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Charred timber, shaped through the centuries-old yakisugi technique, encloses copper panels that amplify the light and develop a changing patina through exposure and use.

Burnt Floor Lamp by Yaki


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From wearables to smart equipment, technology is reshaping the way sports are played, measured, and officiated.

For the FIFA World Cup 2026, adidas developed an official match ball equipped with a connected sensor that provides real-time data to support VAR decisions. A sign of how sports equipment is evolving from a passive object into an active source of data.

Do you know any other interesting examples of sports technology? Drop them in the comments.


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Urify: the toilet cleaner that detects early signs of disease
👉 https://designwanted.com/urify-toilet-cleaning-disease-detector-healthcare/

Designed by Yidan Xu, Urify is an innovative toilet cleaning tablet that doubles as a screening system for an accessible way to support earlier awareness of kidney health risks.

✍️ Teo Sandigliano

This side table centres on a vertical composition of geometric forms, with a coffee-black finish highlighting the grain of red oak.

Artist Side Table by 101 Copenhagen


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Formed from a single sheet of aluminum, the chair takes shape through a sequence of precise folds that provide structure, stability and comfort without joints or additional components.

Ultrapiega by Spalvieri & Del Ciotto for Anonima Castelli

📸 Sebastiano Maielli


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How do you design a school when there is no land left?
👉 https://designwanted.com/cuizhu-foreign-language-school-studio-link-arc/

In Shenzhen, Studio Link-Arc transforms Cuizhu Foreign Language School into a vertical educational landscape of courtyards, terraces and rooftop gardens. A project that challenges the traditional campus model while reflecting on the role of schools within the contemporary city.

✍️ Annamaria Maffina

Designed for hobby and semi-professional musicians, these in-ear monitors are shaped around a compact housing and universal fit that support secure sealing and long-wear comfort.

GO live! by Pascal Ruelle for Vision Ears


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A charming bracelet can translate between sign and spoken language
👉 https://designwanted.com/nura-rimowa-design-prize-samuel-nagel-paul-feiler/

Samuel Nagel and Paul Feiler’s winning design for the 2026 RIMOWA Design Prize refuses to treat disability as a problem to be hidden, merging design and accessibility.

✍️ Anna Lazzaron

Smart living, materials innovation, and global sourcing meet under one roof
👉 https://designwanted.com/cbd-guangzhou-smart-living-materials-innovation

CBDGuangzhou returns for its 28th edition at the Canton Fair Complex — three ecosystems, six professional channels, and buyer delegations from over 30 countries converging on one of the world’s most comprehensive platforms for building decoration and interior innovation.