The appointment of Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia as the first U.S. government chief design officer (CDO) has caught the attention of both Washington politics and the design community. Gebbia, formerly Airbnb's chief product officer (CPO), will lead the White House's National Design Studio and oversee the "America by Design" initiative. President Donald Trump signed the executive order last week, emphasizing the need to "make government services more beautiful and functional." He said federal agencies […]
Innocent Drinks, the UK's leading fruit drink brand, has unveiled a new packaging design, partnering with independent branding agency Derek & Eric and strategist Silas Amos. The project focused on simplifying the brand's signature while reclaiming its original confidence, establishing a consistent visual identity across the country. Since its launch in 1999, Innocent has established itself as one of the UK's most beloved brands, known for its fresh fruit drinks, playful personality, and social good. […]
Netflix will open new offline spaces for fans, "Netflix House," in Philadelphia and Dallas this year. This marks a significant move for Netflix, which has grown primarily through its streaming service, as it enters the offline experiential entertainment market in earnest. The Philadelphia location will open on November 12th at the King of Prussia Mall, and the Dallas location will open on December 11th at the Galleria Dallas. A third location is planned for 2027 on the Las Vegas Strip. Admission is free, and […]
The conflict between Kakao and the text messaging industry is intensifying over its KakaoTalk branded messaging service. According to industry sources on the 25th, the Special Type of Value-Added Messaging Operators Association (SOMA), which includes text messaging companies, reported Kakao to the Personal Information Protection Commission, alleging that the company was using users' personal information without their consent. SOMA alleged that Kakao was matching phone numbers received from advertisers with KakaoTalk accounts to send advertisements without their consent, and also pointed out that data costs were being passed on to consumers. Kakao immediately refuted this claim. Kakao stated that its brand […]
Dutch football powerhouse Ajax has reintroduced its traditional logo and redefined its entire visual identity. Ajax selected UK-Netherlands-based design studio Smörgåsbord as its creative partner to develop an expanding design system centered around the logo. While respecting the iconic logo itself, the club sought to create a new language that would appeal to current and future audiences, using it as a starting point for inspiration. Ajax has long been a leader in the development of young talent and […]
Ahead of Apple's expected fall hardware event on September 9th, rumors are pouring in about the iPhone 17 series. The lineup is expected to feature a complete design overhaul, with the iPhone 17 Air billed as the "thinnest iPhone ever." Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts that this lineup will be the first step in a major iPhone redesign that will continue for the next three years. The base iPhone 17 model will feature a 6.3-inch screen […]
Adobe has released a new feature called "Turntable" in the Illustrator Public Beta. This feature, previously unveiled at Adobe Max last October, uses AI to automatically convert 2D illustrations into 3D, allowing you to rotate them from various angles. It can be used for character sheet creation, animation work, product views, and asset creation, significantly speeding up workflows and maintaining consistency. Turntable […]
Carbonated drinks are generally perceived as unhealthy. However, Good Sh*t, a startup brand born in New Zealand, has taken the opposite approach. They've gone beyond simply being "low-sugar" and positioned themselves as a carbonated drink that promotes gut health. The key lies in the balance of gut microbes. The human body contains approximately 2 kg of microbes, which are involved in the production of serotonin 95% and dopamine 50%. This means that more than half of our mood, happiness, and satisfaction originate in the gut. […]
French running apparel brand Satisfy has finally officially released its first self-produced running shoe, "The Rocket." This is Satisfy's first independently produced sneaker, having long explored the running shoe market through collaborative models. Designed as a performance shoe optimized for all-terrain running, "The Rocket" features a breathable and durable "Lippy 66 Monomesh" upper, and a Japanese microfiber lining for enhanced comfort. The midsole is crafted from Arkema […]
Notion has finally officially launched offline editing. This update is generating significant interest, as it's been a feature users have been asking for for years. Notion doesn't automatically work offline; users must manually enable it. Notion has long positioned itself as an all-in-one workspace that relies on an internet connection. However, the inconvenience of interrupting workflows in poor network environments has been consistently pointed out. Now, offline […]
Solflare, founded in 2021 on the Solana blockchain, has rebranded with security as its top priority. This rebrand was implemented in collaboration with London-based branding agency Ragged Edge. They define Solflare as a "Stronghold of the Free," creating a space that provides stability and autonomy for users in a turbulent market. The new brand identity borrows from the codes of the past, when banks were symbols of trust and honor, but reimagines them for a modern era. The logotype is based on the typeface of early banking charters […]
Taiwanese design studio Haoshi has unveiled a unique lighting series that captures the playfulness and warmth of pets. Inspired by their beloved animals, the studio has created design objects that convey joy and individuality, not just lighting. This latest work, too, has the charm to brighten any space and bring a smile to your face. Their signature piece, the "Playful Dog X Lamp," depicts a puppy playing with a sparkling ball in its mouth. The ball […]
