AI-powered glasses Brilliant Labs has unveiled Frame , a pair of AI-powered glasses augmented reality glasses capable of translating languages, recognizing images, searching the web, and more — all in real time. Designed to look and feel like regular eyewear, Frame  seamlessly integrates artificial intelligence and AR technology into everyday life. Powered by technology from OpenAI , Whisper , and Perplexity , the glasses interpret the world around users and display contextua

Ghana precast rammed earth project - DeRoche Projects has completed the Backyard Community Club in Accra, introducing a new model for sustainable urban space in a city where green and recreational areas are scarce. At its center lies a clay tennis court , surrounded by facilities for sport, learning, and ecological cultivation. The project marks Ghana’s first use of a precast rammed earth system , a breakthrough that reinterprets traditional building materials for scalable,

FamilyMart has launched a series of endearing “Tearful Eye Stickers” designed to draw attention to discounted meals nearing expiration. Featuring cartoon characters with teary eyes and the message “Please help,”  these stickers adorn lunch boxes, rice balls, and sandwiches, encouraging customers to rescue perfectly good food before it’s discarded. The initiative pairs emotional visual cues with discounted prices, creating a powerful reminder that food shouldn’t go to waste si

Billowing waves of radiant color seem frozen in motion — vibrant intersections where art and data converge in Remembering the Future , a new textile-based installation at the MIT Museum exhibition.  The work, created by 2022–2024 MIT Distinguished Visiting Artist Janet Echelman in collaboration with Caitlin Mueller, architect, engineer, and MIT Associate Professor, transforms vast sets of climate data stretching back to the last ice age into a tactile vision of possibility. T

At the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Paola Pivi: I Don’t Like It, I Love It  transforms AGWA’s Brutalist architecture into a vibrant, dreamlike realm where humor and gravity coexist. Renowned for her surreal and playful scenarios — from feather-covered polar bears to upside-down airplanes and zebras in snowy landscapes — Pivi explores themes of coexistence, empathy, and environmental fragility. The exhibition debuts several new commissions, including a monumental inflatab

Love Hultén has crafted a striking custom synthesizer that blends musical innovation with mesmerizing visuals. Inspired by the Y17 sound machine, this guitar-like instrument features a built-in ferrofluid display that comes alive and “dances” in response to sound. Commissioned by a private client, the device is part of Hultén’s expanding collection of experimental sonic projects. The instrument is fully battery-powered and houses a modified Arturia Microfreak  synth paired wi

Apple Personal Intelligence Apple's new 'Personal Intelligence' AI is set to transform how users interact with their devices, offering a powerful, intuitive, and deeply integrated experience across Apple’s apps and platforms. This advanced AI is designed with personalization and privacy at its core, ensuring user data remains secure and private. Personalized Intelligence with Contextual Understanding The essence of Apple’s 'Personal Intelligence' lies in its ability to use us

​ Featured in Design Boom , this project celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing  and the thrilling era of Cold War space exploration . Created in 2020, the concept reimagines a whimsical cosmic journey led by three charming space explorers: Clarinha , a sleek black cat from Berlin; Tubarao , a proud Russian Blue; and Keta , a spirited Shiba Inu. Each pet astronaut embodies the pride and curiosity of their nations, embarking on a symbolic mission through

British photographer Alastair Philip Wiper  explores the unseen poetry of industry in his latest project, Unintended Beauty  — a book and exhibition that transform mechanical precision into visual art. On view at MADD Bordeaux , the series captures the symmetry, density, and geometric rhythm within factories, laboratories, and production plants worldwide. Wiper’s work reframes the overlooked spaces of human invention. His images, saturated with color and structured by repetit

MIT ultra-black material - In a striking fusion of science and art, MIT engineers  have created a material so dark it absorbs 99.995% of light —making it 10 times blacker than any substance previously known . This groundbreaking discovery takes form not just as a scientific marvel but as a conceptual artwork  titled The Redemption of Vanity . The piece is a collaboration between artist Diemut Strebe , artist-in-residence at the MIT Center for Art, Science and Technology , and

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020 The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020  have revealed their finalists — 44 remarkable images  that showcase the beauty, fragility, and humor of the natural world. More than just funny moments, these photographs reflect a growing aesthetic trend in wildlife photography: the humanization of animals , bridging emotion between viewer and subject. Founded by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks  and Tom Sullam , the competition is a global,

Architecture studio CROX  has completed the Longquan Well Cultural Center  as part of a vast science and technology campus  near Chengdu , the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province. Home to over 240 firms , the Chengdu Science and Technology Industry Incubation Park  sits in the Tianfu New District , about 30 kilometers south of the city center. As a new hub for health-tech companies, the park sought an architectural landmark that could embody innovation while offe

Warka Water Arturo Vittori is a nonprofit organization  dedicated to creating sustainable, community-driven solutions  to some of humanity’s most enduring challenges. Founded by Italian architect Arturo Vittori , the project combines local knowledge, ancient traditions, and visionary design  to provide access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene  in remote areas around the world. At the heart of Warka Water’s mission is the belief that design can be a force for dignity. Vi

Fabrikk Vela cork handbag The Fabrikk Vela cork handbag is a cross-body cork handbag  that brings together eco-conscious design and modern technology. Crafted from ethically sourced, cruelty-free cork , the Vela is vegan-friendly  and proudly made in the UK  — a piece that balances function, sustainability, and innovation. A Handbag That Lights Up Inspired by the world of smart materials , the Vela  integrates LED-illuminated lining  that automatically switches on when the ba