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Evgeny Arinin

Multi-shaped Outlet

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Fdo

Fdo is a power outlet designed to accept plugs of different shapes. About fourteen socket types exist worldwide, which creates difficulties for travellers and for buyers of imported appliances. Fdo is built from thousands of small metal pipes that shift to match the form of the inserted plug within seconds. A processor detects the shape and supplies the suitable voltage, and the same system keeps the outlet safe for children. The matrix holding the pipes is produced with CNC machinery. The outlet measures 110 by 110 by 50 millimetres.

SOSUKE NAKABO

Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Monday, 23 February 2026

XJC-C030

Cordless Cleaner C030 is a cordless vacuum cleaner intended for use in living spaces. The design is approached as a tool that adds colour to daily life rather than as an appliance defined only by specifications. The form is simple and sturdy, like commercial equipment, yet modest enough to blend into the home. The handle is made of aluminium and the stand of steel, and a compact high performance DC motor is used. The complete cleaner weighs 1.25 kg and is well balanced, so handling is easy. One button on the grip selects low, medium and high power.

Hewujia，Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum

Sunday, 22 February 2026

Floor One

Floor One is a cordless wet and dry vacuum cleaner for hard floors. Sensors detect how dirty the floor is and automatically adjust the amount of detergent, the roller pressure and the suction power. The roller design captures excess water and dirt, so the roller surface stays clean and the floor is left free of streaks. When Floor One is placed back on its charging station, a self-cleaning cycle flushes the tubes and contact surfaces with fresh water and detergent. The user is then reminded to empty the dirty water container.

Yasemin Ulukan

Vacuum Cleaner

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Mila Trend

Mila Trend is a practical and elegant product with its patented cyclonic filter that helps to keep the dust in the tank in a very efficient way. Patented one-touch tank lock mechanism allows the user to lock, unlock, and empty the tank using only one hand. Mila Trend stands out with its 2,5 lt dust capacity and low noise. Fluidized lines blended with hot foiled parts give Mila a distinguished high-end look.

Mert Ali Bukulmez

Tea Maker

Friday, 20 February 2026

Grundig Serenity

Serenity is a contemporary tea maker that focuses on joyful user-experience. The project mostly focuses on aesthetic elements and user experience as the main aim suggests product to be different from the existing products. The dock of the tea maker is smaller than the body which allows product to look over the ground that brings unique identity. Slightly curved body combined with sliced surfaces also supports the unique identity of the product.

Torgeir Stige

Ping Pong Table

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Sandane

Sandane is a public table tennis table designed for an urban park. The frame is made from simple steel plates painted with dark reflective paint. A chain of four wooden spheres works as a crossbeam. The spheres reflect in the paint, so a continuous chain appears to pass through the metal, making the structure seem translucent and light. The metal frame is built from only three unique pieces, which simplifies production and assembly. The design gives a robust piece of street furniture sculptural qualities.