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
Kia has unveiled a brand identity development project for its next-generation in-vehicle AI assistant, the Kia AI Assistant, scheduled for 2025. Amidst the proliferation of AI assistants, the company aims to set a new standard for vehicle experience through a distinctive design language and clear functionality. This project was conducted in collaboration with the Kia brand team and design studio BUCK. The development of this assistant stems from Kia's comprehensive brand overhaul in 2021. At the time, Kia redesigned its logo and communications […]
Volvo has created a new font for safety. On December 19, 2025, Volvo Cars unveiled Volvo Centum, a dedicated typeface designed for safety and readability. Volvo stated that it collaborated with the world-renowned type studio Dalton Mag to develop a font that facilitates faster reading and more accurate gaze on vehicle interfaces. Volvo focused on reducing visual noise by adjusting details ranging from letter curves and stroke end treatments to kerning design [… ]
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 [… ]
Netflix is adding real-time engagement features to its live content. Netflix announced the official launch of a new feature that allows viewers to vote directly during broadcasts. This feature will be first introduced through the live audition program Star Search, which premieres on January 20. While watching the show, subscribers can select multiple-choice options or rate contestants' performances on a five-star basis. Voting can be done via TV remote or the Netflix mobile app [… ]
The online encyclopedia Wikipedia has unveiled a new mascot, Baby Globe, to mark its 25th anniversary. Wikipedia introduced this character as a symbol signaling the start of a commemorative campaign, announcing plans to strengthen emotional connections with users worldwide. Baby Globe is a character created based on Wikipedia's iconic puzzle-shaped globe logo. Characterized by its round shape and bright expression, it visually represents the openness and friendliness that Wikipedia has built over the past 25 years. Simple decoration [… ]
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.
Google has unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard targeting the next-generation commerce environment. UCP is a technical standard designed to connect the entire process from product browsing to payment into a single flow within a conversational AI environment. Its core feature is a simplified structure that enables consumer interface providers, payment providers, and retailers to connect using a common language. UCP was developed under the leadership of Google, and major commerce companies such as Shopify, Etsy, Walmart, and Target [… ]
The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy has unveiled an integrated visual identity system along with a new website. This identity is designed to narratively convey the Conservancy's philosophy and activities within the overall system, centering on a simple symbol. The symbol is utilized repeatedly across logos and applications, creating a consistent impression across individual media. Designed to be used together or independently, the symbol and wordmark function as flexible identity tools. Through this, the web [… ]
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 […]
OpenAI has unveiled its strategy to expand the ChatGPT service, along with plans to introduce new advertisements to broaden access to artificial intelligence. OpenAI explained that as AI evolves into personalized super assistants, who has access to this technology has a significant impact on the expansion of social opportunities. OpenAI has been providing powerful AI to more people through its free version and ChatGPT Go, a low-cost subscription model. ChatGPT Go […] last year
This is the brand design for Mont Saint-Michel in France. Located on the Normandy coast of France, Mont Saint-Michel is a world-renowned cultural heritage site known as an abbey rising above a bay with significant tidal range. Mont Saint-Michel and the surrounding bay are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and have established themselves as a leading tourist destination visited by millions every year. As the two challenges of increasing tourism and protecting the natural environment grow simultaneously, the interests surrounding on-site operations are becoming more complex. For daily management, the French National Monuments Center and Brittany [… ]
