National Theater Company Renewal: Expanding Visual Identity in Theater

This is the new CI design for the National Theater of Korea. The National Theater of Korea unveiled the new CI and exclusive typeface through its official channels, signaling its intention to apply them across all future promotional materials and digital touchpoints. For this renewal, Studio Shinshin was responsible for the CI design, while Yangjangjeom handled the exclusive typeface design. The two teams fine-tuned the geometric details of the previously text-based symbol to the point where they were barely noticeable, then systematized the results to create a grid. Subsequently, this [… ]
Pikachu and Eevee made with Lego

The LEGO Group has announced the first official LEGO Pokémon product line for the Pokémon IP. The release date has been announced as February 27, 2026, coinciding with Pokémon Day and the franchise's 30th anniversary. This first lineup consists of three display-oriented sets for ages 18 and up, and pre-orders opened on January 12, 2026. The most accessible product is the Eevee set. It consists of 587 pieces and is priced at $59.99 in the U.S. The finished height is approximately 19 centimeters, […]
Google Personal Intelligence Unveiled

On January 14, 2026, Google unveiled Personal Intelligence, a new AI experience with enhanced personalization capabilities. This feature is being offered first in the U.S. as a beta and is designed to allow users to connect their Google apps to receive more personalized assistance. Through this, Google stated its goal of developing Gemini into a more personal, proactive, and powerful AI. Personal Intelligence [uses] information from Google apps such as Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search [… ]
The strangely difficult HeyTea rebranding

HEYTEA has unveiled a visual identity renewal aimed at global expansion. The centerpiece of this renewal is a new logo and packaging system. The production studio behind the project revealed that the final product was finalized after a lengthy and meticulously refined process with the founder and design leads. The new logo is designed to be bilingual and unified with a single, consistent design language for global expansion.  The new logo is already being implemented sequentially in global stores […]
HP EliteBoard G1a with a PC built into the keyboard

HP has unveiled the EliteBoard G1a, a new desktop form factor that houses an entire PC within the keyboard. HP describes this product as a full AI PC built into the keyboard and announced it as a CES 2026 Innovation Award winner. The EliteBoard G1a is not an all-in-one PC with an included monitor; instead, the keyboard itself functions as the computer itself. Users can connect an external display to configure their workspace, while maintaining portability and a minimalist desk setup.
Apple Creator Studio Launch

Apple has unveiled Apple Creator Studio, which bundles productivity apps for video editing, music production, and image editing into a single subscription. Apple Creator Studio is a collection of creative apps centered around Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, and also includes Motion, Compressor, and MainStage. The service will launch on the App Store on January 28, 2026, and the domestic price will be 19,000 won per month or 190,000 won per year. A one-month free trial is offered to new subscribers, and [… ]
Fairpoint, Scattered Dandelion Seeds

This is the brand design for Fairpoint, a joint platform by Vodafone and Sumitomo targeting the Internet of Things (IoT). The starting point of this concept is the task of bundling the technology and business, previously known as digital asset brokers, into a single brand. In 2023, Vodafone unveiled the brand for this joint venture as Fairpoint, presenting the IoT as the next stage of connectivity that supports secure interaction and exchange between devices. The key technological keyword for Fairpoint is the combination of SIM and blockchain. Vodafone [… ] SIM security and blockchain
Beautiful new humidifier Balmuda Rain model

This is the AHM01 series, the new 2025 model of Balmuda's Rain. The Rain has maintained its identity as an evaporative humidifier featuring a top-direct water supply system and a design inspired by jars and vases. This new model retains the existing concept while significantly enhancing overall convenience, including display settings, app integration, and management. The most notable change is the top interface. Equipped with a high-resolution LCD, it allows you to check information such as indoor temperature, humidity, and water capacity at a glance [… ]
Apple's Tahoe icon design has lost its usability.
User reactions have been mixed since Apple introduced Liquid Glass, a design language featuring a transparent texture, across its entire product line in the 2025 update cycle. While some say the appearance of iOS 26 has become familiar over time, Mac users are pointing to macOS Tahoe's menu icons as a bigger problem. Nikki Tonsky, known as a software engineer and designer, [in a blog post titled 'It's hard to justify Tahoe icons'] [… ]
Walking Protest, Anti-Fashion Movement Branding

Walking Protest, an anti-fashion brand and movement, has unveiled a new brand identity that challenges the anonymity of the supply chain and shifts the responsibility for ethical fashion to corporations. Walking Protest's identity was established by Considered by Design, a design studio founded by two women. The centerpiece of the visual system is the logo. Two people hold hands to form a heart shape, and the serif details throughout the logo capture the impression of moving feet, emphasizing momentum and unity. At first, familiar [… ]
Lenovo x Motorola Cross-Device AI 'Qira'‘

Lenovo unveiled cross-device AI Qira at CES 2026. Lenovo announced Lenovo Qira and Motorola Qira at CES 2026, held in Las Vegas, USA, on January 6, 2026. Qira is personalized ambient intelligence designed to provide consistent intelligence across various devices, including PCs, tablets, smartphones, and wearables. It works by understanding context at a system level, tracking user actions, and offering assistance when needed, all without the need to open a separate app. […]
Google Gmail Evolves into Gemini

Google announced that it will be implementing a number of Gemini-based features in Gmail, transforming the inbox into a personalized, proactive assistant. Google explained that Gmail currently has 3 billion users. While it has previously offered features like Smart Reply and AI-powered spam blocking, the company believes that with email traffic reaching record levels, the burden of searching and organizing has grown. The key to this update is AI Overview. When you open a long, threaded email, Gmail will now display a conversational […]