Kuala Lumpur is a city that offers all the essentials for travelers without being overly expensive. Resorts with pools are a common sight, and overall prices are affordable, making it a great place to stay.
Zalando is undergoing a bold visual identity refresh. Starting out as an e-commerce pioneer, Zalando has grown into a global fashion platform. A befitting visual identity was needed, and the goal was clear: to move beyond simply selling products and establish itself as a source of style confidence and inspiration. This evolution demanded a new brand system capable of delivering personalized content and memorable experiences. This project was led by design studio […]
The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI have signed a major agreement to provide Sora with iconic Disney characters. This partnership will allow Sora to generate fan-made short videos featuring over 200 characters, costumes, props, vehicles, and backgrounds from the Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars universes. Users can create videos by simply inputting simple sentences, and some of the generated videos will be available on Disney+. The agreement also includes a $1 billion investment from Disney to OpenAI.
On the 16th, Kakao unveiled a new update for its AI app service, Kanana, highlighting expanded personalized experiences and enhanced community usability as key priorities. Kanana is a service that allows users to experience AI in a familiar way in their daily lives through conversations with the group AI mate, Kanana, and the personal AI mate, Nana. Reflecting user feedback, Kakao revamped the app structure in October and introduced specialized AI mates for each topic. Since then, it has expanded its multimodal AI capabilities and […]
The Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Establishment of a Trust Foundation, also known as the Framework Act on AI, will take effect on January 22nd of next year. South Korea is the second country to enact AI-related legislation, following the European Union, but will be the first in the world to implement it. The EU plans to implement a significant portion of its high-risk AI regulations starting in August of next year, giving South Korea a head start in implementing the system. Among the key issues in the Framework Act on AI […]
Porsche Design has unveiled a limited-edition chronograph watch inspired by the 911 GT3 to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The Chronograph 1 90 Years of FA Porsche, based on the brand's iconic Chronograph 1, focuses on the individual rather than the product. Its modern architecture, inspired by the all-black chronograph from 1972, is complemented by the personal narrative of the designer, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. The watch measures approximately 40 mm in diameter […]
Shinsegae Department Store has unveiled a new food hall, "Twelve," in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. Twelve is a space focused on healthy lifestyles, emphasizing the keywords "wellness, sustainability, and community." Collaborating with the Shinsegae brand team, the store implemented a unified identity encompassing the entire store experience, from packaging to the environmental lunch campaign. The design is characterized by bold shapes and designs inspired by pure ingredients. Located on the basement level of House of Shinsegae Cheongdam, Twelve is a food hall experience reminiscent of flipping through a fashion magazine.
Danish high-end audio giant Bang & Olufsen is celebrating its 100th anniversary by unveiling the Atelier series, a reinterpretation of its most advanced speaker, the Beolab 90, marking a monumental step forward that blurs the lines between technology and art. Instead of a retrospective or commemorative book, Bang & Olufsen has unveiled the Beolab 90 Phantom and Mirage editions, embodying the brand's design philosophy and craftsmanship. These two models aren't just given new colors; they're […]
Ahead of its 100th anniversary (2026), Germany's Lufthansa Group has unveiled a new integrated brand identity (BI), redefining its visual identity. The core of this renewal is the removal of the circular frame surrounding the traditional crane logo, focusing on maximizing the synergy across all affiliates. The most significant visual change is the removal of Lufthansa's iconic crane logo from its circular frame. […]
Shopify, the global commerce platform, today officially announced its 2026 Winter regular update, "Renaissance Edition," featuring over 100 new products and features that will revolutionize the future of commerce. This edition focuses on AI-powered efficiency gains, accelerated penetration of enterprise and B2B markets, and global omnichannel integration, embodying its ambition to help merchants usher in a new era of growth. AI assistant "Sidekick" […]
Apple's new FontBook icon, unveiled in macOS 15 Sequoia, is facing growing criticism from the design industry. Critics are pointing out a lack of harmony between the icon's completeness and the system's design language, raising questions about Apple's overall UI direction. The new icon breaks away from the traditional three-dimensional book image, reimagining it with a simple, toy-like book motif and a vibrant color palette. macOS maintains its refined graphic density and […]
CJ Olive Young announced the launch of its new wellness platform, "Olive Berry," in the first quarter of next year, expanding its K-beauty-focused business into the K-wellness realm. Olive Berry will offer curated content based on six lifestyle areas: "Eat Well," "Fit Well," "Move Well," "Groom Well," "Rest Well," and "Care Well." The service will operate both offline and online. The first store will open in Gwanghwamun, and the second in Gangnam. The online version will be available as a mini-app within the Olive Young app. […]
