Hermès Beauty has redefined the boundaries between makeup and skincare with the launch of its first foundation. Named the Plan Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation, the product aims to help the skin improve over time. The key feature of this product is the significantly increased proportion of skincare ingredients in the formula. Hermès stated that 82 percent of the overall formula is composed of skincare-based ingredients. The company explained that it was designed to leave the skin feeling moisturized and smooth even after makeup is removed. [… ]
This is a product line presented by IKEA in collaboration with Swedish color designer Teklan Évelina Severin, which treats light and sound as tools of expression within the home. Recognizing that home appliances are often perceived primarily for their function and therefore tend to be hidden away, IKEA shifted its strategy to treat speakers like furniture. Sara Ottosson, a product developer at IKEA of Sweden, stated that as experience in developing high-quality sound accumulated, she became better at [… ] understanding how people want to place speakers.
MAINGEAR, a U.S. custom PC manufacturer, has unveiled the Retro98, a new limited-edition desktop product that puts 1990s aesthetics front and center. The Retro98 emphasizes that while its exterior is designed to resemble a beige tower PC from 1998, its internal specifications are filled with the latest components from 2026. The case is based on the Silverstone FLP02 Style, and it is reported to retain legacy elements such as a turbo button and digital display on the front. The sales configuration is based on the Quickship model, with the 5070 specification priced at $2,499 [… ]
Genesis unveiled its extreme off-road concept car, the X Scorpio Concept, for the first time in the world at Liwa Oasis in the United Arab Emirates on January 27th. The unveiling took place in the empty quarter of the Rub Al Khali desert, demonstrating real-world driving performance, and also announced Genesis' new concept car strategy. The X Scorpio Concept is Genesis' first extreme off-road vehicle, inspired by the black scorpion. Designed for stable driving in harsh environments like the desert, it boasts bold performance and […]
Italian design studio Etereo has unveiled the Modulo collection in collaboration with Studio Twenty-Seven. Introduced on January 27, 2026, this collection takes the radical experiments with architectural glass from the 1970s as its starting point to explore the relationship between transparency and structure. By partially revealing internal metal structures through deep green glass blocks, it creates a tension between the visible and the hidden. While the surface appears solid, the internal linear framework captures the eye, [… ] materiality, balance, and the flow of light.
This is Magenta, a card game presented by CMYK. This project was carried out in collaboration with Studio SMLXL and Principi, with the goal of establishing a pack system that preserves the individuality of each game while creating a sense of unity as a collection. The starting point of the design is the form of the card. Using the card format as a structural standard, the packaging and graphic system were designed simultaneously, structured so that as the lineup expands, it appears as a single collectible collection. The packaging is clearly separated into an exterior and an interior. The exterior features a strong magenta shell [… ]
The official uniforms of the Mongolian national team have been unveiled ahead of the opening of the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics. Immediately after the reveal, reactions online noted that the designs resembled runway pictorials, and the uniforms themselves are being consumed as a form of content. It is reported that the uniforms were produced by a local Mongolian cashmere brand. The design motif is based on the attire of the Mongol Empire from the 13th to the 15th centuries. While based on the silhouette of traditional clothing, the design emphasizes construction that takes into account wearability and mobility in a modern sports environment. [… ]
With demand for LPs rising again, Sony has unveiled two new turntables for the first time since 2019. Announcing the PS LX3BT and PS LX5BT, Sony put the listening environment that combines wired and Bluetooth connections at the forefront. Both products feature a fully automatic system that starts playback with a single button press and automatically handles tonearm movement and lowering. They come standard with a transparent dust cover and support switching between phono and line outputs, allowing the amplifier [… ]
The classic game of chess has been reinterpreted as an object design. Breaking away from the traditional flat chessboard, the Mohmaya chess set is designed as a three-dimensional structure that incorporates terrain and elevation. The act of moving pieces expands from the simple execution of rules into an experience of strategizing while traversing space. This project was co-designed by Tanay Bora Bidush Gupta, Hardik Sharma, and Yaman Gupta. The name Mohmaya means "illusion," and the chess [… ] of reading the opponent's intentions and concealing moves
The BIC Crystal ballpoint pen, a flagship product of the French stationery brand BIC, has been reborn as a giant lamp. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the BIC Crystal, the Italian design brand Seletti has unveiled a collaborative project. This is an example of a familiar everyday item being expanded into a lifestyle object with a completely different scale and function. The newly unveiled BIC Lamp is characterized by its size being enlarged by approximately 12 times while maintaining the original ballpoint pen's form. With a hexagonal body and transparent [… ]
Italian supercar brand Ferrari has unveiled a one-of-a-kind custom vehicle themed on Korean culture. Unveiled for the first time in Seoul, the 12 Chilindri Tailor Made is a one-off model created in collaboration with Korean artists. This vehicle is considered a symbolic example of the direction of Tailor Made, Ferrari's premier personalization program. This project was co-created by Ferrari's design team, four contemporary Korean artists, and an American design team.
The second-generation Mui Board is a touch display panel made of natural wood. It remains powered off when not in use, visually resembling a piece of furniture rather than a digital device. Information is revealed through a soft glow only when touched or gently touched. Designed to avoid dominating the space, technology is designed to appear only when needed. This product is Calm Tech Certified, meaning it won't overwhelm the user's attention, reduce unnecessary stimulation, and […]
