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Nomadic Inflatable

The dome of a nomadic yurt symbolizes the starry universe, and we have recreated this element at the top of the tent. This tent uses inflatable air columns as its supporting structure, with inflation powered by an electric air pump. Once deflated, it can be easily stored in a car trunk. The tent can be set up by one person, with inflation taking just a few minutes, which is much quicker than the traditional yurt, which requires dozens of people and takes several minutes to assemble.

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Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC

Launching in 2025, Mattel's new Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC Controller ups the excitement of RC play for core fans, while being inclusive of new users who may have a variety of unique mobility and dexterity needs. The core innovation HW design teams uncovered is based on consumer insights, specialist input, and user testing, and aligns with Mattel's mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play.

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Tenki

Tenki is a spliced children's toy with digital intelligence, which consists of three parts: power generation module, power consumption module and connecting building blocks. The toy adopts the form of magnetic attraction and conduction, which avoids the potential safety hazard caused by the exposed wires. In the form of low threshold, this design effectively connects the relationship between children and digital intelligence life.

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Piks

This creative construction with its fresh and colorful cones as its natural eco-friendly wooden boards helps children to develop concentration skills and to develop logical thinking. The aim of the game is to build a truly inventive structure using all the pieces without any falling down. The wooden boards and silicone cones in different sizes allow kids for a myriad of construction possibilities and enhance them to imagine their own world.

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Turning Luck

The Turning Luck collection brings global good fortune to life through a series of interactive DIY automaton toys. Each model features a renowned lucky charm from diverse cultures, including the Maneki-neko and dreamcatchers, fostering a sense of cultural discovery. Vibrant colors and intricate illustrations represent each charm's unique heritage, while dynamic mechanical movements bring their symbolic luck to life. This all-in-one design minimizes waste by eliminating external packaging, contributing to a more sustainable user experience.

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Luyao x National Palace Museum

By intertwining art with contemporary issues and infusing artistic forms into character design, the Hedgehog series symbolizes autistic children, while SU Zombie Alpha represents food waste, and Kakigoori Kuma depicts glacier melting and global warming. Through the use of various materials and techniques, this series showcases the intricate beauty of classical art, bridging traditional culture and modern society. The fusion of ancient and contemporary aesthetics stimulates reflection on important issues and inspires action towards a better future.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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