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Designer: Mingxi Li Work: Humidifier Classification: Home Appliance Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025

Happy Water

Happy Water is a humidifier for indoor use. The switch is a magnetic ball that floats above the body, so the humidifier is turned on by placing the ball in position. A current sensor detects the change in the magnetic circuit and creates the on and off signals. Water is turned into mist by ultrasonic atomization, and a built-in ultraviolet lamp disinfects the water. The tank holds 4 liters and can work for about ten hours. The form is based on water and the moon, two elements of traditional Chinese culture.

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Designer: Whirlpool India Design Studio Work: Double Door Frost Free Refrigerator Classification: Home Appliance Date: Friday, 21 February 2025

Whirlpool NeoFresh 265L

NeoFresh is a double door frost free refrigerator designed for households that shop weekly and need large and flexible storage. The freezer uses a circular air flow system that limits the loss of cold air when the freezer door is opened. An air tower with carefully placed vents sends cool air to the different sections for uniform cooling. Sealed crispers help preserve freshness, and adapter shelves allow the interior space to be adjusted. A sliding tray gives easy access to items at the back, and an anti-odour unit keeps the interior fresh.

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Designer: Qiuyu Wang Work: Weight Scale Classification: Home Appliance Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025

Elastic Change

Elastic Change is a bathroom scale designed to show weight in a physical way. The surface is made of soft silicone and feels like a bulging sphere when a person steps on it. The surface sinks under the load, so the change in value can also be felt underfoot. People with different weights create depressions of different depths. The base is stamped metal, and a G-shaped manganese steel sensor measures changes as small as 50 grams. The scale measures 300 by 300 by 80 millimetres.

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Designer: Sini Majuri Work: Vase Classification: Furniture Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Bumpy

Bumpy is a glass vase designed to hold flowers and to serve as an interior object. The vase is mouth blown and shaped by hand by glass studio craftsmen in Poland. Rough glass shards are placed on the rim, where they act as ornaments and recall the texture of melting ice. A calm Scandinavian color palette gives the vessel a harmonious character. The simple shape suits a windowsill, a side table or a dining table. Bumpy holds a single flower branch and also looks complete when left empty.

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Designer: HIR Studio Work: Public Bench Classification: Furniture Date: Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Plastic Recurrence

Plastic Recurrence is a series of public benches made from recycled household plastic waste. The twelve benches were designed for a district town hall in Hong Kong, using plastic collected from the same district. Each bench is assembled from only two module types, repeated in varied lengths and rotations. The rotated modules form curved shapes that recall ripples on a river. Tactile textures and uneven colour make every bench distinct. The curved form gently separates users and lets children sit in free postures.

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Designer: Roberta Banqueri Work: Sun Lounger Classification: Furniture Date: Monday, 17 February 2025

Zero

Zero is a modular sun lounger designed for outdoor areas. The seat rests on a cylindrical support, which balances the lounger and forms a sculptural element. The cylinder comes in two modular lengths, 0.90 meters and 1.80 meters, so one lounger or several units can be combined. The pieces can be placed on opposite sides or on the same side, suiting many layouts in homes, hotels and swimming pool areas. The cylinder is made of solid Cumaru wood screwed to an aluminum core. The molded aluminum seat has an anatomical curve for comfort.

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