Genesis unveiled its SUV, the X Gran Equator, at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. The exterior features a long hood, flowing C-pillar, and Genesis' signature two-line headlamps. It also features 24-inch beadlock wheels, polygonal auxiliary lamps, and a split tailgate. The vehicle's name is inspired by the Arabian racehorse, the Equator. The interior design emphasizes an analog sensibility, breaking away from the trend of digitalized automotive design. At the center of the dashboard are four circular displays inspired by vintage camera dials.
Italian ceramic brand Bosa and Spanish designer Jaime Hayon have unveiled the new "Danza" collection, celebrating 25 years of collaboration. This series has been reinterpreted with new patterns and vibrant colors for the 2025 Milan Furniture Fair, blurring the lines between furniture and objects and bringing the joy of decoration and sculpture into everyday life. "Danza" is a ceramic object based on decorative elements and round, approachable shapes. Beyond mere functional furniture, it evokes the feeling of a masquerade ball.
Global collaboration tool Notion has launched a new AI-based email service, Notion Mail. Unlike existing email services that have remained largely unchanged for decades, Notion Mail is an intelligent email system that understands users’ priorities and work flow and operates accordingly. The Korean version of Notion Mail’s biggest feature is its automatic classification function using AI. It […]
Cheetos has unveiled a pair of pants specifically designed to wipe the "cheetles"—cheetel cheese powder—from your fingers when eating Cheetos. Jointly planned by global advertising agencies Impact BBDO and BBDO New York, the pants are gaining attention for their brand solution, combining functionality and humor, rather than simply being a fashion item. The color, Pantone Orange, matches the Cheetos snack, instantly evoking Cheetos. The key element is the towel-like panels attached to the thighs. This […]
Framer has released the Framer CM-2, an ultra-compact macro keyboard for designers and creators. It was created in collaboration with creative hardware brand Work Louder. It is designed to quickly execute frequently used functions in visual design tools such as Framer. It is not limited to a specific tool and can be freely used for various programs such as Photoshop, Figma, and VSCode. The Framer CM-2 features 12 mechanical keys, touch sensors, rotary encoders, 2D […]
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, a symbol of luxury hospitality, has unveiled a new visual identity, a contemporary reinterpretation of its brand identity. The iconic fan logo, used since 1985, has been reimagined with a simple and sophisticated form. Originally a symbol of the union of the two hotels—The Mandarin in Hong Kong and The Oriental in Bangkok—the fan has become a symbol of the brand's exquisite hospitality and craftsmanship. The accompanying font, "MO Exceptional," draws inspiration from the geometric structure of the fan […]
Toshiba has unveiled a new portable wireless turntable, the AX-RP10(W), under its sub-brand, Aurex. It features Bluetooth functionality for direct connection to wireless earphones or speakers, and can also be connected via wired connection. The AX-RP10(W) is designed to play 12-inch LP records, yet is smaller and lighter than a typical laptop, making it easy to carry in a shoulder bag. A dedicated carrying case with a handle is included. The exterior is scratch-resistant […]
"Thronglets," the pixel art retro game featured in the Netflix series "Black Mirror," has been released as a mobile game. This fictional game first appeared in the fourth episode of Season 7, "Plaything," and development was halted due to concerns about the show's lore. However, with the season airing, Netflix's Night School Studios has created a playable game, allowing users to connect to the Netflix app.
ASUS has opened the 'Design You Can Feel' exhibition at the world's largest design event, 'Milan Design Week 2025', held in Milan, Italy. The exhibition puts ASUS' design philosophy at the forefront with the themes of materials, craftsmanship, and artificial intelligence (AI). The exhibition will be open to the public for free from April 8 to 13 at the historic 'Galleria Meravilli' in the heart of Milan. The highlight of the exhibition is the 'Willful Wonder' installation, a collaboration between ASUS and experimental design studio 'Studio INI'. ASUS's unique […]
Instagram has introduced a pilot 'Friend Map' feature in Korea. This feature is designed to allow users to share their real-time location and have their friends check it on a map. It has a similar structure to Snapchat's 'Snap Map' in the US. Users can use the feature through the newly added map icon at the top of the Instagram app's direct message (DM) screen. The map screen shows the locations of users and their friends in the form of profile images, and the images […]
Maison Heler, designed by world-renowned designer Philippe Starck, has opened in the Les Intérêtres district of Metz, France. The hotel is based on the life of Manfred Heler, a character invented by Starck himself. He grew up an orphan and met with a bizarre fate: his house, garden, and even his chair all ascended into the sky. This story is told in Starck's novel, The Discreet Life of Manfred Heler, and Maison Heler is based on this […]
Wanted, a recruitment and career platform, has released the 'Wanted Design System', which is a condensed version of its design system, as open source. Based on the design library introduced in 2024, this system was developed in an expanded form and is composed of a wide range of core design elements such as color, typography, and grid that have been verified through practice, as well as components that can support multiple platforms. Wanted is using this design system to enable designers and developers to communicate in the same language and […]
