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Silhouette Convertible Chair

Silhouette

Silhouette is a convertible chair that shifts between an armchair, lounge chair, and chaise lounge through the reconfiguration of its primary elements. Instead of relying on exposed mechanisms or concealed hardware beneath upholstery, it transforms by reassigning the roles of the same visible components that define the chair in each position. With its sleek, sculptural form and clear structural expression, Silhouette offers a contemporary alternative to conventional convertible seating.

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Guruma 1000 RR Intelligent Racing Motorcycle

Guruma 1000 RR

Guruma 1000 RR is a sport motorcycle designed for everyday road riding. The chassis combines 3D printed PEEK engineering plastic with a one-piece carbon fiber body and fuel tank, giving a curb weight of 215 kg and high torsional rigidity. The 1,051 cc inline four-cylinder engine delivers 140 horsepower and 105 Nm of peak torque. A six-axis inertial measurement unit supports cornering ABS and traction control. A TFT touchscreen shows vehicle status and group communication, and onboard sensors detect hazards around the parked motorcycle.

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Flatiron Lamp

Flatiron

Achille Castiglioni was convinced that the designer should delete, delete, delete and at the end find the core aspect of the design. Bruno Munari was used to say that to complicate things is easy, while to simplify things is very hard. Flatiron comes from the crasis of this two references. A light source encased by a body made by a simple metal sheet with just one fold. The minimum amount of elements for a product with great prominence, a collection of lamps characterized by a design as essential as effective.

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Jojo AI Companion Robot

Jojo

Jojo is an artificial intelligence companion toy for children. The soft body is made from recycled plush materials. A voice system supports conversations in several languages. A memory function allows Jojo to develop a distinct personality over time. A small display shows emotional states through animated eyes. A silicone layer around the electronic parts keeps the toy soft to hold, and openings in the layer let the microphone and speaker work clearly. Jojo measures 10.5 by 9.5 by 10.5 centimeters and weighs 159 grams and can be carried as a wearable accessory.

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Balanco Sofa

Balanco

Balanco is a modular sofa designed for contemporary interiors. The name refers to the cantilever, the structural principle used to reduce the perceived weight of the piece. Balanco combines a suspended upholstered base, a solid wood backrest and an integrated natural stone side table on a metal support. Visible support points are minimized, so the large volume appears light. Solid wood, brass, stone, linen, leather and velvet create a contrast between material density and visual lightness. The total length is 3500 mm.

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Fortex Work Boot

Fortex

Fortex is a waterproof safety boot engineered for high risk industrial environments involving chemical exposure, impact hazards, and mechanical stress. Its innovation is a chemical co molding process that bonds thermoplastic polyurethane components to an injected polyurethane base, forming a unified structure without adhesives. Integrated elements include a metatarsal guard, lateral ankle protection, and a reinforced heel counter. The design provides resistance to water, chemicals, hydrocarbons, puncture, and slipping, while remaining lightweight, ergonomic, and thermally efficient.

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