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Designer: Zipeng Zhou Project Type: Sitting Category: Furniture Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Hug Me

Hug Me is an armchair designed for relaxed sitting at home. The arms extend outward in a form inspired by an embrace. A thick, sturdy base gives the armchair a solid and stable appearance. The backrest reclines at 105 degrees to follow the curves of the body, which suits reading, resting and family gatherings. An integrated structure combines a built-in metal frame with slow-rebound molded foam, and the cover is hand-stitched without glue. Polyester fiber and lambswool versions are offered in several colors, with a water and stain resistant finish.

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Designer: Fabrizio Crisa Project Type: Extractor Induction Hob With Knobs Category: Home Appliance Date: Monday, 14 September 2026

Nikolatesla Unplugged

Refined design solutions that cater to top performance in cooking and extraction is marked with Nikolatesla Unplugged. Controlled through fixed click-release knobs with analog touch and feel, providing quick and intuitive access to its features. All elements are incorporated into a bold-lined appearance, developed to intelligently separate the cooking zone from the control area. The cooking and extraction areas are distinguished by the linear central glass flap, which conceals the extraction area.

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Designer: Isabelle De Mari Project Type: Jewelry Cabinet Category: Furniture Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026

Takumi

Takumi is a jewelry cabinet that combines Japanese craft principles with contemporary furniture construction. The cabinet has fifteen drawers with chamfered edges and a concealed sliding system that works without lateral panels, creating a floating drawer effect. The interior is lined with natural leather and fitted with removable suede dividers for flexible organization. The brass handle is cast by the lost-wax method using reclaimed offcuts. The design turns the storage of personal jewelry into a calm and attentive routine.

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Designer: Yuto Yamada Project Type: Table Light Category: Lighting Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026

Otsuchi

Otsuchi is a table lamp made from deer leather sourced in Otsuchi, Iwate, Japan. The town was struck by the tsunami caused by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Local crops were later damaged as the number of deer increased and the number of residents declined. Local hunters began a game meat business to make use of deer hunted as pests. The lamp is built from a 3D printed structure covered with deer leather, and the texture recalls the form of a living animal. The design honors the life of the deer and offers a calm presence.

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Designer: JingDong Own-Brand Design Team Project Type: Air Purifier Category: Home Appliance Date: Friday, 11 September 2026

Smart Formaldehyde Purifier Ultra

Smart Formaldehyde Purifier Ultra is an air purifier designed for modern living spaces. The tower structure supports efficient air circulation and filtration, with a focus on the decomposition of formaldehyde. A sensor supported by artificial intelligence monitors air quality continuously. No consumable parts are required, which lowers long-term maintenance costs. The base can be removed quickly so the air filter can be cleaned with ease. The outer shell is made from eco-friendly materials by injection molding and finished with water-based paint. The form recalls vases and ceramic jars.

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Designer: Florian Seidl Project Type: Coffee Machine Category: Home Appliance Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026

Lavazza Classy Plus

Classy Plus is an all in one espresso and coffee brewer designed for the North American market, offering the complete experience of Italian coffee culture from espresso to cappuccino or latte. In addition, the machine also has a filter coffee selection and a double shot function to cater for specific preferences of this market. Classy Plus is Ideal for small offices and conference rooms. Its slim design is building on Lavazza's established form language in this segment. It is characterised by a contrasting exterior shell enveloping the main body and embossed Lavazza logos on the sides.

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