A Legacy That Reshaped Architecture Frank Gehry’s passing at 96 marks the end of one of the most transformative careers in contemporary architecture. Few figures have shifted the global imagination as profoundly as he did. With a sculptural vocabulary that pushed beyond conventional geometry, and a fearless embrace of materials like titanium, stainless steel, plywood, and glass, Gehry revolutionized not only how buildings look, but how they behave—how they interact with light

Alwah House , a 900-square-meter residence designed by RCR Arquitectes, rises from the Dubai desert like a blooming family of ribbed petals. Partially embedded in the sand, the home draws inspiration from the natural logic of flowers and oases. Its curved, shaded volumes create a microclimate where light, wind, and shadow choreograph the spatial experience, forming a topographic network shaped by the desert itself. Architecture of Alwah House At the heart of Alwah House  is t

A Bar That Appears… by Almost Disappearing - Invisible AWT Bar During Art Week Tokyo 2025, Ichio Matsuzawa Office introduced the invisible AWT bar , an experimental social space formed not through walls or solid partitions, but through light, transparency, and distortion. Instead of architecture shaping the room, the installation explores how material behavior — reflections, angles, and bending light — can become the true generator of form. At the center of this exploration a

A Billboard Designed to Vanish In an unexpected blend of advertising and environmental storytelling, footwear brand Chupps has created a sandal-shaped biodegradable billboard  that literally disappears in the rain. Installed at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai, the billboard was crafted entirely from natural, biodegradable materials. When the monsoon season arrived, the structure softened, dissolved, and returned to the earth — exactly as intended. Biodegradable Billboard - Crafted

SOLARIS , developed by MASK Architects , is presented as the world’s first self-charging solar motorcycle —a mobility concept capable of generating all its own energy without fuel, power grids, or external charging networks. Designed under the studio’s “Invent and Integrate” philosophy, founders Öznur Pınar Cer  and Danilo Petta  introduce a transportation model built around energy independence and off-grid autonomy. At the heart of the system are retractable circular photovo

The Design Museum in London is accelerating the UK's shift toward stone construction  with the Stone Demonstrator, a full-scale prototype that proves natural stone can dramatically reduce the carbon impact of everyday buildings. Installed at Empress Place within the Earls Court development, the structure replaces concrete, fired clay bricks, and almost all steel with granite and limestone — resulting in approximately 90% lower carbon emissions . Created by the Design Museum’s

Fashion and technology converged in one of the most unforgettable moments of Paris Fashion Week when Coperni partnered with Fabrican to create a dress live  on model Bella Hadid. Presented during the Spring/Summer 2023 show, the performance instantly went viral — an example of how innovation, spectacle, and design storytelling can reshape the future of fashion. A Spray-on Dress Materializing in Real Time The show took place inside the Salle des Textiles at the Musée des Arts

Disney has officially stepped into the next generation of robotics — and the crossover of tech, AI, and character design is more fascinating than ever. At Nvidia’s GTC Conference 2025, CEO Jensen Huang introduced “Blue,” an expressive robot inspired by Star Wars , marking a major shift in how Disney imagines entertainment-grade robotics. This initiative isn’t just about cute droids. It represents a deeper evolution: robots engineered with emotion, physics-based intelligence,

In fashion and product design, we usually think of textiles as something woven, printed, and dyed through energy-intensive industrial processes. But what happens when fabric can grow itself  – and even color itself  – using living organisms instead of petrochemicals? Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)  are experimenting with exactly that: using living bacteria that grow, weave, and dye their own fabrics  in every color of the rainbow

COP30 climate conference When the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)  opened in Belém, Brazil, the moment became larger than politics, diplomacy, or environmental policy. It became a global reminder of urgency — and a powerful demonstration of how communication, symbolism, and design shape the world’s understanding of climate action. As a designer, I often look at international events like this not only through the lens of policy, but through the visual nar

Toyota Mobi electric bubble car for kids - At the Japan Mobility Show 2025 , Toyota introduced one of its most surprising concepts yet — Mobi , a self-driving electric “bubble car” designed exclusively for children. On view from October 30th to November 9th, the prototype is part of Toyota’s ongoing Mobility for All  initiative, aimed at creating inclusive vehicles that can transport anyone, regardless of age or ability. Playful in both form and spirit, the Mobi concept is sh

Yusuke Kawai modular lighting Pedrali Bridging Japanese craftsmanship with European precision,  Pedrali unveils Kawara , a modular lighting collection designed by Yusuke Kawai . Presented at the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile , the collection merges cultural heritage with advanced engineering, embodying Kawai’s deep appreciation for sacred architecture and the poetic geometry of Japanese roof tiles. “When developing creative ideas, I consider technological aspects in paral

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