Google has officially released Android 16. This update will initially be available on Pixel devices and will be gradually expanded to major manufacturers like Samsung, Oppo, and OnePlus by the end of the year. This is the earliest major update in recent years. It lays the foundation for the new design language, "Material 3 Expressive," and improves overall usability and accessibility. A key change is an upgrade to the notification system. Real-time food delivery and ride-sharing notifications […]
Kakao Map, operated by Kakao, has launched a new "Ultra-Precision Subway Service," which intuitively displays real-time subway location information on a map. Kakao announced the official launch of the feature on June 9th, covering 23 major subway lines in the Seoul metropolitan area and Busan. This service covers not only Seoul Subway Line 19 (with some exceptions), the Airport Railroad, the Suin-Bundang Line, the Shinbundang Line, the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, and the GTX-A, but also Busan Subway Line 14, allowing users in the wider area to […]
Apple has unveiled macOS 26 Tahoe. The biggest change is a visual redesign based on Liquid Glass. The Dock, menu bar, and sidebar have been reimagined with a vibrant, translucent look. App icons and folder colors can be customized to your liking, transforming your Mac into a more personalized space. Continuity features have also been revamped. The iPhone's Phone app is now available on the Mac, bringing recent calls, voicemail, and call forwarding, as well as "call screening" and "holding" […]
Apple unveiled iPadOS 26 at WWDC 2025, featuring a redesigned interface, intuitive window management, Apple Intelligence-powered AI capabilities, and enhanced file management and audio/video capabilities. iPadOS 26 introduces a new design language called "Liquid Glass" throughout the UI. Icons change between dark and light modes, and the Home screen has become more vibrant. A new window management system allows you to freely resize app windows, […]
This is the brand design for Japanese camera company Sigma. The company unveiled a new Sigma brand in early 2025, and Stockholm Design Lab, which collaborated with them on the design, has released a detailed design case study. This rebranding visually expresses Sigma's precision and independent craftsmanship. The logo reintroduces a geometric form, a modern reinterpretation of the historically iconic Greek letter sigma (Σ). The new serif typeface, "Sigma Serif," is inspired by Japanese calligraphy, combining engineering sharpness with tradition. […]
Apple has officially announced iOS 26, its next-generation operating system. Starting with this release, the serial number has been replaced with the release year. iOS 26 introduces a new "Liquid Glass" design language, redefining the iPhone interface with transparent, fluid visuals. Icons and widgets on the home and lock screens can also be customized, and the lock screen's clock automatically shifts position based on the background image, creating a sense of space. Live translation […]
At WWDC, Apple announced a new operating system design called "Liquid Glass." This design, which will be implemented across all platforms, including iOS 26 for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs, features a visual interface that is shiny, translucent, and reflective, much like glass. This design was inspired by Apple's spatial computing device, the Vision Pro. It enhances visual consistency across existing devices and also provides support for future AR glasses and […]
Swiss watch brand Cowni has unveiled the "Ando Green" and "Ando Gray" watches, created in collaboration with Tadao Ando. Inspired by Ando's signature "green apple," the watch embodies both the sensibility of youth and the aesthetics of architecture. The "Ando Green" model vividly expresses the fresh green of an apple, symbolizing vitality and possibility. Meanwhile, the "Ando Gray" is inspired by Ando Ando's signature concrete architecture, featuring a brushed steel finish.
Coca-Cola, in collaboration with Adobe, announced "Project Fizzion," a new platform that automates brand design consistency with AI. Coca-Cola claims that the platform can accelerate content creation by up to 10x by learning designers' workflows. Fizzion analyzes creative intent based on data generated from designers' actual tools, such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and translates it into machine-readable rules called "StyleID." These StyleIDs are then used to identify brand […]
The official city poster set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been unveiled. This World Cup 26 will be the first World Cup to be held simultaneously in three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Forty-eight teams will participate in 16 host cities. This official poster project is the first in the FIFA World Cup Official City Poster series, visually expressing the beautiful love of football in each host city. The Seattle poster features a killer whale swimming in the ocean, and the designer […]
Samsung Electronics is drawing attention by releasing an unusual teaser video ahead of the launch of its next-generation foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. A blog post titled “Meet the Next Chapter of Ultra,” posted on Samsung’s US newsroom on June 4, showed an animation of the new Galaxy Z Fold-style product silhouette unfolding and folding in blue light. In the video, Samsung does not explicitly mention the product name, but it is said to be the “Galaxy […]
KFC and luxury streetwear brand Aries have teamed up for a groundbreaking fashion collaboration. The capsule collection, called “Gravy Drip,” features 10 apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products themed around KFC’s signature side dish, “gravy sauce.” “This collection is a love letter to our ‘liquid gold,’” says KFC Brand Manager Phoebe Sims, adding that the word “drip” connotes cool style while also actually […]
