PnP Furniture (Plank and Point) introduces Cabinet Collection PnP Furniture (Plank and Point) introduces the Cabinet Collection, a series of storage pieces constructed through a modular system of planks and exposed screw connections. The series draws on the logic of wooden fences, where evenly spaced vertical boards create rhythm, order, and enclosure through simple modular […]
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Panels swing outward in interactive foldable cube lamp Michael Jantzen envisions an interactive foldable cube lamp that opens and emits warm light from multiple corners. Made of painted wood, the interiors are layered with squared panels, each having an adjustable light. When closed, the lamp resembles a perfectly shaped cube, and once the user swings […]
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A Mobile Cultural Pavilion Informed by Bogotá’s River Systems La Memoria del Río is a modular cultural pavilion developed as a reversible urban infrastructure for the city of Bogotá, Colombia. Designed by Alsar-Atelier in collaboration with SDRD, the project draws conceptual and formal references from Bogotá’s river systems, proposing a flexible architectural framework capable of supporting […]
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Massimiliano Malagò’s design Materializes Voting Paradoxes Vox is a modular brass chair designed by architect Massimiliano Malagò that examines the structural challenges of collective decision-making through the lens of mathematics. Drawing on the work of economist Kenneth Arrow and 18th-century mathematician Nicolas de Condorcet, the project materializes logical paradoxes that arise in ranked-choice voting (RCV) […]
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Oka Architecture’s 3D Printed Studio Exploring Circular Design CIRCULUS Atelier is the working studio of Oka Architecture Design & Co., Ltd. (OAD) and a built application of the practice’s CIRCULUS architectural framework, which examines circularity, continuity, and long-term adaptability in design. Conceived as both a workplace in Yokohama, Japan, and a prototype, the project investigates […]
Read Morethe structure is conceived as a material bank for long-term reuse project info: name: Arkhivearchitect: Design for Manufacture, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London students: DfM cohort of 2023-2024 (Matías Ramírez Muñoz, Hakyeong Jeon, Victoria Arancibia Retes, Jawad Soueid), DfM cohort of 2024-2025 (Anuj Bajaj, Chao-lin Cheng, Hongkun Chen, Iqbal Utomo, Jun Myung, Longfei Ma, Nour […]
Read Moreretractable steering wheel designed for autonomous vehicles Autoliv and Tensor introduce a retractable steering wheel designed for autonomous vehicles, fully disappearing when the car drives itself. Unveiled at CES 2026, the design responds to automated riding, especially Level 4 driving, where the vehicle can manage all driving tasks within certain conditions without human input. The […]
Read MoreA Modular System for Urban Agriculture and Water Management Future Farm is a modular vertical farming system designed by Qing Duan for integration within urban architecture, proposing a model where buildings function as hydro-ecological systems. Rainwater is collected, filtered, and redistributed to support plant growth and domestic needs, establishing a closed-loop water cycle that combines […]
Read MoreDrifting Cloud Kinetic Installation sets on Zanzibar’s Shoreline Located on Jambiani beach along Zanzibar’s east coast, Drifting Cloud is a kinetic installation by Vincent Leroy that interacts directly with the wind. The sculptural work is constructed from carbon rods, 3D printed joints, and kite-canvas discs, forming a lightweight structure capable of responding to subtle air […]
Read MoreTDM’s audio device folds into a portable listening gadget TDM introduces Neo, a pair of hybrid headphones that twist into a portable bluetooth speaker for outdoor and group listening. Unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the device combines headphones and a speaker in one, with no extra cables or setups needed. By twisting the […]
Read MoreDIRT.E K3 by VIDA grows as the children get old VIDA unveils DIRT.E K3, an adjustable dirt bike for kids that grows over time with the young riders. As the children get older and taller, so does the two-wheeler, thanks to its modular components. Instead of replacing the dirt bike, it changes with the child. […]
Read MoreILO lamp rethinks lighting through a mobile, cord-free system The ILO lamp by ARIETO Studio is designed to accommodate shifting patterns of indoor and outdoor use. Developed in response to everyday transitions between interior and exterior settings, the project challenges the convention of fixed, cord-dependent lighting by introducing a mobile, rechargeable system that supports flexible […]
Read MoreBird feeder transforms into a rope swing for children Designers Seyeon Park and Yejin Hong conceive Birddy, a rope swing that turns into a bowl feeder for birds when the wooden seat flips. When children use Birddy, it works like any normal playground or rope swing. The round seat is designed to be safe and […]
Read Morestring turns flat objects into 3D modular emergency habitats Researchers at MIT develop a method that turns flat objects into 3D modular emergency habitats by pulling a string. The purpose of the research is to create an easily deployable architecture for disaster zones and even space habitats and infrastructure on Mars. The team says that […]
Read Morerepawse is an assistive and attachable exoskeleton for dogs Meet Repawse, an attachable powered exoskeleton for dogs that allows them to walk well again after an injury or illness. A design project led by Zhou Leijing and her team in Hangzhou, the device is worn on the pet’s hind legs to support their movement. It […]
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Sterling ruby and vans team up for the future clog Modular clog shoes with slip-on mules by Sterling Ruby and Vans enter their fourth chapter, still as a pair of footwear that can be worn together or one at a time. Part of the ongoing series OTW, the accessories are designed by Sterling Ruby through […]
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Meet attachable commi board for electronic prototypes Kevin Yang designs concept Commi Board, an attachable board that allows engineers to make their electronic prototypes behind their phones. A way to let people learn and practice electronics, the magnetic device brings prototyping, coding, and testing into a single system centered on a smartphone. Instead of asking […]
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Christmas Festival of Bad Habits by Peer Collective + Kateřina Šedá The Christmas Festival of Bad Habits is a temporary public-space installation located on Římské náměstí in the historic center of Brno, Czech Republic. Developed by architectural studio Peer Collective in collaboration with artist Kateřina Šedá, the non-profit organization Renadi, and the Brno-střed Municipal District, […]
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ARIA lets drivers fix their own modular electric city car Meet ARIA, the modular electric city car created by the student team TU/ecomotive that drivers can repair themselves. Designed to last longer, the vehicle changes the status quo in the automotive industry by giving the users more control over repairs and maintenance instead of relying […]
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Citroën’s multipurpose ELO concept car can supply power Citroën presents the multipurpose ELO concept car, which doubles as a temporary camp with inflatable mattresses and a power generator. The electric automobile can become a resting place, as the two beds stored in the rear area can be inflated using the compressed air that is already […]
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Flexible Modules Shape Low-Cost Shelter Framework in Somalia Shelters of the Future is a modular housing proposal developed by Rabie Al Ashi for an international competition focused on low-cost shelter solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Somalia. The competition was part of a program launched by the Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing […]
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Replacing foot and lower leg with 3D printed prosthetic fin Essesi Design Studio designs Nimble, a concept modular 3D printed prosthetic fin that can help athletic amputees swim again. An attachable technology, the assistive object replaces the foot and lower leg that users have lost. It uses a carbon fiber for the shell, and inside […]
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inflated geometry defines gustaf westman’s storage system With Puzzle Shelf, Gustaf Westman continues expanding his soft-edged, hyper-saturated world, this time through a system that assembles like an exaggerated childhood toy. The stackable storage system is made up of glossy, bone-shaped blocks that lock into one another like a giant jigsaw, forming shelving, benches, tables, or […]
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Modular lighting sculptures use repurposed wax Copenhagen-based studio Daydreaming Objects turns repurposed wax into modular light tower and sculptures named Soft Solids. A series with several lighting pieces, the objects are modular structures built from wax units, each shaped by hand. One of them is named Stem, which displays a stack of cylindrical wax units […]
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MoErgo Unveils Mobile Split Keyboard for Multi-Location Work Go60 by MoErgo introduces a compact ergonomic keyboard designed for mobile and multi-location workflows. The device combines a fully split, columnar-staggered layout with ultra-quiet, short-travel switches, aiming to provide ergonomic alignment within a portable format. Its integrated dual touchpads enable cursor control without the need for an […]
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D1 is all-terrain modular dog-shaped and intelligent robot Direct Drive Technology introduces D1, an all-terrain modular dog-shaped and intelligent robot that can split its body into two and rejoin them again. Able to move across many types of ground, the two- or four-legged mobile device can walk, roll, climb, and travel at different speeds by […]
Read MoreLess water use with Divya flatpack manual washing machine The Divya flatpack manual washing machine for remote areas helps impoverished communities save up to 50 percent of water use and 70 percent of their time compared to when they wash clothes by hand. Designed for families who may not have access to electricity or to […]
Read MoreMoving Library by Studio WE sails culture across Yantai’s shores Anchored along the coastline of Yantai’s Yangma Island in China, Seaside Mobile Library is a prefabricated timber structure designed to circulate between fishing villages, providing access to books, performances, and community activities. Developed by Studio WE (Yutao Chen and Yiwen Gu), the project draws from […]
Read MoreEduba modular furniture redefines classroom layouts Eduba, developed by Roie Avni, is an adaptive modular classroom furniture system that challenges the static nature of traditional learning spaces. Designed to make classrooms more flexible, dynamic, and student-centered, it allows quick and intuitive changes in layout and posture, enabling a fluid learning experience that evolves throughout the […]
Read Morewireless portable split keyboard ‘toucan’ comes with trackpad The wireless portable split keyboard Toucan by Beekeeb comes with a flat circular trackpad so users don’t keep forgetting their mouse on trips again. Compact enough to fit the tray tables on airplanes and trains, the device also features a pixel display that shows information such as […]
Read MoreINTERVIEW WITH YUSUKE KAWAI ON MODULAR LIGHT FOR PEDRALI Uniting Japanese craftsmanship with the technical precision of European production, Pedrali presents Kawara, a modular lighting collection designed by Yusuke Kawai. The collection’s aesthetic refinement and technical sophistication is defined by Kawai’s deep rooted appreciation for sacred architecture and a foundational experience in high-tech engineering. Launched […]
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