This is the brand design for Yandex Go, a super app that integrates various everyday services launched by Yandex in 2020. Because Yandex Go began as a taxi app, users' perception of it remained limited to a "taxi app," and its other features were overlooked. Consequently, a major rebranding was undertaken in collaboration with design studio Magic Camp. The starting point for this new design strategy wasn't a simple UI overhaul, but rather a fundamental question: "What kind of experience does Yandex Go provide to users?" Among the numerous concepts […]
Razer's new Pokémon Edition has officially launched globally. Initially launched in Asia to great acclaim, the collection has now expanded to new regions, including the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The theme of this collaboration is "Kanto Pokémon." Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, the first partner Pokémon, are featured on various gaming gear, including keyboards, mice, headsets, and mousepads. The BlackWidow V4 X […]
Baedal Minjok has embarked on a major rebranding to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Woowa Brothers, the company behind the rebranding, has dubbed it "Baemin 2.0" and is embarking on a comprehensive transformation, encompassing everything from its brand identity to its app design. This rebranding begins with a visual overhaul of the Baemin app. Following the unveiling of a new app icon on the 9th, new colors and fonts were introduced on the 22nd. A lighter mint color has been adopted, creating a palette that complements black with a lighter tone. The font has also been updated. […]
This brand design collaboration between Richard Tully and Air, a cloud-based digital asset platform for creators. The project broke the mold of flashy brand renewals, focusing on essence and creating "space to breathe" through a restrained design. Tully's team explored the direction by drawing hundreds of "A's" on various materials. Their conclusion: "The best rebranding is the one that doesn't rebrand at all." […]
Apple officially launched the T-money transportation card service on Apple Pay on the 22nd. Now, users in South Korea can add T-money to their iPhone and Apple Watch to conveniently use public transportation without a physical card. This change comes approximately two years after Apple Pay launched in Korea in 2023. Users can complete registration by pressing the "Add" button in the iPhone Wallet app, selecting T-money from the transportation card tab, agreeing to the terms and conditions, and completing the Apple Pay authentication process. Registered T-money cards […]
Insadol, a synonym for gum care, has collaborated with design studio Double D to revamp its brand. First introduced by Dongkook Pharmaceutical in 1978, Insadol has been a leader in the gum care category for nearly half a century, earning consumer trust. In 2014, the company expanded its product line with the launch of "Insadol Plus," which incorporates a combination of herbal ingredients, further solidifying its position as a leading brand among older consumers. However, as middle-aged and older consumers become increasingly more conscious and sophisticated in their consumption habits, the Insadol brand needed a more contemporary approach. The original Insadol logo […]
Apple has released official design resources for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26. This update is attracting attention from designers and developers as it reflects a new cross-platform design language called "Liquid Glass." The resources available on the Apple Design Resources website include Sketch libraries and app icon templates for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26. Figma also released official app […]
ChatGPT integrates agentic capabilities, allowing it to interact with websites and perform complex tasks as if it were a human being, via its own virtual computer. Users simply give instructions, and ChatGPT finds the information it needs, executes it, and refines the results. The key to this feature is the integration of two previously separate technologies. Specifically, Operator, which interacts with websites by clicking and typing, and Operator, which provides deep information through multi-level inference […]
YouTube is gradually testing its video controller UI. This update is being rolled out sequentially across various devices, including desktop, mobile, and even smart TV apps, and the significant changes are garnering significant attention. The new UI is centered around a pill-like design. Previously, all control buttons were concentrated in a translucent bar at the bottom of the video, but in the new interface, each function button is separated into a separate pill-like shape. Play, pause, […]
The Bank of England has launched a public consultation on the design of its new banknotes. The Bank of England announced the launch of a public consultation to gather public input on themes for the next generation of banknotes. Since Shakespeare first appeared on banknotes in 1970, British banknotes have featured historical figures. This public consultation seeks to explore opportunities to represent Britain in a more diverse way, reflecting the changing times. The Bank of England has proposed six potential themes:
Figma has officially adopted Apple's new design language, "Glassmorphism." With this update, Figma introduces a new effect called "Glass." It refracts light like real glass and expresses depth and texture, allowing you to embody the physical properties of glass in your digital designs. The Glass effect is available in Figma's Design and Draw modes, and can also be activated in products that support Design Mode, such as Figma Buzz and Slides. Currently in beta […]
Google is expected to launch "YouTube Premium Lite," an ad-free YouTube service, in Korea within the year. The monthly subscription fee is set at 8,500 won for Android and 10,900 won for iOS, roughly half the price of the existing YouTube Premium. However, the music service YouTube Music is excluded, and background playback and offline storage features are not available. On July 15th, the Fair Trade Commission released a provisional consent decree regarding Google's alleged bundling of YouTube Music […]
