Times

The Island Is a Symbol of the Times is a signage and wayfinding system for a city showroom at the artificial island port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The design is based on curved surfaces that recall the forms of yachts and sea waves. Curves shape the appearance, decoration, and production of both indoor and outdoor signs. Seamless splicing, sectional forming, and hand hammering ensure smooth outlines. Indoor signage combines metal with cast aquamarine resin, so the wave shapes of the metal base remain visible. High-contrast colors make each sign easy to find.

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Helpmet Heat Stroke Prevention Helmet

Hui Liu Heat Stroke Prevention Helmet Idea Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Helpmet

Helpmet is a smart health monitoring helmet specifically designed for construction workers, aimed at ensuring their safety while working in hot weather conditions and preventing heatstroke from posing risks to their health. The helmet's warning function allows surrounding coworkers and supervisors to be informed about the wearer's condition. Combined with the app, it not only helps workers understand their physical condition but also provides recommendations based on their condition to help alleviate symptoms of heatstroke.

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Design Trend of the Day

Design Trend of the DaySpecial CoverageMonday, 14 September 2026

Emerging Styles and Creative Directions.

Design trends shape the way we live, work and experience the World. Everyday, we explore an original design trend, featuring emerging styles, changing aesthetics and new creative directions in architecture, fashion, graphics, products 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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