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Yamamotoyama Rebranded Tea Package

Eisuke Tachikawa Rebranded Tea Package Packaging Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Yamamotoyama

Yamamotoyama is one of the oldest and most established tea merchants in Japan. It has been the first to sell Green tea today. With the concept of Return to the origin of Edo, Nosigner have redesigned the packages to keep the traditional tea culture alive and pass it on to the future. To make them modern while retaining the charm of the long history brand, Nosigner referred to the traditional colors and structure of the scrolls with Yamamotoyama's original small crests and the calligraphy style of Edo.

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My Coin 3D Animation

Sungkyun Bae 3D Animation Movie Monday, 11 May 2026

My Coin

My Coin is a short three-dimensional animated film about the meaning of value. The story follows a boy who drops a coin into a sewer. A wealthy man sees the boy and offers a gold bar instead of the lost coin. For the boy, the gold is only a tool to recover the coin, while the man sees gold as the greater prize. The film shows that each person holds a different standard of value. My Coin was created with computer animation software, which allowed the characters and their actions to be exaggerated for dramatic effect.

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Venous Materials Interactive Fluidic Interfaces

Hila Mor Interactive Fluidic Interfaces Interface Sunday, 10 May 2026

Venous Materials

Venous Materials is an interactive fluidic interface that responds to touch and movement. The design is inspired by vein systems found in plants, leaves and the human body. Pressure or deformation applied by the user drives liquid through internal channels, producing changing patterns and colors. Each sample works at the same time as a sensor and as a display of tangible information. The prototypes are made of PDMS silicone and ecoline ink, using laser engraving and manual laboratory processes. Most measure 5 by 5 centimeters, and some reach 15 by 15 centimeters.

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AGV Construction Heavy-Duty Chassis

Fan Wu Construction Heavy-Duty Chassis Robotics Saturday, 9 May 2026

AGV

AGV is an automated guided vehicle chassis designed for complex building construction environments. The platform carries robotic arms, or a lifting system together with robotic arms, and supports work at height and logistics tasks. Simultaneous localization and mapping and dual radar detection allow autonomous positioning, while a four-steering-wheel navigation algorithm enables path planning and obstacle crossing. The body is made of high-strength aviation aluminum, and the main frame is dustproof and waterproof. Adjustable light belts show the machine status.

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Guangming Public Service Platform

Zhubo Design CO., LTD. Platform Architecture Friday, 8 May 2026

Guangming Public Service

Guangming Public Service is a government office and public service building in Shenzhen, China. The building is divided into two blocks with distinct forms. The upper rectangular volume contains offices, while the lower block holds a public service hall with an undulating roof shaped like a mountain range. Two small hills on the site are preserved, which reduces excavation and extends the surrounding green landscape. The plan avoids the enclosed layout that is common in Chinese government buildings. The design follows a green development mode with low impact.

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Pepsi Chinas People Daily New Media Beverage

PepsiCo Design and Innovation Beverage Packaging Thursday, 7 May 2026

Pepsi Chinas People Daily New Media

Everyday Heroes is a series of commemorative beverage can designs created for Pepsi in collaboration with the New Media division of China's People's Daily. The cans pay tribute to medical staff, workers, volunteers and delivery persons who served their communities on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each design honours a new generation of everyday heroes and expresses gratitude for their daily contributions. The packaging turns a familiar drink container into a simple public message of thanks and shared respect.

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