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Design Magazine Blog

Design Magazine Blog featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Turning Luck

The Turning Luck collection brings global good fortune to life through a series of interactive DIY automaton toys. Each model features a renowned lucky charm from diverse cultures, including the Maneki-neko and dreamcatchers, fostering a sense of cultural discovery. Vibrant colors and intricate illustrations represent each charm's unique heritage, while dynamic mechanical movements bring their symbolic luck to life. This all-in-one design minimizes waste by eliminating external packaging, contributing to a more sustainable user experience.

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Luyao x National Palace Museum

By intertwining art with contemporary issues and infusing artistic forms into character design, the Hedgehog series symbolizes autistic children, while SU Zombie Alpha represents food waste, and Kakigoori Kuma depicts glacier melting and global warming. Through the use of various materials and techniques, this series showcases the intricate beauty of classical art, bridging traditional culture and modern society. The fusion of ancient and contemporary aesthetics stimulates reflection on important issues and inspires action towards a better future.

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Palco

The product's primary function is recreational, as it is a traditional board game in many parts of the world. Its construction aims to favor sustainable and less damaging processes, such as the use of reforested wood of excellent resistance and durability throughout its constitution, producing an artifact of modern design and aligned with sustainable production.

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Neuro X

It is normal for school-aged children to experience difficulty concentrating. This project is designed with child-friendliness in mind, grounded in empathy and scientific principles. The attention training toy uses a headband to collect EEG signals, enabling control over the movement and transformation of ferrofluid in the interface, creating mind-based interaction. Multiple difficulty levels ensure a sense of achievement, novelty, and continuity in attention training.

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B Is For Ball

B Is For Ball is a thoughtfully designed developmental toy that evolves with children from infancy through childhood. Made from food grade silicone, it ensures safety, durability, and versatility. Its two part detachable structure, featuring a weighted lid and hollow body, encourages child led exploration: from teething and motor skill development to creative and early science discovery. The patented design enhances bath time play while allowing easy cleaning and preventing mold. With its intentionally minimalist form, it inspires creativity, problem solving, and meaningful play.

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Crabee

Crabee is a learning flotation device designed for children aged 3 to 9, aimed at reducing their fear of water through play. Its detachable shell design allows children to freely assemble and modify it, enhancing their adaptability to water while playing. Accessories such as a periscope and floating balls enable children of different swimming levels to participate in the games, preparing them for future swimming lessons and reducing the risk of drowning.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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