Starting in the fall of 2022, Switzerland will issue a new passport that combines graphic art with cutting-edge security technology. Designed by the Swiss Federal Police and Geneva-based design studio RETINAA, the passport reflects Switzerland's nature and culture while also incorporating various security features to prevent counterfeiting. The new passport reinterprets traditional cartographic techniques, using 3D modeling to depict Switzerland's mountains, valleys, and cultural heritage. Each page depicts 26 Swiss […]
Netflix unveiled its first self-developed MMO, "Spirit Crossing," at a press conference at GDC 2025. It was developed by Spryfox, a studio acquired by Netflix in 2022. Spryfox has experience creating unique mobile puzzle games like Alphabear and Triple Town. Spirit Crossing is a cooperative town-life simulation game where players build friendships, grow communities, and create a warmer world.
Swedish design brand PRINTWORKS has released a special chess set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New Yorker. The chess set reinterprets iconic elements of New York as chess pieces. The chess set reflects the city’s iconic architecture and everyday life. The illustrations were created by Christoph Nyman, who has been creating covers and cartoons for The New Yorker since 1998. The queen’s piece is the Statue of Liberty, and the knight’s piece is a pigeon that flies around the streets. The pawns are the iconic New York yellow caps, and the calm […]
This is the branding for the Dallas Trinity, the first women's soccer team in Dallas, Texas. We collaborated with Dallas-based design studio ModestWorks. The team's name comes from the Trinity River, which runs from northwest to southeast. The river has served as a bridge since the city was founded in 1841, and its quiet strength reflects the pragmatic and pioneering spirit of Dallas residents. The iconic red neon Pegasus has been atop the Magnolia Oil Building in downtown Dallas since the 1930s. […]
Hyundai Card has launched a new performance culture brand, 'Loved by Hyundai Card'. 'Loved by Hyundai Card' is a differentiated performance culture brand that selects performances that cover various genres and areas with Hyundai Card's unique insight and provides 'pre-sale privileges' to Hyundai Card members. 'Loved by Hyundai Card' provides pre-sales for Hyundai Card members before general ticket sales. Hyundai Card members can now enjoy the pre-sale benefits that were previously only available to artist fan clubs in the performance industry […]
The Democratic Party of the United States has unveiled a new logo. This isn't a full-scale logo change, but rather a change to their social media profile pictures. The Democratic Party has used a bold, circled "D" symbol since 2010, and it remains in use today. The new social media profile pictures feature a donkey, the party's symbolic animal. The background color is the party's signature blue, and the donkey's tail and face are simplified. The new logo has generated a heated response since being uploaded to social media. "The Republican Party […]
Duolingo has dropped "User eXperience" and replaced it with "Product eXperience." Mig Reyes, Duolingo's VP of Product Experience, posted on LinkedIn about the reasoning behind the change. She explained that the name "UX" sounded dated and outdated, and didn't fit their identity. She defined the product as more important than UI or UX, and that they were the people who built the product. Product eXperience encompasses product design, product writing, and product research […]
Samsung Electronics will sequentially roll out the One UI 7 upgrade to major models, including the Galaxy S24 series and the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, starting April 7th. The update targets the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, Galaxy Tab S10 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series, with more models to be supported in the future.
The Musinsa PC website is back. It will be effective from 9:00 AM on March 31, 2025. In early June 2024, Musinsa changed its desktop web page service to the same form as its mobile web service. In order to unify the experience regardless of the platform, the existing desktop experience was completely removed and the mobile screen was duplicated. Musinsa Desktop was a collection of debts. The information structure was complicated with numerous menus and promotions, and the area describing the product was overflowing with information […]
Angry Miao has unveiled a unique gaming mouse. The AM Infinity Mouse features an open design with its internals exposed. Unlike existing lightweight mice that feature honeycomb patterns, the AM Infinity Mouse minimizes weight by leaving only the bare minimum structure. The design is said to be inspired by the Lotus Evanora concept car and the Lotus Type 79 F1 racing car from the 1970s. The AM Infinity Mouse features a skeletonized exterior made of magnesium alloy, reducing its weight to just 49g. This makes it the lightest mouse on the market […]
Apple has unveiled customized Apple logos featuring the logos of each Major League Soccer (MLS) team to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Emeka Opodile, Apple's Head of Global Sports Marketing, said, "We were looking for creative ways to commemorate this special season of MLS," adding, "We came up with these custom logos that capture the identity of each team." The new logo designs reflect each team's colors and symbolism. For example, Inter Miami CF's logo features a pink star and a zebra […]
Lightphone has unveiled the Lightphone III, a smartphone designed for digital detox. This touchscreen smartphone features a large matte OLED display and the LightOS operating system. The screen features a black-and-white digital display similar to an e-ink display. The new model adds a USB-C port, fingerprint recognition, 5G connectivity, an NFC chip, and a click wheel for flashlight functionality. The rear camera features a film camera. Unlike conventional cameras, this […]
