5 Inspiring Design Spots in Shanghai

Shanghai, located on China's eastern coast, is China's largest city and a global financial and trade hub. Centered around the Huangpu River, modern skyscrapers and historic European-style architecture blend seamlessly, creating a cosmopolitan atmosphere that earns it the nickname "New York of the East." A unique cultural blend of tradition and modernity permeates the city, offering a diverse range of attractions and dining options, including Shanghai Disneyland, the Bund, Xintiandi, and Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. As one of China's most open and trendy cities, […]

Apple's September Event 'Awe Dropping' Invitation

Apple has officially confirmed the date of its 2025 fall event. The event, to be held on Tuesday, September 9th at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (2 a.m. Korean time on the 10th), at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, has been invited with the tagline "Awe Dropping." The event will also be livestreamed worldwide via the Apple website and YouTube. The event graphics feature a mix of blue and orange, reminiscent of thermal imaging cameras […]

Liquid Glass AE Video Template

This is the first After Effects template created by Velvele, a studio based in Istanbul, Turkey. It all started by chance, when they were working on motion design for Bubilet, Turkey's leading ticket booking platform, and experimented with visual effects that felt like "liquid." "After a month of R&D, we completed the template. We tried to simplify it so that anyone could use it, but it's still complex. Because it's experimental, we're constantly evolving it based on user feedback," Velvele said.

Norwegian banknote design made of pixels

This banknote design project, a collaboration between the Norwegian Central Bank and architecture and design studio Snøhetta, graphic design studio Metric Design, and illustrator Terje Tønnessen, took place from 2014 to 2019. Instead of featuring historical figures from previous banknotes, this project centered around the symbolic theme of the sea, signifying a more democratic departure for the visual world. The core concept of the new banknote design is "the beauty of boundaries." Snøhetta depicted the entire coastline of Norway […]

Google X Moonshot Factory Brand Design

Thumbnail of Google X

This is the brand design for Google's Moonshot Factory, a collaboration with Sydney-based animation-focused design studio neversitstill. X, an innovation organization within Google, is best known for pioneering self-driving cars. Since then, they've been challenging themselves to solve humanity's toughest challenges by turning science-fiction-like ideas into reality. X's visual identity focuses on visually capturing their spirit of challenge and journey. To achieve this, X is the "Moonshot […]

Mickey and Pikachu deconstructed with geometry

French artist 8TH PROJECT is garnering attention in the art world for his reinterpretations of iconic pop culture characters using geometric shapes, lines, and colors. He transforms globally beloved characters like the Pink Panther, Mickey Mouse, and Pikachu into abstract, unique silhouettes, creating a refreshingly impactful impact. Based in Yucatan, Mexico, since 2019, 8TH PROJECT has cultivated a unique visual language. Unconstrained by structure, he […]

C the Signs, AI cancer prediction system brand design

C the Signs, an AI-based cancer prediction system, has unveiled a new brand identity. Founded in 2017 by former NHS doctors Via Baxi and Miles Feiling, the startup offers solutions that combine AI and real-time clinical data to improve fairness and speed in early cancer detection. The rebranding was led by London-based design studio DixonBaxi. The founders' critical awareness of the issues behind C the Signs' rebranding is reflected in DixonBaxi's Tom […]

Burberry's optical illusion LP record

British luxury brand Burberry presents a festival campaign that combines bold musical interpretations with visual experimentation this season. At the center of the campaign is the 1990s rave classic 'Sweet Harmony'. This dreamy and modern version of the original song was created in collaboration with DJ Eamon Harkin (@eamonliquid) and the label XL Recordings. The song is the 'Festival Anthem' of the Burberry campaign, and it recreates the sensibility of rave culture, where romance and rebellion coexisted. The […]

Jupi, a surreal AI decision-making assistant

In July 2025, Joopi, an AI operating system startup founded by French entrepreneur Nick Hernandez, unveiled a unique brand identity ahead of its full-scale market entry. Branding agency How & How presented a new visual system that combines the precision of AI technology with artistic imagination. Joopi is an AI-based decision-making operating system designed to address the decision-making challenges faced by rapidly expanding companies. Its user work habits and […]

Music Cow Global Rebranding

Music Cow, a music IP-based investment platform, has rebranded. Music Cow's core values are "building a connected ecosystem by integrating music, finance, and technology," and its mission is to "pioneer a new financial experience that makes music an accessible investment for everyone." This creates a virtuous cycle: creators gain new monetization opportunities, fans gain new ways to own and support music, and investors gain new opportunities to expand their investment portfolios.

Digital screen turned into ancient mural

American sculptor and painter Seth Steinman combines digital civilization with ancient technologies to recreate unique materiality and sensibilities. He projects digital images like the Windows XP start screen, Club Penguin, MS Paint, and classic screensavers onto cracked stone surfaces, reproducing them in layered wooden sculptures reminiscent of multiple Safari tabs. Steinman explains, "My work is not about the story of a single individual, but about a user experience driven by […]

The Economist Brand Design

This brand design, a collaboration between The Economist and design studio Nomad, took approximately six months and redefined the visual language for the digital age while maintaining The Economist's unique identity. The iconic red and the Economist serif typeface were retained, and a new design system was developed to deliver a consistent experience across various media, including podcasts, videos, and live events, building on the brand's 180 years of editorial authority. A key element of the design is "glyphs." Previously, […]

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